Choosing a cowboy knife is easier when you know which details a product listing actually gives you. This guide shows what to record from a listing for size, steel, handle and sheath, and what not to assume, so you can compare Frontier Cowboy Gear options for your own use. Our knives are handcrafted in New Jersey, USA.
Check which dimensions the listing provides
Product pages may state an overall length, a blade length, or both. Overall length is the whole knife from end to end, including the handle, so it does not tell you how long the cutting edge is. Record exactly the number and wording the listing uses, and do not estimate a size from a photograph.
For example, the Cross Draw Knife has a listed overall length of 6.25 inches, while The Lone Ranger has a listed overall length of 8 inches. These are overall lengths, not blade lengths, and the photos below are not shown to scale.
Compare the listed steel and handle materials
Listings name the steel and the handle material. Use those names to build a shortlist, not to rank knives: a material name alone does not tell you how a particular knife will perform for your work.
- The Lone Ranger: Farrier rasp steel with a rosewood handle.
- Cross Draw Knife: Damascus steel with an antler horn handle.
- The Blue Norther: Raindrop Damascus with a blue epoxy pine cone resin handle.
Natural handle materials such as wood, bone and antler vary from piece to piece, so no two look exactly alike.
Read the sheath options on the exact product
Sheath choices differ by product. The Cross Draw Knife, for example, offers a "Right Handed Sheath" and a "Left Handed Sheath" option, so select the one that matches how you intend to carry it. Do not assume other products offer the same choices; open the product page and read the options shown there.
A quick listing checklist
| Listing field | What to record | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Length | The stated number and whether it says overall length or blade length | That overall length equals blade length |
| Steel | The steel name shown in the title and specifications | That a steel name ranks one knife above another |
| Handle | The handle material and any note about natural variation | That your knife will look exactly like the photo |
| Sheath | The sheath type and the option labels, if any | That every product offers left- and right-handed choices |
| Included items | What the listing says ships with the knife | That accessories not listed are included |
| Price and terms | The current price and policy links on the page | That earlier prices or terms still apply |
Check care and storage requirements
Clean and dry the blade after use. On carbon steel, a light coat of oil helps protect the blade. Condition the leather sheath occasionally, and avoid storing the knife in its sheath for long periods.
Compare your shortlist before ordering
Before you order, confirm the dimensions, materials, selected sheath option and included items on each product page. Every piece is made to order, with approximately 2 to 3 weeks for delivery; busy seasons can take longer. Free shipping within the USA. See the shipping information for details, and check return eligibility and exclusions in the refund policy.
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Questions about choosing a cowboy knife
Does overall length mean blade length?
No. Overall length measures the whole knife including the handle. Check whether a listing states a blade length separately before comparing sizes.
Which sheath options does the Cross Draw Knife offer?
Its product page offers a "Right Handed Sheath" and a "Left Handed Sheath." Choose the option that matches how you plan to carry it.
What should I check before ordering?
Check the dimensions, steel and handle materials, selected sheath option, included items, current price, care instructions, and the shipping and refund policies.