Used Hunting Knives

Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife

Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife
Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife
Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife
Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife

Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife
All of these knives are from the Estate of the late Military Knife expert, M. Howard Cole of Birmingham, Alabama. All of these are the actual knives from his collection and the exact knife that he featured in his book, THE SKINNING KNIFE, by M. Cole, 1996 by way of his line drawings. Most have never been used, but may exhibit patina from 40 plus years of storage.

An early, Very Nice Pre-1890 Vintage Skinning Knife from, "Sheffield" by JOHN WIGFALL, and features the "BON-A-FIDE" logo on the blade. See page 123 in The Skinning Knife book to read its story. Edge is original and shows no use. Blade is bright with mild patina, and a few tiny specks of rust. This is the actual knife once owned by Howard Cole and featured in his book on Skinning Knives on page 123.

Great for any knife collection, outdoor sporting collector, or frontier Western collection. Feel free to make an offer, and check out my others. Approx 7" blade and overall 11.5" long. VERY Uncommon Maker and an Older Knife, Rare to find!

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "chaynes1" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.

  • Brand: John Wigfall Bon-A-Fide
  • Tang: Full
  • Type: Hunting
  • Dexterity: Ambidextrous
  • Blade Length: Over 5in.
  • Color: beech
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Blade Edge: Plain
  • Handle Material: Wood
  • Modified Item: No
  • Vintage: Yes


Antique pre-1890 John Wigfall Bona-A-Fide Green River Skinning Knife