09/02/2025
One of our Best Selling Blades is finally Back in Stock in super Limited quantities. Check Out This Stunning knife that was inspired by our favorite fish on Earth! The Magnificent Steelhead and The Smart but Sneaky Brown Trout are truly incredible creatures that inspire obsession among Anglers across North America and Through Europe.
The kwaiken is a traditional Japanese personal defense dagger, or "chest knife," used by the samurai class and their households for self-defense in close quarters, particularly by women hidden in their kimono. The kwaiken was designed as a discreet, compact, and razor-sharp blade, a practical alternative to longer swords in confined indoor spaces. While a historical weapon, it also served as a symbol of status and was carried by criminals and lower classes without permission to wear swords.
The Angler's Edge by Colville Outfitters Earth Kwaiken Knife is a full tang construction. We chose to use Stainless Damascus for many reasons but its highly rust resistant and takes a wicked razor edge. It's easy to sharpen as well. The blades were then Anodized in Bronze and Blue making this beautiful tool into a complete piece of functional art.
The size is very discreet and will work very well as a wader belt knife or an EDC for daily tasks. The knives come with this beautiful thick genuine leather sheath with artwork from one of the world's greatest wildlife artist Trevor Hawkins. The steelhead sheath boasts marvelous colors of blues, purples and greys. The Brown Trout sheath features the rich yellows, oranges, browns and reds that makes the Salmo Trutta famous.
The handles of the steelhead Earth Kwaiken are steelhead Micarta while the Brown Trout uses honey comb resin. Both handles have a beautiful hand crafted mosaic pin featuring a silhouette of the fish the knife is based after.
Each knife comes with a matching bead on the lanyard. This makes the knife easier to grab and hold onto. Like our other models the sheath has 2 grommet holes where a wire key ring is connected than a lanyard with a pair of pliers connected to that. It's a perfect pair for all of your angling adventures.
We only have a few of each version so if your interested message me as soon as possible or call Colville Outfitter's and Custom Tackle at 716-627-7335. Our knife display is under construction but we are close to finishing it at the store. Stop by 3800 Lakeshore Rd. To pick up all of your fishing supplies and while your exploring the store spend some time looking at the knives we have been working on for the last 1.5 years. We have lots of amazing pieces from all over the USA from the country's most talented bladesmiths.
