- Rudy Ruana began making knives for local outdoorsmen in 1938 as a side job in Bonner, Montana.
- In 1952 he began making knives full time after demand began to grow and the reputation of their quality spread.
- The early knife blades were commonly made from Studebaker leaf springs.
- Elk antler stag has been a fixture for handle grips over the years.
- The cast-in-place aluminum handles are very characteristic of these knives.
- Knives are still being made in the same location today.
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$725.00
Vintage R-H Ruana Bonner, MT M-Stamp Sheath 7 5/8”L 13b Early Handmade Knife
-10%
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$562.50
$625.00
RUANA 10B SKINNER KNIFE SHEATH, "SMOKEJUMPER" CUSTOM 3 1/2" FLAT GRIND BLADE
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$675.00
" SMOKEJUMPER" RUANA 10B KNIFE 3 1/2" HAMMERD BLADE SKINNER SPECIAL DESIGN
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$1,800.00
Ruana Bowie Knife with signed 9 1/2 Blade & Leather Sheath with Whet Stone
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$999.99
RUANA BONNER MONTANA KNIFE FINGER GROVE HANDMADE W/ SHEATH SIGNED V.N. HANGAS
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$700.00
R.H. Ruana Bonner Montana 6'' Fixed Blade Knife with Sheath M(1962-1983)
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$1,499.99
RUANA BONNER MONTANA KNIFE 1 Out 6 MADE W/ SHEATH SIGNED V.N. HANGAS AND RUANA
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$2,350.00
Vintage Early 1960’s Ruana Model 40A-M Brassback Bowie Knife w/Sheath/Stone
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$785.00
RUANA BONNER MT KNIFE 6 BD 4" DROP POINT BLADE SKINNER KNIFE WITH SHEATH NEW
-10%
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$706.50
$785.00
RUANA BONNER MT KNIFE VIC'S BLADE VIC HANGAS SPECIAL KNIFE WITH SHEATH
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