The War Dog is inspired by a legendary piece of American heritage, the WW2 trench knife. We've reimagined this classic design for a new generation and elevated it with one of the finest steels that modern metallurgy has to offer. The War Dog is a knife you can rely on from generation to generation. Experience Dawson Knives' heirloom quality craftsmanship for yourself with a slice of Americana that you'll be proud to pass along.

The War Dog is crafted from traditional high carbon 80CRV2 steel, with a fierce 6 6/8" clip point blade that is skillfully ground and finished by hand. It is then custom heat-treated using our own own proprietary method, delivering a tough, battle ready blade that's up for anything and stays sharp up slice after slice.

The handle is built by hand of individual black leather rounds cut from full grain hides, that are then compressed, sealed and held securely in place with a solid steel pommel and rod. Each handle is individually shaped and tested for comfort and grip.

Each War Dog includes a rugged, custom-fit leather belt sheath featuring heavy duty stitching and metal rivet-reinforced seams.

We back every Dawson blade with an industry leading warranty and more than 50 years of craftsmanship and expertise.

The War Dog is designed as a companion blade to our new, limited edition release Woe Dagger.

SPECS:

100% designed and handcrafted in the USA
Overbuilt from rugged 3/16" 80CRV2 steel
Heat treated in-house for maximum toughness, durability and edge-holding capability
Hamon - Differential Heat Treat: A hamon (刃文) is the visible, flame-hardened temper line on a traditionally crafted blade, marking the boundary between the hardened cutting edge (Rockwell C 63-64) and the softer, more flexible spine (Rockwell C 20-25)
Solid steel, rounded rectangular handguard for maximum hand protection with minimal bulk
Traditional stacked, compressed black leather handle is hand-dyed, burnished and sealed
Rivet-reinforced stitched leather belt sheath with retaining strap
Lifetime free resharpen included
Protected by Dawson Knives’ Common Sense Guarantee

Blade: 6 6/8"

Overall: 12 1/4"

Limited Edition War Dog | WW2-Inspired Trench Knife