R H RUANA BONNER MONTANA 20A Deluxe Skinner 6"

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I sent pic to Ruana and received reply from Mike Hangas:

It’s a model 20 B 6” (old model 20 A at the time of sale).

Thanks,

Mike
P O Box 520 * Bonner, MT 59823
Phone: 406.258.5368
www.ruanaknives.com

The details:

Model: "20A Deluxe Skinner".
Blade: 6" long. Overall length: 10 1/2"
Handle: Aluminum and Elk Horn with finger grips. Stamped: " R H RUANA BONNER MONTANA " with M stamp
Blade Features: Blade has the blood groove ground into each side.
Sheath: Original Brown Leather Sheath with sharpening stone holder. Stone included. Sheath has a custom design.
Knife and sheath are in very good used condition.

The backstory:

Purchased in 1969. At that time, owner was an USAF fighter pilot awaiting deployment to Southeast Asia. He wrote to Ruana describing his desire for a knife suitable for escaping the cockpit should his plane crash. Although it has been used in the subsequent years, it fortunately never was needed for the original purpose.

$500.00 includes shipping in continental US. Paypal only. No trades. Contact me for more pix.

Regards, Martha