River Traders Coureur de Bois Knife

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The Coureur des Bois trade knife is named after the French "woods runners" who were prevalent in Colonial North America.  The larger-sized blade has a slight drop-point profile and is suitable for butchering, skinning, or any other wilderness tasks which require a sharp and functional knife to be ready at hand.  You could do well in the wilderness with this knife on your belt.

Below are the detailed measurements of this knife. One important note: for best comfort and grip, the length of your middle finger should be similar to the circumference of the handle.

• Blade Material: 1095 carbon steel (0.95%)
• Knife Length: 9 inches (22.9 cm)
• Blade Length: 5 inches (12.7 cm)
• Blade Width: 1.2 inches (3 cm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.05 inches (1.3 mm)
• Knife Weight: 3.1 ounces (88 grams)
• Handle Length: 4 inches (10.2 cm)
• Pommel: rounded wood
• Handle Circumference: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
• Handle Material: stained and polished maple
• Sheathed Weight: 4.8 ounces (136 grams)
• Sheathed Length: 9.75 inches (24.8 cm)
• Belt Loop Width: 3 inches (7.6 cm)