Thanks Warren
I believe about 100 including a prototype that will likely stay in the family

Peter



V. N. Hangas Special Knife
To celebrate and honor Vic Hangas and his 52 plus years of contributions to Ruana Knife Works, we have created the V. N. Hangas Special knife. This knife was designed with functionality in mind and the prototype and first 100 will be extra special and collectible with numbering, special logos used on the knife and sheath, a zipper case and letter of authenticity included only with the first 101 knives and sheaths made with these specs.

The Blade:
• The blade is hammer forged, flat grind 4” 1095 carbon steel blade from 3/16” stock.
• The non-catalog shape is a hybrid between the Custom Finn and Steelhead blades. It has thumb notches at the hilt and would work well for hunting or an everyday carry knife.
• Each blade is engraved with a special logo from a drawing by Vic of an anvil and include his initials VH.

The Handle:

• The 4 ½” cast aluminum handle with elk antler inserts and aluminum rivets is a shop favorite of all of us in terms of comfort and functionality.
• The top of each handle is engraved V. N. Hangas Special with its own unique number.

The Sheath:
• We have used the retro color leather for the full length boot style sheath. It also features never before used iron nails and antique nickel colored snap.
• The special logo used on the blades is combined with our promotional logo and both are engraved to make a unique sheath logo


Extras:
• Each knife will come with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity that corresponds to the engraved number on the handle.
• Your purchase of this knife will give you the right of first refusal to the same number knife in any subsequent numbered editions.
• A zipper case shown below and made specifically for this knife will be included for preserving this heirloom quality knife and sheath.

Collectible:
• A knife and sheath with these exact specs and extras has never been made before at the Ruana Knife Works shop
• Since we like this design so much, after the prototype and first 100 our made we may make a similar knife but it would be without all of the bells and whistles that come with this special edition.
• You will have the option to keep this same number if any numbered knives are made in the future.
• This is most likely the last numbered edition that will be worked on by Vic, Mark and Mike Hangas