The Lucha Tanto is a compact, high-performance Damascus knife kit designed for makers who want a small-format blade with serious attitude, precision geometry, and endless customization potential. Built in the USA from layered carbon steels and forged into a bold 416-layer Damascus pattern, this fixed-blade tanto blank delivers a balance of durability, cutting performance, and visual depth that stands out in any build.
At 3.00 inches of blade length and 7.00 inches overall, the Lucha Tanto is purpose-built for discreet carry profiles, collector-grade customs, and fast weekend shop builds. The hollow-ground double-sided blade comes heat treated to 56–58 RC, giving you a ready-to-finish foundation that’s already dialed in for real-world use. A precision tang with two 0.156" through-holes supports standard stainless pinstock (included in all kits), and can be modified for larger pins or threaded hardware depending on your design approach.
This product line is offered in nine builder-focused variations to match your preferred level of completion and handle aesthetic. The base option is a blade blank kit for full custom builds from the ground up. The remaining eight variations are complete combo kits that pair the same USA Damascus blade with pre-selected hardwood handle scales, giving you everything needed to move straight into shaping, fitting, and finishing.
Handle scale options include:
Bubinga, Canarywood, Curly Maple, Lacewood, Mahogany, Purpleheart, Walnut, and Yellowheart
Each wood brings its own visual personality—from deep, rich reds and browns to bright, high-contrast grains and dramatic figure—allowing every build to take on a completely different character while keeping the same proven blade foundation.
Whether you’re building a lightweight EDC piece, a display-worthy custom, or a personal workshop project, the Lucha Tanto platform is designed to be fast to build, easy to customize, and rewarding to finish. It’s a compact Damascus kit that doesn’t compromise on presence, performance, or maker satisfaction.
A focused, compact tanto platform built for makers who want maximum control over the final result—without sacrificing premium materials or professional-grade construction.
KK Swatch Size
large
filter:Steel Type
Damascus
filter:Tang Type
Full Tang
filter:Guard Option
No Guard
Blade Length:
3.00 Inches
Overall Length:
7.00 Inches
Blade Width:
0.75 Inches
Blade Grind:
Double-Sided, Hollow-Ground
Blade Finish:
Damascus Pattern Finish
Steel Type:
Carbon Steel Damascus
Heat Treated:
Yes
Damascus Hardness:
56 - 58 RC
Damascus Layers:
416 Layers, folded 5 times
Damascus Composition:
3 Layers 52100, 4 Layers 5160, 3 Layers 203E, 3 Layers 15N20
Tang Type:
Full Tang
Tang Holes:
Two at 0.156 inches
Pinstock Included:
Yes (stainless steel)
Handle Material:
Select from Options Above
Country of Origin:
USA
filter:Blade Length
3.00in - 6.00in
filter:Overall Length
6.00in - 9.00in
