Cold Steel's Roach Belly Knife follows in the historical footsteps of the Roach knife. Made commonly in the 17th century, both in Britain and the American Colonies, the Roach knife was most likely named after the common Roach Fish and was popular for it's price and versatility. The Roach Belly knife by Cold Steel maintains the original shape and improves on the knife by using modern materials. The hollow ground blade is made of 4116 Krupp Stainless and has a fine, sharp edge that is easy to maintain. Instead of the traditional wood handle, this knife has a Polypropylene handle so it is impervious to the elements. profile of the original but incorporates the latest in modern materials for its construction. The hollow ground blade is made of 4116 Krupp Stainless, expertly heat treated to Rc 56-57, and given a fine sharp edge that's easy to maintain. The Roach Belly Knife comes with a Cordura sheath that also has a generously sized belt loop and can convert readily to being worn as a neck knife.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Name: Roach Belly
- Blade Length: 4 1/2"
- Overall Length: 8 1/2"
- Steel: 4116 Krupp Stainless
- Weight: 2.6 oz
- Handle: 4" Long High Impact Polypropylene
- Sheath: Cordura Sheath
