The Wilderness is the pot of gold at the end of a steely rainbow - a do-it-all field and hunting knife often dreamed of but not often brought to life. Inspired by the legendary Greenriver hunting/skinning blade pattern, with a fine point for piercing and plenty of belly for peeling back hide. Crafted from .140" CPM-MagnaCut steel, it's tough, razor sharp, yet easy to carry when weight is at a premium.  

AT A GLANCE

BLADE HANDLE SHEATH

.140" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible

American-made G10

Carbon Fiber Kydex

Custom concave hollow grind

Textured for comfort and grip

Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit

NEW Food-safe finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper 

Several color choices available

Beltless carry w/ included Ulticlip

Rigging slots for use as a spearhead in emergency

Heat-anodized stainless fasteners

MOLLE compatible

Jimping on spine provides extra grip

Interchangeable with other GEN 2 Wilderness handle colors

Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide


There are some things whose value we have understood since the dawn of time. Food. Shelter. A stout layer of material between you and the elements, and a knife you can depend on to help you get and keep all three.

The Nomad's do-it-all drop point blade tackles hunting, skinning, camp and everyday chores with ease. Sharpened to razor fineness and outfitted with a versatile, close-carry Kydex sheath that won't slow you down.

AT A GLANCE

BLADE HANDLE SHEATH

.140" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible

American-made G10

Carbon Fiber Kydex

Custom concave hollow grind

Textured for comfort and grip

Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit

NEW Food-safe finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper 

Several color choices available

Beltless carry w/ included Ulticlip

Rigging slots for use as a spearhead in emergency

Heat-anodized stainless fasteners

MOLLE compatible

Jimping on spine provides extra grip

Interchangeable with other GEN 2 Nomad handle colors

Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide


I own 3 amazing Dawson knives and the Shepherd is no different. Expertly constructed, it’s solid and ready for anything. This is now my EDC. Love this thing and I know you’ll love it too.

- Jim B.


History is riddled with periods of uncertainty. A wise man doesn't panic, he prepares. Fortify yourself against future challenges with a tool you can rely on, no matter what.

Crafted from premium, American-made CPM-Magnacut stainless steel in heavy-duty .210" stock, the Shepherd features a 3 7/8" blade that is highly resistant to corrosion or staining. Thanks to our own specialty heat treat, Dawson blades stay sharp up to twice as long as other premium steels.

AT A GLANCE

BLADE HANDLE SHEATH

HEAVY DUTY .210" CPM-MagnaCut steel - made in the USA by Crucible

American-made G10

Carbon Fiber Kydex

Custom concave hollow grind

Textured for comfort and grip

Adjustable tension for rattle-free fit

NEW Food-safe finishes: Monsoon, Midnight and Arizona Copper 

Several color choices available

Beltless carry w/ included Ulticlip

Rigging slots for use as a spearhead in emergency

Heat-anodized stainless fasteners

MOLLE compatible

Jimping on spine provides extra grip

Interchangeable with other GEN 2 Harvester handle colors

Fits belts up to 1 3/4" wide


WHO WE ARE

Our family understands "the grind" of the American blue collar worker in a big way - we spent the first 40 years at Dawson Knives working late nights and early mornings, 60-80 hours a week, then loading our knives into an old beater of a car and driving cross-country to that weekend's trade show, often with just enough gas to get us there and no money in our pocket to cover a night's lodging or even a meal upon arrival.

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