NRA knife

GardenGram · Post by **GardenGram** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:43 pm

Here's one I picked up a couple months ago at the annual banquet. Love the jewling on it. It's SHARP all around.

Mumbleypeg · Post by **Mumbleypeg** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:49 pm

Nice looking knife.

Ken

cody6268 · Post by **cody6268** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:28 pm

Very nice!

I am beginning to very seriously consider the Gator from Silver Stag. I've been looking for a mid-sized sheepsfoot-blade one-hand open non-serrated knife; and in ergonomics, steel, and price; it checks most of the boxes (OK, $133 is a lot but these are higher quality than most production brands).

The problem is I can't decide between cocobolo and stag. I've seen knives in both handle materials that have lived hard lives, and they still seem fine.

1967redrider · Post by **1967redrider** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:24 pm

Those are nice!

Any idea who makes these or is Silver Stag a real knife maker?

cody6268 · Post by **cody6268** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:02 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:24 pm Those are nice! Any idea who makes these or is Silver Stag a real knife maker?

They don't give very many details, or even have an about/history page; but apparently, they've been in business for "over 20 years" and started out as one guy making knives out of his garage as a hobby.

https://silverstag.com/index.php?route=common/home

fergusontd · Post by **fergusontd** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:14 pm

I heard that NRA knives are made in China. I won't join I don't need a $45 subscription to their magazine and a cheap decal. ftd

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:23 pm

I bought a Silver Stag bowie awhile back from a flea market and it appears to be a very nice knife. A little on the large side to use or carry every day but I still like it.

1967redrider · Post by **1967redrider** » Thu Jul 15, 2021 1:30 am

cody6268 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 10:02 pm
1967redrider wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:24 pm Those are nice! Any idea who makes these or is Silver Stag a real knife maker?
They don't give very many details, or even have an about/history page; but apparently, they've been in business for "over 20 years" and started out as one guy making knives out of his garage as a hobby.

https://silverstag.com/index.php?route=common/home

Thanks for the info, Cody, interesting history . . .

Old Hunter · Post by **Old Hunter** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 12:04 pm

fergusontd wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:14 pm I heard that NRA knives are made in China. I won't join I don't need a $45 subscription to their magazine and a cheap decal. ftd

There are, and have been, so many NRA knives that it could be a collectors focus all in its own right. I have them by Schrade, Buck Knives, and Case (all USA made) some recent, some old. There are also Chinese, Japanese (I have a Lakota), and Taiwan made NRA branded knives out there. I wish there was a guide to them all. OH

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Sat Jul 17, 2021 5:35 pm

knife7knut wrote: ↑Wed Jul 14, 2021 11:23 pm I bought a Silver Stag bowie awhile back from a flea market and it appears to be a very nice knife. A little on the large side to use or carry every day but I still like it.EDIT:Checked their web site and this one is called the,"Alaskan Camper" Didn't realize how expensive they were! I paid $60 for it a couple years ago.