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SAGE SADDLERY
R. J. Sagely
Maker of Custom Horseman's Gear
"For a saddle your great-grandkids
could still be riding"
Horseman's Knives
More knives and sheath styles coming soon. Check back to see as the selection grows.
A fixed-blade, quick-draw, sheath knife is a tool that no horseman or horsewoman should be without. These are friction held in the sheath but instantly available without fumbling with a tie, snap or strap. Sage Saddlery makes several styles of sheaths for the knives we sell. We will also make you a custom sheath for your own special knife.
Fixed loop style sheaths are available but the reversible belt loop style allows knife to be worn with handle forward or backward, up or down guard, on the left or right of your person or even behind you (sob style or small of the back). Knife sits parallel to belt on this style to keep sheath from marking up your saddle or fouling your catch rope easily.
Pancake style sheaths are also available. These are not reversible though they can be worn handle forward on one side and handle back for a rearward draw on the other side. Left or right hand cross draw (forward) can also be worn sob with the understanding that it will draw out with the opposite hand. For instance, a right hand cross draw will draw forward but if worn sob must be drawn with the left hand out to the left. Be sure you know what you want when ordering this style sheat
The smaller knives are from Frost Cutlery with 440 stainless steel blade in the drop-point style for a long, rope cutting stroke. Comes sharpened and ready to bail you out of a tight spot or just to whittle with during the noon break. Bone handles have been colored and are brass pinned to a full tang blade with brass bolster finger grip and brass butt plate. Overall length is 5 3/4" with an approximate 2 1/2" blade. Very nice, compact knives, very sharp in high polish, never rust stainless steel. These are not a domestic made knife but are carrying a made in china mark. I have used the same one for over two years now and am very happy with its ability to take and hold an edge.
The larger knives are also not a domestic deal and in fact are Pakistani, which used to mean a very poor blade. Seems free trade must be benefitting their bladesmithing as these full tang knives are stainless steel, take a nice, sharp edge and are nicely made. The handles are pakawood and brass pinned. Drop point blade with an overall length of about 8" and a blade of not quite 4". These are solid utility quality knives that will stand hard use and be inexpensive enough that you won't mind using it hard.
Colors can be requested and placed in any sheath style if the color is in stock. Not all colors shown are available at all times. Choose from a variety of sheath styles or design your own custom sheath and I will build it for you. Prices below reflect sheath and knives pictured, custom sheath design prices will vary. Send me your design and I will quote you a price. Also custom sheaths can be built for your special knife.
We have several in stock. Email for available handle colors.
Right Hand Cross-Draw Pancake Sheath Horseman's Knife - Brown skirting leather from W&C with a tri-corner weave basket stamp pattern. Wear on the left with handle forward for a right-handed cross draw, on the right with the handle toward the rear or can be worn as an SOB (small of the back) sheath to be drawn with the left hand. Gut hook knife is stainless steel blade, full tang, a nice utility grade knife that takes a nice edge and holds it well.
Right Hand Cross-Draw Pancake Sheath Horseman's Knife - Brown skirting leather from W&C. Wear on the left with handle forward for a right-handed cross draw, on the right with the handle toward the rear or can be worn as an SOB (small of the back) sheath to be drawn with the left hand. Drop point knife is stainless steel blade, full tang, a nice utility grade knife that takes a nice edge and holds it well.
Right Hand Cross-Draw Pancake Sheath Horseman's Knife - A smaller knife that fits close and won't hang up your catch rope. Brown leather from W&C. Wear on the left with handle forward for a right-handed cross draw, on the right with the handle toward the rear or can be worn as an SOB (small of the back) sheath to be drawn with the left hand. This knife is a good quality stainless steel, full tang blade that takes a sharp edge and holds it. A real safety issue when working around horses is to have a sharp knife handy. Here is a handy, sharp little knife.
Fixed Loop Horseman's Knife - Plain Sheath with screwback
concha and sewn-on strap. (Knife as pictured w/ green handle and chestnut leather; can be worn on
your right with the handle curved down or on your left with the handle up.
Can be worn SOB with handle to the right. Concha style can vary, see picture of peach color handled knife below.)
Right Hand Cross-Draw Pancake Sheath Horseman's Knife - Chestnut leather from W&C. Wear on the left with handle forward for a right-handed cross draw, on the right with the handle toward the rear or can be worn as an SOB (small of the back) sheath to be drawn with the left hand.
Reversible Loop Horseman's Knife - Screwback
Concha Style. Knife pictured w/ peach
handle and chestnut leather and texas star screw-back concha and red handle with tradtional berry concha in non-rusting cast zinc; reversible strap allows
the knife to be worn SOB to left or right or on either side with the handle up or down. A very versatile sheath that can be made with a variety of concha styles. Email for more info on other concha types. Special Utility Horseman's Knife with Pancake Sheath - Blade is stainless steel with full tang, lanyard hole, brass pinned and blue pakawood handle. Heavy brass bolster finger guard. Overall length is approximtaely 8" with a little less than 4" blade in the drop point style with blood notch. Takes a nice edge. Chestnut leather from W&C. Wear on the left with handle forward for a right-handed cross draw, on the right with the handle toward the rear or can be worn as an SOB (small of the back) sheath to be drawn with the left hand. Sheath has second sewn on belt loop to keep sheath steady. Small of the Back (SOB) Horseman's Knife - Pancake style sheath with a low exposure profile of handle. Wear in the small of the back to keep your catchrope from fouling. Basket stamped in chestnut leather from W&C. Don't see it here, just drop me an email and we
can get it built for you!
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