{"product_id":"7-inch-rasp-steel-dagger-double-edged-blade-pinecone-blue-resin-handle-steel-guard-brass-lanyard-hole","title":"7-Inch Rasp Steel Dagger — Double-Edged Blade, Pinecone Blue Resin Handle, Steel Guard \u0026 Brass Lanyard Hole","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis is the only \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/handmade-carbon-steel-dagger-knife?srsltid=AfmBOorITa3Ry1-58gprZ4P8-yDj5VjTidoyaFZzyAG0Okom428nKbf4\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003erasp steel dagger knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat JW Steel Crafts with a pinecone-blue resin handle and a steel guard in this 7-inch double-edged configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe History Behind This Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eDouble-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRasp steel brought the dense, high-carbon character of file steel into compact blade formats built for daily carry and precise utility work. The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jwsteelcrafts.com\/products\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJW Steel Crafts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e rasp steel dagger carries all three traditions in one 7-inch forged blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle and Guard Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eEDC carry and lightweight daily utility tasks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCollectors of pinecone resin handle fixed blade knives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePrecise piercing and controlled utility cutting work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eDisplay pieces with full working capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGifting for EDC enthusiasts, knife collectors, and outdoor carry users\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eOverall Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e7 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e3.5 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHigh-carbon rasp steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eTextured flat, mirror-polished bevels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBlade Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDouble-edged dagger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eGuard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSteel finger guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePinecone natural material in blue turquoise resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLanyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eBrass lanyard hole at pommel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eFull tang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eSheath\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNot included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes this knife different from other fixed blades at JW Steel Crafts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a double-edged dagger blade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBoth edges are sharpened with equal geometry above and below the centerline tip — built for precise piercing and symmetrical utility cuts from either edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the pinecone resin handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eRasp-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the rasp steel texture on the blade flat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a sheath included?\u003c\/strong\u003e No sheath is included with this knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife full tang?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eYes. The steel runs the full length of the pinecone resin handle for strength, balance, and long-term durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this knife suitable as a gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eYes. 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