Anyone using a Ruana knife?

[F H V]

I'm new here this may have been covered, if so I apologise.

I have a Ruana I bought about 1964 when stationed in Alaska in the Army.
I know they are collecters now, but they are so stout I don't think I'll ruin it by using it.
I think they are great knives & just wondered if anyone else uses them.
Sorry I'm picture illeterate.

 

[Makael]

I posted a video about Ruana knives. On here.

 

[cbach8tw]

Cool designs, classic functioning piece.

 

[Wapitilo]

This knife gets used every hunting season. Has been for about 50 years or so.

 

[F H V]

This knife gets used every hunting season. Has been for about 50 years or so.

Beautiful, thanks for sharing. Mine isn't quite as upswept as yours.

 

[Makael]

I ordered one last week.

 

[F H V]

I ordered one last week.

You will really like it be sure to let us know when you get it.
Thanks.

 

[Vicarious Reality]

Bit crude but nice shape

Is the handle aluminium or steel? The wood inlay seems rather odd on such a solid handle

 

[John A. Larsen]

Ruana uses Elk antler slabs for his handles, that knife has some well worn ones. and the handle is aluminum. John

 

[Makael]

I bought a militarized version. Couple weeks and I'll pick it up. Its on their facebook. Blued blade and micarta insert instead of stag. Different but cool.

 

[F H V]

They are very good knives, I like mine a lot.

 

[Wapitilo]

That knife has seen years of use. It is aluminum with elk slabs. The handles are well worn but honestly I have a feeling Rudy would smooth them out quite a bit. The newer knives I've seen are much rougher than I ever remember that knife being.

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[Wapitilo]

I don't think my dad ever imagined that knife was a "collecter". He always used the devil out of it. From hitting the spine with a rock to break pelvic bones to leaving it in the sheath the when it wasn't being used. But, that knife has stood the test of time.

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[Makael]

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1/2 way completed. :thumbup:

 

[Nrthfce]

Yes.. this one was made around 1938... cleaned and processed an entire elk last year with it....

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this knife and sheath are also pictured in Frank Towsley book 'The Hammer still Rings" . I must read for interested Ruana buyers/collectors.

 

[Makael]

Got it..:thumbup:

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[Makael]

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[perchjerk]

Never seen one before. Looks very capable of being a dedicated hunting blade! Thanks for sharing


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[F H V]

They were meant to be used, They are very stout & really take an edge.

 

[Makael]

Picked up a second one.

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