^Lot 751 Custom Fighting Knife

by famous knife maker John Schulps, signed and dated 2004 with antler handle measures 10" overall 5" Blade with leather knife sheath..Offered for your consideration is a very unique and unusual custom fighting knife from the late California maker John Schulps. Schulps was from Orland, California and passed away in 2010 after operating Schulps' Pottery & Knives for 40 years. Schulps was a Master Potter and was also a talented knifemaker and all-around highly skilled craftsman. Articles on his passing mentioned that he played professional football for the Vikings and Giants in the 1960's, in addition to be a long-time high school and youth league coach. His knives have a very distinctive look and are easily recognizable. His knives were fairly pricey, although given the amount of work that went into them they were a relative bargain. Although he made standard style hunting and fighting knives as well, many of his designs had a unique fantasy style to them...very similar to Gil Hibben's style. He was also a talented scrimshaw and many of his larger knives showcase his work.