Description: In the
pre-Revolutionary times, Great
Britain sought to prevent colonial
rebellion by forbidding colonists to
meet privately. To be found meeting
in secret was punishable by death.
In response, each of the thirteen
colonies selected a special tree,
called a liberty tree, and
designated it as their secret
meeting place. Under the haven of
Liberty Trees, leading colonists
devised plans of rebellion against
British control.
The wood handle of the Liberty
Tree knife is carved from the last
surviving Liberty Tree. This
400-year old tulip poplar stood on
the grounds of St. Johns College in
Annapolis, Maryland. Having outlived
its species by 100 years, the tree
witnessed the most significant
moments leading to the development
of the United States. The 9"
blade of this special knife is
hand-forged steel with brass
bolsters and two brass stars set in
the 5" long handle. It is
engraved with "The Unanimous
Declaration of the Thirteen United
States of America," and has a
certificate of authenticity. Only
1,776 — to honor the year of
America's declaration of liberty —
will be produced.
