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BENCH MARK
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Extremely rare Ruger Redhawk companion Bowie serial number 222. This knife was made by Blackie Collins the owner of Bench Mark Knives. Bench Mark was later bought by Gerber. I can't find my papers on this knife so I am going on memory. Around 1982 the American Historical Society came up with the scene on the blade which is from Corbin Park where old man Ruger was a member. The scene depicts a bore hunt, with Ruger emblems in real gold. As the story goes the East Coast bank would give one these knives to anyone who opened a 10,000.00 dollar savings account. If you owned a Ruger Redhawk they would match the serial number to the gun. The project was never sanctioned by Ruger and when the old man got wind of it he shut it down. I doubt if they made more than dozen as I have only seen 2 in 40 years and I bought the second one. Beside 10 grand was a lot in 1982. The specs are 8.5" s.s. mirror polish blade with etching in real gold. The handle is gorgeous rosewood accented with double brass guard and pommel. OAL: 13.5". The knife comes in an absolutely beautiful heavy duty solid wood display case with Bench Mark logo on the latch. This is a very well made display case with velvet inlay and is original to the knife. The knife and case are in mint condition with only some light tarnish on the brass which will polish up nicely. This really is a rare find if your a Bowie fan, Bench Mark fan, Blackie Collins fan, or Gerber fan they don't get any rarer.