For as long as I can remember I've been fascinated by edged weapons and accoutrement, particularly from the 18th and 19th century.
Over the years I've become a serious student of what is commonly called the Rifleman's knife or belt knife, in my opinion the most essential of tools for those early American explorers and hunters.
As authentic examples are rare and hard to come by in any condition( they were carried and used!), fortunatly there are a few highly skilled craftsmen who build period correct and useable belt knives well suited for any hunter, shooter or collector.
Please post pics of your own belt knife or rifleman's knife, here are a couple of mine to begin;
Daniel Winkler
Rich McDonald ( present belt knife)
Rich McDonald ( previously owned)
