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A boot knife or a gambler's dagger is a small fixed-blade knife (usually, a dagger) that is designed to be carried in or on a boot.cite-ref-1[1] Typically, such a knife is worn on a belt or under a pant leg.cite-ref-des-2-0[2] If worn around the neck (by means of a chain or lanyard) they become a neck knife. Boot knives generally come with a sheath that includes some form of a clip. Most have double-edged blades, like a dagger, that range from 3 to 5 inches (7.62 to 12.7 cm).cite-ref-des-2-1[2]

• History

• Legal issues

• Manufacturers

• References

A boot-knife carries with it a multitude of legal issues, as each defining factor is likely to cause legal trouble in certain jurisdictions. Some regions prohibit carrying fixed-blade knives, double edged knives (dirk or dagger), concealed knives, or knives over certain length.cite-ref-des-2-2[2]

Boot knives have been made by companies such as Blackjack Knives, Ek Knives, Valor Cutlery, Gerber Legendary Blades, Kershaw Knives, Parker Bros., and Cold Steel.cite-ref-ebs-3-0[3]

cite-note-11. ↑ citerefkevin-michalowskijohn-taffin2005Kevin Michalowski; John Taffin (2005). Gun Digest Book of Cowboy Action Shooting. Gun Digest Books. pp. 40–41. ISBN 978-0-89689-140-1.

cite-note-des-22. ↑ citerefsteele1988Steele, David (1988). "Boot Knife Fighting". Black Belt. 26 (4). Active Interest Media, Inc.: 48–51.

cite-note-ebs-33. ↑ citereflovelessrichard-w-barney1995Loveless, Bob; Richard W. Barney (1995). How to Make Knives. Iola, WI: Krause Publications. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-87341-389-3.