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Offline MYSTIKBOW

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The English Roach Belly
« 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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I reckon so

Offline OconeeDan

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Re: The English Roach Belly
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2008, 11:01:00 PM »
Very plain but practical looking.  Would make a good patch or utility knife.  Love curly maple!
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Offline sticshooter

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Re: The English Roach Belly
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2008, 11:01:00 PM »
Well shucks I like it so much I'm going to put it on my list.<><
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Offline vermonster13

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Re: The English Roach Belly
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2008, 11:17:00 PM »
That is a popular blade. Green River sells a bunch of those.
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Re: The English Roach Belly
« Reply #4 on: January 20, 2008, 11:04:00 AM »
Looks like it would be a great camp knife.  Love the lines.
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Offline MYSTIKBOW

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Re: The English Roach Belly
« Reply #5 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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