Jerry Snell Custom Knives ~ Stag Hunter

 This is a fine Stag Hunter by custom knife maker Jerry Snell. It has a 3 1/4" mirror polished blade and a beautiful Stag handle. It measures 7 3/4" with a full tang that tapers down to the end of handle. The blade is stamped " Fayetteville , Georgia"  "J.L. SNELL" below a crown. It comes with a nice leather sheath. 

Jerry Snell (1944-2007) was a custom knifemaker and a member of the prestigious Knifemakers' Guild. He was based in Fayetteville, Georgia, and was known for his work in creating various types of custom knives. His work is part of the legacy of a Guild member and reflects the quality and craftsmanship associated with that status. 

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• Condition is near mint to mint

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.