Trying to "Build" forum interest..

Hello members,
I attempted to gain enough support on our "Fishing" forum to support a build. No dice! So...........How about a build on our main forum? I'd like a simple:
A) Yeah
B) Neah
Let me hear from ya'!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

A) Yeah

A) Yeah hell Yeah

yeah.

A) yes, please.

A) Yeah

Maybe we can stay with the fishing theme?? Sorry Cap, I know you wanted to keep it simple at this time....

A)

Sure.

Pap

Yes Cap

Yes Cap; not a fisherman ¿<*)}}}}><

Tom Flynn

Hey Capt you know I'm in, check out the Behring forum, we've been trying to get one going there. Can you bring us up to speed on the last soldiers build,and the build for Westmoreland, etc...

I will be in on this one. oldguy

Lets build a Summer time special. Something for camping, hiking, fishing and boating. oldguy

A. Yeah
I like oldguy's idea

Dennis

Wally:
The RKCA project has been booked. It will take several months, as you know, do to the shop delays. The 1st prototype of Westy's knife is complete, having picked it up this past week. There will be more on this shortly.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A
Sharpi

A for me.

Dan Snyder
RKCC CM 155

A)Yeah Always in on a build.

A) Yeah

great build coming!!
I'm going to take a "B" on this one...too much to pay for already
good luck!!
:-)Rocky

You could still play along Rocky and pass on a number. Cause you are the man when it comes to picking winner's. Tell you what, send me a PM when the time comes

Of course lets do it. A

Absolutely.

-Jay

yes

A

A) Yes.

Always interesting.

Just given my "computer privileges" back by my overly protective spouse.....BUT,
I'm back!!!
Yes sir on the build, please.

Yes on the build.

Warren,
I could do that. Capt needs to know how many number pickers he will have at the end....I think...either way, I look forward to another fun build
:-)Rocky

Thanks to everyone for the responses. I am fixin' to be "on the road" all day today. We'll get this build kicked-off this evening. There may even be a slight "curve" in the road, as compared to previous builds.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Please support my good friend's build, running concurrently, over on Behring's forum!...CCS

OK Crew,
I will check in tomorrow morning but then...you guessed it: I'm "On the road"...all day! That's OK. Every build has to have a beginning and this is it!
Theme/s: Seems as though there always is one, so: What's this one gonna' be? I was thinking no theme, just an "EDC"...BUT (I know: Don't start with me)...an "EDC"..."IS" a theme!
So: Let's break it down a bit and see is we narrow the field (or, given the possibility of more ideas, increase it)!
Themes:
* EDC
* Camping Companion
* Fisherman's Friend
* Hunters Helper
* Warrior's Weapon
* Stranded and Scared Survival Savior
* Trail, Trials and Tribulations Tamer
...OK: Ya'll get the idea. What shall we build? Let me hear your ideas. Thanks to all who piped up and showed the interest to do this. As always, we will have a few folks seeing this for the first time. I urge all of you to "join in". Someone is going to have a chance to purchase a nice knife. I never, ever remember building a bad one!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Photos help everyone...Let's see some from you.

* Trail, Trials and Tribulations Tamer

I'm game for a fisher man's friend... As I'm in the market for a good salt water knife... I'm sure there are other needs out there....

Have a good week,

Jay

Warrior's Weapon 12-9

Warriors Weapon. Any bowie but I'm somewhat partial to the 12-8. Would like to se a tricked out bear.

Camping Companion or Fisherman's Friend

Dennis

Camping companion, or fisherman's friend.

EDC for me!!!
#8 o/s

Chris,

Warrior's Weapon

Tom Flynn

Warrior's Weapon

Camping companion

* Warrior's Weapon

Camping Companion

Warrior's weapon or fisherman or hunters friend. Anything we settle on will be fine with me.

Warriors weapon works for me too.

Dan Snyder
RKCC CM-155

It would appear, at least so far, that there are 2 choices clearly ahead of the rest. Let's narrow this thing down. Time for a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one.
A) Camper Companion
B) Warrior's Weapon
Don't forget. If you do not participate in this build, you cannot qualify for the drawing at the end of it. Let's hear from all of you.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) Camper Companion

Peter

Cap,

B) Warrior's Weapon

Tom Flynn

B) Warrior's weapon

B)Warrior's Weapon

My vote goes for:

A) Camper's Companion

A) Camper Companion.

B

A) Camper Companion

All tied @ 4 each, so far!
Best, Capt. Chris

B)Warrior's Weapon

A) Camper Companion

The Captain is likely to get frustrated at the continued tie--maybe it should be a Warrior's Camper?

Larry

A) Camper Companion

Dennis

You mean like this Larry? Just in case Yogi shows up at the campsite.

A) Camper Companion

Now THAT would work, Warren!

Larry

Single hilt #1's also work as a Warrior/Camper...

B) Warrior's Weapon

B: Warriors

Dan Snyder
RKCC CM 155

A

A. for Argh - Decisions, decisions

Camper Companion

Pap

B)Warrior's Weapon

A Camper

So Chief, we Warriors are losing the battle to the campers

Darn Warren...you got sooooo much stuff, does it really matter what the build is....only my number picks....

:-)Rocky

We are short on warriors on the forum, everybody goes camping to run away from home

Camping companion

a good idea!

Warrior

Warrior

Crew:
Thanks for your responses. Although it is a bit more difficult when "discussions" take place amidst the roll call vote, I still think we have a clear winner. We can go on & on..."BUT"...(There's that word again)...By a score of 12-10 (or 13-10 is Desert Snake's photo image was, indeed, a vote) we are going to build a Camper's Companion!
As with many Randall models there are very fine lines between a knife, purposely-built for one task, and it's usage in other ways. No examples shows this more clearly than:
A) General Westmoreland's 6" Model #5, made up with a double hilt...............OR............
B) The Model #1-6", which James showed earlier, made up with a single hilt and thumb notches!!
So: Keeping all of this in mind, "NOW" is the time for discussions! What shall we build to suit camping needs? For those of you new to all of this "building stuff" here on our forum, it is...more or less...a process of elimination.
Let's compile a list of RMKs that "can" be used quite well for a camp knife and then narrow the field a bit.
OK: Crew,
You have the floor!
Best, Capt. Chris

Model 5 would be a great choice for either build.

However, something in the line of the Capt Chris Camper special would be a great camper companion.

Combat Companion Full Tang with sawteeth

Tom Flynn

I do like something out or the "norm"... That's why I suggested the #1-6" with a single hilt.

If not that than a Sportsmans bowie. We get more cutting surface and it's made from bowie stock.

Also something a bit away from what we normally build here.

How about a Model 5-6" with sawteeth or a Model 19 with a stag handle and butt plate?

I'd be down with a Sportsman's Bowie.

IMO it sounds neater than the #5-double hilt or #1-single hilt.

How about a 15 single hilt like this

Sportsmans Bowie, while a cool knife, is too dangerous for "Camp Chores". No choil and sharpened all the way to the hilt ain't a good combination, 'cept to stick folks with!
Just my 2 cents worth, Capt. Chris

Damn It!!!! That's a good point !

I think Models 3, 4, or 5 would be suitable as camp knives. The question then would become just how much belly the groups thinks the knife should have, and that might depend on how much slicing in the kitchen is expected versus general camp chores where you might not want too much belly.

Larry

I posted the first knife the other day. I'm also posting a second both of which could handle large camp chores. Why not?

I think 1-6 would do the job no worse than 5-6.
Unfortunately, I do not know the name of the recess
on the back on #1 - upper choil?

slightly changed the photo

Warren,
Jousting with windmills, me thinks you are. Good try though buddy!
Larry: Like Warren's dream, I think the #4 would prove too chore-specific to get the nod. Model #3 or #5? I totally agree.
Peter: Nice choice on the #15 with a single hilt.
Snake: As previously discussed, a #1, single hilt, would be a great choice!
Gee: This ain't gonna' be easy!
Keep it coming, Capt. Chris

OK Cap I surrender to the 12-8 "but" this look better?

