In 1899, Webster Marble designed and manufactured the first knife made especially for hunting. The Ideal pattern with a distinct, expansive, “blood groove” machined into the 4 1/2” blade makes this the most recognized and popular of all Marble’s® hunting knives. Rugged and reliable, the Ideal has truly stood the test of time with generations of hunters the world over. The Ideal was among listed in Field & Stream Magazine as one of the 20 best knives ever produced.