Originally Posted by longarm


GW
You see anything in the book that particularly looks like the Spey?


In particular no.

IMHO the book is more of a pictorial history of commercial grade skining knives such as were common in the late 19th century.

IIRC the Spey blade is/was used for neutering, and was typically featured on stockman type folders.

[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]

One could ask Gene what was his inspiration.

ya!

GWB

Last edited by geedubya; 09/27/20.

A Kill Artist. When I draw, I draw blood.