15CDT,SS, brass squared single hilt, all black spacers, bone linen , finger grips, brass butt cap.
Oh and a black no hone "C" sheath.

Model 15 CDT

How about a #3 5" or a 5" single hit #1?

I know the #5 is the perfect all around camp knife. But I have a #5 coming from the Capt.

Capt. Chris and Peter--

I too liked the Model 15 single hilt nominee. Normally that blade is a bit heavy (thick) and the grind line is too low to appeal to me for things like kitchen duty.

What if...that Model 15 blade could be flat-ground up to the spine (similar to the Nordic Knives Special), or would it work to give it the "4-6" treatment? That would still give a robust blade, in a package that is not too long/bulky to wear anywhere outdoors, and with a cross-section that should work well in slicing chops, veggies, etc.

Larry

Don't think that is possible. You can get a model 3 with a #6 grind.

Model 3-5" with a Model 6 grind?
I recall reading somewhere that Bo thought 5" was max for a belt knife when riding in a pick-up?
I like Stainless since I would probably use it in Colorado and Florida for fishing more than most other activities.
Orange Handle for when (not if) I drop it alongside the creek or over the side and have to jump in.
There's the reasoning and the extremely persuasive pitch

Bo did say that David!

Correction--it is the Glades Hunter!

Warren--

The Gator Special is a 4-6, but the 4 has more belly that might be desired.

I don't think I have seen a 3-6. Can you refer me to a photo?

Larry

Larry, your right about the blade being very thick and doesn't do the fine work as well as others, however, as a camp knife it does have some pros. very rugged knife and will do the camp work fine. I want address the #6 grind as mentioned in other post, just because I hate that grind.

the standard 15 grind is very versatile and there are other grinds that work well on the 15.

anyone have a pic of a 15 CDT with teeth.
I like that border patrol!

here you go Chief.

Thanks ......I like that better than a spear point.
And for those of you that don't like sawteeth there is always the saw/no sawteeth grind.

When I voted camper to start, I was honestly thinking 5-5 or 5-6. but seeing the single hilt 1 and 15, I think either of those would be great choices.

-Jay

Here is a 5-5 with teeth--5-6 with compass.Chief here is a 15 with teeth but spear point.

3-5 no longer available with #6 grind, (but a 7-5 is) and Sawteeth are not available on a 15 CDT...

Let me translate for our Cajun Native American.......

Hell yes Billy,

I love the 5's when they are dressed up and ready to go play.

Pretty sure I recall you mentioned that 3-6, 3-7 is available with #6 grind and brought back a few years ago.

5-5 with teeth available now?

Now your just being mean!!!
I so need to own that knife!!!

Everyone:
You "cannot" get a Model #3 with a #6 grind! Model #4? Yes. #3: No way, Jose!
Best, Capt. Chris

Chief,
#14's and #15's are not available with teeth in a CDT version.
Sorry, Capt. Chris

That's not a #15, Max.
Sorry, Capt. Chris

Model #5-5" with teeth is a Combat Companion.
Best, Capt. Chris

Pete,

That is a great looking knife and it is kind of what I had in mind when I voted for a "Camper's Companion"……

I actually have a very similar knive on order with the Capt. as we speak. Mine will have a carbon steel blade and a green micarta BP grip……

ETA:

I got my inspiration from member "Cut It Out's" knife on page 12 in the Model 15 thread……

your right, sorry about that. model 1
I didn't pay attention when I was looking in my photo's.

max

Okay, Okay, I surrender,
Jose

Been quiet for 3 days.

Not much mention of a 19, or a 23. Has a forum build ever been done on either of these models?

I don't think so.... a 19 would end up being very cool.

Poking the bear, now you woke up Chief.

Here's the only forum knife I've won (so far)

Wally...don't push me.....
:-)Rocky

Not the 19, to big of a small knife for most people

Warren... he means .... Y O U ....

Wally-you aren't doin too bad with THAT knife being the only one you've won!!

You are correct Chief, 19 is too big (too tall really) for the critters I deal with at least. Come to think of it, is it really?? Anyone know the blade height of a 25 compared to the 19?

has anyone thought about a Mini ??? Model 1, 14, 15 or something like that in a Mini. Now, I have no idea what kind of options that can be added to a Mini or the blade length on the different models.

I saw a Mini model 5 that was cool, however, don't know the dimensions on the knife.

I don't hunt, but for a all around knife when I'm fishing, camping or just at work. It's a beast a real workhorse of a knife.

Under the knife @ 6:30 AM. I'll post more later on...probably in a day or so. Gotta' get in the rack! Both #19 & #23 have been built in the past. #19 is too large in my opinion. I have used a #23 and it is acceptable but still a little bulky.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Changed his post to what he really wanted to say LOL!

#1 single hilt!
This build is screamin for it!!!!
it's not common, it's not something we have built in the past. It's a time tested design as far as blades go. It would be a winner here.

I could get on board with that. Not a 5, but just as useful of a blade. It would be different, and an interesting build for sure!

5" or 6", squared hilt, thumb notches, compass......

Guys--

We will have to give Capt. Chris some recovery time.

I talked to him yesterday, and he was scheduled for cataract surgery at 6 a.m. this morning.

Hoping it went well

If he can be kept down and quiet for a few days, his recovery will go better!

Larry

Yeah, his outlook may change too.


Pap

The problem with a mini is that your options are pretty limited. That would make a rather unexciting build thread.

Is the shop even building any minis these days? I'm not sure they would build one with any options. Just a guess.

Just the Mini 27 and Copper mini's both already standard and no "options" available... To Windsor's point it would make for a rather boring build...

Good "day after" report from my eye surgeon! I still need to cool it but, if somebody will give me a head count and tally, let's see where we're headed.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

GREAT TO HEAR CAPT.!!!


We don't have a lot of traction 1 way or another... Maybe best to just toss out a few models and vote on em.

#1 Single hilt
Combat Companion Single hilt
Model 15 cdt
Maybe even a #5 as a fall back.....

M15 CDT tickles my fancy.

Welcome home Capt'! Was really only kidding about Nurse Ratchet.... well maybe not!!

PS: follow the post event recovery RULES for a change!!!!!!!

Chef knife
Sharpi

15 works for me

Doubling down on Billy.

How did we end up voting to build a "Camping Companion" knife, yet 3 of the 4 choices currently being discussed (1,15,Combat Companion) are based upon fighting/combat knives?

While a single hilt 1 or 15 or CC would make for an interesting (and pretty bad-ass) design, I'm not sure I see it comparing favorable with a Model 5 for camping/trail chores and all-round versatility. While I understand that the chances of this knife ever being used in the field may be slim, is our primary consideration to be appearance or utility? If the latter, in my opinion, it's really hard to improve on the Model 5 as a camping knife (though I've used, and also like, the Model 28 as an all-round camping knife).

Out of our 4 choices, given its overall utility and versatility, I'm in favor of basing the build on a Model 5.

If we're looking to design something radically different, how about a design based on a Model 6 steak knife? Not sure if there are any option restrictions on a Model 6 design, but I'd venture it's not been done in prior builds, and the end result would probably be a unique knife. On the compact side, yes, but only 1/2" shorter than a CC and the overall blade profile (at least in photos as I don't own one) looks like it would make for a good 'jack of all trades' knife.

Just a thought...

