Vintage Aitor Knife, Raid Gauloises, Spain For Sale

Aitor Knife, Raid GauloisesVery nice knife made for Spain\'s Raid Gauloises.5\" blade with partial serrations on top.On blade, \"EQUIPMENT, RAID GAULOISES\" and \"AITOR, INOX - SPAIN\"Original sheath is included. It is still in it\'s sealed plastic wrap so difficult to get good picture.Original box is also included. It is in poor shape.
Information about the race taken from Wikipedia: The Raid Gauloises or The Raid is considered by many to be the first modern adventure race and was first held in 1989. Its creator, Gerald Fusil, took the existing concept of long distance endurance races, and focused on the team aspects, requiring each competitor to be part of a five person co-ed team. The Raid had no set course, with competitors being required to rely on their wits and judgment to reach the specified checkpoints. The Raid was named after its original sponsor, the Gauloises Cigarette Company.

In 1998, Fusil left the Raid to begin a new adventure race series, the Elf Authentic Adventure. 2003 was the last year for the Raid Gauloises. In 2004 the Raid Gauloises was retooled into the Raid World Championship. This item is in a collection of knives, tactical and outdoor gear that was purchased by my husband who has passed on. It was in storage and to my knowledge has never been used. I have tried to take pictures that show as much detail as possible – let me know if you would like to see a different view.