A Serious Field Knife Built From Experience

The Shemanese Long Knife was designed by Craig Caudill of Nature Reliance School and handcrafted in the USA by LT Wright Handcrafted Knives.

The current Shemanese Long Knife features AEB-L stainless steel with a saber grind, giving it an excellent balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, edge stability, and strength for demanding outdoor use.

With a 6 3/4-inch blade, contoured Micarta handle, and proven field-oriented design, the Shemanese is built for bushcraft, camp work, game processing, carving, fire preparation, wood processing, and backcountry use.

And every Shemanese purchased through Nature Reliance School includes something most knives don't:

Training from the person who designed it.

Your purchase includes free access to Craig Caudill's online Shemanese training course, covering sharpening, maintenance, field use, knife skills, and techniques for getting the most from the Shemanese knife system.

Handcrafted in small batches. Availability is limited.

Why Choose the Shemanese?

✔ Handcrafted by LT Wright Handcrafted Knives
Made in the USA by craftsmen known for building dependable, hard-use field knives.

✔ Designed by a Wilderness Instructor
Craig Caudill developed the Shemanese through decades of experience teaching survival, bushcraft, tracking, and wilderness skills in real field conditions.

✔ AEB-L Stainless Steel
A proven stainless steel with excellent toughness, edge stability, sharpening characteristics, and corrosion resistance.

✔ Rugged Saber Grind
The saber grind leaves additional strength behind the cutting edge, making it well suited for demanding field work.

✔ Large Enough to Work. Controlled Enough to Carve.
The 6 3/4-inch blade provides the reach and capability of a traditional long knife while maintaining excellent control for finer tasks.

✔ Comfortable Micarta Handle
The contoured handle provides a secure, comfortable grip during extended use.

✔ Free Shemanese Training Course Included
Learn sharpening, maintenance, field techniques, and practical knife skills directly from Craig Caudill.

Inspired by the American Long-Knife Tradition

The Shemanese takes inspiration from the long knives carried on the early American frontier.  Watch video for some of the details. 

For generations, woodsmen, hunters, scouts, explorers, and settlers depended on a relatively small collection of tools. A dependable belt knife needed to handle far more than one job.

It had to cut.

Carve.

Prepare food and game.

Process wood.

Assist with fire preparation.

Repair equipment.

And handle the countless everyday tasks that come with living and traveling outdoors.

The Shemanese carries that traditional long-knife concept forward using modern AEB-L stainless steel, modern heat treatment, and the craftsmanship of LT Wright Handcrafted Knives.

It is a traditional idea refined for the modern outdoors.

Shemanese Long Knife Specifications

Overall Length: 12 inches
Blade Length: 6 3/4 inches
Blade Thickness: 1/8 inch
Blade Steel: AEB-L Stainless Steel
Grind: Saber Grind
Hardness: 57–59 HRC
Knife Weight Without Sheath: Approximately 8.5 ounces

Handle options include various hard use modern materials in different color variations and patterns.  This offers some one-of-a-kind configuration. 

Why AEB-L?

AEB-L is highly regarded among knife makers because it combines several characteristics that matter in a working field knife:

• Excellent toughness
• Strong edge stability
• Very good corrosion resistance
• Easy field maintenance
• Excellent sharpening characteristics

Combined with the saber grind, it creates a knife capable of handling controlled carving, camp chores, game processing, wood processing, and demanding wilderness use without becoming unnecessarily heavy or cumbersome.

For people who spend time in wet, humid, or demanding environments, AEB-L is an especially practical choice.

Choose Your Sheath

The Shemanese is available with sheath options designed for different styles of carry.

Premium Leather Sheath by JRE Industries

A traditional sheath that pairs perfectly with the heritage of the Shemanese.

✔ Handcrafted leather construction
✔ Integrated ferro rod holder
✔ Removable dangler
✔ Comfortable belt carry
✔ Classic field-knife appearance

Custom Kydex Sheath by LT Wright Knives

For those who prefer a modern, modular carry system.

✔ Precision molded for the Shemanese
✔ Excellent retention
✔ Durable and weather resistant
✔ Allows you to customize your attachment system

The Kydex sheath is supplied without a belt attachment so you can configure it around your preferred carry method.

Compatible attachment styles include:

• Soft Loops
• Tek-Lok
• UtiliClip
• Other compatible modular attachments

Training Is Included

Buying a quality knife is only part of the equation.

Knowing how to use it matters even more.

Every Shemanese Long Knife purchased through Nature Reliance School includes access to Craig Caudill's online Shemanese training course.

Craig covers topics including:

• Proper knife handling
• Field applications
• Bushcraft techniques
• Sharpening
• Edge maintenance
• Knife care
• Techniques specific to the Shemanese knife series

It is our way of making sure you receive more than a knife.

You receive the knowledge to use it well.

Built to Be Used

The Shemanese has made an excellent addition to many collectors' displays, and we are thankful for that.  However, this blade is built to be used, too.  Don't be shy about putting it to work.  

Use it.

Sharpen it.

Let the Micarta darken from years of work and the blade collect the marks that come from actual time in the field.

That's what it was designed for.

Handcrafted by LT Wright Handcrafted Knives. Designed by Craig Caudill. Built for people who rely on their gear.

Current and Future Shemanese Variants

The version currently available through Nature Reliance School is the AEB-L stainless steel Shemanese Long Knife with a saber grind.

Additional Shemanese variants are planned for future release through The Knife Connection (TKC) and Rivers Edge Cutlery (REC).

Those future offerings may include different configurations while maintaining the core Shemanese design and philosophy.

For the current Nature Reliance School offering, you are purchasing the AEB-L / Saber Grind model described on this page.

Small-Batch Production

These knives are handcrafted rather than mass-produced, so availability can vary.

If your preferred handle and sheath configuration is currently available, order yours while it is in stock.