Blade Show Model #7-10 day build

Good day, crew:
It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work! I promised you some form of "Blade Show Participation" & here comes more of it! Especially for the folks who were unable to make it to the show, these builds will allow a possibility for you to take a piece of it home with you. Of course, crew members are not limited to "Blade Show-N- Shows"! All are welcome to join in.
At the end of 10 days we will have completed all the plans for this 1st-of-3 Blade Show Builds! That's right: 10 days! I suggest that we compress the time that we usually take to complete a build and try to finish "all 3" within a one month window!! I will do the best I can to keep the projects rolling and will act as the "tie-breaker" if any one segment is slowing the build(s) down!
Now: Let's start with Build "A", a Model #7, set up for kitchen and fishin' chores! I would "think" this build is gonna' go along a stainless blade's route but we'll see. Step one is simple: "ROLL CALL VOTE"!! Vote for one of the following:
A) Stainless steel blade
B) Carbon steel blade
....One vote per crew member and it'll be tallied and called on Friday, July 7th!! Thanks to all, in advance, for your cooperation. Please feel free to, not only cast your vote, but plea your case for your reason to vote the way you did!
Best and good luck, Capt. Chris

A.

A)

A) Stainless

A.

A. Stainless steel blade.

Enhanced corrosion resistance of stainless is a 'must' for a knife which may be exposed to a salt water environment or the acids/alkalines of general kitchen duties.

Happy Independence Day to all!

A - Stainless

A Stainless

A

Pap

A) Stainless steel blade

Yeeeep.. . We probably wrap this step up before the 4th ....

A

A) Stainless steel blade

I'm normally a carbon guy, but with a knife that's going to be salty gotta go with A

Cap, I don't think you'll have to wait till Friday to call this vote!

yep - A

A

A

Stainless

wow like talking to a Canadian
uuhhh A

Good try but not how it goes there. Your just a hosehead from Louisiana there. OH yeah just say A and be done, you know. Unless you don't know. Unless you want to know dere a, because if you wanted to know what I know dere a, you could ask dere cause you know dere's an answer somewhere but I got so caught up in the conversation I forgot what I was asking you dere a.

A-Stainless

Tom Flynn

Let's move on crew. Stainless it'll be. Now, for a more differing opinion. We can take a day or two and discuss the following:
* 4 1/2" blade
* 5" blade
* Standard grind
* #6 grind
All have merit but I know what "I" would pick. How about you?
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Here's some examples (just so you can see the differences)...
Best, Capt. Chris
#7-4 1/2"
#7-4 1/2", #6 grind
#7-5"
#7-5", #6 grind

#6 Grind for sure!
5 inch

5" #6 grind

Pap

7-5 #6 Grind

7-5 #6 Grind

I also like the 7-5", #6 grind. Looks like it would be a solid camp knife as well as fisherman's pal or kitchen tool.

Capt., thanks for the photos. Very helpful to see the difference in the lengths and grinds.

Happy Independence Day!

By the way: Happy 4th of July to all of you! Being as it is the holiday, I will not "make the call" on the choices we have, so far. Having said that: Below is a couple of pics of a pair of knives, which I have featured in prior posts. Made up at different times but "used" together, and/or in tandem, this pair has seen some serious usage over a couple of decades...(or better)!
Keep in mind, crew: A RMK Model #7-5", #6 grind, in stainless, with amboyna uses up "3" options! We only have "2" options left if this is how we are going...(just sayin')
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

#7-4 1/2", #6 grind

Playing catch-up. This build is moving fast!
A. Stainless
Blade length 5"
Model 6 Grind

Captain, Thanks for the pictures to help us visual creatures.

4 1/2 6 grind

I believe the #6 grind automatically puts us in the 5 inch blade category. .. I could be wrong though.

