Product Details
1849 Rifleman's 12" Spear Point Fixed Knife with Sheath by Cold Steel®. They 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. their blade takes inspiration from an antique in the private collection of their company President Lynn C Thompson, and while their 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.
Notes
- Not legal for sale in the following states: New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, Michigan, Massachusetts and Hawaii
- Can not be sold internationally
Specifications
| Weight: 24.2 oz. |
| Thickness: 6mm |
| Blade Length: 12" |
| Handle: 5.5" Rosewood |
| Steel/Material: 1085 High Carbon |
| Overall Length: 17.5" |
Includes
- Knife
- Sheath
Features
- Engineered to provide superior cutting power
- Made with functionality and style in mind
- Manufactured from strong materials for long-lasting durability
- Proven to deliver excellent resistance to bending and braking
- Ergonomically designed handle for ease of use
- Exceptional value at an affordable price
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!
Founded in 1980, Cold Steel® is a knife and tool company dedicated to creating the world's strongest and sharpest knives, swords, tomahawks, machetes, cutlery, and tools for every day carry. Renowned for their quality, strength and dependability, Cold Steel products are widely used by military, special forces, law enforcement, emergency responders, martial artists, hunters and fisherman alike. Over the last three decades, the company has been at the forefront of many innovations that have helped define the knife industry as a whole. Cold Steel has made a lot of progressive accomplishments, from the introduction of the checkered Kraton handles and the “Americanized” Tanto blade to the inclusion of innovative new blade steels like San Mai III and game-changing locking mechanisms like Tri-Ad Lock. As the company looks to the future, it continues to bring new levels of strength, safety and performance to the market, providing tried and tested products that you can rely on – anytime, anywhere!