Cold Steel Roach Belly

Cold Steel Roach Belly

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 with a generously sized belt loop.

Specifications

	Imperial	Metric
Weight	2.6oz	73.7g
Blade Thickness	0.08"	2.5mm
Blade Length	4½"	11.4cm
Handle	4"	10.2cm
Handle Details	High Impact Polyproplyene
Steel	4116 Krupp Stainless
Overall	8½"	21.6cm
Sheath	Cordura
Country of Origin	Taiwan