Back in 1981 I broke my favorite knife while cleaning a mule deer in Utah, I have kept my eye out for a replacement for almost 4 decades.

Last week I was at the Ft Worth gun show and actually found it.......it was in nearly pristine condition!

Seeing that nice knives could be had I checked Ebay and found two matching knives in different sizes that are in great shape for being 30-40 years old. Got a little display put together tonight and am pleased with the results.

Nice collection!

Those are great knives. You did good. Mine are the green handled ones instead of black. Not sure there's any difference otherwise.

Nice.

I really like some of their old blade designs.

only the old ones are good, correct?

Nice collection and nice display!

That is my understanding.

Found the last one in this series.

Puma model 255.

Nice group of knives. Love the old Pumas.

I agree , very nice set ! And looks like all are new or taken well care of ?!

Is it easy to tell the old from the new?

They have production code numbers. Poke around here for information.

http://www.classicpumaknives.com/?p=169

Congratulations, nice.

Have two of these black handled "old" ones I bought two years ago from a coworker whose father had passed on. Paid $100 for both of them and are in very mint condition, think they are early 1980 models, hardly used and were well maintained, no marks on handles or steel. As I remember them, they will sharpen up like a razor, really awesome knives.

My everyday carry is a puma. Mine has an olive green handle, wifey bought it for my birthday a few years while camping in Kerrville.

My everyday carry is a puma. Mine has an olive green handle, wifey bought it for my birthday a few years back while camping in Kerrville.

wow, very beautiful knives

Very cool! I have one of the model# 20681 as well. About 14yrs ago an old timer that was a friend of mine, Vietnam Vet, and for whatever reason took me under his wing to significantly help me in my career, gave me his just a few months prior to passing away. I have relished it as an invaluable treasure ever since! Love that collection!

Great stuff mfloskie. You should be very proud.

Puma knives are great! I have a Plainsman that I was given to me by my Dad more than 50 years ago. It’s been my go to knife for every big game hunting trip. It’s field dressed over 100 deer, several Elk and 2 bears.
I also have a Game Warden which was my Dad’s. Both the Plainsman and Game Warden have walnut grips.
The old wooden handle models have a sleeker profile than the newer plastic grips. Both knives are still as solid today as the day they were purchased.

Very Nice

My most prized possession that was my dad's is a 60's Puma stag handled hunting knife. I've got the guns and great hunting pics but the knife is the treasure.