This Roosevelt & Drake camp knife features a double-edged spear point blade forged from true pattern-welded Damascus steel. The design traces back to a pattern shown in the 1925 Manton Centenary catalogue and has been reproduced using traditional forging methods rather than modern decorative processes.
The blade measures approximately 9¼ inches long and 1½ inches wide, with the ricasso clearly stamped “ROOSEVELT & DRAKE.” Overall length is about 15¼ inches when in the sheath. Fit and finish are solid throughout, with the kind of weight and balance you expect from a knife built for real use.
The hilt measures roughly 4⅝ inches and is fitted with a two-piece, checkered buffalo horn grip. All hardware is brass, including the heavy oval guard, grip rivets, and escutcheon plates, giving the knife a durable and period-correct feel.
This pattern was meant to be carried and used. It works well for general camp tasks, light wood work, and personal protection. The knife comes with its original custom leather sheath, also stamped “Roosevelt & Drake.” These are like new, and showing storage wear. They are from the well-known sporting arms collection of Lewis Drake, including inventory from Lewis Drake Associates. A well-made, historically rooted Damascus camp knife that works just as well in a collection as it does in the field. Specifications:
The blade measures approximately 9¼ inches long and 1½ inches wide, with the ricasso clearly stamped “ROOSEVELT & DRAKE.” Overall length is about 15¼ inches when in the sheath. Fit and finish are solid throughout, with the kind of weight and balance you expect from a knife built for real use.
The hilt measures roughly 4⅝ inches and is fitted with a two-piece, checkered buffalo horn grip. All hardware is brass, including the heavy oval guard, grip rivets, and escutcheon plates, giving the knife a durable and period-correct feel.
This pattern was meant to be carried and used. It works well for general camp tasks, light wood work, and personal protection. The knife comes with its original custom leather sheath, also stamped “Roosevelt & Drake.” These are like new, and showing storage wear. They are from the well-known sporting arms collection of Lewis Drake, including inventory from Lewis Drake Associates. A well-made, historically rooted Damascus camp knife that works just as well in a collection as it does in the field. Specifications:
- Model: Custom Camp Knife
- Overall Length: 13.90"
- Blade Length: 9.30"
- Blade Thickness: 0.20"
- Blade Shape: Spear Point / Dagger
- Steel: Forged Damascus Steel
- Finish: Black
- Handle: Checkered Buffalo Horn
- Handle Color: Black
- Guard Material: Nickel Silver
- Sheath: Original Leather
- Weight: 15 Ounces
- Country of Origin: USA
