Pick-N-Chose...U in?

Ok forum members,
Seeing as how I sorta' promised I would offer one, let's explore the possibilities of a forum build. Within certain requirements, I will entertain every and all suggestions..."BUT"...I am not going to address bitchin' about how long the build will take or how far out the shop is on delivery...PERIOD!!
Understood? If so, I will assemble a list of some of Randall Made Knives' very fine offerings for us to chose from. We will vote down the list until we arrive at a majority agreement on what to build. After that, we will start the process of putting it together.
In the interests of time, I would remind everyone that "CW" options (Custom-supplied materials for the handle) will take a few months longer than Randall shop-supplied handle material. The reason for this is that only 1/5th of each and every dealer order can be designated and allowable for CW.
OK: Enough disclaimers...Are you in...or out?
Let's hear from you.
Best, Capt. Chris
A) Pass
B) Play

B) Play

B) PLAY!

B. Play
Not sure how active I will be. I will be monitoring though. Even if I can not bitch about anything.for sure this will be a classy build!
Walker

B) Play

B Play. Now that I am back in the US with good internet. Capt C sorry about the Red Handled 10-3, I could not get a connection to you to buy it. oldguy

Play

Pap

B) Play

B)

B

B

A for financial reasons

B) Play

Count me in Captain!

B

B) PLAY

Hey Chris.....for the record I was not bitching about how long it was taking to build the knife I won. I was just merely stating that I wasn’t interested in a new build cause I haven’t received the last one. No big deal. I understand it takes a while to get these things built.

B for doing it!!!!!!!!!!!!

play

Thanks to everyone for their support of this project. The poll was strictly to see if a majority showed an interest. "Any" forum member is, not only allowed, but encouraged to participate! It has nothing to do with financial concerns at all. If you have something to contribute or need to ask a question...please...do so! You are not obligated to request numbers for the drawing at the end to find out who gets the purchase option.
What I am trying to accomplish with these builds is to introduce members to the "process" of ordering a knife. Showing examples of some very fine RMKs and listing some of the cans & cannots associated with that particular model. I always hear from some members, either openly on the forum build or through emails, etc. telling me that they learned something new. "That", along with saving the Randall shop a few phone call questions makes it all worth while. Also (oh...by the way...) somebody gets to buy an awesome Randall knife, at catalog price, with a much shorter wait!
I'll put some choices together today and we'll get started this evening.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

I am constantly learning with the builds and on the forums.
Even stuff I knew and have forgotten - comes with the aging process.
Thanks for doing the builds, Captain!
I want to Play
B

OK Crew:
Hunting season is upon us! (Thanks God) One of the knives we are going to "pick-n-chose" from will be a Hunting knife. Spring will have come (and probably gone) when this build is nearing completion so a fishing knife will be on the list. General usage is always one of my most sought-after RMKs so there's gonna' be one of those also. Last...and never least is a Randall, set up for use by those who go in harm's way: The military!
That's the 4 categories I will have for you members to "pick-n-chose" from!
...More to come,
Capt. Chris

B) play

B

I'd be happy with a model 4, or a model 7 ...

B

OK Crew,
Before we vote on this, here are "4" choices for you to contemplate, debate & conjugate.
A) Hunter- RMK Model #4's
B) Fisherman- RMK's Model #10's
C) General- Stanaback Specials
D) Military- Model #4-6-"F"
Let's hear from any &/or all of you on your thoughts.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

C. Stanaback Special.
Great outdoor knife for the type of fishing we do in the Rockies, and lots of options choices.
Just sayin'

I vote the model 4...fantastic grind lines...(totally unprejudiced)

D) Military- Model #4-6-"F"

Geez Scott,
I am used to trying to get a clarification from other forum members..."BUT"...(I feel better now) not from you! There is a reason for letters A thru D. One reason is: There are "2" Model #4's??
Ha, Capt. Chris

D

The grind lines on the 4-6F are pretty awesome too!

I want to know why C) general ... doesn't include the TC?

D) Military- Model #4-6-"F"

C Stanaback Special

A) for a long time there were no hunters

C

C please
Tom

C. A great knife for either hunting or fishing. A military model would end up being a safe queen.

C) For options!!!

C)

"A" then...I saw A. model 4 and a D.model 4-6F...silly me..

C)

C

C) General- Stanaback Specials

D. I also love the lines of a model 4.

Straightened that out didn't ya Cap?...

A-2 B-0 C 11 D-4

Thanks for tally Billy! It would appear we are safe in continuing our Pick-n-Chose with the following 2 options. Time for a ROLL CALL VOTE!!
Vote for one of the following:
A) Stanaback Special (blade length to be determined after this vote)
B) RMK Model #4-6-"F"
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) Stanaback Special

A) Stanaback Special

A

B

A

A

B) RMK Model #4-6-"F"

A.

