Blade Show BOWIE Building Big-Un!

Blade Show Bowie Build,
Ok Crew: It's time for part 2 of our Blade Show trilogy of builds. I have been waiting for an order to come in so that I could show you a couple of good examples of Bowies, made from wood out of The Captain;s "STASH". They are different in options somewhat but may help to guide us along...or not??
I will attach a couple of photos of each of these Bowies..."BUT"...(Wow: 1st "but" and we're only on paragraph #2!)...you may or may not use any of these ideas. As always, I'll guide you along during this build but the ultimate decisions as to what we build will be yours!
Thanks to all of you, in advance, for your participation...and PLEASE: If you have any ideas, questions, photos...share them with us!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Shown below are 2 RMK's #12-9", Sportsmans Bowies, both featuring the #14 grind and stainless steel blades. Handles are:
* Amboyna Burl
* Spalted Maple Burl
Enjoy...Capt. Chris

The 14/18 style hilt, with 14 style finger grips is a good fit with 12/9-#14 grind. The 12/9 looks great How ever it is dressed.

Taking a quick break from LLWS,
Great looking 12-9's.
I been thinking 25 handle with Bog Oak center.
Different and awesome!!!
Back to the game Louisiana and Texas.

I would like the Bear Bowie. A Bear Bowie just says Randall. oldguy

We have already voted on the #12-9" &, at least for this build, that's what we will concentrate on.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

We have already voted on the #12-9" &, at least for this build, that's what we will concentrate on.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

* Spalted Maple Burl

Tom Flynn

We have already voted on the Bog Oak handle material too...

Billy you are right!

Tom Flynn

I like BP's idea for a set up.
In keeping with my personal life goals of NOT owning knives taller than me I won't have any interest in the 1. But I will play along and enjoy the knowledge gained on this build.

This's cruel James, but you left yourself open.
"Not owning knives taller than me", is that why you only own 10-3's.

And #8's... thank you VERY much.

Capt. do you have a picture of a knife with bog oak handle. Thanks

James meant "bigger"...comment on 10-3's still apply...LOL

I do not Walter, sorry. By the way, N-25 or B-25 handle configuration is doable...but "why"? $75.00 option charge to install my CW (customer's wood) and add another $70.00 for a "Trapper" handle, cutting the wood in half and not being able to see it all??
Just sayin', Capt. Chris

That IS what I meant. .. hahaha!!!

So, are we talking overall length or blade only? This could have a major impact on my future RMK purchases. ;-)

Sooner or later...we'll get back on subject. No hurry, "but", when we do. How about a "ROLL CALL VOTE". Vote for one and one only:
A) RMK Model #12-9", Sportsmans Bowie
B) #12-9"-#14 grind Sportsmans Bowie
A vote for "A" will yield us a traditional Bowie, i.e. BCP top edge and is available in "carbon steel only"!
A vote for "B" will yield a Bowie with a Model #14 (Attack) shaped blade (top edge), i.e. straight top edge, just like the 2 I posted photos of in this build's opener. Also: Carbon steel (standard) as well as Stainless steel ($75.00 option) are both doable on the #14 blade grind..."&"...I don't care "what" we make!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: James has talked to me about a "Tailors Knife"...just sayin'...CCS

A)

A)

A

A) RMK Model #12-9", Sportsman's Bowie

A)

And while I like BP's Model 25 idea (love the vintage look of the Model 25 handles), the Capt. is right...doing so would certainly lessen/diminish the size (and visual impact) of the beautiful piece of bog oak.

I think the traditional Bowie top edge would be great--and how about a forward-curved hilt? (It looks pretty nice on my 12-9 with thuya burl in Border Patrol shape.)

Both of your Bowies are not the traditional grind Steve. It may add to the confusion as these are "both" #14 grinds. Notice the straight top edge?
Standard Bowie grind shown below.
Best, Capt. Chris

I realize that, Captain--I've been stuck on stainless for a while, and that's why I think the traditional top edge would be perfect for this build.
My only traditional-shaped top edge is on my Thorp:

B, SS

A

A) RMK Model #12-9", Sportsmans Bowie

B) SS

Must I agree with Chief?

B: SS

B)SS

B ss
Sharpi

Big knives are inversely proportional to ....

Put it in a Sullivan's Johnson reproduction riveted sheath.

A

B & SS

Tom Flynn

Shoe size?

Back on track, I vote for B.

B) #12-9"-#14 grind Sportsmans Bowie

B/SS

While I like the clip point a lot the no SS for a knife that isn't a user is tough in the south.
While we do build beautiful knives as a group I will build my own user clip point.

As of right now!!!!
B with ss has 9 votes
A with 8
Somebody do a double check please.

You're spot on Cousin!

