James Rodebaugh | Custom Damascus Bird & Trout Hunter

Introducing the Bird & Trout Hunter, a bespoke creation by James Rodebaugh distinguished by its mosaic damascus blade, refined handle materials, and award-winning craftsmanship.

Every element is designed with precision, history, and purpose in mind:

Steel

• Mosaic Damascus: Layers of disparate steels forged into intricate mosaic patterns, visible both on the blade face and the spine. A stunning aesthetic that also delivers the cutting power and resilience demanded of real-world hunting.

Design & Function

• Hunter profile: The blade features a sweeping belly and crisp tip ideal for field dressing and fine-detail work — perfect for game, birds, or trout.

• Balanced geometry: The handle and blade proportions deliver a centered feel in hand, built for comfort, control, and long use in the field.

Handle & Finish

• Premium stabilization materials or exotic wood burl (depending on build) with deep polish and contouring tailored to the hand.

• Elegant hardware and subtle details (liners, mosaic filework, mosaic pins) mirror the mosaic damascus theme — a signature Rodebaugh aesthetic.

• The spine, guard and pommel feature hand-selected finishing touches that elevate this from tool to artwork.

Collectible Provenance

• One-of-one build with full custom credentials.

• Winner, Blade Show West 2025 — both Best Hunter AND Best in Show.

• Acquired at Blade Show West and available exclusively here with limited availability.

Why It Matters
This isn’t just a knife — it’s a marriage of form, function and craft. Whether you carry it into the field or display it in a case, the Bird & Trout Hunter stands as a statement piece. Designed by a maker whose field-tested experience meets collector-grade artistry, it’s for those who demand purpose and prestige in equal measure.

Includes a custom leather sheath & protective pouch

Blade length	3.5"
Blade height	0.625"
Overall length	7.5"
Made in	USA
Handle material	Fossilized Walrus Tusk