This rasp steel dagger measures 7 inches overall with a 3.5-inch double-edged blade and a 3.5-inch pinecone blue resin handle. The blade is forged from high-carbon rasp steel with a textured finish on the flat and mirror-polished bevels on both edges. A steel finger guard sits between the blade and handle. The handle is shaped from natural pinecone material set in blue turquoise resin with warm amber tones. A brass lanyard hole is fitted at the pommel. Full tang construction throughout. No sheath included.

This is the only rasp steel dagger knife at JW Steel Crafts with a pinecone-blue resin handle and a steel guard in this 7-inch double-edged configuration.

The History Behind This Blade

Double-edged daggers were the standard close-carry blade across European military and civilian tradition from the medieval period through the 19th century — small enough for belt carry, symmetrical enough for precise piercing work from either edge. Pinecone resin handles entered American craft knife making in the mid-20th century when artisan makers began setting natural organic material in stabilized resin to preserve the texture and color of pinecone scales permanently.

Rasp steel brought the dense, high-carbon character of file steel into compact blade formats built for daily carry and precise utility work. The JW Steel Crafts rasp steel dagger carries all three traditions in one 7-inch forged blade.

Blade Performance

The blade is forged from high-carbon rasp steel with a textured flat and mirror-polished bevels on both cutting edges. The double-edged dagger profile centers the tip along the blade midline with equal geometry on both sides — built for precise piercing, controlled utility cuts, and symmetrical cutting tasks where a single-edge blade loses geometry on the return stroke. The rasp steel flat carries its natural forged texture as a visual surface marker of the steel's origin — no decorative grind, no applied finish. Full tang construction runs the complete length through the pinecone resin handle and distributes weight evenly from blade tip to pommel for stable and controlled use during EDC and field utility tasks.

Handle and Guard Construction

The handle is shaped from natural pinecone scales set in blue turquoise resin. The pinecone material preserves its natural texture and warm amber-brown color inside the stabilized resin matrix — no two pinecone resin handles carry an identical pattern. The blue turquoise resin fill contrasts sharply against the natural pinecone tone, giving this handle a bold visual identity distinct from standard wood or plain resin handles. A steel finger guard sits between the blade and handle, protecting fingers from sliding onto either cutting edge during controlled piercing and utility tasks. A brass lanyard hole at the pommel allows secure wrist or belt lanyard carry for EDC use.

Best Used For

• EDC carry and lightweight daily utility tasks

• Collectors of pinecone resin handle fixed blade knives

• Precise piercing and controlled utility cutting work

• Display pieces with full working capability

• Gifting for EDC enthusiasts, knife collectors, and outdoor carry users

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this knife different from other fixed blades at JW Steel Crafts?

This is the only rasp steel dagger in the store with a pinecone-blue resin handle and steel guard — no other listing combines this blade type with this handle material and a double-edged profile.

What is a double-edged dagger blade?

Both edges are sharpened with equal geometry above and below the centerline tip — built for precise piercing and symmetrical utility cuts from either edge.

What is the pinecone resin handle?

Rasp-steel texture on the flat of the blade. Natural pinecone scales are set in stabilized blue turquoise resin. The resin preserves the texture and amber color of the pinecone material permanently — no two handles look identical.

What is the rasp steel texture on the blade flat?

The textured surface is the natural forged finish of the rasp steel stock left visible on the flat. It is not a decorative grind applied after shaping.

Is a sheath included?

 No sheath is included with this knife.

Is this knife full tang?

Yes. The steel runs the full length of the pinecone resin handle for strength, balance, and long-term durability.

Is this knife suitable as a gift?

Yes. The double-edged blade, pinecone blue resin handle, steel guard, and brass lanyard hole make this a strong gift for EDC users, knife collectors, and outdoor enthusiasts.

How do I care for this knife?

Hand wash and dry immediately after use. Apply light mineral oil to the blade occasionally. Store in a dry place away from moisture.