I am not "back" and 100% "up to speed" but the eye surgery and follow-up is optimistic. I only asked for a general idea of our choices. "Nothing" has been finalized.
Having said that, a single hilt #15 or #1 would be good choices. I have used smaller, lighter knives at my hunting camp for various chores, to include a #7, with #6 grind (same as a #6, steak knife). It worked admirably well "BUT" (I know) I never used it for heavy work and don't think it would perform as well as some of our other choices.
Ya'll should know by now that I don't care what we build. I think we need to narrow the field, however and suggest this:
How about a "ROLL CALL VOTE"?? Vote for one and one only!
A) Modified Model #1
B) " " #15
C) " Combat Companion
D) Randall Model #5
E) Other
If we decide on a Combat Companion it would be the standard version, i.e. 1/4 inch stock. A vote for a #15 does not mean CDT or exposed, full tang construction. "Both" are still to be considered as either will work just fine.
We have built Model #5's and Combat Companions before, not that I care...just a mention for consideration. "Other" does not mean we would be limited to any particular model. It only means you want to extend the search for this titled build.
Hope this all makes sense and thanks, in advance, for your responses. Please feel free to plea your case and photos help others to visualize what you have in mind. That means, in other words, get ready to see multiple posts from Chief & Warren with #19 photos.....
////to be continued...
Best, Capt. Chris

B)#15

A)

Cap,

Good luck with your recovery!

C) " Combat Companion

Tom Flynn

#15

Pap

Capt.,

Glad to hear that you're on the road to recovery.

D.) Model 5.

Bob

B) " " #15

Some visual help for the build.1-6 5-5 15 CC

Capt. Chris--

Good to see you have bounced back, but suspect maybe more eye rest would be wise?

Question: I assume we are limited to five chargeable options for the knife on this build?

If so, then things like the Model 28, the Combat Companion, and the Mini-27 (which is probably out due to limited utility) would not offer opportunities to put together something unique and interesting.

Just thinking out loud....

Larry

As much as I like my 15, I don't have a CC

C: Combat Companion

Larry,
I am speaking of a "Combat Companion" not a "CC/FT". A "standard Combat Companion comes carbon steel with a leather handle. You can "build" just as much as with the Model #1. The "full ("exposed tang") version, like the #28 is quite limited. It is "also" 3/16" stock, verses the standard which is 1/4".
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: Yep: More rest...for sure! I'll check in tonight, no sooner...CS

Below is a Combat Companion, which I made up for my website a couple of years ago. It lasted 10 minutes!!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

SQUARE HILT RAWKS!!!!!!

Warren, I agree with you. I love the #15. I don't have a Fireman Special. Maybe RMK could change it to Firefighter Special someday, but I am rambling.

E) Other - Fireman Special

B) " " #15

C

A)
I don't think we can go wrong with any tbh

Capt. Chris--

This CC is quite nice!

Larry

Tough to decide. A 15 CDT would work quite well, but I'd like to see how a single hilt #1 turns out. Soo....

A) Modified Model #1

B) " " #15

Tony

CC senor
Sharpi

#15

A Combat companion, for me please.

B) " " #15

B) 15cdt

I will go with a 15 Full Tang.

It might never be needed, but the extra strength might come in handy.

But...then I could also go with the 15 CDT, since that offers opportunities for a lot of appealing handle materials, butt caps, even though the WT would then be one of our five options instead of being included as it is on the Full Tang....

Larry

I had a Model one with a double hilt and 6" blade. It was great in camp. I think the Model 1 with a single hilt are nice looking.
I vote Model 1

Let us try a Combat Companion
Jose

I am of the impression that a model one and model 5 blade are exactly the same, except for the forefinger dip for a fighting hold on the model 1, not on the top of camping chores. It makes me wonder, why order a single hilt one?

Wally ,

No place for the thumb on the blade for extra pressure with a double hilt. JMO

Can you put thumb notches on the #1?

(I'm with Wally here)

Exactly Warren, so why not order a standard #5, instead of a "custom" #1?

Also which burns an option right?

Not much difference in ordering a single hilt model #1 and adding thumb notches (Yes: doable) or a Model #5 and adding TB (Top bevel sharpened: Yes, doable)...except the Model #1 looks way cooler!
Best, Capt. Chris

The model 1 does look wayyyyy cooler!!!

TN in the curve on a model 1?

Wally,
Isn't it much easier to just "look at the pretty pictures", rather than have to visualize things?
Your wish...Capt. Chris

THANK YOU CAPT.!!!!

Some things just befuddle me.

Wow,I know that I voted for the 15, but that model 1 with the reduced hilt, and brass is it. All it needs is some orange or cherry micarta for a handle. How much as pictured captain ?

Current catalog price is $530.00. Yeah: It's a dandy alright!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

It's so easy to be indecisive & fickle (me) when actually seeing pictures, versus visualizing, of the "top of the line in the world" models of the knife that I'd actually get to choose to use (hopefully) as my camp knife in my camp. A couple of my own minor modifications to that leather handled #1 simply could not be beat....& I'd STILL be happy with a #15. Let's put all the finishing touches on a #1 & get 'er done....haven't camped in way too long but Spring Gobblers are calling my name.
Thanks for the pics. Cap, AND for another great build. Happy healing!!

Thumb notches on a #1 gives a hint of Mdl 11 look.

I can see the appeal for that.

Pic of a 1-5 w/TN?

There is just no pleasing you, is there Wally? OK: Here ya' go:
We sure could use some "more" photo input from "others"!! (Ha-Ha)
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Pic of a 1-5 w/TN?

Well, here's the Model 5-6" I received yesterday from the Shop.












.

Robert,

Is that all brass hardware? pommel, spacers and hilt?

nice knife.

Wally

Here is a 5-5 with sawteeth. My Model 5's won't allow Model 1's in their safe.

Another Model 5 with sawteeth.

Wally I know you wanted TN, but 5's all (well most of them) come with TN. I thought you might be interested in what a 5" looks like with ST, with double hilts.

Yes, it is. Sorry for the bad pics, I just got a new camera and am having trouble getting good shots.

Great pics, and knives Rod. Is your 5-5 with ST "pre- combat companion", eh?

Wally, yes I believe so. It was the mid 90's when they changed the ST grind to CC on a 5-5. There is a good thread about this a week or so ago.

OK Crew:
Getting a little side tracked but it looks like we have narrowed the field. Here are your Top #'s...and we will build one of these. In order of votes, I show:
A) #15 (CDT or Full tang to be determined)
B) #1 (I think)
C) Combat Companion (I think)
So much cross-talk and changing votes these final tallies could be off a bit. Either way, we are down to 3 choices...so...ROLL CALL VOTE!! Please vote for one and don't change your friggin' mind! (Ha)...Let's hear from ya'.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: CDT #15 is no stranger to a forum build. Here's one we did in Sept. 2014...Full tang #15 is shown afterwards. We have built:
#15/CDT & a Combat Companion...
We have never built
#15, full tang with single hilt or a #1, single hilt...Just sayin'...CCS

A) #15 (CDT or Full tang to be determined)

That popularity order looks to be in line Capt.!

B) #1 (I think)

B)

B, because now I want a knife with TN Ina finger recess.

I love it Captain!

B: Model 1

Model 15

C. Combat Companion.

Bob

Sticking with the #15

B model 1 (I think)

A) #15 (CDT or Full tang to be determined)

My vote is for:

A) #15 (CDT or Full tang to be determined)

C) Combat Companion

Tom Flynn

If we do a #1--#15CDT-CC build.
Won't the shop supplied stag,five micarta's and five woods fit
all?

Wouldn't see why not cuzzzz....

Yep!

A) #15 tang tbd

A) #15

B. I think
Jose

OK Crew: We have a split-up vote, to this point, but one thing for sure: The Combat Companion has been voted off the island! Here's what we need to do to move forward. Vote for one...and "only" one of the below listed "3" to complete the culling out process. So far this has been quite well done a participated. Thanks for that:
ROLL CALL VOTE

A) Model #1 with a single hilt
B) Model #15, CDT (cut down tang)
C) Model #15, Full, exposed tang

Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: I'm headed out the door and "on the road" in a short time to pick up 7 whitetails from 2 Alabama processors. I'll check in as best I can...CCS

I know what Becky's gonna be cookin in the very near future! !!

