Overview
This set includes three items by Dean Oliver
The Courer de Bois trade knife is named after the French "woods runners" who were prevalent in Colonial North America. The larger-sized blade has a slight drop-point profile and is suitable for butchering, skinning, or any other wilderness tasks which require a sharp and functional knife to be ready at hand. You could do well in the wilderness with this knife on your belt.
Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.
- Blade Material: 1095 carbon steel (0.95%)
- Knife Length: 9 inches (22.9 cm)
- Blade Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
- Blade Width: 1.2 inches (3 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.05 inches (1.3 mm)
- Knife Weight: 3.1 ounces (88 grams)
- Handle Length: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
- Pommel: rounded wood
- Handle Circumference: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
- Handle Material: stained and polished maple
- Sheathed Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)
- Sheathed Length: 9.75 inches (24.8 cm)
- Belt Loop Width: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
Here are the River Traders Roach Belly and Fork together in a convenient double sheath. This combination is a must-have for any re-enactor or historical enthusiast!
Below are the detailed measurements of the knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.
- Blade Material: 1095 carbon steel (0.95%)
- Knife Length: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
- Blade Length: 3.75 inches (9.5 cm)
- Blade Width: 0.75 inches (1.9 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.05 inches (1.3 mm)
- Knife Weight: 2 ounces (57 grams)
- Handle Length: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
- Pommel: rounded wood
- Handle Circumference: 2.75 inches (7 cm)
- Handle Material: stained and polished maple
- Sheathed Weight: 5.35 ounces (152 grams)
- Sheathed Length: 9 inches (22.9 cm)
- Belt Loop Width: 2 inches (5.1 cm)
The Medium French knife features a slight drop-point profile and an ample blade that would be well-suited for a variety of tasks, and would make an excellent all-around utility knife. Rather than a belt loop, the sheath for this knife features a long leather cord so that this knife can be carried around the neck.
Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.
- Blade Material: 1095 carbon steel (0.95%)
- Knife Length: 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
- Blade Length: 3.5 inches (8.9 cm)
- Blade Width: 0.85 inches (2.2 cm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.05 inches (1.3 mm)
- Knife Weight: 1.75 ounces (50 grams)
- Handle Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
- Pommel: rounded wood
- Handle Circumference: 2.75 inches (7 cm)
- Handle Material: stained and polished maple
- Sheathed Weight: 2.75 ounces (78 grams)
- Sheathed Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm)
- Belt Loop Width: 18 inches (45.7 cm)
All in excellent condition.