Thread: Help with some history C.V. Heljestrand

I picked up this Heljestrand off the bay just recently and was wondering if you guys could help me a bit. First off, what or who is the G.V. Rundstrom & Co. that's etched on the blade. My guess is some company, but who?? There's also a number 5 etched on the tip of the tail, if that means anything.

Second is, the scales appear to be ivory but they're a lot more yellow than any ivory I've ever seen ( which is maybe 3 or 4 times.) It definitely has a grain to it, but the color is whats making me scratch my head. What do you guys think?




Any help with this would be much appreciated.

Thanks.