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Yes that's all I've been able to find too. I appreciate your insight, I guess this is finally a mystery that even bladeforums can't answer
Oh Jeez.....
IIRC, Ralph didn't give his models names......it was probably just called double ground fighter, or something like that.
The steel is likely ATS-34. The mokume gane on the bolster is likely Devin Thomas and the wood looks like Arizona Desert Ironwood to me...no idea when it was made, and value is likely whatever you can sell it for. The finish on the blade looks "scuffy"....and that causes a major hit on value....also, the tip doesn't look that pointy.
No idea when it was made, but based upon the composite pins, I'd guess between late 90's and up.
It's a good looking knife....Ralph was a good maker, he had talent.
Best Regards,
STeven Garsson