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Main Boards => Hunting Knives and Crafters => Topic started by: MYSTIKBOW on January 19, 2008, 10:18:00 PM

Title: The English Roach Belly
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on January 19, 2008, 10:18:00 PM
I came across this blade style awhile back while helping my son do a research paper.I filed it away and forgot about it until just recently. This blade was very popular back in the 17th century. The general OAL is 8". I kind of like it. What do you think?  



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Title: Re: The English Roach Belly
Post by: OconeeDan on January 19, 2008, 11:01:00 PM
Very plain but practical looking.  Would make a good patch or utility knife.  Love curly maple!
Dan
Title: Re: The English Roach Belly
Post by: sticshooter on January 19, 2008, 11:01:00 PM
Well shucks I like it so much I'm going to put it on my list.<><
Title: Re: The English Roach Belly
Post by: vermonster13 on January 19, 2008, 11:17:00 PM
That is a popular blade. Green River sells a bunch of those.
Title: Re: The English Roach Belly
Post by: ISP 5353 on January 20, 2008, 11:04:00 AM
Looks like it would be a great camp knife.  Love the lines.
Title: Re: The English Roach Belly
Post by: MYSTIKBOW on January 20, 2008, 01:22:00 PM
Hey Frank, Yeah That would be a cool one to rerpoduce wouldn't it? You could even make it neck knife size. Say 2.5"-3" blade lenght. Just make the belly a little deeper.
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