Frontiersman's Long Knife - This type of long knife was sometimes called a rifleman's knife since it was carried by the civilians that fought for independence. Though they were large as a fighting knife, they were also used on a daily basis to perform the countless camp chores that living in the field brought. This knife might be early cousin of the bowie and Arkansas toothpick. Perfect for the collector of American knives. High carbon well-tempered blade.

To many knife historians it is a knife that I believe is roughly based off the Searles/Fowler Bowie and the Stafford/Searles Bowie knives. There are some similarities with these knives and the one we reproduced. We are not saying that the Frontiersman's knife above is what these two Bowie knives were made from, but from the similarities it is easy to see how knives evolved and how many looked somewhat alike.

Which is it? Who can say? We are not trying to debate history just to present some facts and let you decide.
Either wat this is a great knife for any collector for any knife collection.
It is also a great knife for field use. Hunting, camping, fishing, etc.

It is made from tempered 5160 carbon steel. Has a full tang that is peened over top of the end cap of the handle. A period scabbard is also included.

 

Blade length: 10" ... Overall length: 14 5/8"

Weight: 10.6 oz.

Caution: This knife ships with a SHARP edge.