Custom Hand-made Cochise Damascus Knife - Fixed Blade Hunting Knife
One of the most famous Apache leaders to resist westward expansion by settlers was Cochise (1805-1874) of the Chiricahua Apache. Cochise was known to his people as A-da-tli-chi, meaning "having the strength of oak", and lived in the area that is now the northern Mexican region of Sonora, as well as New Mexico and Arizona. Leading the Apache uprising after the Bascom Affair of 1861. In tribute to this tenacious Apache leader, we give you the Cochise Damascus Knife.The combination of camel bone/wood handle and traditional drop point blade w/Raindrop Damascus pattern, gives thisCochise an organic Earthy feel and solid hand. Whether worn on your belt during your next hunting excursion or under glass as a show piece, this Cochise Damascus blade won't disappoint!In a world where machines make more and more of the things we buy, it is refreshing to find a product as finely finished as this Damascus steel knife and know that it was hand forged, and hand made with the same tools and techniques from centuries ago. The attention to detail, quality and hand-crafted nature of this knife are on par with on artistic creation that belongs on display while its durability, razor sharpness and practicality are more than adequate if this is intended as a working knife.Please note: Because each knife is hand made from natural materials, there will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured but may differ slightly in appearance.Specifications:* Overall Length: 9.25"* Handle Length: 5"* Blade Length: 4.25"* Blade Material: Damascus Steel* Blade thickness: 4mm* Damascus pattern: Rain Drop* Number of layers: 264* Grind: Secondary Bevel* Handle Material: Camel Bone & Walnut* Includes: Hand Stitched Full Grain Leather Sheath with Belt Loop