Frank Gamble Custom Handmade Hunting/Fighting Knife w/Sheath

Description

Offered for sale is a Frank Gamble custom handmade fixed-blade hunting/fighting knife, hand-made in Fremont, California USA, probably circa 1970s or 1980s.  Frank Gamble started making knives in 1965 and was admitted to the Knifemakers Guild in 1972.  This knife features a stainless steel (probably 440c or ATS-34) clip-point blade, a nickel silver heavy duty double hilt, wood handle scales, and a Westinghouse micarta butt cap.  The blade is 7-3/4″ long and 1/4″ thick at the hilt.  Overall length is 12-1/2″.  The blade is tang stamped “Gamble.”   The knife is in excellent condition showing signs of occasional use and handling.  The blade appears to be at least 99% intact and shows some evidence of light pitting in a few spots.  The handle is in excellent condition, with no visible cracks or chips.  The fit and finish is superb.  The knife includes a high quality leather sheath.  This knife is very well made and will provide many years of service with proper care.  Or, it would be right at home in a collection of custom knives.  You can own this very high quality handmade knife from a very highly regarded maker, for $499.99.