A) RMK Model #12-9", Sportsmans Bowie

Looks like a "tie" to me. I'll give it one more day.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

I don't know if this will "change" any votes..."BUT"...(I know)...Here goes: AMMENDED ROLL CALL VOTE...Vote for one and one only:
A) #12-9", Traditional
B) #12-9", #14 blade grind: CARBON STEEL
C) #12-9", #14 blade grind: STAINLESS STEEL
I know some voters already mentioned stainless but I did not see everyone in that boat. To be fair, there should be 3 choices for your "1" vote. It will be one less step (process of elimination) that would have to be done later.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

C

A

A.

A) #12-9", Traditional

I "C" what is happening!
C

A)

A) #12-9", Traditional

A) #12-9", Traditional

c

C
Senior
Sharpi

C

C

C)


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

Ken,

Great seeing you posting again. Hugs.

C

C

C) #12-9", #14 blade grind: STAINLESS STEEL

"C"

C

I don't care "what" we build but:
James:
Did you do a 180?
Best, Capt. Chris

No... I did a let's move this along to the next option discussion...

So...Admitting no interest in wanting this knife for yourself, you switched your vote to a stainless blade, verses your favorite carbon steel? This build will take some time, regardless of this vote, but thanks for clearing that up.
Best, Capt. Chris

C......& thanks for another great build Capt. Chris.

A) for me if it's not too late

I did the same thing (I also prefer carbon over stainless), but only because I prefer the 14 grind to a clip point.

A) 12-9" Traditional.

I like the clip but wish I could get it in stainless. Wild how much we like what we like!

Rob,
The choice for the knife you prefer is available and one of the "3" listed.
Model #12-9", #14 grind, in carbon steel gives you the straight clip point (#14 style) but also let's you have carbon. I'll build any on them. If it was just love of the dollar I'd want everybody to go with the $75.00 option of stainless..."BUT"...( & this is a really big "but")...I want everyone to also "learn" from the builds. All choices are available, except you cannot request the Randall shop to make the traditional Bowie clip (concaved, if you will) in stainless. That's a "no".
Is everyone getting this?
Let me know, Capt. Chris

A) #12-9", Traditional

Dennis

Concaved?
~
Sharpi

C) #12-9", #14 blade grind: STAINLESS STEEL

Tom Flynn

Yes, I'm aware that #14 grind is available in SS *and* carbon (O1?) steel.

The way this (re-)poll is set up, carbon #14 grind is a non-starter due to how everyone else is voting, so I threw my vote to SS #14 grind. "Lesser of two evils" type of voting (much like our political system).

If I ever had a *real* beef with any way the vote goes, I'd just pass on the build lottery, ring up one of the fine RMK dealers, order similar knife "my way."

... but we have yet to get to that point (and probably never will), so it's all good.

FWIW, I hope I didn't imply that you were baking the polls for love or money, that wasn't my point at all.

OK Crew:
So far we have a Randall Model #12-9", #14 grind, in stainless steel using bog oak for the custom handle! Let's work our way back, middle and end of this knife. How do you folks want it made up? Discussion for now and no vote to decide on until we hear some ideas.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Might I suggest:
Brass model 14 hilt, brass and black spacers, model 14 fingergrips, wrist thong
Peter

Not sure if a Model 18 hilt is doable but would look really different.

You mean like this?
Best, Capt. Chris

Exactly, way over the top. 2 options used?

Nice piece of wood.

Nickel silver hilt.Black & alum spacers.
Still thinking about handle shaping.

Has the shop ever done a FCH with the Model 18 thong holes? Don't recall seeing that before. Would look nice IMO.

That's not a option......to bad, but then people would want it on a Mod. 18 & the bowies.

I vote that we do it With model 18 hilt in Nickel silver.
Border patrol handle.
all black spacers.
Radiused nickel silver butt cap.

Does the shop do the Model 18 Hilt in Nickel Silver?
If so, I need to get an 18 done with Nickel Silver!

Nice idea Chief. I like it.

Dennis

It's not available David.
Sorry, Capt. Chris

This Knife begs for a

FORWARD CURVED DOUBLE HILT! Nickel Silver.

Black/Alum. Spacers.

COMMANDO SHAPE HANDLE.

Alum. Butt Cap



Tony

Tony,
You nailed it.
I 2nd that!!!

Thanks Billy!

That's only 2 options,

Ain't the stainless blade and wood handle options also????

I thought we already used 3 options?

•14 Grind (is this not a chargeable option?).
•Stainless.
•Customer supplied handle material.

Billy, I believe that you're correct.

I think that these are the options used if we were to go with Tony's suggestions:
1. Stainless steel blade.
2. Customer supplied handle material/bog oak wood.
3. FC NS hilt (Or is this the standard hilt on this knife? The catalog description notes a FC NS hilt as standard, but the description states that a brass lugged is standard.).
4. Non-standard spacers (Aluminum and black).
5. Commando handle shape (Or is this the standard handle shape on this knife? The catalog notes a 'standard' handle shape for this knife, but the extra features page states that a commando handle shape is standard for all Model 12s other than the 12-6.).
6. Duraluminum butt cap.

