Handmade D2 Steel Arkansas Toothpick Dagger — Double Edge Blade

A Legend Reborn | Handcrafted in Steel and Wood

The Arkansas Toothpick is one of the most iconic blade designs in American frontier history, a long, slender, double-edged dagger built for reach, penetration, and precision. This handcrafted version honours that heritage completely while delivering the performance standards of a modern premium blade.

At 17 inches overall with a 12 inch double edge blade, this is a knife that fills a room. Paired with one of the most impressive leather sheaths we produce, this is equally at home on a collector's display wall and in serious outdoor carry.

The Arkansas Toothpick — A Brief History
The Arkansas Toothpick emerged on the American frontier in the early 19th century as a large fighting dagger carried by frontiersmen, gamblers, and soldiers. Its distinctive long, slender, symmetrical double-edged blade was designed for maximum reach and piercing power in close quarters.

Today the Arkansas Toothpick is one of the most sought-after designs among serious knife collectors — a blade with genuine historical weight and a silhouette that is instantly recognisable worldwide.

The Blade — Double Edge with Asymmetric Sharpness
The long spear point blade on this knife features two working edges with intentionally different sharpness levels:

• Primary edge — razor sharp, ground for maximum cutting and slicing performance
• Secondary edge — moderately sharp, providing controlled utility from the reverse side without full razor aggression

This thoughtful asymmetric design gives you two functional edges with precise control over how you use each one. At 12 inches the blade delivers exceptional reach and piercing capability that shorter knives simply cannot match.

The satin finish on the high-chromium D2 steel showcases the quality of the grind and the straightness of the blade geometry — hallmarks of genuine skilled craftsmanship.

The Steel — High Chromium D2 Tool Steel
D2 is the benchmark tool steel for serious blade makers. Its chemistry, approximately 1.5% carbon combined with 11–13% chromium places it in a class of its own: harder and more wear-resistant than conventional stainless, tougher and more corrosion-resistant than standard carbon steel.

At 58–62 HRC hardness this blade delivers:

• Exceptional sharpness retention through prolonged use
• Outstanding resistance to abrasion and wear on both edges
• Good impact toughness without brittleness
• Better corrosion resistance than carbon steel with simple maintenance

Rust resistance note: D2 behaves as a semi-stainless steel. Its chromium content provides solid protection against everyday corrosion, far superior to plain carbon steels — but a light wipe of blade oil after use ensures decades of perfect performance.

Full Tang — 17 Inches of Unbroken Steel
The D2 steel on this knife runs the full 17 inches from blade tip through the steel bolster, through every rosewood and spacer layer, to the steel pommel cap. One continuous piece of steel with zero weak points.

On a 12 inch double edge blade, full tang is not a feature, it is a requirement. This knife is built to the standard that its design demands.

The Handle — Striped Rosewood with Steel Spacers and Silver Bolster
The handle on this dagger is a masterclass in layered construction. Alternating sections of dark striped rosewood and thin steel spacers are compressed onto the full tang — creating a handle with:

• Deep visual contrast between warm wood tones and bright steel lines
• Outstanding grip traction from the natural texture of the rosewood sections
• Exceptional structural strength from the compressed layered construction
• A refined, vintage aesthetic that suits the Arkansas Toothpick heritage perfectly

Striped rosewood shows natural parallel grain lines in alternating dark and light tones
making every handle subtly unique. The silver steel bolster and matching pommel cap frame the handle cleanly and add balance weight at both ends.

Important — Double Edge Knife Regulations
Double edged fixed blade knives are regulated differently across countries and regions. Please verify the laws applicable in your location before purchasing. This knife is offered as a collector's piece and tool for lawful outdoor use.