Name/Title
Herter Skinning KnifeEntry/Object ID
2026.21Description
The image features a curved knife with a wooden handle, displaying detailed engravings, resting on a small stand against a dark surface, accompanied by a worn, leather sheath positioned below, which is fastened with metal rivets and a buttoned strap. The knife is identified as sold by Herter's Inc., Waseca, Minn. U .S. A.Context
George Leonard Herter (24 May 1911 – 5 July 1994) of Waseca, Minnesota was the founder of the Herter's outdoor goods business and an author. His best known books are the Bull Cook and Authentic Historical Recipes and Practices series (published in three volumes), which have a cult following today. Wikepedia.
In 1937 Herter took his father's dry goods store and turned it into a mail order outdoor goods business, selling hunting and fishing items through a catalog. He later opened retail outlet stores, which pioneered the style of outdoor goods stores now operated by Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops. The company went bankrupt in 1981.
This knife was used first by deer hunter, Dale Bushey of Duluth, passed down to his son, James Bushey and then to James' son, Jacob Bushey.Collection
HertersCataloged By
PfenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Herter's Inc., Waseca, MinnesotaDate made
circa 1965Dimensions
Dimension Description
KnifeWidth
1-1/2 inLength
11 inCreate Date
June 2, 2026Update Date
June 2, 2026