WKII Field Knife is very compact (10 1/4" OAL) for its considerable blade length (5 3/4") with a dropped edge for security and fibrous rubber handle slabs on a full tapered tang for a very comfortable and virtually indestructible grip. Stock removal blade of 5160 steel. Thickness is 3/16 at the ricasso with distal taper to a decently fine but strong working point. Clip is swedged and unsharpened. The knife balances perfectly on the first handle pin behind the dropped edge. All metal surfaces have a durable smooth, non-glare Caswell finish, which with use and wear will complement the natural patina 5160 takes on as it ages.
I happened to pick mine up at a show and splurged for a Karen Shook rawhide sheath rather than the kydex-lined leather sheaths that come standard with this model. I was able to trade in the sheath that came with the knife plus $160, making my total outlay $535 for what you see here. Karen has collaborated with Dan for years making beautiful traditional native-American-style beaded rawhide sheaths for his "Rendezvous" style forged blades. I asked if she would make me a "user" pouch for this piece and IMO she hit a home run (see pics).
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