nCamp Elite Chef-style Food Prep Knife
nCamp Elite Chef-style Food Prep Knife
The nCamp Elite Chef-style Food Prep Knife is a folding kitchen knife built for cooking away from the kitchen. The blade is a Damascus pattern wrapped around a 10Cr15MoV stainless core, the same steel that gives it a keen edge while holding up to damp coolers and salt air. It opens to 10.5 inches, folds down to 5.75 inches, and weighs 5.8 ounces, so it tucks into a chuck box or pack without the worry of a loose, exposed edge.
The blade follows a classic Western chef profile, which makes it a strong all-rounder for slicing, dicing, and rock-chopping. Reviewers have run it through chicken breasts, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli and found it sharp enough to cut vegetables thin enough to see through. Signature cut-outs near the spine drop weight and double as a thumb hole, so you can swing the blade open and closed with one hand. A liner lock snaps the blade in place once it is open, and the dark walnut handle is scalloped at the balance point for a secure grip in a few different hold styles.
This is the Elite edition, which adds a custom leather case with a belt loop for carry and storage. The knife is designed in the USA. It is at home on a tailgate, a picnic table, a galley, or your kitchen counter at the cabin.
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Overview
A folding chef knife with a Damascus 10Cr15MoV blade and walnut handle, sized for camp kitchens, tailgates, and travel.
Key features
- Damascus blade over a 10Cr15MoV stainless steel core for edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- Classic Western chef profile that slices, dices, and rock-chops.
- Thumb-hole cut-outs let you open and close the blade with one hand.
- Liner-lock frame holds the blade firm and secure when open.
- Scalloped dark walnut handle for a comfortable, multi-grip hold.
- Folds to 5.75 in and weighs 5.8 oz, with a custom leather belt case included.
Use cases
It handles real camp cooking, not just spreading peanut butter. Owners and reviewers use it to break down proteins and veggies at camp, prep tailgate and picnic spreads, and run kitchen tasks at a cabin or in a boat galley. The folding frame and leather case make it easy to stow in a pack or chuck box between meals.
- Type: Folding food prep knife (Elite edition)
- Blade style: Western chef profile
- Blade steel: Damascus pattern over 10Cr15MoV stainless core
- Length (open): 10.5 in / 26.7 cm
- Length (folded): 5.75 in / 14.6 cm
- Weight: 5.8 oz / 165 g
- Handle: Dark walnut, scalloped at the balance point
- Lock: Liner lock
- Opening: One-handed via thumb-hole cut-outs
- Included: Custom leather case with belt loop
- Origin: Designed in the USA
What steel is the blade made from?
The blade is a Damascus pattern wrapped around a 10Cr15MoV stainless steel core, chosen to balance a sharp edge with corrosion resistance and toughness.
How sharp is it out of the box, and how does it cut?
Very sharp. A hands-on reviewer sliced vegetables thin enough to see through and worked through chicken breasts, cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes, and broccoli with ease.
Can I open and close it with one hand?
Yes. Both the Chef and Santoku blades open and close one-handed by pressing your thumb into one of the triangular cut-outs and swinging the blade out.
Does it lock open?
Yes. The frame uses a liner lock that holds the blade steady and secure once it is fully opened.
Is it dishwasher safe? How do I care for it?
No. Walnut-handled tools should not go in the dishwasher. Rinse and wash in warm soapy water, dry thoroughly with a soft cloth, and store.
How do I keep the walnut handle looking good?
Apply mineral oil to the walnut handle every few months to keep it conditioned.
How big is it folded, and how heavy?
It folds to 5.75 in / 14.6 cm, opens to 10.5 in / 26.7 cm, and weighs 5.8 oz / 165 g.
Does it come with a case?
Yes. The Elite edition includes a custom leather case with a belt loop for carry and storage.