Forseti Steel Becknell Damascus Steel

• About this item.
• Overall Length: 9"; Handle Length: 4.25"; Blade Length: 4.75" Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095 and 15n20 Blade thickness: 4mm; Number of Layers: 256 Damascus Pattern: Twist; Handle Material: Micarta Includes: Hand stitched full grain leather sheath with belt loop and wood presentation box.

William Becknell was a frontiersman and trader in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. Becknell climbed the ranks quickly during the War of 1812 and from his extensive service on the frontier while battling the British-backed Indians. He eventually reached the rank of Captain and was long known as Captain Becknell. After the Becknell began trading on trade routes. He became the “her of the Santa Fe Trail” which opened up trade with Mexico. Becknell settled in Texas and served as commander during the Texas Revolution and even served briefly as a Texas Ranger. He amassed a sizable estate in land and livestock in Red River and died at the age of 68. We named this Damascus hunting after William Becknell because of the amazing life that he led. It is easy to romanticize a life of exploration on the frontier, but we don’t take it for granted. Bucknell lived a very full life and we believe he would have approved of this . Medium in size, this modified clip-point blade would be very handy on the frontier. Whether gutting an animal, slicing, or hand-to-hand combat, the clip-point tapers and drops the center axis of the tip so it allows a quicker and deeper puncture. The Micarta handle fits nicely into your hand and a hole in the butt of the allows you to add lanyard if so desired. This full-tang Damascus steel is a piece of art that is as pleasing to use as it is to look at. * Overall Length: 9” * Handle Length: 4.25” * Blade Length: 4.75” * Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095/15n20 * Blade thickness: 4mm * Damascus pattern: Twist * Number of layers: 256 * Grind: Secondary bevel * Handle Material: Micarta Each is handmade from natural materials and will have some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance.