Katran ( (gilded pattern welded damascus, leather handle, duralumin castings)

A Zlatoust-made knife, forged from pattern welded damascus steel. Zlatoust damascus steel is distinguished by its high quality and exceptional aesthetics. "Katran" has a clearly expressed Eastern profile with the tip raised above the back line. The blade features a very original grind – partially concave from the blade side and a false edge on the bolster. In addition, there is a 4.5-centimeter saw on the back. One side of the blade is decorated with a gold-plated, galvanically applied hunting motif. On the other side, under the handle, there is a gold-plated inscription: "Rosoruzhie Zlatoust" and the manufacturer's logo. The handle is made of leather rings strung onto the tang, ending with a pommel on one side and a duralumin butt on the other. The butt has a hole for attaching a lanyard or wrist strap. The sheath is black leather, with the manufacturer's logo and inscription embossed on the back:Zlatoust.

Zlatoust is one of several Russian knife manufacturers known widely beyond the borders of Russia. It boasts a centuries-old tradition in the production of edged weapons. The gilding, in which Ural Zlatoust is the undisputed leader among Russian companies, looks exceptionally good on dark damask blades.

Overall length: 296 mm

Blade length: 172 mm

Blade width (max.): 34 mm

Blade thickness (max.): 3.8 mm

Handle length:124 mm

Black leather sheath with silent closure.

Manufacturer: Zlatoust Rosoruzhie company, Russian Federation