FCH is standard
Commando is standard
14 grind isn't a chargeable option it's a blade choice.

That's why I say all black spacers to save a option.
plus better to have the cuffs & collars match, not a fan of hilt & butt being different materials just to have metal spacers.

Thanks Chief.

So after Stainless and Customer Supplied handle material,
we have three options available. Yes?

Tony

yes

Back from a weekend in Orlando at the gun & knife show. Are we ready to do some voting?
Capt. Chris

Are we voting on whether we should be voting? ;-) If so, I vote aye.

well

All brass hardware eliminates "anything" being mis-matched. Butt caps and plates hide wood. Options are precious. Opinions are welcome. The 1st vote will be for:
A) Nickel silver hilt
B) Brass hilt
ROLL CALL!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B)

A) Nickel silver hilt

Tom Flynn

B) Brass hilt

Peter

A) Nickel Silver Hilt

A) Nickel silver hilt

B

A. nickel silver hilt

A) Nickel silver hilt

B) Brass hilt

B

A-Nickel silver hilt

A
NS
Sharpi

A-Nickel silver hilt

A NS

B

A) NS

A-Nickel Silver (9)
B-Brass (6)

A) NS

Tally tomorrow night crew. Thanks.
Best, Capt. Chris

OK Crew:
So far...we are building:
* Randall Model #12-9", #14 grind
* Stainless steel blade (Option #1)
* Nickel silver hilt (Option #2)
We know one of our remaining 3 options is the custom bog oak being used for handle. Let's talk out the other "2". I got no dog in this fight & have no preference as to what we decide. Many have thought a solid nickel silver butt cap would look good. That would leave "1" other option. A nickel silver collar would use us up.
If we eliminate the butt cap you would have more latitude and leave the natural end of the wood to appreciate but sacrifice the heavy handle feel, brought about by the nickel silver butt cap. Lots to think about.
You're next!
Best, Capt. Chris

Nickel silver butt cap pretty much necessary, IMO.

Commando handle shape (freebie option, yes?)

NS collar wouldn't suck in this build, but obviously eats last option

all black spacers wouldn't be too bad, either.

•Black and Aluminum Spacers. (Option 4)
•Commando Shaped Handle.
•Solid Nickel Silver Butt Cap (Option 5)

Don't like the butt cap. You lose too much of the grain. Butt plate would be better or none at all. Coolie cap would work too.

Tony
Ditto
Sharpi

Commando shaped handle.
black and aluminum spacers
don't like the butt cap, I'd rather have the wood on the end

No butt cap.
N/S collar would be nice

I'm with Tony here:

•Black and Aluminum Spacers. (Option 4)
•Commando Shaped Handle.
•Solid Nickel Silver Butt Cap (Option 5)

I may have missed it ......but what's the hilt style going to be?

I would go with all black or red spacers.
If know butt cap or plate then a 14 style handle like the Captain posted. Is that handle 1 option?
I also like a border patrol with a butt cap like these.

Black/Alum spacers
Commando Handle
Leave the end naked...

This Knife begs for a

FORWARD CURVED DOUBLE HILT!

OK Crew:
With regards to the nickel silver hilt. We have "5" choices. Anybody care to wager a guess which "5" are available?
Best, Capt. Chris

14 style
FCh
single finger grip
reduced hilt
model one style, standard

Actually, there's "6"...
Capt. Chris

#14
#1
FCH
Reduced
Single Hilt
Lugged (Standard?)

Tony

Lugged brass only why I didn't list it.

#18 probably being option6 that Capt is talking about.

#18? You mean "holes"? OK: There's "7".
Capt. Chris

single hilt squared?

With N/S hilt? Thought it was mentioned earlier that a N/S 18 style hilt was a no go.

Rob,
That's it! Although this option is non-chargeable, a squared top hilt (old style) is a nice option, especially when ordering a N-25 (NS/Aluminum) or a B-25 (Brass) Model #25 (Trapper) handle option.
Best, Capt. Chris

OK Crew: We need to start building this bad boy! We know what we "have" decided...just not necessarily "how". Nickel silver hilt seems like the most logical choice, as we work our way back, to address next. There are many hilt choices. Let's hammer out a short list. How about this: Tell us all what hilt you prefer...and "why" and we'll narrow it down to the top "3".
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: This one came out within the past 30 days...CCS

This knife would look great with a Forward Curved Double Hilt.

Steve

Who has two thumbs and a gold star stuck to his forehead?

This guy!

As for this build, I'd lean towards #14 style or #1 style, but FCH wouldn't be too bad.

Symmetrical #1/2 style hilt - I just like the way it looks.

