Vintage R.H. Ruana knife & Morseth Knife

[ScottK]

I recently acquired a small collection of fixed blade knives. Among the collection were two very interesting knives. The first is a small R.H. Ruana 4" blade sticker pattern with a brass guard and what appears to be ivory handles with a brass diamond inlay in the hilt and an engraved Ruana "M" signature (1962-1983). I am trying to find out more info on this knife as it appears to be a custom offering. Also I picked up a nice Morseth 5" blade with wood handles and what appears to be a laminated blade. Unfortunately there were no sheaths with either knife. Any feedback on where to find more info or values or where to get sheaths would be appreciated.

RUANA

MORSETH

 

[Boggs]

Why not contact Ruana directly ...still same location and family run

 

[ScottK]

I spoke with the Ruana team today and sent them pictures, their feedback is that since the 4" sticker has an "M" after the Ruana name it is a 1962-1983 knife. I was told that particular configuration is rare especially if it is an Ivory handle. Also they can fix me up with a proper sheath with period correct stamping and fittings.

 

[John A. Larsen]

Ruana used and still uses a lot of Elk antler, wonder if that first knife is just Elk antler smoothed off? John

 

[ScottK]

Well see as it's off to the Ruana shop for a sheath, I've asked them to provide some background on the knife.

 

[uglyducky]

that is not ivory, it's stag of some sort

 

[Kohai999]

Thread necromancy!!!

You have been reported to the High Command!

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson