Morseth Clip Point Hunter ~ Cocobolo or Honduran Rosewood Handle ~ Vintage
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Morseth Clip Point Hunter ~ Cocobolo or Honduran Rosewood Handle ~ Vintage 1970`s - 80`s
Specifications & Features
- Blade Construction: Morseth knives are famous for their three-layer laminated steel. The core is high-carbon steel tempered to a high hardness (often around 62 HRC), sandwiched between two layers of mild steel for flexibility and toughness.
- Blade Shape: The clip point hunter typically features a blade with a sharp, elevated tip for precision slicing and piercing.
- Handle Design: Wood-handled variants often utilize Cocobolo or Honduran Rosewood. These handles typically feature a hidden tang construction with a threaded end secured by a brass pommel screw.
- Spacer Pattern: A hallmark of the brand is the decorative spacer stack behind the guard, commonly consisting of red, black, and white or brass vulcanized fiber spacers.
- Guard: Constructed from nickel silver or brass.
- Measures : 10" OAL , 5 1/12" blade
- Made in the 1970`s or older
Production Eras
- Harry Morseth (Pre-1967): The most sought-after by collectors; these were handmade in Everett or Clinton, Washington.
- Steve Morseth (1967–1971): Harry's grandson continued production using the same patterns and materials.
- A.G. Russell / Bob Dozier (Post-1971): A.G. Russell purchased the rights in 1971 and later collaborated with renowned knifemaker Bob Dozier to produce Morseth-style knives, often dated (e.g., 1991 or 1995)
- Does not appear to have been used
- Leather sheath
- Condition is near mint, minor patina, see all photos
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.
