Dauntless Manufacturing
Crossbones Dogbone
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Crossbones Dogbone
This is the Dogbone, our third collaboration with Matt Helm—just with a little cosmetic character. The Crossbones edition represents knives that didn't meet our visual standards but are still built to perform. Every one is made in the USA, fully functional, and backed by our lifetime warranty—just offered at a 15% discount due to minor blemishes.
Specifications
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Overall Length: 7"
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Blade Length: 3.1"
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Blade Thickness: 5/32" (0.156")
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Blade Steel Options: AEB-L, 80CrV2, CPM 3V, Magnacut
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Heat Treat: 60 HRc standard; 63 HRc for Magnacut
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Jimping: Matt Helm signature or Dauntless standard
Steel Options
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AEB-L: Stainless, tough, and easy to sharpen. Great for EDC.
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80CrV2: High-carbon and durable, built for work.
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Magnacut: Premium stainless with top-tier edge retention, treated to 63 HRc.
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CPM 3V: Extremely tough, ready for hard use.
Finish Options
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Magnacut: Tumbled or Black Oxide
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CPM 3V: Black Nitride
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80CrV2: Black Oxide
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AEB-L: Satin Bead Blasted
Jimping
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Matt Helm Signature: Overlapping conical milled grip—just like his customs
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Dauntless Standard: Aggressive semi-circular cuts for maximum traction
Sheath Included
Every Crossbones Dogbone ships with a fully functional Kydex sheath—standard or deep-carry style. Built in-house from .060" Kydex, with adjustable retention on the standard model. All hardware is black oxide stainless steel. Leather sheath by Chattanooga Leather Works available separately.
What Makes It a Crossbones?
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Minor cosmetic imperfections—nothing structural
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Same great materials, heat treat, and build quality
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15% off MSRP
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Covered by our lifetime warranty
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Not eligible for return due to cosmetic blemishes
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Made 100% in the USA
Please Note: Crossbones knives are not eligible for return based on cosmetic blemishes. If you're looking for perfect, buy the standard version.
Honest Tools for Real Use
The Crossbones Dogbone isn’t for collectors. It’s for people who use their knives. If a little cosmetic blemish doesn’t bother you, this is one of the best deals in the shop.

