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R. H. Ruana model 20A upsweep skinner with finger grips on handle, blade checkered on top, grooved on side, his finest model including original deluxe sheath and stone pouch attached, made 1944 - 1962 by Ruana. It is 9-5/8" overall, 3/16" thick blade and has the classic elk horn inserts with two pins, cast aluminum handle. Sharpened in excellent condition marked R.H. RUANA BONNER MONTANA with little knife - large in lower right. Blade is 5" and made from hammer forged high carbon steel that is hollow ground. The knife is solid with no loose, cracks, chips or missing parts but is carbon steel with tarnish and scratches. The original deluxe sheath with stone pouch includes a sharpening stone is solid with rivets and stitching in excellent condition. This one was made by Ruana himself. (R. H. Ruana 1903-1986)
More Reading on Ruana: Knives 91 - The Times and the Knives of Rudy Ruana - pages 24-29 Knives 93 - We Called Him Mr. Ruana - pages 24-28
Knives 2004 - Living in the Ruana Knife Legacy Hear The Hammer, The Story of Montana's Knives Click here to learn how we graded the knives above?
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