Frank Centofante Hunting Knife(?)dd

[tyounis]

While digging through my now deceased father's belongings, I found a large (about 12") hunting knife in a very well made leather sheath (although the knife doesn't fit perfectly into the sheath). It's stamped "Frank Centofante" above "Tampa, FL"

I did some research on the internet and found that Mr. Centofuente had passed away in 2009 and was highly regarded for his folding knives.

There was no mention of hunting knives made by him.

I'd like to figure out how and when my father acquired the knife, and I wondered if any of the forum members could point me in a direction to get some more information.

Thank you for your help.

Regards,

t.

 

[oic0]

"Starting in 1970 and continuing today, the name Frank Centofante has been synonimous with quality handmade knives. In the earl years, Frank mainly made straight knives and hunting knives. Then, later began making lockback folding knives" - http://www.knifeart.com/francen.html

 

[tac79phoenix]

tyounis, I was just recently at a knife show in Easton, PA and came across a fixed blade hunting knife made by Frank Centofante with the same blade stamping that you described. The gentleman selling it told me that it was made in Frank's early years. Would love to know the true value of it and when exactly he made it.