{"product_id":"blue-river-rasptail-cowboy-knife","title":"Blue River Rasptail Cowboy Knife with Compact Rasp Steel Drop Point","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue River Rasptail cowboy knife packs serious work into a small frame. Pools of deep blue resin swirl through its light burl handle. The pattern recalls river water cutting through pale stone. Up front, a compact rasp steel blade waits for daily chores.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSmall fixed blades earned their place on every working belt. They handle whittling, cord, food prep, and fine detail cuts. This blade keeps its raw rasp teeth across the flat. Our smiths grind the edge and tip to a bright finish. High-carbon steel underneath takes a fine, lasting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece runs smaller than our Azure Rasptail skinner. It also swaps the upswept belly for a drop point. A feather-tooled leather sheath completes the set. Each knife is individually handmade, with limited stock and tracked shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/bull-cutter-knife\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue River cowboy \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/collections\/rasp-steel-knife\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eknife \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Divine Knives. No other piece pours blue resin through burl beside a feather sheath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe History Behind This Blue River Rasptail Cowboy Knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCowhands always carried a second, smaller knife for close work. Patch knives like this handled camp meals and leather repairs. Rasp steel joined the tradition when smiths reforged worn farrier files. Divine Knives sets that steel beside resin-cast burl, a modern pairing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue River Cowboy Knife Performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA drop point puts strength directly behind the tip. That makes controlled piercing cuts safe and easy. The short edge gives fine control for detail tasks. Rasp steel holds sharpness through rope, wood, and cardboard. A few passes on a stone restore the bite. The full tang keeps the small frame rigid under pressure. Wipe it dry after use and add light oil. Steel and damp leather should never be stored together. An honest patina will build with steady use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasp Steel Cowboy Knife Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle starts as natural burl wood under vacuum. Blue resin floods every void and locks the grain solid. The result resists water, sweat, and swelling for life. Two silver pins seat the scales against the tang. A black cord lanyard loops through the butt for retrieval. The rounded profile sits comfortably in smaller hands. On the sheath, a carved feather rises in black relief. A cross motif anchors the design near the tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Used For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReach for this knife for camp meals and detail cutting. It opens feed sacks, trims cord, and dresses small game. The lightweight disappears on a belt all day. Collectors love resin burl because no two pours ever repeat. It also makes a thoughtful gift for hunters and hikers. Order the Blue River Rasptail cowboy knife today at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/divineknives.us\/\"\u003eDivine Knives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Each burl blank is one of a kind by nature. Once this pour sells, it never returns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\" align=\"left\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"179\"\u003e\n\u003ccol width=\"179\"\u003e\n\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh carbon farrier's rasp steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Pattern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasp file tooth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlade Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright ground edge and tip with raw rasp flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural burl wood with blue resin infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePin Detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo silver pins with black cord lanyard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull tang\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTan leather sheath with feather carving and black relief\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFixed blade compact cowboy knife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Azure Rasptail cowboy knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis knife is smaller, with a drop point blade. The Azure Rasptail is a larger skinner with an upswept tip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the blue material in the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is blue resin cast through natural burl wood. The resin fills every pocket and stabilizes the grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the blade forged from a real rasp?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, the blade comes from a genuine farrier's rasp. Its original teeth remain across the blade flat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat tasks suit this small cowboy knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt handles detail cutting, camp meals, cordage, and small game. The drop point adds safe piercing control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a sheath?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, a feather-tooled leather sheath ships with it. The design features black relief carving and a belt slot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I maintain the handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResin-stabilized burl needs almost no care. Wipe it clean and keep it away from harsh solvents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How is this different from the Azure Rasptail cowboy knife?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"This knife is more compact and features a versatile drop-point blade for precision cutting and controlled piercing. The Azure Rasptail is a larger skinner with an upswept tip designed primarily for skinning and field dressing.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is the blue material in the handle?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The handle is made from blue resin cast into natural burl wood. 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