Rite Edge Pakawood Handles Folding Knife

The Rite Edge Pakawood Handles Folding Knife closes down to 4 inches overall, a polished stainless blade fitted to a Pakkawood handle, opened by hand with a nail nick and held shut by a slip joint rather than a lock.

Pakkawood is wood that has been impregnated with resin under pressure, which is what gives it a harder, more water-resistant surface than plain wood while still keeping the visible grain that makes it look like a natural material rather than plastic. The exact grain pattern varies from knife to knife, since it depends on the specific piece of wood used before treatment. That resin treatment is why Pakkawood shows up so often on budget traditional knives: it holds up to years of pocket carry without the swelling or cracking that untreated wood can develop, and it takes a smooth, low-maintenance finish that plain wood needs regular oiling to match.

At 4 inches closed, this is a fuller-size traditional folder rather than a compact one, with enough handle length to fill the hand comfortably during regular use rather than feeling cramped the way some smaller patterns can. The polished blade finish gives it a clean, classic look that pairs well with the warm tone of the Pakkawood scales, a combination that reads as more upscale than the price would suggest. Explore more Traditional Knives.

• Pakkawood handle resists swelling and cracking
• Polished stainless steel blade
• Slip joint construction, opened with a nail nick
• 4-inch closed length