Dauntless Manufacturing
Matt Helm Dogbone
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The Dogbone, our third collaboration with Matt Helm, is designed for exceptional everyday carry. Measuring 7" overall with a 3.1" blade and a 5/32" (0.156") thickness, this knife is made by us in the USA from high-quality steel. The blade is heat-treated to 60 HRc, except for Magnacut steel, which is treated to 63 HRc for enhanced performance.
Sheath
Each Dogbone knife comes with a precision-crafted, in-house manufactured sheath. It is available in both standard low-profile and deep-carry configurations, offering a variety of belt attachment methods. The standard low-profile sheath features adjustable retention, allowing you to fine-tune the fit to your preference. The sheath is constructed from .060" Kydex, vacuum-formed, CNC-trimmed, and assembled in-house. The top rivet holes use a common .75"/1.5" spacing to accommodate various attachment methods. All hardware is made of black oxide stainless steel. A leather sheath made by Chattanooga Leather Works is also available for purchase separately.
Steel Selection
- AEB-L: Known for its excellent edge retention and ease of sharpening, AEB-L is a high-carbon stainless steel that is both tough and corrosion-resistant, making it ideal for everyday use.
- 80CrV2: A tough, high-carbon steel favored for its durability and edge stability. It’s particularly well-suited for heavy-duty tasks.
- Magnacut: A premium stainless steel that balances hardness, toughness, and corrosion resistance, with the added benefit of being heat-treated to 63 HRc for superior performance.
- CPM 3V: An exceptionally tough steel that holds a fine edge through hard use, ideal for heavy-duty tasks.
Blade Finishes
- Magnacut: Available in Tumbled or Black Oxide finishes.
- CPM 3V: Available in Black Nitride finish.
- 80CrV2: Available in Black Oxide finish.
- AEB-L: Available in Satin Bead Blasted Stainless finish.
Jimping
- Matt Helm Signature Jimping: Features overlapping conical milled patterns, closely resembling the fine jimping found on Matt Helm's custom knives.
- Dauntless Standard Jimping: Aggressive semi-circular milled features arranged in a series, enhancing grip and control.
Comical dauntless tells me the gap between the handle and tang are within acceptable tolerances. Stop deleting my review jerk off !!!
Craig purchased a knife through our website. He was not happy with his purchase, so he returned the knife and we fully refunded his purchase. The scales are removeable and swappable by the customer and we found everything to be within spec.
Excellent work or EDC Knife. Very sharp out if the box.
After a long rabbit hole of fixed blade EDC options, think I’ve found the one. Cinderella moment for sure. It carries better than a folder, it’s an overbuilt tank, and all the details and finish are impeccable. I like knives in general, and have found some really great makers, as I’m sure anyone reading this has too, but this is the one you’re gonna grab time after time. It genuinely feels like a companion.
One of the most useful blades i own. Fits great in my front pocket to replace a folder. The 3v has been a fantastic steel. Holds a hell of an edge
Great knife by Matt Helm, very sharp, very durable. Probably one of the best knifes out on the market
Gonna be a perfect addition to my backpack.
Small but capable.
Great EDC blade. Very happy with the finished product.