* 5" blade * #6 grind

Steak knives are 4 1/2

Here are just "2" of my Model #7's with the #6 grind. I am posting this photo "only" because these are both 4 1/2" blades. Yes Crew: "EITHER" blade length is available with the #6 grind.
Hope you like the photos...and maybe it'll help in your decision-making!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Apologies for the pics. I just "re-took" a few...CCS

#7-5 with #6 grind puh puh puh pleaaassse.

#6 grind.

I'm a bit indifferent on the 4.5" vs. 5" decision, tho.

Here's a 4 1/2" steak knife that I use to compliment my carving set. Really handy when disassembling a turkey.

5"
#6 grind

5" - - - #6 grind

5" 6 grind

#7 4-1/2 #6 Grind
Why? Because 5" is just a little bit too long for legal carry

4.5"
#6 Grind

Tony

We currently have
11 votes fir the 5 inch

4 votes for 4.5

1 person. .. in TX... who is good either way....

All wanting the #6 grind

4 1/2" with #6 grind

Tom Flynn

Ok crew:
Perhaps just a formality, but here's we know, for sure...and what we "don't". We are building a:
RMK Model #7, #6 grind
* Stainless steel blade
* Amboyna burl wood handle
...Now: We need a ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for only
ONE"!
A) 4 1/2 " blade
B) 5" blade
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A

4.5 blade

B

B 5" Blade

A)

B) 5" blade

B

Pap

B) 5"


Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

B) 5" blade

5"

b

B) 5"

B. 5"

5 inch blade, please.

A) 4 1/2 " blade

A) 4 1/2 " blade

Tom Flynn

B for me.

Hitting the rack and headed out to the "Ham" in the AM. Looks like 5" has it but I have not totalled it up. Somebody let me know and I'll pipe in prior to hitting road in the AM...
Nighty night, Capt. Chris

12 to 5 in Favor of the 5 inch!

OK Crew:
So far:
* RMK Model #7-5"
* #6 grind
* Stainless steel
* Handle made from Amboyna Burl
......We need to spend a couple of days figuring out the "rest". Of course, red, white & blue spacers are the standard configuration. We can do all black at no additional charge. We can do aluminum & black for an extra few bucks..."but"..it uses up option #4! Thumb notches? If so, that's out last option.
We also need to address a brass single hilt (standard) or nickel silver, along with anything else ya'll might want. Let's all voice our opinion and then, Monday night, I'll call for votes.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Below: Model #7-5", #6 grind, stainless blade, nickel silver single hilt, aluminum & red spacers, lignum vitae handle (from The Captain's STASH), wrist thong and a model "B" sheath, NHS (No hone sheath)...CCS

Brass hilt to save the option for handle shaping. ..

Border Patrol shape on the handle.

Brass and Black spacers.

Brass hilt teardrop shaped handle compass thog hole brass and black spacers.

Nickel silver hilt.Easier to keep clean if you use it.
All black spacers.
Standard handle with wrist thong.

NS hilt squared, thumb notches, thong, black spacers.

Pap

Nickel-silver hilt and thumb notches

NS hilt, Thumb notches, all black spacers

Double down on what Wally said.

I agree with Wally

Wally's got the knife options.

Brass Hilt will look better with the Amboyna.

At least 1 other person understands that...

Hadn't thought of that

N/S is far easier to keep than brass especially for what this knife is intended as a kitchen and fishing knife. I get the idea of the looks and option. Just my opinion.

I use mine for field dressing and skinning Whitetail deer. The hilt brass or N/S both clean up with hot water and soap. I would like to save a option. My 2 cents worth.

Leave the end natural save lots of options.

I don't have a problem either way, as long as we have the thumb notches and squared hilt. Let majority make the final decision.

Pap

Not going to be a big knife so you don't need a counter weight, so if you like the wood might as well leave it off.

Square hilt is ALWAYS my top choice.

Chief is right on not doing anything to mess up the natural look of the butt.

Stay brass, add thumb notches and we have 1 option left.

Sounds good to me

I'm with Pap; NS hilt squared, thumb notches, thong, black spacers.

Tom Flynn

Think we have just 2 options left Tom.

