Pardy Bugtai Knife (unmarked) Hammer Forged At His Shop In Portland Ore. Sheath

Description

When I first met Pardy Bugtai he was making knives in his brothers garage in Portland Oregon. This was one of the first of many knives I bought. Pardy didn't mark his first knives, he quickly learned the value of doing so, he tried several marks until he came up with the Water Buffalo in a circle and Pabu Knife, which of course is the first two letters of his first and last names. I think he told me he made this knife from a car spring, it is shaving sharp. I never carried or used this knife, it has been in my collection for close to 35 years. The scabbard was also made by Pardy, he had a contract with Browning knives to make Scabbards for them and when it ended he had the left over snaps, like the one on this knife, the knife can be carried from the belt, as well as under the arm. The knife measures 10 1/4" long overall. If you buy this knife be careful, it is wicked sharp.