Dawson Nomad

The Dawson Nomad is a hunting knife for cutting, carving and cleaning game. Dawson describes it as "Built for serious hunters… from field to table."

It has a 3.75" blade, textured G-10 handles and Dawson's carbon fiber Kydex sheath. Every Dawson knife is made by hand near Prescott, Arizona, and heat treated in house.

Dawson Nomad Specs

Blade length3.75 in
Overall length8.75 in
Blade thickness0.130 in
Weight5.5 oz
Blade steel80CrV2
FinishesWildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon (differential heat treat)
HandleTextured G-10, interchangeable scales
SheathCarbon fiber Kydex, MOLLE compatible
Made inPrescott, Arizona, USA

Specs are from Dawson Knives. Versions and finishes can differ, so check each product listing.

Dawson Nomad FAQ

What steel is the Dawson Nomad?

80CrV2, one of Dawson's high-carbon "heritage" steels.

What are the Wildfire, Rainstorm and Hamon finishes?

They are Dawson's blade finishes. Wildfire and Rainstorm are textured, low-reflection finishes, and Hamon is a differential heat treat with a visible temper line, hard at the edge and softer at the spine.

How big is the Nomad?

The Nomad has a 3.75" blade and is 8.75" long overall.

Also see: Woodsman, Harvester, Wilderness, or all Dawson knives.