- 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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$899.00
R H Ruana Bonner Montana 1962 7 1/2 Inch Stamped M No Sheath Fixed Blade Vintage
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$1,176.00
R. H. RUANA 5AD? SKINNER 5” W/ SCABBARD VINTAGE “M” STAMPED Bonner MT 1962-83
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$795.00
Vintage R.H. Ruana Bonner 14b Hunting Knife W/Sheath 9” Long Nice Condition
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$4,000.00
R. H. Ruana DELUXE BOWIE MODEL 30-A "RARE" *READ*
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$475.00
RUANA "L" UTILITY KNIFE WITH LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY
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$512.67
Ruana sheath knife
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$839.00
R H Ruana Knife 1944-1962 Little Knife Stamp 11A Sticker, Sheath Excellent Cond.
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$825.00
Fixed Blade Ruana Knife 9 1/8 ‘ Sticker 12a Bonner Mont 5 inch Blade Mint Sheat
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$2,500.00
Ruana Knife Custom Ordered 9” Blade Deluxe Bowie Original Leather Sheath Elk EXC
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$1,000.00
Ruana 20B Knife With Signed Book
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$3,500.00
R H RUANA 38C BOWIE
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$55.00
History of Ruana Knives, 1st Ed, 1995
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