A!!!!!!

B)#15 cdt

B)

A)

A. I think
Jose

B) Model #15, CDT (cut down tang)

B) Model 15 (CDT).

Bob

B) #15 CDT

B) Model #15, CDT (cut down tang)

A: model 1 single hilt

B) #15 CDT

Dennis

B) Model #15--CDT

B) Model #15 CDT

Iffin anyone was wondering!!
A-3
B-10
C-0

B- Model 15 CDT

I bet we build a 15.

I am slammed through the weekend (Lakeland, Fl. show)...I am ready to move forward with the #15-5 1/2", CDT. Remember: Leather handle and a brass double hilt, red, white & blue spacers, duralumin butt cap and a tan sheath are standard.
Let's ROLL!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Leather?
Micarta?
Wood? (Thuya is shop wood now)
CW?

Stainless Steel Blade
Nickel Silver Single Hilt - Flat Top
Aluminum/Black Spacers
Maroon Micarta
Teardrop Handle Shape
Wrist Thong

Ironwood
Border Patrol
Brass single square hilt
Thumb notches
RWB spacers
Compass

Stainless,
Brass single hilt ,
Wood handle
Compass,
WT

Leather single finger grip, brass single hilt, black and brass spacers,brass buttcap,wrist thong, tan, waxed no hone sheath.

The 15 CDT is a good choice overall. Robustness, but offering opportunities to dress it up above and beyond the Full Tang version.

Stainless ($)
No TN (would use up one of the five options)
Single NS Hilt ($), Squared
Standard Spacers
Stag (if exceptional color and texture can be had) ($)
WT ($)
an
Either NS Butt Cap ($) or Compass ($)
Waxed Sheath (not a chargeable option, so it can be had)

Larry

P.S.: In an ideal world, maybe a knife could be configured along the following lines someday:

Blade material: Irresistium
Hilt: Unobtainium
Handle: Exquisite Impervium
Sheath: Some of Greg's stash of exotic skins, maybe Dragon hide

Just a thought!!!
A)Stainless Blade
B)Carbon Blade
Vote on the blade first,then hilt,then spacers,etc.
It'll get built a lot quicker and ordered sooner.
Just my thoughts.Don't mean to offend anyone...

A)Stainless

A)

B) Carbon

I thought about doing the same thing you did, but wanted to express my ultimate version first.

A)Stainless Blade

Stainless

A)Stainless Blade
Thanks for trying to keep us on track Billy.

Dennis

SS

A
SS

B. Carbon steel.

Voting for SS or Carbon on these builds is a lot like voting for which direction the sun is gonna come up in tomorrow. .. ...

You live on the east coast, that's an easy one. Now on the other hand......

A)Stainless Blade

Tom Flynn

A. I think
Jose

Sad, but true. I really don't see any point in voting on it when we could be moving this build along.

Voting always makes sense
Last time O-1 win!
(if my memory serves me)

SS
Sharpi

Stainless Steel

So...Back from the Tampa show and it looks like we are building :
* Randall Model #15-5 1/2", CDT
* Stainless steel blade
Is that what you want Crew? This afternoon we'll move one..."BUT"...(Yep: Again)...we can still change this and I don't care. I know a lot of folks like thumb notches, including me...and especially on a #15, CDT or a regular #15 with a single hilt. Stainless affords us only 4 more options. Thumb notches would be the 2nd. Chose wisely, Grasshopper!
Best, Capt. Chris

B)Carbon Blade

How about:
-#15 -5 1/2" CDT
-TS (Carbon) Bowie Clip Blade
-Brass Single Hilt, squared off
-Black Micarta, Right hand Finger Grip handle
-Brass & Black spacers
-Thumb notches
-Black, no hone sheath
AND, thanks for the Build.

Here's how I would dress the 15 out if I was ordering one and I might after I get the Feds paid off in April.
SS/TN/NS1 squared/B&A spacers/Thuya Burl/

#15 -5 1/2" CDT
-SS
-NS Single Hilt, squared off
-Stag, Right hand Finger Grip handle
-Aluminum & Black spacers
-Thumb notches
-Black, no hone sheath

Tom Flynn

Tom,
That's "6" options.
Sorry, Capt. Chris

oops!

This is what I was trying to explain. It's so easy to exceed the 5 option limit when you have a model that does not include thumb notches. We'll have to work close on this one.
Best, Capt. Chris

15 CDT, SS, and more to work back toward the butt.

Larry

Tom and I like a NS single hilt squared..
Who else likes this too.
Speak up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

All black spacers.

Brass single hilt, squared.

Carbon steel and we can go with Tom's specs, correct?? Seems like a better use of the option limit to me.......

Chief,

I am seeing a trend in all of your recent pic's; black spacers matter-ehh!

Tom Flynn

"Sad, but true. I really don't see any point in voting on it when we could be moving this build along.
_________________________
Jerry"
Actually Jerry: This build is "moving" quite well, I think. Part of the reasoning behind me starting these builds, some 12 years ago...or so, was to throw around ideas, see what members liked and didn't like but, most importantly, to help people understand what "could" and "could not" be done when putting that perfect Randall knife together for yourself. I have received many, many emails, pm's, texts and phone calls, over the years, telling me how these builds have done...just that!
Some questions are better answered by finding out what "cannot" (or "should not") be built, rather than what "can". All of the information gathered moves us all in a better, if not ideally what we want, direction. The best direction, like it or not, is when the journey gains us knowledge.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Build content below...

Hey Capt.,

That bottom knife with the stag handle is a beauty! Not everyone is right handed though, so could they make the stag handle more "Ambidextrous" and maybe throw in a wrist thong hole in the butt cap?

Mick

The wrist thong would be an "option" so on that particular knife, something else would have to be subtracted...Stainless , Brass spacers, thumb notches. One of those would have to go..

Actually 2 options in that case, cause it's a 6 option knife. No longer doable.

I prefer a carbon steel blade for the ease of sharpening, so for me, the stainless blade would have to go……

ETA:

I could also forego the brass spacers if I had too……

Exist an option "handle from James Behring"?
I would not refuse

One could go with all black or red spacers at no charge, too.

Pap

Model #15 CDT

1. SS Blade
2. Thumb Notches
3. NS Single Hilt/Squared
Standard Red, White, Blue Spacers
4. Green Micarta
5. Bottom/Ambidextrous Finger Grips

Tony

I like it……

15 CDT

Carbon blade
Thumb notches, squared
NS hilt
All red spacers
Bone linen handle
14 finger grips
Wrist thong
Compass

That's "6" options Pappy!
Try again, Capt. Chris

I like Pappy's design, however, drop the thumb notches and go border patrol in lieu of the finger grips.

OK, brass squared hilt, goes better with all red spacers anyway.

Pap

So...."many" prefer SS, micarta, thumb notches, NS; my own preference is RHFG or no FG and a "Camper's Companion" shouldn't need a compass (not fish'n, hunt'n or hikin'). Perhaps we build a....
- 15-5 1/2" CDT
-SS Blade
-NS squared off Hilt
-Thumb Notches
-??? Micarta BP Handle
-All red spacers
-Black, No Hone Sheath
-OR......something else. The possibilities are endless & oh boy! Ain't that a good thing??
Thanks for another great Build, Cap.

I would say a leather handle,doesn't use up and option. Maybe a model 22 handle, kind of a "border patrol" handle, with a brass crowsbeak, black and brass spacers, and a wrist thong.

I like it

I have enjoyed everyone's input and ideas. A lot of good ones but we need to start thinning the herd. It is time for a
ROLL CALL VOTE"! We are building a #15, CDT. Earlier the vote was for a stainless steel blade. Since then, after seeing the limitations on the shop's 5 option limit, some have shown preference for carbon still.
Vote for one and let's move on. We will address the rest afterwards.
A) Stainless
B) Carbon

Thanks for all the ideas!
Capt. Chris
PS: No Behring re-handle on shop's builds. That's a separate project...CCS

A)

A) Stainless

Tom Flynn

A) Stainless

A)Stainless

B) Carbon Steel.

