Overview
This set by Jimmy Lile was made for Beretta USA Corp in commemoration of his 20th year as a full time knife maker. There were supposed to be 200 sets made, this one is #15. There is some conflicting info in my research, but I don't believe all the sets were finished before Jimmy passed away.
The set includes three knives, the first is a large skinning or carving knife, .177" blade stock and 1.117" blade depth, full tapered tang construction with American black walnut scales attached with hidden stainless steel rivets. 6.5" blade 11.25" overall.
The second is a large clip point bowie with false top edge, .229" blade stock and 1.946" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has a stainless steel guard, turned collar and butt, and a spiral fluted American black walnut grip. 10" blade 15" overall.
The third knife is a drop point hunter, .180" blade stock and 1.003" blade depth, full tapered tang construction with American black walnut scales attached with hidden stainless steel rivets. 3.75" blade 8.25" overall.
This set of knives comes in a glass top display case with key lock. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity hand signed by James B. Lile and dated April 17, 1989. All three knives have D2 blade steel. The set is in excellent condition.
