Cold Steel -1849 Rifleman’s Knife
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- Class
- Battle Ready
- Blade
- 1085 High Carbon Steels
- Overall Length
- 17 1/2"
- Weight
- 1 lb 8.2 oz
- Brand
- Cold Steel
- Culture
- American
- Era
- 19th Century
Overview
Cold Steel -1849 Rifleman's Knife
We have long admired the timeless good looks and pure functional design of the American Rifleman's Knife. This rare blade was originally issued in extremely limited numbers, and has the distinction of being the first knife officially designed for, and purchased by, the U.S. Army back in 1849. Our blade takes inspiration from an antique in the private collection of our company President Lynn C Thompson, and while our blade is not an exact replica, it features many of the design nuances that make this knife such a classic! It's big, stout spear point blade is stiff enough to oppose even much larger weapons, making it an ideal complimentary knife to carry and use alongside a saber or cutlass. Plus, its beefy 12" blade and solid guard make a more than capable stand-alone blade in its own right! It's easy to see why it was chosen as a back-up blade for our nation's riflemen. The Cold Steel 1849 Rifleman's Knife is hand forged from 1085 High Carbon steel, with a solid brass guard and beautiful Rosewood handle scales that encapsulate the sturdy full tang. The Rifleman's Knife is sold complete with a high quality hand-stitched leather sheath and belt frog, with polished brass throat and chape. Perfect for re-enactors and collectors alike. Add one to your collection today!
Specifications
Every measurement that matters
- Brand
- Cold Steel
- Culture
- American
- Era
- 19th Century
- Pommel
- Integrated
- Overall Length
- 17 1/2"
- Blade Length
- 12"
- Blade
- 1085 High Carbon Steels
- Weight
- 1 lb 8.2 oz
- Edge
- Sharp
- P.O.B.
- 2 3/8"
- Thickness
- 6 mm - 4.2 mm
- Width
- 39.3 mm
- Grip Length
- 5"
- Class
- Battle Ready
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
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The Maker
Cold Steel
Cold Steel was founded in 1980; a stalwart of the knife community, Cold Steel also has a large selection of swords and daggers which are sourced from all over the world. Functional and competitively priced, Cold Steel products showcase a substantial variety of offerings and they cover martial arts weapons, historical swords, and robust tomahawks and practical machetes.
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Amazing knife, heavy but sturdy. Long enough to be wielded as a short-sword. The blade is razor sharp and the false edge enough to work or accomplish tasks. Sheath is of high Quality and perfect look for cosplay or period dress with removable frog. Handle is a little boxy but can be ground to more ergonomic shape. Honestly could be the perfect blade for any use if not for the handle so call it 4 1/2 stars.
Beautiful, big and bodacious timeless classic.
The frog has a unique pivoting feature that allows practical flexibility.