A. I think
Jose

A:stainless

A) Stainless

B) Carbon

B) Carbon

A) Stainless

Carbon

Pap

B~ Carbon

Carbon Please

B - Carbon

B

As of "right now" we are all tied up @ 8 for each steel. I am leaving in the AM for the AGCA show in Birmingham, Al. Plea your case. Get your vote in. Tonight's "the call"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Carbon

...by a nose: It's a carbon blade. That leaves the 5 options wide open. I'll check back on this when I return from Alabama.
Best, Capt. Chris

Carboni
Sharpi

OK, Crew:
I'm back from Bama, getting ready to go down to the shop and pick up my knife order, starting re-packing this afternoon, going to the optician to see if "yet, another" pair (pairs) of glasses is going to allow me to see, complete loading for the show, leaving tomorrow to set up the Orlando show & attending that show through Sunday!
Other than that, I don't have a damned thing to do! I think we need to -re-boot and get the option list started for build decisions on this #15, CDT. Just to refresh: We are building:
* RMK Model #15-5 1/2", Airman
* CDT (cut down tang)
* Carbon steel blade
* Single hilt
* Top edge is sharp
* 5 1/2" blade length
* 1/4" blade thickness
All of the above is @ "no charge", albeit the single hilt is an option. What we need to do is decide how we want to make this our own. I welcome all input and ideas!
So: What think you?
Best, Capt. Chris

* RMK Model #15-5 1/2", Airman
* CDT (cut down tang)
* Carbon steel blade
* Single hilt
* Top edge is sharp
* 5 1/2" blade length
* 1/4" blade thickness

THUMB NOTCHES
NICKLE SILVER single hilt
Standard Red/White/Blue Spacers
GREEN MICARTA
AMBITEXTROUS FINGER GRIPS
WRIST THONG

Tony

Thumb Notches
Nickel Silver Squared
Blk/Alum Spacers
Thuya Burl

THUMB NOTCHES
NICKLE SILVER single hilt
Standard Red/White/Blue Spacers
Hunka hunka fat stag
AMBITEXTROUS FINGER GRIPS

Tom Flynn

Thumb Notches
Nickel Silver Squared
RWB Spacers
Red and Blue Micarta
Border Patrol

THUMB NOTCHES - a must have for this kind of field knife

brass hilt, (SINGLE already designated) - brass saves more options, and though I like NS better, I feel like we need the option space.

MATCHING SPACERS - whatever looks good with the handle material. Brass/Black and Brass/Red looks great with wood and micarta. Worth the option slot imo.

HANDLE MATERIAL - Not too picky, as long as it matches. Wood/Micarta

HANDLE SHAPE - Again, not too picky, though I prefer SFG or Border Patrol.


I really wish I could figure out what to give up to get a wrist thong, which is also great for a field knife. If solid black spacers worked with the other choices, that could make the thong possible.

My humble 2 cents.

Jay

Jay,
You only have "4" chargeable options listed. You still have room for your wrist thong. Quit selling yourself short!
Best, Capt. Chris
* TN- Option #1
* Brass spacers- Option #2
* Handle material- Option #3
* Handle shape- Option #4

Thumb Notches
Nickel Silver Squared
Blk/Alum Spacers
Maroon Micarta
Teardrop Handle Shape
Wrist Thong

Brass reduced hilt,black and brass spacers,red-blue micarta, single finger grip, thumb notches. Just an idea.

Well.....here I go again:
-"Super" Stag, RHFG (if we got a southpaw in our Build, then BP)
-TN
-WT
-NS, single, squared off Hilt
-all Red (my preference) or all Black Spacers
-Black, NH Sheath

Robert: 6 options
Duke: can't order a Border Patrol stag handle.
Keep it up crew, Capt. Chris

Another preference list...

1. TN

2. NS Single Hilt Square

Standard spacers (to save an option)

3. Either: Exceptional Stag (lots of color, but not so bumpy and to be uncomfortable when it is used for real chores), OR some unusual Micarta or G10 in jade or international orange

4. Ambidestrous FG if stag OR BP handle if a synthetic

5. WT

Larry

Captain, thanks for the heads up. I got the idea that getting the single hilt on the model 15 would be chargeable as an option. Good to know.

Jay

Jay,
A single hilt is an option..."BUT"...(You knew there'd be one coming)...not a "chargeable" option. Teardrop "would" be chargeable but it isn't available on this knife anyway.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

G-10
lime or orange
sharpi

Buckeye Burl w/finger grips
Nickel Silver Single hilt
Nickel Silver/Black spacers
Thumb notches
Top edge sharp

SN reduced hilt
Blk/Alum spacers
Red Micarta/Border patrol
thumb notches
laced throng size 36

I'm loving all the diversity! Great ideas...as always!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

1) Walnut handle (or another beautiful wood)

2) FG

3) Smooth collar

4) WT

5) Copmass



In the event that I was not mistaken,
single hilt this is not an pay option?

BP handle

Thumb Notches

Wrist Thong hole

Orange micarta

How about...

1. Thumb notches.

2. Sawteeth. (I know that it may make the knife spine seem a bit "busy" but the Bearcamp Specials had both TN and teeth and looked great).

3. Stag handle ("standard" stag handle; NO finger grips).

4. Brass butt plate (to match the non-chargeable brass single hilt).

5. Wrist thong.

Bob,
The Randall catalog clearly states: "Sawteeth not available with CDT".
Best, Capt. Chris

Thanks Capt.

That'll teach me to read more carefully.

Keeping the rest of the options as stated, I'd probably substitute brass and black (or brass and red) spacers for the last option.

1. Brass hilt
2. TN
3. SFG
4. Brass and Black spacers
5. Brass butt rounded/reduced
6. Spalted or Burl wood (Captains stash)

BTT

Just to recap: This is a "for sure":

* RMK Model #15-5 1/2", Airman
* CDT (cut down tang)
* Carbon steel blade
* Single hilt
* Top edge is sharp
* 5 1/2" blade length
* 1/4" blade thickness
Now: Let's vote on handle & spacers. ROLL CALL VOTE!!
A) Non-chargeable spacers
B) Fancy spacers
* NOTE- "Standard" of "Non-chargeable" spacers refers to those that the Randall shop will provide, inclusive at catalog price. Examples are:
* Red, white & blue
* All black
* All red

* Fancy spacers would include:
* Brass
* Aluminum
* Brass collars (scalloped or smooth)
* Nickel silver collars (smooth)
Let's hear from ya',
Capt. Chris

All Black

Standard Red/White/Blue Spacers
Hunka hunka fat stag

Tom Flynn

Black and aluminum spacers
Buckeye burl w/ finger grips

Steve

B) All red

All black, green micarta.

* Red, white & blue.

Goes great with green micarta/finger grips.

B) Fancy spacers - * Black/Brass

B) Fancy spacers
-Black/Aluminum (1st choice) or Black/Brass

Red, white & blue & thanks for the build.

RWB

A) Non-chargeable spacers

Red White and Blue

Fancy, please.

Glad to see you can post again. Welcome back!
Best, Capt. Chris

Good to see this back underway.

B) Fancy - Black/Aluminum or Black/Brass

We are currently sitting at
8 for non fancy spacers.
5 for fawncy spacers
1 for what appears to be both....

Too many choices, perhaps, to get a proper read on this. Let's have a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one or the other...no editorials, please.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers
B) Metal spacers

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers

Tom Flynn

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers

A) Standard shop-supplied spacers

B) Metal spacers

A) Standard shop supplied spacers.

B) Metal spacers

A) sticking with all black

B) Metal spacers

B) metal spacers.

No charge red or black.

