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century. The pattern was created
for old-time marketing strategies to
present knives that could handle the
toughest jobs.
This particular model
has remained popular on the antique
cutlery market for years.
The new Railsplitter (Abraham
Lincoln's nickname) features a blade
of D2 tool steel and a handle of aged
honey amber bone stag. The 3¾-
inch knife has brass liners and pins
and a nickel silver bolster.
www.queencutlery.com
n Ruben Ramos
"You won't know how bad a
knife truly is until you use a good
one,"
says New Mexico knifemaker
Ruben Ramos, who has been
building custom knives for more
than 25 years.
"One of the most common things
I hear from hunters is that their
knife will not finish the job of gutting
and skinning an animal.
I not only
make them but use them on hunts,
some of which have been featured
on the Sportsman Channel.
I know
how important it is to carry a high-
quality knife that you can depend on,
so I strive not only for quality
but also to make it aesthetically
pleasing and comfortable."
Whether you're looking for an
everyday-use knife, a work of art or
a combination of both, Ruben can
build the knife that you want.
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n Silver Stag Knives
A hands-on approach to
manufacturing separates Silver Stag
knives from the competition. At
its shop in Washington state, the
company has been manufacturing its
exceptional line of High Carbon Stag
Knives for many years.
Every blade and finished knife
is crafted "Free-Hand" using the
best domestically produced D2
and 1095 high carbon tool steels.
Authentic North American antler is
incorporated into every functional
and durable design.
The company also forges its own
