Overview
This Model 6050 Fisherman by Smith & Wesson features a polished drop point blade, notched thumb rest, .145" blade stock and 1.105" blade depth, hidden tang (3/4 hidden) construction. The handle is comprised of a brass guard, wood grip and lanyard hole in exposed tang in pommel. Includes original box, papers, and leather sheath with belt loop. Excellent condition.
Smith & Wesson Survival Series Model 6050 Fisherman Knife
In 1972 the President of Smith & Wesson met with knife designer Blackie Collins to design a series of fixed blade knives. In 1973 S&W began to produce these knives in house.
In total this series of knives referred to as the Survival Series consisted of 7 knives. To complete their line of knives, the factory offered the fisherman two fixed blade knives. These were called the Fisherman Fillet model 6040, designed with a 6.5" blade and a general-purpose knife with a stiffer 5.5" blade model 6050 simply called the Fisherman.
Model 6050 is an excellent general-purpose fishing and camp knife. These Models 6040 and 6050 are harder to find, only 4,500 were produced. They were not numbered.