Pap

red
sharpi

B) Metal Spacers

A) Standard shop supplied

10-5 in favor of not using a chargeable option and going with standard spacers. I'll let it run until tomorrow evening and then we'll call it! Thanks for your participation.
Best, Capt. Chris

"A" spacers (to save an option).

OK Crew:
Standard spacers it is.
We have:
* Randall Model #15-5 1/2" / CDT
* Single hilt
* Standard spacers
"What's Next"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Stag.

Crown stag!

Stag plain or Crown

stag with small corrugated texture, example photo

popcorn
sharpi

Buckeye Burl

with finger grips.

Part of the purpose for these builds is to educate as well as entertain. "Popcorn" stag / "Gnarly" stag / "Crown" stag...or any other "designer" stag cannot be requested from the Randall shop. If you order stag from the shop, it will be hand-picked and selected, according to proper "size". That's it!
I am seldom disappointed with Randall's stag..."BUT"...(How long has that been since the last one?)...mostly it "ain't":
Popcorn
Gnarly
Crown
Designer
....Stag...If you want that, we will have to find it and it will cost, both in handle material costs and $75.00 to install it!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: Let's decide on a couple of "other" choices first.
How about a......."ROLL CALL VOTE"....Vote for one & one only:
A) Thumb notches- Yeah!
B) Thumb notches- Boo!

A) Thumb notches- Yeah!

A) Thumb notches

A.

A
Sharpi

Thumb notches for sure.

A

A) Yeah

A) Thumb notches - Yeah!

B) Thumb notches- Boo!

Capt. Chris--

IMO...nice colorful stag is very attractive as a "natural material" on a knife.

However...

If it is to be a working knife, smooth and comfortable is more desirable that the gnarly stuff.

The handle material should not be so "aggressive" on the hand that the user suffers any discomfort or possible injury from the pressure or rubbing of "bumps" against the hand.

If the surface of the handle is really aggressive, it doesn't take much use to get a blister or hot spots on your hand.

Also, if the knife is going to be carried on the belt, really large stag and crown stag handles can be awkward and uncomfortable.

However, if the knife is only going to be a safe queen, then none of the above applies.

Final thought. The shop does put out some very attractive stag with ample color and with surface textures that won't take the skin off your hand when you use them.

I know that what appeals to each person is subjective when it comes to stag. Just thought I would chime in so folks can give it some thought.

Larry

So far, not having concluded what the handle material will be, I don't think we have used any of our chargeable options. So I think I would ask for Thumb Notches.

Larry

A) Thumb notches

A....thumb notches

A) Thumb notches- Yeah!

A TN's

A) Thumb notches- Yeah!

A sounds good to me.

Thumb notches appears to be a no brainer on this build!!!

A) Thumb notches- Yeah!

Tom Flynn

So far:
* RMK #15-5 1/2"
* CDT
* O1 tool steel (carbon) blade
* Single hilt (brass, I take it?)
* Square top hilt (I take it?)
* Thumb notches
I'm likin' it so far! How about a handle? I think we should have one...Don't you?
Best, Capt. Chris

Can we build this 1 with 2 handles?!?!?!?!?

If not, I would be in for stag!

And yes, I believe the majority was for square top hilt.

Bone linen

Pap

NICKEL SILVER single hilt (squared)
GREEN MICARTA
FINGER GRIPS
WRIST THONG

&#128077;&#128512;

r/b micarta

Stag

Tom Flynn

Stag

Maroon Micarta

Buckeye Burl w/ finger grips
Nickel Silver single hilt squared

Bone linen

Maroon Micarta

Stag!

Green micarta

stag

Bone linen

Stag

Micarta…

So...as is the norm...we're all over the place, with regards to handle choices. Let's just finalize one other option before we move on:
ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for "ONE" only!
A) Brass single hilt
B) Nickel silver single hilt
I'll address handle options soon enough, thanks.
Capt. Chris

B) Nickel silver single hilt

Tom Flynn

B)Nickel silver

Nickel silver

Pap

B) Nickel silver single hilt

A) Brass single hilt

Nickel silver

B) Nickel Silver Single hilt

NS Single Hilt.

Brass

NS single Hilt

B) Nickel silver single hilt

Nickel Silver Single Hilt

B) Nickel silver single hilt

Yeahhhhhh.... we should probably call for the "Mercy Rule" on this 1... brass is probably not gettin up off the mat.

agree! Uncle!

Was going to vote for nickel silver, but that would just be adding insult to injury.

Brass single hilt…

OK Crew,
Here's what we are building so far:
* RMK Model #15-5 1/2"
* CDT (cut down tang)
* Top edge is sharp
* Thumb notches
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Squared top hilt design (old school)
* Standard RMK shop-supplied spacers
This will be a very beefy camp knife of 1/4" stock and ,depending upon how we build the handle, it can be full tang...or not! Quite an impressive knife...so far. The spacers will be your choice of:
* Red, white & blue
* All black
* All red
This will be determined as we decide what handle/color we use. Let's discuss the handle, it's shape and whether we are building it with...or without a butt cap. Any cut down knife that the Randall shop makes, with a butt cap, will be full tang. This is something to think about for your handle choices, which are many.
Let's roll!
Capt. Chris

If it is a CDT, then it can have any of the shop-available or CW handle materials.

For durability, if that is important here, I would lean toward stag or something like Micarta or G10.

Larry

GREEN MICARTA with FINGER GRIPS (bottom/ambidextrous)...
will look great with R/W/B spacers.
Add a WRIST THONG and ya have a tough all-around Camp Knife!

Ironwood with Compass

Stag with Compass

Tom Flynn

Stag with RHFG & compass

Red-Blue micarta,single finger grip, duraluminum cap,wrist thong

Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag

Black spacers, Staaaaaaaaag, Compass

Buckeye burl with finger grips

That works for me too……

I'm gonna go with what Steve say's
I like that alot.

Did i say stag?

OK, stag.

Larry

Stag (without finger grips) and compass.

Wow!
A lot of ideas, to say the least. Let's narrow the choices somewhat. How about this? ROLL CALL VOTE! Vote for one below. Plead your case and include photos, if possible. Although some great suggestions have been made, a picture's worth a thousand words. Your case can have eyes!
Best, Capt. Chris
A) Wood
B) Micarta (or G-10)
C) Stag
D) Other (please specify)

B) Micarta (or G-10)

Something like this, with a wrist thong ...

A) Wood- buckeye burl w finger grips

C)Stag

C!

A) CW + Commando

You certainly shouldn't misplace Desert Snake's knife!

I will vote (again?) for stag, but would not be disappointed if Micarta or G10 comes out on top.

Larry

Just a little photoshop))

In reality, these are bars of a stabilized maple burl tree (Ácer negúndo),
They are suitable size and are used as parts of custom electric smoking pipes

B) Micarta

B) Micarta (or G-10)

B) Micarta or G10

B) micarta,either red-blue or something out of the captain's "stash".

Stag

psychedelic Maple
Sharpi

C.) Stag.

A; Wood Maple

Snake, that handle is wild!

Dennis

OK Crew:
The 2 top vote getters are Micarta (G-10) and Stag. Let's decide one final winner snd get on with the trimmings!
ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one or the other:
A) Micarta (or G-10)
B) Stag
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) Micarta (or G-10)

Dennis

A) Micarta (or G-10)

B) Stag

Stag!

Tom Flynn

Stag

A) Micarta (or G-10)

B.) Stag.

Stag

Blond linen micarta

Pap

B)Stag

A) micarta

A) Micarta (or G-10)

A) Micarta

stag
sharpi

Stag, please

Stag!

stag!!

After 2 days of voting we currently have...
7 for Micarta or G-10
10 for Stag

Gee:
If I didn't know better, I'd bet James voted for "stag"...(Ha-Ha)!! I took the tally this morning also and, yes...it appears as though we can proceed building a stag Model #15, crew.
WHAT ELSE?
Best, Capt. Chris

Many ways to go with this. Here's one of my CDT's in Model #15 form.
Best, Capt. Chris

Build it like that with a piece of stag like that!!!!

