My old Morseth
 

This knife was ordered by my Uncle along about 1969, but IIRC, it was a couple years before it was actually delivered, so I'm saying it was made about 1971.
I inherited it a few years later, it was in mint condition, my Uncle merely collected knives, he was no woodsman what-so-ever.
I, however, have used the knife extensively, from gutting deer, to cleaning trout, to mundane kitchen duty.
I would be worth pretty good money if I had "kept it nice" but in all honesty, I think Mr. Morseth would approve of my my decision to put it to use!

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Still has the original sharpening stone, the sheath stitching is perfect, but the leather is showing it's age.
I love this knife!

Re: My old Morseth
 

I believe he certainly would approve.

I do, too.

That is why he got into the knife-making business - to make useable knives. Morseth made some fine knives. It was some of his customers who started setting them aside to look at rather than use.