Boot knife explained

A boot knife or a gambler's dagger is a small fixed-blade knife (usually, a dagger) that is designed to be carried in or on a boot.[1] Typically, such a knife is worn on a belt or under a pant leg.[2] If worn around the neck (by means of a chain or lanyard) they become a neck knife. Boot knives generally come with a sheath that includes some form of a clip. Most have double-edged blades, like a dagger, that range from 3 to 5 inches (7.62 to 12.7 cm).[2]

Legal issues

A boot-knife carries with it a multitude of legal issues, as each defining factor is likely to cause legal trouble in certain jurisdictions. Some regions prohibit carrying fixed-blade knives, double edged knives (dirk or dagger), concealed knives, or knives over certain length.[2]

Manufacturers

Boot knives have been made by companies such as Blackjack Knives, Ek Knives, Valor Cutlery, Gerber Legendary Blades, Kershaw Knives, Parker Bros., and Cold Steel.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Gun Digest Book of Cowboy Action Shooting. 40–41. Kevin Michalowski. John Taffin. 2005. Gun Digest Books. 978-0-89689-140-1.
  2. Steele. David. Boot Knife Fighting. Black Belt. 26. 4. 48–51 . Active Interest Media, Inc.. 1988 .
  3. Book: Loveless, Bob. Bob Loveless. Richard W. Barney. How to Make Knives . Krause Publications . 1995 . Iola, WI . 171. 978-0-87341-389-3 .