I already like it

- brass hilt to save an option, rounded is much more thumb friendly
- "trade mark" rwb spacer
- teardrop handle shape if possible, standard if not. It's a knife with rather "straight" lines
- thumb notches
- thong hole

Just my 2 cents

When you order thumb notches with a square hilt the hilt gets a grove in it. .. for phalanges tranquility. ..

NS, squared,
Black spacers
TN
WT
&get'erdone

1 too many options Mr. Duke.

"&get'erdone" was NOT an option

AND.......Always call me "Mr."

Back From Bama:
How about a "ROLL CALL VOTE". This will decide a lot...once and for all! If we vote brass in for the hilt, we still have 2 options available to us, i.e. possibilities like brass & black spacers, wrist thong, etc. A "Yeah" for nickel silver leaves us only one option left to play with. I don't care where we go and I know that there are a lot of you out there that are satisfied to settle for all black (or red, white & blue) spacers, but we need to be forward-thinking about this hilt. Talk it over,,,,"BUT",,,(aah...I feel much better now) we can't go backwards and this vote will count and be the final decision on hilt. This whole build will be completed by week's end!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
VOTE FOR ONE ONLY, PLEASE!
A) Brass single hilt
B) Nickel silver single hilt

A

B

Tom Flynn

A)

A) Brass single hilt

A.) Brass.

I'm usually a nickel silver guy, but I think we need thumb notches and thong hole on this blade for the last 2 options.

B Nickel silver

A) Brass

B) Nickel silver single hilt

A) Brass

B. Nickel Silver

B) Nickel silver single hilt

Brass

B) NS

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

As of right now, 7 Brass, 6 N/S
More votes needed, please participate folks.

If we're nearly tied, can we add fine silver as a choice? Is Doug Cream ("Silverknife") still offering Randall fittings in pure silver? Certainly a silver hilt would make a unique knife!

Capt. Chris has silver

If fine silver was an option we'd be voting on it. Please stick to A or B. Sorry I had to be so abrupt Cap. And sorry to you guys, didn't mean to jump on you. This is the reason Cap wanted this done in 10 days. No sidetracks.

Whoooaaaaaaa.... .....

Let's just gey back to the vote and again apologies for the abrupt comments.

Brass 7 / NS 6. Vote called tomorrow. We'll do fine silver some other time...and Yes: Walter's correct. I have fine silver, in stock, and when it's gone there will be no more if I can help it. It is far too labor intensive and turns dark...far...FAR TOO Quickly!
Let's take a deep breath. I do not mind small, short caveats but these 3 builds will be built with my wood and everything else from RMK's shop.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

brass please

SORRY, Warren! SORRY, Captain! I got the message, and stay with NS.

Not necessary Steve. We're moving on.

NS please.
Thanks for another cool build Cap.

NS please

Pap

brass

Proxy vote for Billy Poyner (who is...once "AGAIN"...having computer issues) for nickel silver.
Best, Capt. Chris

NS

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

9 to 9. One more day and it'll have to be called by "me" in the event of a tiebreaker...
Come one crew!
Capt. Chris

Is there a copper choice?

Pap

Cap,

My count has it since yesterday's post.
10 NS
9 Brass

Hi!

I'm Tony Boombatz ... Tony's cousin ... I vote for BRASS!

Thanks for stuffing the box, Lol. I see what just did. Clever, no cigar bro.

With the way the mood has changed, I honestly don't care what the choice is: I just want to get them done! These builds are supposed to be informative and fun. I see neither!
Capt. Chris

It was a fun moment. Go back and read it. No mood change.

brass

I'll stick with my opinions Warren and you can stick with yours. Tallied up tomorrow night. I have been at Doctor's offices all day as will be tomorrow and the next...All day. Tally tomorrow night and we move on.
Capt. Chris

Brass with the wood handle and save an option!

A) Brass single hilt

I've already voted for brass so please don't count this as another vote.

