Scarce Imperial Russian Egor Samsonov hunting knife and skinning set in original case. Imperial Russian hunting knife and skinning knife set by the celebrated Tula maker Egor Samsonov, Supplier to the Imperial Hunting Society. Retaining both original knives, matching scabbards, and the original fitted presentation case. Widely considered among the finest hunting knife makers of Imperial Russia, Egor Samsonov was renowned for the quality of his sporting blades, which were prized by aristocratic hunters, military officers, and members of the Imperial Hunting Society. Both knives bear Samsonov?s maker's marks and Imperial Hunting Society emblems, while the bog oak grips, blued steel fittings, and original leather-covered scabbards further enhance its desirability. The larger hunting knife features a 6.5-inch blade, accompanied by a matching skinning knife with a 3.75-inch blade. Complete Samsonov hunting sets of this quality, preservation, and originality are seldom encountered and are highly sought after by advanced collectors of Imperial Russian arms, edged weapons, and sporting antiques.