Cap how many options is the one in your picture?

FCH because it is one of my favorites and would look good on this build

I prefer FORWARD CURVED--here's why: the Model #1 double hilt seems a bit wimpy on the 12/14.

Steve,
I feel ya on the FCH vs. the model 1.
I would love to have the FCH not be a chargeable option on the model 1.
I never owned this knife or saw it in the flesh or I would probably own it.
FCH on model 1. FCH = Fully Curved Honey in my book, just looks more Mature to me.

David,
What would you know about being mature? Also: The #12-9 I posted has 6 options...go figure? I just wanted Warren to see that a #18 NS hilt "is" doable.
Best, Capt. Chris

Okay, I am confused.
The #18 Nickel Silver Hilt is available on the Model 12-9 14 Grind, but it is not available on the Model 18?
That's why these builds are such an education.

Exactly, thank you David. My thoughts too.

LOL you guys are behind the "Curve" That hilt is available on all the Bowies & the Sasquatch I believe.
Cap is it two options for that hilt if you get the holes?

The "curve" is my friend.....
The "curve" is my friend.....
The "curve" is my friend.....

I am still wondering about that nickel silver "not" on a Model 18

I am guessing about nickel silver on the 18, there may be a problem with soldering it to the tube where the brass there is no problem with the process.

I hope Scott might see this and clear up this fake news

Peter

That's the secret Peter. Special solder is used on anything requiring securing to stainless.
Chief: Yes: 2 options on the hilt.
Best, Capt. Chris

I would have chosen Lugged Hilt, but it's not available in Nickel Silver.

Model 14 standard hilt in nickel silver with thong holes.

Heck,I'm happy it's gonna have a nickel silver hilt and
stainless blade.Regardless of hilt shape!!!!

FORWARD CURVED looks great with this beefy blade and feels like a natural on this and many other Bowies.

Tony

Like the look of a 18 hilt for something different.

I'm with Tony!!Especially after seeing the 12-9 on Capt's
web sight.

I hear ya Warren ......but losing 2 options is tough!
So regular FCH if we do a butt cap.
18 if no butt cap

Nice piece of wood doesn't need a ButtCap

Butt Cap finishes off a nice piece of wood.
And brings it all together with the hilt.

LOL nice try.......butt cap changes the balance & helps if the handle material is to short.

Compromise with a plate and don't cut off more grain than necessary. You'll thank me later.

Captain's picture proves that point.
A butt cap would not make this handle look better in my opinion.
And these aren't even forward curves.

Check Mate

The Captain has advised & taught me that I should find a great piece of wood & treat it like I would FWI.
I remember him telling me at blade, "if it doesn't look good by itself why do you want it"?

I agree with Warren. A really nice piece of wood doesn't need a butt cap to finish it.

Butt Cap gives a finished, Classic look.

... A THIN Butt Cap.

Tony,

Thinking outside the box. Consider something outrageous.

I can build a Valid case either way Tony. I have to agree with ya that for instance on OX I like it both ways.
One of the best things about it is that it gives more canvas for engraving.

Smitty is nice, thank you.

lol ya I need to do that one agin! Miss the sheath though

Know it would kill ya, nah, I'll just keep u guessing. LMAO.

Chief,

Good "points"

Tony

Well...Crew:
We've run aground and astray, getting ahead of ourselves, once again. The request was to talk about "hilts" and your arguement for or against one or the other. Instead we have moved farther towards the read end of this knife and talked about butt caps, plates, engraving and the like...(ugh)! Here's what I have deciphered, thus far. Top 3 choices "seem" to be:
A) Nickel silver/ FCH
B) Nickel silver #1 (or #2, same thing) shape
C) Nickel silver #14 (or #18, same thing)
No special request or defense of the single hilts, although they are bomb,,,they're "out the door" for this build anyway.
.................ROLL CALL VOTE..............Vote for "1":
A) FCH
B) #1 style hilt
C) #14 style hilt

Just a "FYI". #1 hilts and no butt caps greatly reduces the over all weight, verses the other 2. FCH leaves more room for your hand on the handle..."BUT"...(You "knew" it was coming)...the handle on a #12-9" is long enough anyway?? They'll all look dynamite, just depends on your taste. I'll give this through the weekend, then the vote gets tallied and we move onward (& backwards) toward the butt end.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Please only vote for one choice...CCS

C) #14 style hilt

A) FCH

Tom Flynn

C) Nickel silver #14 (or #18, same thing)

C #14 style hilt

A FCH

A) FCH

B) #1 style hilt

C #14 style hilt with the holes!

C) Nickel silver #14 (or #18, same thing) holes please too

Peter

C
Senor
Sharpi

A

A) FCH.

C w/ lanyard holes

Ditto

A) FCH

What's the score?

8 C: #14 Hilt
6 A: FCH
1 B: #1 Hilt

FCH please.

