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lutefisk
November 10, 2006, 00:24
I was digging in the knife pile and came up with a couple sheath knives by Rudy Ruana in the early-mid 70's. I used to teach survival classes in NM and used these as examples of a well made knife that could be wedge driven and generally abused and still survive. I used to get them in quantity for about $35/ea as I recall. I just found the company on the web...I'm glad they are still in business. The price has gone up a bit.

Anyhow, these are well made, superduty knives. Honestly, I don't hunt with them anymore. They are just too heavy and heavy duty. However, they'd be a great knife for aircraft or vehicle emergency use. Beat on them with a big stick and they'd probably cut an aircraft in half.

Sig220
November 10, 2006, 00:31
Pics........my man.........I want to see pics!!!

lutefisk
November 10, 2006, 01:15
Well, since you didn't specify which pics...
1. 2 of the 9 LAAVs we used and two of my pups.
2. Ruana new, 30 rd straight from KFranz, Ruana used. The new one came back to me after dad died on 28 July...I had gotten it for him as a gift in 74. Mine got stolen in the arctic in 76.
3. An elk I helped with this year.

Guess neither of us is sleeping tonight!

Tech probs with the photos ...standby

lutefisk
November 10, 2006, 01:19
one plus Redbull

lutefisk
November 10, 2006, 01:34
three, it's not me or mine. Medium body, nice rack.

lutefisk
November 10, 2006, 01:41
two revised, note to self, block out your name.