Featured in this lot is a R. H. Ruana Grand custom bowie knife and custom leather sheath. This knife was made by the grandson of prestigious knife maker Rudy Rauna. Rudy Ruana began making custom knives in the 1930's. His business has been family owned from the beginning and is still in operation today in Bonner, Montana. Ruana knives are highly regarded and sought after by knife collectors and enthusiasts. This knife displays a wonderful polished bowie knife blade with a hammered band of brass across the back of the blade. The blade is marked "R H R Grand" across the side of the blade. The guard displays brass construction. The grip features a solid hard wood grip and brass pommel. The knife comes with a custom leather sheath with a stamp mark, reading "R.H.R. Grand". The piece shows wonderful condition overall. The knife measures 15" long with the blade being 9 3/4" long.