Modern tactical folding knives often feel overly aggressive and bulky for office settings, Sunday carry, or traditional hunting kits, while ultra-thin dress knives can lack the blade length and lock strength needed for real outdoor tasks. The Elk Ridge Deer Design Lockback bridges classic gentleman's aesthetics with dependable field utility. Pairing warm, figured burl wood scales, a brushed satin bolster, and brass pins with a 3.25-inch 3Cr13 stainless steel drop point blade etched with a woodland buck scene, this slim 4-inch closed lockback delivers secure spine-lock performance and timeless outdoorsman appeal in a featherweight 3.68-ounce package.
Constructed around a 3.25-inch 3Cr13 stainless steel drop point blade, this traditional folding pocket knife offers reliable corrosion resistance and easy edge maintenance in damp outdoor environments. The blade features a clean satin silver finish detailed with a laser-etched woodland buck wildlife scene and a classic crescent nail nick. Built on an ambidextrous chassis, figured natural burl wood handle scales are paired with a black accent spacer band, a brushed satin stainless steel front bolster, brass assembly pins, and an inlaid oval Elk Ridge shield, delivering a warm, refined grip in a streamlined 3.68-ounce build.
Engineered for smooth, deliberate two-handed opening via the traditional blade nail nick, the drop point blade extends to an overall open length of 7.25 inches and locks rigidly into place via a classic rear spine lockback mechanism. Depressing the rear spine rocker bar cleanly disengages the lock for controlled blade closure. Measuring 4.00 inches closed and built without a pocket clip (traditional clipless pocket carry), the contoured handle rides unobtrusively inside trouser pockets, coat pockets, or hunting packs without snagging fabric.
Product Benefits
- Classic Burl Wood & Satin Bolster Handle: Figured natural burl wood scales accented by a black spacer band, brushed stainless steel bolster, brass pins, and an inlaid Elk Ridge shield provide a refined, warm grip.
- Detailed Laser-Etched Deer Artwork: Satin-finished 3.25-inch drop point blade showcases a crisp woodland buck illustration alongside a traditional nail nick for smooth manual opening.
- Dependable Spine Lockback Mechanism: Traditional rear back lock holds the 3Cr13 stainless steel blade firmly in place during slicing, whittling, and light camp chores.
- Lightweight Gentleman's Pocket Profile: Measuring 4.00 inches closed and weighing just 3.68 ounces, it rides comfortably in trouser pockets, coat pockets, or hunting packs without bulky pocket clips.
- Corrosion-Resistant 3Cr13 Stainless Steel: Easy-to-sharpen 3Cr13 blade steel resists rust and tarnishing in damp outdoor conditions.
The Elk Ridge Deer Design Lockback (ER-072D) is a manual folding pocket knife featuring a 3.25” 3Cr13 stainless steel plain drop point blade with a Satin finish, laser-etched deer/buck wildlife artwork, and a nail nick opener. It secures with a Lockback mechanism. The handle is Natural Burl Wood with a black accent spacer, brushed satin stainless steel bolster, brass pins, and an inlaid oval Elk Ridge shield (clipless pocket carry, no pocket clip). It measures 4.00” closed, 7.25” overall, and weighs 3.68oz (0.23 lbs).
SMKW—your trusted source for Elk Ridge knives, traditional wood-handled lockbacks, and gentleman's hunting folders. Add classic burl wood craftsmanship and wildlife-etched 3Cr13 utility to your pocket or field pack by ordering the Elk Ridge Deer Design Lockback (MCER072D) from Smoky Mountain Knife Works today.
