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#116750 - 02/14/14 01:29 PM Model 24 Guardian, Prototype?
Buckspen Knife Enthusiast Registered: 07/19/12 Posts: 508 Loc: Ohio	I bought one knife in the most recent Amoskeag auction. It was described as a prototype Model 24 Guardian. Here are a couple of photos of the knife. I was quite pleased to get this knife because I believe it is the same one shown on page 36 of Rhett Shidham's "green" catalog. The knife is in the lower right hand corner of the page (scan attached). There are a couple of marks on the sheath that show up faintly in the photo in the catalog. And best of all, it's great condition. The sheath is beginning to show its age a little, but the knife is close to perfect. - - Buckspen Attachments ------ ------ ------ _________________________ NRA Life OGCA Life CCA
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#116751 - 02/14/14 01:42 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: Buckspen]
Leatherman Knife Enthusiast Registered: 01/06/06 Posts: 1371 Loc: IL	That's a neat looking grind! _________________________ Ben
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#116752 - 02/14/14 02:43 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: Leatherman]
Steven Randall Enthusiast Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/21/05 Posts: 1898 Loc: Denver, CO	Very slick looking 24. nice catch. _________________________ Steven K. Crawford RKS 4109 RKCC CM-014
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#116753 - 02/14/14 03:47 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: Buckspen]
wheezer Just dropped in Registered: 04/08/13 Posts: 4	I want it! _________________________ Tom
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#116755 - 02/14/14 04:24 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: wheezer]
BOB_TEATES Knife Enthusiast Registered: 07/11/06 Posts: 1027 Loc: BRADENTON FL	That is a nice catch _________________________ Bob T RKS #5138 RKCC #CM-015
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#116757 - 02/14/14 05:13 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: BOB_TEATES]
tunefink Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/13/05 Posts: 4052 Loc: Bambalam	Good get Mr. Yellow ( Reservoir Dogs reference) .. It's an early one for sure. _________________________ Always, buying, selling and trading. www.randallmadeknife.com
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#116758 - 02/14/14 08:12 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: tunefink]
rigid54 Knife Enthusiast Registered: 01/13/12 Posts: 106 Loc: NC, USA	Not a prototype & not early -as evidenced by the fl. stamp and late model sheath. A very nice (and rare) one-off though. Congratulations on a nice piece. That catalog is known to have numerous errors and snake oil sprinkled about -beware! Edited by rigid54 (02/14/14 08:14 PM) _________________________ R-54 - Service Connected Disabled Veteran RKCC CM DAV Life NRA Life
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#116765 - 02/15/14 11:15 AM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: Buckspen]
Captain Chris Stanaback Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/14/05 Posts: 12675 Loc: Central Florida	This knife would be a great candidate for authentication. It is a decade (or better) too new to be considered any type of Guardian protoype..."BUT"...(There's that word again)...not too new to be a "Small Gambler" protoype. Look at the forging. Interesting grind? Rigid is correct in the fact that a good many of Rhett's catalog knives were not kosher. Perry Miller could get with Gary Randall and determine exactly what you have. It was not uncommon during this period for the shop to try new things and Jack Crider received some of these knives. Only way to tell for sure is with a proper authentication. Thanks for sharing the photos and good luck with it, whatever you decide. Capt. Chris _________________________ Capt.Chris Stanaback RKCC/RKCA Founder RKS #016 NRA Lifetime Member CAPTSTANABACK@aol.com WEBSITE: www.captstanaback.com
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#116770 - 02/15/14 06:27 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
rigid54 Knife Enthusiast Registered: 01/13/12 Posts: 106 Loc: NC, USA	Originally Posted By: Captain Chris Stanaback This knife would be a great candidate for authentication. It is a decade (or better) too new to be considered any type of Guardian protoype..."BUT"...(There's that word again)...not too new to be a "Small Gambler" protoype. Look at the forging. Interesting grind? Rigid is correct in the fact that a good many of Rhett's catalog knives were not kosher. Perry Miller could get with Gary Randall and determine exactly what you have. It was not uncommon during this period for the shop to try new things and Jack Crider received some of these knives. Only way to tell for sure is with a proper authentication. Thanks for sharing the photos and good luck with it, whatever you decide. Capt. Chris Good eye Capt. -then again, you always could take the top off a bottle @ 400, lickety-split. _________________________ R-54 - Service Connected Disabled Veteran RKCC CM DAV Life NRA Life
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#116789 - 02/16/14 01:41 PM Re: Model 24 Guardian, Prototype? [Re: rigid54]
Buckspen Knife Enthusiast Registered: 07/19/12 Posts: 508 Loc: Ohio	Thanks, Cap. I think I would like to have this knife authenticated. What is the process for that? Where do I send it and what will it cost? - - Buckspen _________________________ NRA Life OGCA Life CCA
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