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Ruana 14B Skinner Knife & Scabbard Bonner Montana

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Ruana 14B Skinner Knife & Scabbard Bonner Montana
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This is an original R.H. Ruana 14B skinner knife and leather scabbard made in 1983. Rudy Ruana began making custom knives in the 1930's. His business has been family owned from the beginning and is still in operation today in Bonner, Montana. Ruana knives are highly regarded and sought after by knife collectors and enthusiasts. The knife features a broad hardened steel blade with an aluminum handle inset with antler grips. The handle is marked "R.H. Ruana Bonner Montana", a hallmark that was only used in 1983. As told by his grandson, "Rudy got tired of people asking what the 'M' stamp meant, so it was no longer used from 1983 on". In 1984, the hallmark was changed to "Ruana Bonner Montana" thus dropping the "R.H.". The knife comes with the original leather scabbard marked "Ruana" showing the deer head and crossed knives logo. The Ruana knife and scabbard are in good condition. The knife measures 9.25" with a 4.5" blade.