"What's the score?" Bottom of the 9th kid.....

8 C: #14 Hilt
7 A: FCH
1 B: #1 Hilt

A. FCH

A

welll?

I believe Cap is on the road to Ken. I spoke with him yesterday.

Warren,
Bro he is about 2 hrs from my house left lane hammer down.
Should land about midnight my time.

Did I win yet?

Yeah Warren , The Captain was packing when I spoke to him yesterday! If he'd had a jet, he would have flown it to get there faster!!!

Just back home from helping Captain Chris de-Hurricane proof his house... great day over all . To say he is "swamped" in stuff is an absolute understatement....

On a personal note... considering what "we" as a forum have going on "against" us, outside of this build, is nothing short of heartbreaking. That this build is even being pushed along is , well I will just not finish that sentence. That's for the best.
But since some of us "need" to keep this going I reckon we should... cause THAT'S what's important here... MY FEELINGS... NOT Captain Chris'

He asked me to toss up a quick total and he will get in later and move us forward on the build. Here ya go Captain...

A. FCH Has 9 votes

C. #14 style has 8

Looks like we should go forward with the FCH since it is 1 up on votes.

OK:
Model #12-9", #14 grind
* Add a stainless blade
* Add a nickel silver forward curved hilt
* Add the custom bog oak handle
Let's figure out the handle shape (if any) and spacers (or collar) and put this puppy to bed! I will be on the road to South Florida today. I will be leaving tomorrow sometime (or Tuesday, at the latest) to visit my Mississippi Brothers who are going through their own personal "Hell" right now.
Furthermore: I am scheduled for the Tallahassee gun & knife show next weekend...which has to be cancelled in light of all the crap that's going on of late! I will post up, when I have the opportunity but cannot say exactly when that will be. It is an excellent time for all of us to reflect on what is "really" important in our lives, give thanks for what we have and pray for a calming, tranquil outcome on things we have no control over.
If all of this sounds a little vague...it is. At the requests of people I love and care about, this is the limits to which I will post at this time....and please: Patience everyone. A lot of hurt out there, right now.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Sorry you won't be able to make it here Captain but completely understand. Best wishes to you and hope things get better for you soon. Take care.

Thanks Cap.

My Prayers and Thoughts to All down there.

Tony

OK Crew,
Due to Dr's restrictions and other $..t going on right now, I'm land-locked until the end of next week!
Can we decide on spacers for this knife? If we do not use a butt cap (or even if we do) aluminum spacers (with either red or black fiber insulators) are a good choice.
A nickel silver smooth collar is also in the running and there will be no coloration variances from the NS hilt. It is, however much more expensive as an option: $20.00 for Alum. verses $65.00 for a nickel silver collar.
I know a portion of our crew likes all black spacers and that (or red, white & blue spacers) is a "no charge" option as well! Just something else to discuss.
I, in no way, want to influence the vote..."&"...as ya'll have heard from me way too many times: "I don't care what we build"! ................"BUT".............(Guess I'm not as sick as I let on (Good Tombstone quote)......please ask yourself this question. "Is this knife going to be used or coveted"?
My guess is this knife will not be a user. 5 options is our limit. Do you want fiber spacers, affording a butt cap (also covering up and reducing the amount of bog oak used) or do you want metal spacers, of some sort, and leave the butt alone?
All good points and your responses and eventual votes will determine the outcome. Let's take the weekend to "air our point of view"...ROLL CALL VOTE will come Monday Night, just before my buddy Hank, Jr. sings!!
Talk it over,
Capt. Chris
PS: We still have "other" issues/options to discuss (handle shape, etc.)...CCS

Lots to decide here. I want the butt left alone, bare naked.

I vote for a collar & a border patrol handle, or finger grips or SFG.
The way I view it is if you are going to use a option on spacers go big or as The Captain put it, "either red or black fiber insulators".

Or for the those liking a butt Cap.
Nickel silver butt All Black spacers, SFG, Finger grips or border Patrol handle.

I'm with Chief's first idea:
"I vote for a collar & a border patrol handle, or finger grips"

Yup, me too!

Aluminum/Black Spacers

Black spacers and SFG

Ditto Billy
Sharpi

Red spacers, FG

Aluminum and black, SFG ...

Aluminum/Black Spacers

Aluminum/Black Spacers

Aluminum/Black Spacers

Dennis

OK CREW,
"NOW" it's time for ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one...& one only:
A) Nickel silver smooth collar
B) Aluminum spacers
C) Other
Thanks...R U ready for some football?
Best, Capt. Chris

A

B) Aluminum spacers (and Black)

A.

B) Aluminum/Black Spacers

A

B)Aluminum/Black Spacers

A) Nickel silver smooth collar.

Bob

A.

A) Nickel silver smooth collar

Tom Flynn

A.

