Roach Belly in Maine

[Bagman]

I am trying to make heads or tails of a roach belly half tang pattern that has come to light. It came from a Abenaki family and was a ermine wrapped wood sheath. Neck hung.it was purchased in the 70's.

Anywho...half tanged roach belly are not on my radar. Did they exist?

 

[LRB]

I would highly suspect that they did exist. Possibly more than full tanged, as they would be cheaper to produce or purchase. That said, I have noting to back that assumption up. I have one source that may be able to. I'll look and get back to you.

 

[Bagman]

Thanks Wick... :thumbsup:

You and I share a common friend. I see Roy Stroh pretty often these days...

 

[LRB]

I haven't seen Roy in a few years now. Excellent gun builder and an all around good guy. I have not found anything of help to your question, but I'm still looking.

 

[Bagman]

Too funny..

Just got back home from Roy place. We better watch out. He's got me cutting out a piece of 1084 for a knife he's gonna make. :grin:

 

[LRB]

A good choice of steel. Easy heat treat. Holds a really good edge