Ruana Knife

[Gyrfalcon]

I've recently discovered that I may have a valuable knife and am looking for some info. I bought it in 1977 in Idaho Falls. It has antler handle slabs. It is marked "R. H. Ruana Bonner Montana" on the right side with a "M" mark also (What does this mark mean?). The blade is ~5" and is curved sort of like a scimitar.

On the back of the sheath is hand written "19B." (Could this be a model number?)

Any info., and approx. value would be appreciated. The knife is almost unused. Thanks.

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Gyrfalcon- SDG

 

[flava]

I have no ideea, but try to post the message to "The Bernard Levine Knife Collecting and Identification Forum". Welcome to the forums!

 

[Danbo]

If I'm not mistaken, the "M" was used to signify what type of steel he used.

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Danbo, soul brother of Rambo

 

[stab1]

Gyrfalcon,

The M stamp was Used from 1962-1983. 1962 is when Ruana first started using 1095 High Carbon spring steel.

The 19B is the model #. It is known as a full skinner and by the way is discontinued which to serious Ruana collectors would make it even more desirable.

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Rs
Don
Medicine Man of the Extinct Fugowee Tribe