The Cold Steel Roach Belly (brand part no. 20RBC) modernizes a historic blade profile long appreciated by the Black Powder reenactment community for its economy, versatility, and cutting effectiveness. Cold Steel keeps the original knife’s distinctive curved profile while updating the construction with a hollow-ground 4116 stainless steel blade, heat treated to Rc 56-57 and finished with a serrated edge for aggressive cutting through tough materials like rope or hide. Instead of a traditional wood handle, this version uses tough polypropylene that shrugs off moisture and temperature swings without swelling, shrinking, rotting, or cracking the way wood eventually does, making it a low-maintenance choice for hunters and outdoorsmen alike.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 4.5 inches with a serrated edge for aggressive cutting through tough materials.
• Blade steel is 4116 stainless, heat treated to Rc 56-57 for a durable, easy-to-maintain edge.
• The handle is polypropylene rather than traditional wood, resisting swelling, rot, and cracking from moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Roach Belly’s shape distinctive? It retains the profile of a historic blade design long favored by the Black Powder community for its economy and versatility.

Why is the edge serrated? The serrated edge is well suited to cutting through tough materials like rope, cordage, or hide with less effort than a plain edge.

Buy the Cold Steel Roach Belly Fixed Blade Knife

Add a historically inspired, low-maintenance field knife to your gear with the Cold Steel Roach Belly. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping right to your door. See our full range of hunting knives for more choices like it.