Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions, Live Auction #7 - Cody, Wyoming
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This fixed blade knife was made by renowned American knifemaker Jimmy Lile and features a polished drop point blade marked "LILE" at the ricasso. Lile, based in Arkansas, was widely regarded as one of the most influential custom knifemakers of the twentieth century and is perhaps best known for producing the survival knives used in the Rambo films. There is no dot above the maker's mark signifying that the knife was produced before Jimmy Lile passed away in 1991. His knives are highly sought after by collectors due to their craftsmanship, quality materials, and association with American custom knife making during the late twentieth century.
The knife is fitted with a stag handle secured by multiple pins and a polished metal guard. The stag exhibits natural coloration and texture with attractive dark striping typical of antler scales. The blade shows a clean satin finish and appears well maintained. The knife is accompanied by a brown leather belt sheath marked "Made in USA Camp-Lore," designed for secure belt carry and storage.
Jimmy Lile knives are valued for their balance of practical field use and collectible craftsmanship. Examples such as this, featuring natural stag scales and the maker's stamp, represent the style that helped establish Lile's reputation among outdoorsmen, hunters, and knife collectors alike.
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