Registered: 04/22/07
Posts: 1387
Loc: United States
Yes Warren it is and Wally that is very true! However it's rarity leaves room for speculation. The original owner however told me he believes it to be original and he is very knowledgeable and that's good enough for me.
Not a "one-off" but: One of 5! This knife was made for Danny Cruz who worked for Maurice Johnson at the Casselberry shop. "Dusty" was Danny's nickname, given to him because he had to drive 10 miles of dirt road to get to work! While there were 5 made, this is the only one with black and white (pinned) ebony handle! The knife, which looks like a "Ulu" is really a leather-cutting knife. Danny made his own custom sheath for it. Hope ya'll like it. Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
This handle has some wear to it. Indicating he cut lots of leather with that one. Cool knife.
Some great posts and pictures in this thread guys.
Here is an "odd" one. This feller has some of the smallest sawteeth I have ever seen on a RMK.
The very small teeth would suggest that the owner was a woodsman by nature and knew the value of small teeth on a knife to make very good Snare "Triggers".