As I noted when I voted, I usually prefer nickel silver hardware. Easier to clean, less maintenance, and I like the contrast that its lighter/more neutral color provides, especially when paired with darker handle material.

Given the deep golden color of the Amboyna, however, it is my humble opinion that a brass single hilt with brass and black spacers (4th option) and a matching brass butt cap (5th option if I counted correctly) is the way we should finish this knife.

Why?

First, I don't see this knife as a user. These forum build knives are really cool and 'unique' (especially so for these with CW from Blade; Thanks Capt.!), and I don't think that I could bring myself to use one of them. If I did see it as a user, I would've voted for a NS hilt, and would endorse thumb notches or a thong hole for the fifth and final option.

Second, the brass at front and rear would enhance (as Tony pointed out earlier) and perfectly complement the beauty of the Amboyna, and the knife would, overall, be more aesthetically balanced and pleasing.

Third (and final), I showed my wife the photo of the Amboyna, and she fully endorses my 'brass design' as outlined above. It's OK to laugh at that, but: 1) she owns a ceramic/glass studio and spends a good chunk of her time designing color schemes for folks to paint; and, much more importantly, 2) if I end up winning the drawing for the knife, there will be no need for me to have to justify spending the money on "another" RMK (and those of you married for many years can well understand how beneficial that can be!).

Does adoption of the 'brass design' mean that we end up with a "safe queen"? Probably so, but a safe queen of surpassing beauty that would demand to be put on display.

I have learned the hard way that a heavy butt cap on a light knife ruins the balance and "feel" of the knife. If a butt cap is decided, then I hope extra thin, or simply a butt plate, rather than a full-size butt cap.

Cap is not a good option with custom woods... IMO... there's no real sense in covering up such a pretty piece of wood with a cap or plate... however we are also not there yet. So we will see how it shakes out.

Good arguments, all of them..."BUT"...for now...Brass it is!
So far:
* RMK Model #7-5 inch
* #6 blade grind (Option #1)
* Stainless steel (Option #2)
* Brass single hilt (Standard)
* CW: Amboyna Burl (Option #3)
....Over the weekend we'll decide the rest of the option list, if any are chosen. I agree with Steve about the thin brass butt cap, if it is elected. I would also add that having it "rounded" would further reduce the weight. Thanks for helping with this build, so far. We need to decide on spacers and some good ideas have already been brought forth.
I'll check back and if you have any questions crew: Please feel free to ask away. I spent 4 1/2 hours driving in tropical depression winds-n-rain and another hour and a half in various "non-social" positions for an intense open MRI. I'm "on break" as they say til later...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Brass and black baby! !!!

smooth brass collar

Brass and black tong hole. The handle jets slippery field dressing and skinning.

Collar IS a festive idea!!! And 1 we never really use... good 1 Peter!!! =)

James
Thanks, I think it makes the knife classier,, especially with custom wood

Peter

Agreed!!!! Mike Mason and I always talk about this and we feel the sane way as you.

Brass and Red Spacers. PERFECT with the redish/warm tones of
the Amboyna!

And a wrist thong.

I have too many safe queens ... I'd use this baby!

If we're discussing next options, then how about brass collar (this endorses Bob Carlin's idea of brass hilt looking great with wood handle) ...and what about thumb notches?
If not thumb notches, then I go along with Tony LaPetri's brass/red spacers.

With beautiful wood, and weight being an important consideration, leaving the butt end untouched makes the most sense to me. If everyone decides otherwise, I hope it's only a plate. With the butt left alone, options can be spent elsewhere.

All red spacers(not counted as an option)
TN (#4)
WT (#5)
The above options are neither exciting nor sexy but are very functional IF you plan this to be a user. Different to live in/on the safe/display.
AND.....why cover up Amboyna's beautiful butt?

Smooth brass collar

Pap

Smooth brass collar, I like this idea too.

brass collar sounds good!