B) Al + red

B) Aluminum spacers

A) Nickel silver smooth collar

Aluminum and black spacers

A) Nickel silver smooth collar.

OK Crew:
So far it's:
A) 9 votes
B) 6 votes
C) 0 votes
I'll make the call tomorrow evening. Thanks for your input.
Best, Capt. Chris

A

Ok Crew,
Here's what we're building, so far:
* Randall Model #12-9", #14 grind
* Stainless steel blade
* Nickel silver double hilt
* Forward curved hilt
* Smooth nickel silver collar
* CW-Bog Oak
Commando-shaped handle is a non-chargeable configuration. Any "other" handle shape is chargeable. What would you prefer?
Best, Capt. Chris

Border Patrol Handle.

Border patrol or finger grips, SFG I like all 3 for showing off good looking wood.

I agree with Chief but of those 3, the SFG gets the nod on a big blade.

Commando. I like this shape and it fits my hand very well.

If we go with commando then A butt cap can be added.

Commando Shaped Handle.
With Nickle Silver Butt Cap.

Border Patrol Handle.

Dennis

Cap,

SFG no butt, show the wood!

Tom Flynn

SFG. I agree with Tom. Show the wood.

border patrol

SFG

SFG

SFG-show the wood!!

I say SFG because it not only shows the wood, "but" it offers better grip and control especially on a big blade.

Good point. Especially since I want this one for a user.

SFG

SFG for the 2 reasons stated before show the wood and ease of use of a large blade

Bump

OK Crew,
Here's what we're doing. It was difficult to tally the votes: Warren voted twice. Chief voted for all 3 (+) 1 more vote?? Gotta' love it! After filtering, we have this knife...and it is a "Dandy"!

* Randall Model #12-9", #14 grind
* Stainless steel
* Nickel silver double hilt
* Forward curved hilt
* CW-BOG OAK!
* Single finger grip
.....Thanks to all for the participation. All that is left is the leftovers! Let's talk about the Model C sheath. Not a roll call...at least, not yet, but here are your options.
* Standard Model C sheath, tan leather
* Model C sheath, upgraded to waxed leather
* Model C sheath, upgraded to black leather
The upgrades add to the cost: $10 for waxed, $30 for black. We can also request a hone pocket (standard) or a "NHS" (no hone sheath) which is an option..."BUT"...(I feel better already)...not a chargeable option. Let's talk it over!
On a personal note: I'll be a little "out of pocket" for a couple of days. I am having (in an hour and a half) steroid shots in my spine! (How fun is that? ... Right?) In the meantime:
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

I had 1 shot Wednesday Cap....on each side of the lumbar area...L3 & L4 to be specific. And a "larger dose than usual", as she said. I last splept about 0400 on Wed. It's really SWEEEET..... This follows radio frequency ablation last week....cervical & lumbar area.
BUT, gotta' keep moving.....harder to hit. Good luck to 'ya my friend.

If you have a knife that looks like that
with SFG and the Butt showing.
It's gotta be Waxed.
Chief can I get a uh rah.Crazy Cajun a dat right.Warren a so fine
Tom a you got it.

Ok Billy I hear ya, so fine!

A waxed sheath is not only practical, the darker color will make the wood stand out nicely!

No Hone would be a "cleaner" look.

Tony

Good point Tony.

Standard Model C sheath in tan leather with hone pocket for me. It's a classic for a reason!

I'm not a big fan of the look of a waxed sheath, and it always feels tacky to my touch. I understand the advantage of the waxed sheath in heavy brush/forest, but I'm not seeing this 'bog oak beast' as a user (does anyone regularly use a forum build knife that they won?).

As far as the hone pocket, I really like the look of them on the sheath. For those RMKs that I use, I usually remove the stone and replace it with a Leatherman Micra which fits very nicely in the hone pocket.

Bob

Standard tan sheath, no wax, with hone pocket.
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How do you keep them sharp in the field?

Waxed with pocket.

OohhhRahhh waxed

I spoke with the Captain today. .. his procedure went well. .. a tad unpleasant as you can ALL imagine. But he's getting by as he always does!

You go Cap!! Praying for you.

Pap

LEft hANDed

OK Crew:
ROLL CALL VOTE!! (One Only)
Thanks, Capt. Chris
A) Model C sheath, tan leather
B) Model C sheath, waxed leather
C) Model C sheath, Black leather

B Waxed

A) Model C sheath, tan leather

B)

B) Model C sheath, waxed leather

B (lefty)

B Model C Waxed

A) Model C sheath, tan leather

Bob

B Model C Waxed

A) Model C sheath, tan leather

Capt
I hope your feeling better
U 2 Duke
I feel your pain
have brutal Sciatic pain past month been constant
Can't even tie my shoes some days
Sharpi

All the best to Cap & Duke for quick back recovery!

