Rudy built knives for the working man to have a quality tool for a reasonable price. IIRC he initially charged a days wage at the Bonner mill for a knife that he expected to be an EDC. He had no intention of his knives being collectible, he built them to be used. His finish did lack some, but the blades perform. The knives that came later in his career can be a little worse as his eyesight started going.
Geedub's knife was built by Rudy's son in-law Vic Hangas. Vic began working with Rudy in the 60's as I recall and now it is Vic and his kids, Rudy's grandkids.
