My Robert Lutes full tang tanto.

[Bizenboat]

Hi guys,
My name is Jack, and this is my first post on these forums. I've always had a fixation with knives and as luck has it so did my father. When I was 14 he brought me to see Robert Lutes' workshop, and ended up purchasing me this knife which is the pride of my collection. I have the original bill of sale (certificate of authenticity) which states all the specs of the knife. 440c steel, 7in blade, rockwell 'c' hardness: 58, construction: tapered tang, grind: hollow, ornamentation: file wonk, handle stabilized maple, fittings: micarta, and I believe the sheath is leather/rattlesnake skin. I apologize in advance for the quality of the images but I don't have a nice digi camera only my iphone. Thanks in advance guys and I hope you all like it. Oh and I saw Lutes' son in law posting here..if you see this feel free to mssg me I still live in northern indiana, I'd love to see your collection some day.

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[P. McKinley]

Hi Jack. Welcome to Blade Forums.

That's a fine looking knife you have there!
However, as a "Registered User" you are not allowed to seek valuations on this forum. That is a privilege that comes with certain paid memberships. Upgrade your status and this could turn into a longer discussion.

-Peter

 

[Bizenboat]

Oh sorry I didn't realize that, and edited my post accordingly. Didn't want to sell it anyways. Well any comments are welcome and I'll try to take some better pictures here soon.

-Jack

 

[wdtorque]

Welcome Jack.
Good looking knife you've got. Lots of good stuff here too.
Have fun and keep em sharp.
Dozier