Semi-Skinner
Original price $325.00
Price $220.00
Product Details
Blade Length 3
Overall Length 7.625
Weight (oz) 5.5
Source Previously owned
Additional Specs
Knife Type Full Tang, Tapered Tang
Blade Material 440C
Blade Details Upswept/Trailing, Drop Point
Handle Material Wood, Metallic
About the Maker
McBurnette, Harvey Otis
The late Harvey McBurnette is considered to be one of the legendary knife makers. His knives are hard to find and valuable. Harvey McBurnette, Dick Dorough and W.T. Fuller all worked together at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Gadsden, AL. W.T. lost one of his hands in a treadmill accident and was retired from work. They were all friends and machinists, W.T. needed a front locking knife so he could open and close one handed. The three makers worked together and developed a front locking folder. Harvey had to move to New Mexico for health reasons, and continued making knives there. Harvey went on to greater fame than either W.T. or Dick, but they all made locking folders as their style. Harvey was a craftsman of craftsman. Harvey passed away in 1997.