Switzer/Jacobs Roach Belly Knife

This is a hand-forged recreation of a common 18th century trade knife by John Switzer. Actually, the blade was forged by Switzer and hafted by Jim Jacobs of Blue Heron Merchantile. The overall length is 8-7/8". I made the sheath. I've carried and use this knife for a number of years. It was reviewed in "Prime Possibles" back in the Nov/Dec 1995 issue (with a correction/clarification in the Jan/Feb 1996 issue).

Bill Scurlock