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Nice Fred Bear Personal Item

Started by Shane Reed, June 21, 2014, 10:42:00 AM

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Shane Reed

Just purchased this knife of Fred's that was gift to him in Africa or India. Bought from Bob Kelley's Stepson. Fred gave this knife to Bob upon his promotion to President of Bear, and also received Bolo from Neil. I have once again been blessed with a good find.








sticknstring+

Love to see a unique or one of a kind item turn up. Seems like they are few and far between anymore. Great find! Thanks for sharing
Hunting elk in Oregon and hunting for Bears everywhere! (Grayling Bears!)

Shane Reed

Your very welcome. I love finding these items. I have been looking for something of Fred's to use while hunting.

eidsvolling

As an owner and fan of Scandinavian knives, I'm intrigued by this item. The box label is merely from a retailer of Scandinavian design items. The folks at this forum would undoubtedly be interested and helpful if you're inclined to know more. They're probably the world's leading Internet source for info on such knives:    Scandinavian Forum

Shane Reed

Charles. Thank you for the reply. As far as I can tell this is a Pukko made from burl. I know E. Torndahl is like a big gift company and have tried to find knives. Have had no luck. The makers mark may help if I can find anyone familiar with it. This blade is a good quality steel. Have been searching for pictures or write ups concerning the knife. Have one person who believes they have seen it in a book I do not have. The best part is knowwing the knife's previous owners relationship to Fred and being able to vouch that it was Fred's. Narrowing down the story is the fun part.

Shane Reed

If anyone has the book " bows on the little delta" can you scan the pictures please?

Shane Reed

I found the knife, and it's still in production today.

http://www.lauri-tuotteet.fi/eng/

eidsvolling

Just discovered that you got your answer – I told you those guys know their Scandi blades.   ;)  

You might be amused to know that no steel touches any deer I fell that is not part of a knife manufactured in Finland, Norway or Sweden.  I'll post some pictures at an appropriate place when I have the time.

Cyclic-Rivers

Relax,

You'll live longer!

Charlie Janssen

PBS Associate Member
Wisconsin Traditional Archers


>~TGMM~> <~Family~Of~The~Bow~<

Shane Reed

Ty, just used on my first deer off property in OH ;-)

neuse

Thanks for the find Shane, I am going to buy one.

Question, is that 59 euros for the price?

Shane Reed


neuse


trubltrubl

verty nice piece of archery history from the legend..thanks

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