Actually, Billy said it right. Pretty hard to top that #15 at this point in the Build. Unless we have to follow the other things previously stated.....NSH, WT. I'd say Billy's right & we're good to go!

...only problem is: Where we gonna' get this stag?
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt. Chriss--

You could short-circuit the build and just say your knife is the finished product!

Larry

Larry
I agree that knife would work for me.

I do like the fingergrips...

Pretty sure I had hair when this build started. Just sayin'.

We don't have to continue it but, to me anyway, the whole forum is "beyond slow" right now.
Capt. Chris
PS: I'll give it till tomorrow...CCS

Hey Capt.,

How about a hole for a wrist thong?

OK Crew:
If we are not going to take the summer (& part os spring) off, let's proceed. We are building
* RMK Model #15-5 1/2", CDT
* Carbon steel blade
* Top bevel sharpened
* Nickel silver single hilt, (squared)
* Standard shop spacers
* Stag handle
So...WE have used "2" of our "5" available options. We "could" add:
* Thumb notches
* Wrist thong
* Compass
* Nickel silver butt cap
* Nickel silver butt plate
* Duralumin butt cap
Any thoughts? Kinda' quiet here lately. Guess we'll just have to "jump-start" this build.
Best, Capt. Chris

maybe coolie cap?

* Thumb notches
* Wrist thong

Thumb notches, wrist thong,and compass.

I could see finger grips, thumb notches and probably the nickel butt plate.

Thumb notches
Wrist thong
Compass

Ill go with Cousin Billy on this, the necessities.

TN, WT, Compass

* Thumb notches
* Wrist thong
* Nickel silver butt plate

I think that we've used 3 of our options, as we voted for thumb notches on this knife (see page 40 of the thread).

For last two options, I'd vote for:
-wrist thong;
-N/S butt cap.

I believe Mr Carlin is correct.
Wrist thong and compass.

Wally
Got your 6 on those two

Cajun
sharpi

Thumb notches
Wrist thong
Compass


Pap

Are sawteeth possible?

Pap

Yep!

Teeth and a butt plate!

Then I change my options.
Wrist thong
Compass
Sawteeth

Pap

Sawteeth
NS Buttcap
RHFG...if you really "do like finger grips"

Thumb notches
Wrist thong
Sawteeth

Wrist thong
Compass
Sawteeth

Tom Flynn

Thought sawteeth weren't available on a cdt?

Wrist thong
compass
sawteeth if available

butt caps look nice on a safe queen but I want a user

Brent, I believe that you are correct, that sawteeth are not available on a CDT knife.

I'd love to see 'teeth on this knife, but I seem to recall Capt. Chris advising earlier in this build that sawteeth were not available on a CDT knife.

I checked the RMK catalog (thanks Tune for posting the catalogs on your site) and the RMK website for confirmation.

The 36th printing RMK catalog (2012; 75th Anniversary) states, in the "Handles and Features" section, under "Cut Down Tang (CDT)" that: "Sawteeth not available with CDT."

I don't have the current catalog (37th printing; 2017; 80th Anniversary) available with me to check if that policy remains effective.

The RMK website, under "Extra Features, Handle Materials, Cut Down Tang (CDT)", again states "Sawteeth not available with CDT."

Has this policy changed? Are ST now available with CDT Model 14s and 15s?

My apologies Crew:
Both Scott & I got this wrong...at first correspondence. No sawteeth on CDT #14's or #15's. Model #1's and #5 are a different story but, for this build (& this particular model) NO SAWTEETH!!
Oh....& another thing. We have one more option saved as thumb notches are standard on a #15, CDT when using a single hilt!
Now: The record is straight.
Best, Capt. Chris

No compass

Awright....just to keep a straight record, and to make sure false news isn't confusing me anymore than I already am.....do we have four options left to complete this AWSOME Campknife Build??
I don't want to make suggestions that aren't possible.....IF I can keep from it.
AND, as always, thanks for another great Build!

Back to

Wrist thong
Compass
Finger grips
NS hilt squared
Etched name

Pap

Thanks Capt. Chris for resolving the question of availability of sawteeth on this knife.

Duke, I think that we have 3 options remaining as, per Capt. Chris, thumb notches are standard on the knife in this configuration.

The 2 options that we've already 'used' are: 1.) stag handle; and 2.) NS single hilt.

Is a squared hilt an additional option (counting against the 5 limit) or is it a feature that doesn't count against the limit?

If the squared hilt is a 'countable' option, I'd vote for these for our 3 remaining options:

-Squared Hilt
-NS Butt Cap
-Wrist Thong.

If the squared hilt is not a 'countable' option, I'd vote for these for our 3 remaining options:

-NS Butt Cap
-Wrist Thong
-N/S Collar (to match the butt cap).

No finger-grips for me.

Square hilt is NOT a chargeable option.

Thanks James.

Good to know.

* Wrist thong
* Nickel silver butt plate
* Bowie Clip Blade (Added in editing)

Nickel silver butt cap cannot be ordered reduced and will be quite heavy..."but"...I don't care what we build.
Capt. Chris

If rounded?

Staying with!!
Wrist thong
Compass
Waxed sheath

Hope to get to use the heck outa' this # 15 Campknife!!
-Wrist Thong
-RH Fingergrips
-Bowie Clip Blade
-Black No Hone Sheath

FINGER GRIPS
WRIST THONG
COMPASS

Tony

By my count the wrist thong is a shoo in.
Somebody recheck and verify please!!
Lets Get R Done..

It is Cuzzzz... you are correct.

finger grips, wrist thong, compass

Got ambitious again.Looks like the compass has it hands down over
butt plate and butt cap.If that is correct.
We have one option left to go to wrap this build up!!!
Double check would not hurt!!!!

FG, WT, Coolie Cap

OK Crew:
To put it in "Derby terms" we're "coming down the stretch"! Here's what we have (no need for a vote on all of this, best I can see):
* Randall Model #15-5 1/2", CDT
* O1 tool steel carbon blade
* Thumb notches (standard)
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Squared top hilt (Old School)
* Standard spacers (red, white & blue / all red / all black- to be determined by the winner)
* Stag handle
* Wrist thong
* Compass installed
This leaves us with one option...and also leads us to?
(You know it) ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one and one only:
A) Finger grips (righty or lefty, winner's choice)
B) Single finger grip
C) "Other handle shape"??
D) Name etching
E) Something else
Let's see where we're going with this.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B) Single finger grip - Single finger Stag would be very different!!!!!

E) Something else - Bowie Clip Point

A) Finger grips (righty or lefty, winner's choice)

Tom Flynn

Thumb notches, WT, Compass.

Oops!

Change the TN to FG!

Larry

E)Bowie Clip Point

Border Patrol handle


Pap

E.) Bowie Clip Point

Single finger grip

Finger grips

Sorry guys, NO sfg, bph or any "other" handle shape with natural stag...

I knew BPH was out, just now getting a chance to read all of this. SFG I have had...in the past. As Charles Dickens wrote: "Long Past"?
Yep! Capt. Chris

Still get Fingergrips tho, right? That's my vote.

Border Patrol Handle

Dennis

Border patrol is a no-go, per Scotty, see above

Finger grips

What about 14 finger grips on stag? Possible? If not what are the optiona available on a stag handle?

Pap

If you can't swing the single finger grip, then my vote would be for a nickle silver butt cap...

Sorry guys, NO sfg, bph or any "other" handle shape with natural stag...

When I listed "other" as an option I was not referring to "other" handle shapes, rather: "Other options" someone may want. Sorry for confusion to all. Let'e get this thing done Crew:
Look like (to me)
* Model #15, CDT, thumb notches, carbon blade, ns single hilt (squared), standard spacers, stag handle, finger grip, wrist thong and a compass to me. What say you?
A) Yeah
B) Nah!
Best, Capt. Chris

yeah !!