OK Crew,
A lot of suggestions, considering the limited subject. Here's a couple of "thinkers" to aid in your decision.
* Voting for brass hilts saves an option
* Brass spacers will leave the handle "fuller"
* Brass collars are available "smooth" or "scalloped"
* Brass butt caps will make the handle a little heavy
* Yes,,,,Even "thin" butt caps
* OK...I'm done
Think about this choice. We can't remove anything once the knife is completed. Chief (& others) make a valid point about the wood being compromised (looks-wise) with anything on the butt end of this magnificent handle. Having stated all of this, unless you need sunglasses to shade your eyes after coming out from under your "rock", you should know by now that I don't care "what" we build! Ya'll decide!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Brass collar squared hilt.

OK Crew:
I was probably pipe-dreamin' to think this build could be completed in 10 days. That being said...How about a "ROLL CALL VOTE"?? It is going to be one of the following. You vote on which one. Results on Tuesday evening. Please vote for one only.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
A) Brass spacers
B) Brass collar

B

B.

B) Brass collar

B

I'm largely indifferent on this one but let's see where this train goes...

B) Brass collar

B. Brass collar

Pap

B

Tom Flynn

B) Brass collar

A)

B) Brass collar

A

Majority rules

B) Brass Collar works.

B
Sharpi

Peters killer collar idea is runnnnnin away with this 1!!
Nice Peter 8-)

A) Brass spacers

A) Brass spacers (and red)

B) Brass Collar, Smooth

B

B I really like the collars.

B

Dennis

B It's a downhill freight train!!!!

Collar it is...now:
A) Smooth
B) Scalloped
ROLL CALL VOTE! Results soon!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) smooooooooth

A) Smooth.

A- Smooth

Pap

A) smooooth

Dennis

A) Smooth please

A)Smooth

A) Smooth

my soul lies to scalloped, but if someone ever cuts off eels

A) Smooth

Tom Flynn

A

A) Smooth

Enough already! Are we done? We have:
* Randall Model #7-5"
* #6 grind (Option #1)
* Stainless steel (Option #2)
* Brass single hilt
* Smooth brass collar (Option #3)
* CW- Custom wood/Amboyna (Option #4)
A great knife, just like this..."BUT"...we do have one more option at our disposal. Things like
A) Thumb notches
B) Wrist thong
C) Handle shaping
D) Other
How about a ROLL CALL VOTE, while stating your reason for your choice?? Vote for only.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A- thumb notches

Pap

C) Handle shaping

C) handle shaped. ..it's to nice a piece of wood not 2...

Handle shaped. Border patrol

A) Thumb notches.

If we're going with a knife that's a "user" then it's either TN or WT for me. While I like the WT, I feel that TN is the more "useful" feature for this knife.

I agree with Bob on this.
Plus, the wood will look great without a thong hole.

A) Thumb notches

C) Handle shape
Please no thong.

B) Wrist thong

A) TN..... User or safe queen, can't see why to choose any other. We can all give different reasons as to what & why all week, BUT (there 'ya go) we're really down to personal preferences now...."blond, brunette or redhead."
Thanks for the build Cap.
Time to Get'erdone!

A) Thumb notches

A) Thumb notches
.
(helpful when gripping close-up)

A- thumb notches

Tom Flynn

I like Thumb Notches on a user.

Steve

A- Thumb Notched

Brunette
Whoops, wrong forum
Handle shaped. Border patrol.

Dennis

Somewhere along the way I messed up the wood votes. The Fishing/Camp knife choice for wood was voted on and "Box Elder" was the winner...not Amboyna. My apologies..."but"...now that we're all wrapped up, this is the finished build, except for sheath choice:
* Model #7, 5 inch blade
* #6 blade grind
* Stainless steel blade
* Thumb notches
* Brass single hilt
* Smooth brass collar
* CW-Box Elder
Photo of the wood below...
Best, Capt. Chris

OK: Not 10 days but a couple of weeks or so...Still not bad. I will let the winner chose a standard or "squared" top hilt. Lastly, before we post the #s...ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one only.
Sheath selection: Model #7's come supplied with a "B" styled sheath. We can have it with or without the hone pocket, in tan, waxed or black leather>
A) Tan leather
B) Waxed leather
C) Black leather
Vote for one and then we'll decide the hone pocket issue..."separately"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B

Even more unfortunate that there will be no handle shaping on this project. ...

