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The historical Roach Belly knife was a
short blade with a pronounced upswept curve and a sharp point. It was
most likely named after the common Roach Fish, which had a similarly
round curving belly. It was known in 17th century Britain and quite
common in the American Colonies because it was inexpensive and
versatile. Cold Steel’s interpretation of this knife is a nod to the
Black Powder Community, which has continued to appreciate the Roach
Belly’s economy, versatility and effectiveness. Our version retains the
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. Instead of the traditional wood handle,
ours is made of tough Polypropylene, so it’s impervious to the elements
and won’t swell, shrink, rot or crack the way wood does. The Roach
Belly comes with a deep pouch style black Cordura sheath. It has a
generously sized belt loop and also converts readily to being worn as a
neck knife.
Specifications:
Blade: 4 1/2"
Overall: 8 1/2"
Thick: 2.5mm
Blade Material: 4116 Krupp
Blade Detail: Plain
Handle Material: Polypropylene
Weight: 2.6 oz.
Sheath: Cordura
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