R. MURPHY COMPANY FEATURES HUNTING AND FISHING COLLECTION FOR MYRIAD RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Posted by True North on Mon, Aug 01, 2011 @ 01:25 PM
R. MURPHY COMPANY FEATURES HUNTING AND FISHING COLLECTION FOR MYRIAD RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
160-Year-Old Leading Maker of Knives Highlights Precision Design
for both Commercial and Consumer Use
AYER, MA. (July 25, 2011) - R. Murphy Company, Inc., maker of premier knives for a wide range of applications knives for both the consumer and industrial markets, is currently featuring its hunting and fishing collection for outdoor enthusiasts. Recognized as an industry leader in the hunting and fishing categories, R. Murphy provides unsurpassed quality and diversity in these niches.
From now through August 31, 2011, R. Murphy invites you to take advantage of a 10% discount off the retail price on any of the products listed here . Just click on the link, shop the R. Murphy site then enter “HUNT” in the Coupon Code at checkout.
The anchor of the collection is the “Hunter”, a five-inch blade of non-rusting, high carbon steel, is designed with the precise curvature required for skinning and features a rosewood handle with non-corroding rivets. The “Sportsman” - a piece constructed with a very stiff and rugged high carbon blade, notched thumb guard and rosewood handle with brass rivets - is specifically designed for sticking and skinning and is available in both four- and five-inch blade lengths.
The “Skinner”, another excellent hunting piece, features a 12 gauge, four-inch blade constructed of 1095 high carbon steel and a richly grained oiled zebrawood handle. Also included in this line is The “Pathfinder”, a five-inch knife that tackles many tasks in both hunting and camping environments. This is an extremely high quality general purpose blade of stiff high carbon steel with a brass-riveted walnut handle.
For both the amateur and commercial fishermen, R. Murphy offers the “Fisherman” – a five-inch 13 gauge blade of high carbon steel with full tang - perfect for filleting and skinning - as well as a serrated back for scaling. The “Fisherman” is finished with a rosewood handle and three nickel-plated rivets. The “Fisherman’s Pal” is a multi-faceted knife designed for both camping and fishing needs. The 4.25 inch 15 gauge blade is of high carbon stainless steel with serrations for scaling and skinning and features a bubinga wood handle.
All knives in the collection include an appropriately-sized top grain riveted leather sheath.
“We’re tremendously pleased with our hunting and fishing collection – a number of pieces in the line are designed to address very specific tasks in the field while others are a bit more multi-faceted for those who combine hunting, fishing and other outdoor recreational activities,” said Mark Furman, president of R. Murphy Co., Inc. “These knives address both commercial and consumer needs and we’re delighted to include a very high quality leather sheath for safety with each piece.”
Every R. Murphy knife is made according to a ten-step hands-on manufacturing process. Multiple quality control inspections ensure the sharpest, most durable blade possible. R. Murphy’s 160 year, made-in-America history has yielded tremendous product knowledge and manufacturing diversity, enabling the company to select and test appropriate metals, woods and plastics for a wide range of applications. R. Murphy’s “Stay Sharp” professional knives are designed for long-lasting use, unparalleled utility and appearance.
About R. Murphy Company: Based in Ayer, Massachusetts, R. Murphy Company, is 160 year-old leading manufacturer of a diverse range of hand-crafted specialty knives used for food preparation, fishing/shellfishing, hunting, boating, outdoor activities, carving, construction and myriad industrial applications. R. Murphy’s history has yielded tremendous product knowledge and manufacturing diversity, allowing the company to produce superior and competitively-priced “Stay Sharp” knives to their selective customers