Fixed Blade Knife Woodsman, Bog Oak, Casström

Fixed Blade Knife Woodsman with bog oak handle, Casström

The Woodsman is a classic wilderness knife designed by Roger Harrington, an experienced outdoorsman and custom knife maker who has taught bushcraft and survival to civil and military customers for the last twenty years with his company Bison Bushcraft in Sussex, England.

This proper full-tang bushcraft knife features an approx. 9 cm long blade made of about 4 mm thick Sleipner steel, which makes it extremely durable for heavy use such as log-splitting, or so-called batoning without making it too heavy or uncomfortable to carry. The knife has a Scandinavian grind and is thus very robust and easy to sharpen on a small flat whetstone/sharpener in the forest. The knife is a really good all-round tool for field use.

The straight handle is made to suit both large and small hands. It has rounded edges and is equipped with a leather cord. Made of about 5000-year-old bog oak, dug up in England, it has a rough texture and the colour tone can vary from pitch black to dark brown. There are black liners between the handle scales and the steel to enhance durability over time.

The knife comes with a sturdy welted sheath made of cognac brown, vegetable-tanned leather. The sheath features a belt loop and a drain hole. 

Please note: the blade's low chromium content means it will tarnish if left wet. It should therefore be wiped dry after use and protected with oil or wax when put away for storage to avoid tarnish building up.

Details: 
- Blade material: Sleipner steel
- Handle material: bog oak with black liners  
- Overall length: approx. 20.5 cm   
- Blade length: approx. 8.8 cm 
- Weight: approx. 150 g    
- Including leather sheath
- Manufacturer's product no.: 10809