How Andrew Jackson got the nickname long knife?

Answer 1

The Native Americans called him "Sharp Knife" because during his career he and his army killed thousands of Natives.

Actually Jackson was not so much a of a hot potato.

He got the nicknamed "Sharp Knife" because in one point in history

his army had Indians in it. with that said he made Indians sign away millions of acres at the same time making those Indians that helped him in his army sign away their lands to him.

Answer 2

This is a name the Indians gave to him during the Creek War, presumably because he

carried a sword,

Answer 3

by carrying a sword during the creek war. the native americans from reputaion as a indian fighter. he also got it for his fierce fighting :)