B)

Such a beautiful tree!

B

Cap
I thought we had a smooth brass collar not black and brass spacers.

I vote waxed no hone sheath

Thanks
Peter

A) Tan leather.

B) Waxed leather

C.

Agree with Peter, smooth brass collar won

B waxed no hone

Pap

"Even more unfortunate that there will be no handle shaping on this project. ..."

James,
Ok: We've had this conversation already...a couple of times! For your (and everyone elses') consideration, I show you a Buckeye-Burled Model #11, yes...outta' my "STASH". Yes: "DEEP" outta' my stash, with "NO HANDLE SHAPING", except what comes normally when "no handle shaping" is requested.
Someone please...Tell me where the "sucks" portion of this one is?!?
Best, Capt. Chris

_________________________

Beautiful ! No doubts !

B) Waxed leather

B

A) Tan leather

B)

B) Waxed leather

Dennis

A) Tan

Black, no hone

B) waxed

B

Cap,

That knife sucks just fine for me!

C-No hone

Tom Flynn

Listen! Really!
I just re-read this build, making my list of eligible crew members for the numbers drawing. I cannot tell you how pleased I am with the response from all of you, with regards to this build...and: For that, I thank you! We have not had this kind of response in years! Well done...and a very well done build, with regards to exactly "what" we are building for one lucky crew member!
Just in case you are new to the next (and final) step in our build, I will recap it now. I am going to post 50 numbers for your favorite number choices. 1-50 will be available to the crew. Numbers will be assigned on a 1st come/1st served basis. You will post up your "top 3" number picks, in order of preference. I will list your forum name, next to your number. In 1 week, i.e. next Saturday evening (OK: Not "quite" 1 full week) I will chose the winner's number, via "RANDOM" computer-generated number process. That winner has the option to purchase this knife! If that 1st choice refuses or declines (for whatever reason?) we will take number pick #2...and so on until a crew member wins.
This build has gone quite well. Do we all get along and agree with "everything"? Of course not. Did we build a killer Randall Made Knife? Of course we did! Here's what we're building:

* Randall Model #7-5 inch
* The "Fisherman-Hunter" Model
* Hand forged stainless steel blade
* Special forging, #6 blade grind
* Thumb notches
* Brass single hilt
* Brass smooth collar
* CW (Customer's wood supplied)
* Box Elder, purchase at this year's (2017) Blade Show
* Model B sheath, waxed leather option!
We can still decide on a squared-top hilt and a hone, verses no hone sheath configuration but that will be decided on by the winner of this build! Thanks again for a great build crew! I couldn't do it without you.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
..........FINAL ROLL CALL VOTE........Post your # choices!!

01)
02)
03)- Billy Poyner
04)
05)- sjeffries
06)- Duke
07)- Peter Kaufman
08)
09)
10)- TonyLaPetri
11)- GCTom41
12)- Wally
13)- rfcarlin
14)
15)- desert snake
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)- Chief
21)
22)
23)- CrazyCajun
24)
25)
26)- Windsor
27)
28)- pappy19
29)
30)- Sharpi
31)
32)
33)
34)
35)
36)
37)
38)
39)- Ironworker
40)
41)
42)- spark42
43)
44)
45)
46)
47)- Steven
48)- Holzinger
49)
50)

Thanks Capt. Chris for another great build and for the gorgeous box elder. This knife should be killer!

Here are my numbers:

13, 37, 41

Thank you Captain Chris, thank you all.
It was very interesting to read =)

I will take part, a two week ago I had to fight a little,
I used my flashlight as a Yavara, so the numbers will
be from him corps, in a row, that are less than 50

## 47; 15; 12

The one who will win, will get a wonderful knife!