B Model C Waxed

Tom Flynn

B) Model C sheath, waxed leather

A

Thanks Sharpi & Tom for the "get better back" wishes. And tell ya what guys, this is truly going to be one heck of a Build......great team work.

A-4
B-8
C-0
Need a second count to confirm.
Headed to work!!!

Spot on Cousin! "It’s like déjà vu all over again." YB

I'll pile on.
B

Dennis

Dang, I'm a sucker for the underdog and I like black sheaths.
C

It looks like B is the winner,and all we need to do now
is choose numbers.

Thanks to everybody for their participation. A lot of crap happening lately but this awesome Bowie build ain't part of it! Someone is going to have an awesome knife! Each member who participated is entitled to one number pick: 1st come- 1st served. I will keep up with the tally and notify each one of you (through this forum thread...not in PMs) if your chosen number has already been taken.
Please post 3 # choices below, in order of preference. I'll post them accordingly.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
01)- W_Polidori
02)
03)- Billy Poyner
04)
05)- djefferis
06)- Steven
07)- Sidney_Redford
08)- Holzinger258
09)
10)- GCTom41
11)- Tony LaPetri
12)- Wally
13)- Ronnie
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)- Windsor
24)
25)
26)
27)- Chief
28)
29)
30)
31)
32)
33)- Desert.Snake
34)
35)
36)
37)- rfcarlin
38)
39)
40)
41)
42)- spark42
43)
44)
45)
46)
47)
48)
49)
50)- smcbrearty

Super!

#33 please

Awesome.

23, 45, 19 please.

Cap,

Thanks for the Build-

10, 15 & 29 for me.

Tom Flynn

11, 27, 40.

Thanks Cap!

Tony

1, 25, 50. Thanks Cap!

8, 19, 43 please

7' 20' 47.

3-27-48

Just gimme a number.

Take 19 you like that number

13-28-42

Thanks Capt.
42 or 36 or 12

Dennis

12, 21, and 31, in that order.
Thanks!

Winning number 6

Thanks for the build Capt. Chris (and for the Model 10-7").

37, 15, 41 please.

Bob

5,4,19 in that order of preference - thanks

11, 13, 19. Thanks and I enjoy losing. I was born on the 11th so that’s my first choice. 13 because I never win anything. And 19, because I’d like to give this to a veteran I know and love. God Bless the service of our women and men in the Armed Forces.

I apologize if I have missed it, but I see no participation from you on this build. We don't have a tedious criteria to qualify for a chance to buy our build knife..."but"...one rule is: You must have participated in the build to qualify. If you have posted (& I missed it in the 30 pages I scanned) please let me know page and post position and I will enter your number request.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

My apologies to all. This was an oversight on my part. As a 5th grade teacher, I should know better. Community, I meant no disrespect. Kind regards to to all.

The fault in this matter is not that of Our Capt. He did nothing wrong. I should have scanned the topic more thoroughly. This is on me.

No sweat he has a broad on each shoulder, your good!

50,49,48

# will be pulled this evening around 7:00 PM.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Best line ever

Now that's funny !

Yeah...& we "all" know how well I like being pushed or rushed.
Winner is: RONNIE!!
Congratulations Ronnie. You're getting a fine knife.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Lucky 13, good on ya Ronnie.

Y we gotta poke the bear...??????????

Congrats Ronnie,
It's just going to far south from my house!!!

Holy Cow!
This is really neat.
Thank you.

Even though I didn't participate in this build,congratulations. Sounds like it'll be one heck of a knife.

Congrats Ronnie and thanks to the Cap for the build!

Tom Flynn

Congrats Ronnie. That is a great knife you are getting.

Steve

CONGRATS RONNIE!

Congratulations Ronnie. A great knife which should look killer with the bog oak.

Congrats Ronnie, its cool!

first round is on Ronnie!

Wasn't in on this build...BUT...congrats Ronnie!!!

:-)Rocky

Great get Ronnie!

Congratulations!

As promised, Crew. I am posting a couple of photos of this build. I apologize for the quality, crew, but The Tropics are starting to feed "Michael" my way, through the Yucatan, and I am shooting these quickies with strobe. Still, that being said, it's a Helluva' Bowie!
Ronnie: If you're reading this, your phone # that I have on file through the RKCC is not in service. I also emailed you to no avail. Give me a call, text or email.
Stay sharp everybody, Capt. Chris

Well THAT'S a beauty!

Capt,
If Ronnie don't get in touch with you just send it to Ms.address
Course he may never get it.

Whoa! Been having email trouble.

What number do you have? Nothing has changed on this end.

Chris I sent you an email.

Ronnie sounds a bit stressed...maybe 'cause he is afraid somebody else might latch onto his knife!

Can't blame him--anybody who like 12-9s would love to pick this one up.

Larry

That collar is great.....congrats that's a sexy 12-9!

