Vintage US 1964 Custom Hand Made R.H. RUDY Ruana \"M\" Stamped Stag Hunting Knife For Sale

This is an authentic vintageCustom Hand Made R.H. RUDY Ruana edge hunting knife with the original embossed Ruana tooled leather sheath. Stag handle plates and \"H\" scales. Knife is solid and tight with no loose parts. Sheath shows some normal wear. Total length 7 7/8\" with a 4\" blade. A wonderful knife in great condition from a classic American legendary knife maker and was owned by a World War Two verteran and just came out of his estate.Having left the decimated family farm in North Dakota and looking for greener pastures, 1938 found Rudy Ruana in the small community of Bonner, Montana working as a mechanic and welder at a small garage. In order to help his family survive during the post depression era, Ruana began to make a few knives on the side?a skill that originated in the 1920?s when he was a farrier in the cavalry, making his first knives for a couple of Native Americans in need of a better tool for skinning horses. As time passed and the reputation of Ruana?s knives grew, demand became so great that Rudy began making knives full time in 1952, calling his business Ruana Knife Works. In 1964 Ruana?s son-in-law, Vic Hangas left a job with the phone company and put his artistic talents to work, joining Ruana in the business ..... their history goes on til today !!!!! If you have any specifics or want close-up photos of anything please contact me. Shipping is $9.95 for USPS shipping.