- 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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$800.00
Ruana Bonner Montana Fixed Blade Hunting Knife Drop Point Bone Handle Sheath
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$799.95
Vintage Custom Ruana Bonner Montana Stag Fixed 6" Blade Hunting Knife & Sheath
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$1,375.00
RUANA BONNER MT RUANA KNIFE WORKS CAMP HATCHET, STAG INSERTS GROOVED HNDL NEW
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$799.00
New 21A Ruana Custom Handmade Knife Elk Handle Stainless Steel w/ Sheath
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$750.00
Vintage RH Ruana 25 AC Workman Knife M Stamp
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$1,690.00
RARE RUANA KNIFE RUANA CUSTOM SKINNER SIGNED BLADE EXC. UNUSED COND NONE CATALOG
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$1,320.00
RUANA BONNER MONTANA KNIFE 25 AC, SPECIAL HAMMER MARKED BLADE & IRONWOOD HANDLE
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$710.00
Ruana Hunting Knife Stag Handle Steel Full Tang Clip Point Blade w/ Sheath
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$950.00
Ruana 28CD Skinner Knife – Stag Handle, “Bonner Montana” Stamp, Original Sheath
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$29.88
Hear the Hammer The Story of Montana's Ruana Knives 2nd Printing
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