Rigid Knives Skinner R-7 ~ Vintage
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Rigid Knives Skinner R-7 ~ Vintage
The Rigid Knives Skinner R-7 is a vintage fixed-blade hunting knife highly regarded by collectors for its "overbuilt" construction. Produced in the 1970s and 1980s by the original Rigid Knives company—founded by former Buck Knives master craftsmen—the R7 was designed as a durable, heavy-duty tool often described as a "tank".
Specifications and Features
The R-7 is defined by its substantial build and high-quality materials from the original "USA" era of production:
- Blade Material: Typically crafted from high-carbon 440C stainless steel, known for its balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- Blade Design: Features a double hollow grind with a deep-belly skinner profile.
- Dimensions:Handle Construction:
- Blade Length: Approximately 3 15/16" to 4 1/4".
- Overall Length: Approximately 9".
- Material: Contoured Indian Rosewood scales.
- Hardware: Solid brass bolsters and guard with a full tang construction for maximum durability.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Leather sheath
- Condition is near mint
