Navy Seal-Model 1
Posted by: pappy19
Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 02:32 PM
I recently found out that my landscaper and friend was a former Navy Seal. He never said anything, but in a private conversation with him, it came out. That was a few months ago. I had an older Model 1, SS, leather, NS and WT, laying around with no sheath. I found a nice sheath, but not a Gutcher or Johnson. Anyway, I gave it to him this past weekend and he was blown away. He knew about Randalls, but never had one. Now he does.
Pap
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 03:11 PM
You're a good Man, Pap!
Tony
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 03:45 PM
Very, very kind of you, Mike.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 04:10 PM
Fantastic Pap, great job!
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 04:12 PM
Well done sir, I'm sure he appreciated it.
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 04:35 PM
Mike
Great gesture on your part. thank you and thank him for his service
Peter
Posted by: TAH
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 04:37 PM
Great story and very generous, Mike!
Mike,
What blade length?
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 05:27 PM
Mike, men like you are far and few between. I think science needs to clone you!
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 05:45 PM
Well done Pappy!!! =)
Posted by: Zogger
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 06:29 PM
Super! Thanks for honoring the men who served.
Posted by: Sharpi
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 07:49 PM
Kudos
Pap
Sharpi
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 07:57 PM
Cap
It was a 6" blade.
Pap
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 08:23 PM
Good for you Pap. I'm pretty sure that's a Vince Peloza made sheath. Outstanding sheath.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 08:47 PM
Nothing like seeing pride in our country shine.....Good on ya Pap!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 09:32 PM
Pappy,
If you can find the correct sheath to make that rig right let me know. I'd like to finish it off. That knife deserves the right leather.
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 09:40 PM
Pappy,
You have been moved up to SUPER HERO in my book.
Posted by: Duke
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/07/17 11:08 PM
As per the norm, Pap, you da' man! Outstanding.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 12:01 AM
Many thanks for the accolades, but it really is for Tim Orr , a real humble hero and great guy.
Pap
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 12:10 AM
Good for you Pap. I'm pretty sure that's a Vince Peloza made sheath. Outstanding sheath.
I think you are right Ronnie, it's a very nicely made sheath with rivits and canteen snap. I found it on EBay a while back.
Warren, thanks for the generous offer on matching the sheath, but the knife was well used and a late 70's or early 80's knife, so not mint. Tim has 2 boys and I expect at least one of them will go military and also expect that Randall to be moving on with one of them. Great gesture my friend.
Pap
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 12:31 AM
What is the blade length on the knife?
Posted by: johny
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 06:06 AM
This is a very nice detail,Pappy.I think this Randall will be in a very good hands!!!!!
Congratulations for your gest and of course to the new owner too.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 07:50 AM
Well done; good man Pap!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/08/17 09:09 AM
What is the blade length on the knife?
Ronnie
It was a 6" SS blade.
Pap
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/09/17 02:44 AM
Good looking knife and sheath. I hope he appreciates what you've done.
Posted by: David
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 09/10/17 08:49 PM
Outstanding!
Posted by: doublethink98
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 10/26/17 09:54 AM
Pap, please ask Mr. Orr which BUDs class he graduated with and who his swim buddy was at the end of training. You can DM me his response. My father was a UDT Frogman in the 60's and would like to know. Clay Archey
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Navy Seal-Model 1 - 10/26/17 08:11 PM
He's off hunting with his boys for a few weeks. When I finally get in touch with him, I'll let you know.
Pap