Oh that is beautiful and needs to come to Australia 🇦🇺

Great build; thanks for sharing the pic's. Congrats Ronnie.

Tom Flynn

Beautiful 12-9!

Holy smokes, that is nice.

KevinC
Ft. Bragg, NC

Collars don't usually "do it for me" (without being engraved), this one is an exception.

Very nice.

Yeah boy.....this is nice and biiiiiiggggggg!
Thanks.

Love the knife but hate the sheath. How in the world does this happen? It’s the second time it has happened to me. KNIFE DOES NOT FIT IN THE SHEATH!

Big handle wider FCH than usual be my guess.

Or a long blade. I have had several go long or short from stock lengths.

Ronnie,
I'll be glad to give you the money back on it and it will stay
in Mississippi.

The shop set the snap. I bet it will fit, probably just verrry tight.

It will not fit. Tried forcing it.
I plan to send it to Vince Peloza and have him make a sheath for it.
His Sheaths are like the old Maurice Johnson Sheaths. Beautiful.

It isn’t the strap....it won’t go all the way in the sheath.

Ronnie,

Don't panic, the shop will make it right. Take a breather bro.

You couldn't see about getting a replacement through Capt. .. BEFORE throwing a fit on the forum? ?? I'm sure he'll make it right. ..

Sorry Ronnie, but it fit when it left the shop...bend the back of the sheath away from the blade some and see if that helps...also first two pics show knife in backwards...

Warren there is no panic.....no panic at all. I don’t plan on sending it back. The sheath sucks and anything they send me to replace it will suck. I am just disappointed that this has happened....twice.

Scott there are pictures showing the knife in both ways. (I know the correct way to stick a Randall in it’s sheath.) I posted all the photos to show that It wouldn’t fit.

Ram.....take your fit and stick it in your ear!

Ronnie,
Upset or not, I do not see the need for all of this. You have made it very clear, over the past decade or so, of your preference for JRB's. This is just more of that. Good luck with your efforts to rectify your unhappiness with this package.
Everyone: Let's keep it civil, please,
Capt. Chris
PS: It is a helluva' knife...CCS

;-)

It seems that the shop could not have set the snap if they did not get the knife into the sheath.

Maybe...it could be put up for sale here on the forum, and one of us will be quick enough to pick it up.

P.S.: The thickness of the guard can meet resistance against the sheath as the knife is pushed down into place. Hence DW's suggestion to bend the sheath back to make it flex at the throat. The sheaths are stiff and can take some "wearing in."

Larry

I wouldn't call this whiny if indeed the knife went out NOT fitting like that, but unless the wax (if a waxed) in the sheath had settled, which we have sometimes...but there is no way this left this bad of a fit...just no way...must be other semantics some where...

Bent it, stretched it, flexed it and finally said to heck with it.

WoW!!!
miss a thread for a couple days, and all hell breaks out....

Randall Made knife....Randall sheath....haven't they been fitting for years??
I suppose I'd just send it back to the shop, to make sure nothing was missed...stuff does happen...
my $.02....hope I don't have to stick this comment in my ear...
:-)Rocky

Thanks for the comment Rocky.

Something is jammed in the toe of that sheath IMO.

What's crummy is that we have to deal with somebody that is not next door. It's a giant pain in the but to have to pack it up, take to the shipper, and then pay for shipping....what's good is that we get to deal with the shop directly...you don't get that everywhere!!
So, sucks, but send it back!! you need the sheath to fit even if you do buy another...we all just rent these...and it will increase the resale value if both sheaths fit...
:-)Rocky

Thank you Rocky.....appreciate your advice.

Well said!

Everyone,
I do not want "anyone" to "ever" be unhappy with a Randall Made Knife they bought from me..."EVER"! I will pay all shipping & insurance costs involved for "anyone" who needs to send a knife back to me..."BUT"...
* It has to come to me if it was bought from me!
* There has to be a "legitimate" reason for sending it back!
I will credit anyone for a knife they "just don't like" but will not include the shipping costs involved in getting it back to me.
.........."HOWEVER"........In this case, I was never given this opportunity to be included in the "Bitch Session", just found out about all of it, through these forums.
Offer still stands,
Capt. Chris

(nevermind, Scott already said what I was going to say)

What the Capt said was/is 100% balls on!!
I speak/type from experience!!

:-)Rocky

Ronnie
If you don't like the sheath, why buy it and then get on this forum and b%*ch about it.
If there is something wrong I have no doubt that the Capt. or DW will make it right if you would give them a chance.
Great knife!!

Dennis

I didn’t consider it your problem Chris.....not at all. The dang knife won’t fit in the sheath! Since it has happened to me twice I got pissed. I bitched about it and now everybody thinks I’m the biggest demon since Obama!

I think in images, so this comes to mind:

That’s him! That’s the one!