#47

06
10
27

39,29,49

05
19
21

Steven,
I need another choice. #47 went to Russia!
Sorry, Capt. Chris

Captain Chris, Steven has only 1 number,
let him take 47, I'm 15

But 15 I will not give it to anyone else!)))

48
19
41

28
37
44

Pap

7,11,21
Thanks for the build, should be a great knife

Peter

3
4
12

3
4
12

42
36
12

Dennis

30
Sharpi

Thanks Cap for another great build!

11, 19, 29

Tom Flynn

10, 30, 46.

Thanks Cap!

wherever you have a open slot

I'll geaux 23/27/25!

12, 21, 50, please, and thank you!

Was hoping for 23/27/or 25 if available. Looks like I got 43 which will be fine if the others are spoken for! Thanks!!!!

Give me anything

Crew:
Everyone please double-check to see if they are numbered correctly, per your requests. I am having a new starboard lens @ 6:30 AM at the Opthalmologists's surgery center. I probably will not be tackling this stuff for a couple of days.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Good luck on the new lens.

26
9
34

I think everyone's numbers are listed. I'll announce the random number this evening.
Capt. Chris

My apologies for the late hour entry. New eye lens and sleep just don't come calling in sync! The winner of our Blade Show Build (#1) is our own:
PETER KAUFMAN!!! Congratulations Peter...and thanks Crew! It was a good build!
Best, Capt. Chris

woo! first round is on Peter!

Class! Congratulate Peter!

Wow !!
Thanks for the build Capt. Chris and forum members. I got up this morning and saw the great news. I really have been wanting a model 7 with a 6 grind

Thanks again

Peter

Congrats PK!!!!

Congrats Peter!! You're going to need another cabinet!!

Pap

PK strikes gold again!!! Can't wait to see more action shots!!! Congrats!

Congrats Peter.
It may make your ironwood jealous!!!

Good luck with the No. 7/#6 grind.

Thank's Capt. that was a fun build. Congrats Peter.

Congrats Peter!

Congratulations Peter. Great knife.

Congratulations Peter.

Dennis

Yeaaaaaaa Peter!! Great Build and should be an outstanding knife. Looking forward to pics. of you rappelling down beside a beautiful trout stream with this new Randall clutched fiercely in your teeth!!

Congrats Peter!

Congratulations Peter! A great looking knife to take on future hikes in the wilds of Utah.

Bob

Congrats Peter!

Tom Flynn

Good get Peter!

I think we already built the #7 ...

Sent the check to Captain Chris
Hope to have knife in hand and have photos early next week

Peter

The knife just arrived, looks great but somewhere in the process the smooth collar turned into the scalloped collar. Wood is terrific.
Thanks Capt Chris and crew for another great build

Peter

Peter,
The scalloped collar, verses the smooth collar is no one's fault but mine! I entered code: SC (You'd think that's smooth collar...right?). "SC" is the code for a "scalloped" collar. "SCS" is the proper code for a "smoothie"!
As I told you on the phone: I'll make this right. I know you want to think about it but it can be taken care of, I promise. Of course, a different piece of wood will have to be supplied but that's on me...not you...(How about ironwood?)
Let me know?
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

LOL ironwood.......for Peter!

Shame that is a Great handle!

I love that scalloped look myself. Great knife IMHO.

Pap

Ditto ^^^^^

Peter,

Congratulations!

It's a beauty for sure with the box elder, and I'm also partial to the scalloped, as opposed to smooth, collar.

Bob

WOW! Great knife.
Not a fan of scalloped collars but it sure looks good with that beautiful pice of wood. Thats why I like these builds. It opens your eyes to other possibilities.
Thanks Capt. for another great Build.

Dennis

I really like it ! What you might call a serendipitous out come ! A sleek looking knife no doubts !

that knife is a real beauty. i like it better with the scalloped collar.

Awesome wood
I love scallops
Bay scallops
Sea scallops
Randall Scallops
Sharpi