A Drop Point Hunter knife made utilizing a new design incorporating the gut hook point requested by Dr, Rue. This knife features a mirror polished blade, 7/32" blade stock and 1" blade depth, full tapered tang construction. The handle has nickel silver pins and bolsters and polished rosewood scales for handsome contrast. A well contoured handle that fits comfortably in the hand highlights the exceptional work and finish of every Corby Knife. There are some faint sheath marks on the guard. Comes with brown leather sheath stamped with the maker's name. Blade Length; 4.75". Overall Length; 9.25". Blade Materials: 5160. Blade Details; Drop Point - Gut Hook. Unused. Unsharpened. Unmolested. Handwritten thoughts by Dr. Rue of the knife on his personal stationery and serves as provenance.

These magnificent examples of the metal workers art are personally owned by Dr. Leonard Lee Rue, III, noted wildlife photographer and author. An autographed copy of his latest book about the Whitetail Deer with accompany this lot. The book, titled "WHITETAIL SAVVY" is a textbook of research and observations about America's most popular big game animal. It is the latest of over thirty books written by this gentleman over his lifetime. Perhaps you may be familiar with the magnificent outdoor and wildlife photographs taken by him and his life partner Uschi. Their body of work has graced over thirty of his books on the outdoors and feature all manner of wildlife from bears to beavers. Anyone who has read any Outdoor Magazine published over the last 50 years has likely seen his photograph art on the cover.