Not every patriot stands six feet tall. Some fit in your pocket.

At just 4 inches overall, Lil’ Patriot may be the stubbiest member of the Inaugural Nine — but nobody said patriotism was measured in inches.

This little Woody handmade Gent’s Personal Knife packs everything we wanted the America 250 knives to represent into a remarkably small package: an Alabama Damascus blade, Python Micarta handle, brass hardware, Old Glory Red, White & Blue liners, and a patriotic Red, White & Blue mosaic pin.

It’s small enough to go just about anywhere, useful enough to earn its keep, and unmistakably Woody from one stubby end to the other.

Each comes with a handmade top-grain leather sheath by Lonnie Hyatt Leatherworks of Salem, South Carolina.

Little knife. Little patriot. Whole lotta America.

One of 250 knives. 50 states. 1 nation.

Every America 250 • Bi-and-a-Half knife is made to order, one at a time, just for you. No two will be exactly alike — and we wouldn't have it any other way. Please give me and the boys in the Woody Shop up to 60 days to make yours. It may not take that long, but we certainly appreciate the time.

And by the way, the one pictured here started this story. Yours will carry it on, faithfully following the original pattern.