Peter

A) Yeah

A)

Billy Poyner is electronically "land-locked" and asked me to post his vote...
* YEAH!
Best, Capt. Chris

I'm voting & hitting the road....SO
(A) WELL, HECK YEA-HHHHH!!....PLEASE...Get 'er Done, Cap!!
AND, being as I'm incommunicado, IF you do numbers, please do my usual Cap..... My beautiful bride (& my) anniversary.....
12
16
89 (or if only 50) her birthday--27
Thanks for this Great Build!!!

A) Yeah

B) Nah. I love the design of this knife, but I'm not a big fan of carving finger grips in a nice piece of stag.

I vote for no finger grips as well.

jes
Sharpi

A) Yes. I'm going to bow out of this drawing, due to a recent visit with an oral surgeon caused by a problem wisdom tooth.

Yeah!

YEAH

A)

A

Pap

A

Yeah!

A) Yeah

I think we're done here..."EXCEPT"...(not to be confused with "but") we need to chose the sheath.
Let's figure it out,
Capt. Chris

Black No Hone.

regular sheath with hone pocket.

Regular sheath (Model C) in brown leather with hone pocket.

That works for me too....

Out of contact for a while, but it looks as if the "Yeah" vote has carried.

As for the sheath, waxed and whatever else folks might like.

Finally, to put the Captain on the spot, "pickled" in Ocala! That would be a no-charge option (maybe! depending on what he might charge for a jar of pickles).

Larry

C

I like the regular brown sheath with pocket. Waxed is a plus

regular with hone

model C sheath with hone

Waxed no hone.

Pap

Is waxed an option. If it is I would change my vote to waxed.

Steve

Waxed no hone... as Mike Mason and I are about to have an early morning visit at Sullivan's

Waxed no hone.

Tony

Waxed is a chargeable option ($10) but does not count towards the 5 knife option.
Capt. Chris

Waxed
No Hone

Same... Waxed/No Hone

Waxed

Waxed no hone

Tom Flynn

OK Crew:
We're done (mostly) and I will post numbers 1-50 right after this post. I will list below what we are making..."for sure" and also what we "might be making". Hopefully it will all make sense to you. I will allow the balance of this week to post your comments and cast your number preference. Drawing for the numbers is this Friday evening, around 8:00-9:00 PM, my time. Thanks to all who contributed and I have your names. "Only" the members who worked as the "crew" for this build will be eligible for a number choice.
This build was well-contributed and was responsible for over 60 pages of content! That ain't too shabby and I thank ya'll for your interest. Here's what we are building:
* Randall Model #15-5 1/2", CDT version
* Hand forged carbon steel blade
* O1 tool steel used
* 5 1/2" blade length
* 1/4 inch blade stock
* A straight point, modified and improved Bowie shaped blade
* Top edge is sharp!
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Squared top hilt (old school)
* Stag handle
* Finger grips
* Compass installed
* Wrist thong
* Waxed leather sheath
Here's the variables that will be decided by the winner and crew member who will be paying for this knife and receiving it within 7-8 months:
* Finger grips...(choice of left or right hand)
* Spacers...(choice of red, white & blue, all black or all red)
* Waxed sheath...(choice of left or right hand sheath, and with or without a hone pocket
That's it....Let's get the numbers picked and "get 'er done"! As a reminder, each qualified crew member should post their 3 favorite number choices, in the order of preference, and the numbers shall be assigned on a 1st come / 1st served basis. The winner reserves the right to purchase this magnificent knife, at catalog price...or decline it, in which case we will draw another number. Good luck to all of you...and thanks for building a great Randall Made Knife!!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Number choices for qualified members..
Thanks, Capt. Chris

01)
02)
03) Billy Poyner
04)
05)
06) LarryWW1246
07) Sidney Redford
08)
09) Blades-N-Barrels
10) Spark42
11)
12) Duke
13)
14)
15) GCTom41
16)
17)
18)
19) desertsnake
20)
21)
22)
23) Windsor
24)
25)
26)
27) CrazyCajun
28)
29)
30) Tony LaPetri
31)
32)
33)
34)
35)
36)
37) rfcarlin
38)
39) smcbrearty
40)
41)
42)
43)
44)
45)
46)
47)
48)
49)
50)

9, 11, 7 please.
Thanks for the build!

Thanks Capt. for the build.

37,13,41

Bob

10,36,42 Please

Dennis

19

23 please

27, 5, 1. Thanks!!!

6, 21, 24, please.

Larry

39 thanks

3-28-48

30,15,45.

Thanks,
Tony

7/20/47 Still trying,

Everyone should be entered properly. Please double-check to make sure your desired number has your desired name, next to it! Thanks.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Wally: I removed your list as more was added since you posted and it was too confusing...CCS

15,35 & 45

Tom Flynn

Thanks Captain, keep me straight!

3 months...to the day!....and the winner is:
BLADES-N-BARRELS!! Congratulations David! Thanks to everyone for a fun build...more to come, I promise!
Best, Capt. Chris

Congrats Loomis!!!!
Thank you for another fun and educational build Capt.!

I was close.
Congrats David.

Dennis

Congrats David!

Thanks Captain Chris for another build.

Tom Flynn

Congrats David. This will be an excellent knife to use & looking forward to pics. Thanks for logging my number and especially for another outstanding Build Captain Chris.

Congrats David!

Good Snag!!!

Congratulations David!

This is a cool knife.

Thanks for the build Capt. Chris.

Congratulations!

I wish it will look great and make you happy

Congrats David!

David was set up at a gun show in CO this weekend..... it may be a day or two before he looks in.

CONGRATS Dave!

First round on David!

Thank you all for the congratulations and it is a great surprise to win.
I participated in the annual Colorado Gun Collectors' Association show this week-end and am pursuing an icon that I have wanted for years, an original S&W .44 Russian from the late 1800's and there was one on display. The owner and I are still trading thoughts.
As much as I regret saying this, I will have to defer on this build in case I can make an offer on the S&W.
I will see you at Blade and will toast the winner of this build!
Thank you Captain for the build and thanks to everyone who participated.

2nd place went to "Windsor"! Although I did not save the random drawing, Windsor's # came up 2nd...."&" 3rd!! I think I even mentioned that to Ramking this past weekend about how the odds would play against that happening! How about them apples! If he wants it, the knife will be his. If not, I will put it in stock and probably auction it off at next year's Blade show meeting of the club. Somebody...Let me know!
Best, Capt. Chris

!

Holy smokes!

I'll take it!

I'm guessing we need to chat about money and two "winner selectable" options.

Congratulations Rob!
I'm glad you were the winner. I know I will regret passing on this.

If the stars align, I'll show it off at the fall Wanenmacher's show.

Call me, text me or email me dude!! We'll work out the final details.
Congratulations, Capt. Chris

Good talking to you over the phone.

Recapping the "winner options" (for everyone's curiosity):
* right-hand finger grips
* RWB spacers
* Waxed sheath with hone pocket

Forgot to formally tell you, right-hand sheath, please.

Deposit money in flight via paypal.

Madeline Kahn?

Ding!! Correct!

I won't even say what she said was "tweu"

Dennis

I've been thinking about this knife for a while, can't wait for it to show up.

Or as Tom Petty and Homer Simpson would say...

woo-hoo!

Captain, I'll give you a jingle tomorrow to settle up on the bill.

Knife arrived yesterday while I was driving down to Houston.

What a beauty!

This is my first "big stag" knife. I like. I like lots!

WOW!

THAT knife is Fantastic!

Tony

That is a fact Tony. Went back and counted 13 votes in the draw.

It just needs a pickle job to make it a user.

Pap

Super Duper !

Very Nice !

Pretty blade and stamp!

That's what I was thinking; pickle job and a sheath with two pockets: diamond steel and flint rod.

If only we knew someone that made sheaths to order.