Ehhhhhh

A. I'm looking for a user not a safe queen.

A) Stanaback special

B) RMK Model #4-6-"F"

A

Pap

A Stanaback Special

Ayy

I'm with Ram King
Ehhhhhh
Both are great knives

Dennis

A

A

OK Crew,
Thank you for choosing my dealer special. The "Stanaback Special" was first introduced in 1985. At that time there was only a 4 inch version. It was, at the time, the only 4 inch knife of 1/4" blade stock that the Randall shop offered. Since it's introduction, I have been fortunate enough to have been granted the latitude of 2 blade lengths, the orignal 4" "PLUS" a 4 5/8" version.
Beside the Randall Fireman, my 4 inch special is the only other 1/4" blade stock knife offered. My longer (4 5/8" version) is also forged from stainless steel blade stock and it is also 1/4" thick stock!
As has been stated earlier in this build, we are not limited to the "5-option" rule, when it comes to my specials! I have built my 4 5/8" version with as many as "13" options, the RKCC "1st Club Knife" being one of them! As "standard" equipment, here's what options are already included:
* Option #1-Special dealer blade forging
* Option #2-Top bevel sharpened
* Option #3-BCP (Bowie clip point) blade shaping
* Option #4-Hand forged stainless steel blade (440B)
* Option #5-Thumb notches
* Option #6-Custom-designed sheath(s)
Standard equipment to include the following:
* Brass single hilt
* Red, white & blue spacers
* Leather handle
* Duralumin butt cap
...The 4" version comes with a black, basket-weaved, sheath (NHS) & the longer, 4 5/8" sheath is oxblood in color and comes complete with an EZE-Lap diamond sharpening steel, secured on the front sheath panel within a tube pouch! To facilitate all of this nonsense, the sheath's (knife's) keeper strap has been re-disgned to snap, straight vertically.
I'll enclose a few photos as we go along, because those pictures are worth a thousand words. (So I've heard) I should also tell you that, at the RKCC Club Meeting at this year's Blade Show, I introduced The Stanaback, Limited III! This knife is (really) quite basic, with the exception of:
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Duralumin butt cap (radiused)
* Etching: SSP- S/N 1 thru 100
It is only available in the 4 inch version and will not be duplicated...ever again, complete with a COA (upon request). Below is mine, S/N 001...more photos to come...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

This is awesome cool knife

What's the first choice Cap'n, blade length?

Wally,
That would work for me .Especially 4 5/8 in stainless.

Either blade length works for me. I have user SSP’s in both blade lengths. They work good. The leather handles give a good grip. Although micarta would be a little better as far as the weather.
Here is a question for the Capt, can you get the 4 5/8 model sheath as a No Hone? That style of hone is not too user friendly attached to the sheath for a user knife. I just keep the hone in my hunting bag. But from past builds I figure this one will also wind up as a safe queen. oldguy

I would love to see a 4 inch blade with ...

SLAB SIDED STAG!!!!!!!!!!!

I could be happy with a 4 5/8 inch blade,
but this knife SCREAMS for a SLAB SIDED STAG HANDLE!



Tony

Oh course I want the BIG blade!
Cause I want the ox-blood sheath!

4 5/8 , buckeye burl with finger grips looks great on this knife and is functional.

Blond linen!!
NS squared hilt
Thumb notches
14 finger grips
Wrist thong
Compass
Name plate
All red spacers

Just for comparison's sake, here's a couple of photos of both sizes.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: A "Little Bear" completes the "3-knife set"...CCS

As was mentioned earlier, here's a couple of "slab-sides". (I know Tony-N-Chief like 'em). I like 'em too!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

I'm voting for emerald green micarta, I know that!

. Plus one !

Slab sides are cool... how bout we build something O-riginal?

Slab stag handle is very good. Sometimes when I put a knife
with a deer handle on the table, it turns slightly
and cutting edge touches the table surface.
If the table is metal or stone, the cutting edge is blunt,
sometimes it is very annoying. But these are my cockroaches
in my head))

I wonder if can get exist slab handle with micarta/wood?

OK Crew,
Wow! We are getting some responses and interest on this one. That's a good thing. I see preferences for a wide variety of choices throughout this build. It's way-cool..."BUT"...(There's that word again)...we need to start the "actual" selection process & we're going to do that now!
.............ROLL CALL VOTE!!...........Vote for "1" only:
A) 4 inch blade length
B) 4 5/8 inch blade length
Thanks...and please: Feel free to argue and defend your vote!
Capt. Chris

B) 4 5/8 inch blade length

B

B)

B

Ummm... B?, yep, I'm sure of it. B.

DRIVER SWAP?

Destination achieved

B

Pap

B.

A) 4 inch blade length

four inch blade

B) Go Big!

B

If can't say something nice then don't say nothing at all!
4 5/8

B

Allll apologies to the Chief!

B - 4-1/2" Blade

B) 4 5/8 inch blade length

LOL you know us fat guys need to have a little trimmed off the sides!!!

4

A) 4 inch blade length

I know the answer is probably NO "but", what would really be O-riginal would be to build a matching set.

It's like this so far>
A)4
D)13

I like Steve's idea!! Don't all ya'll?
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

I like Steve's idea on the set too.
Walker

Both sounds good

I like this idea...

I'm like Donald Duck.web footed,can't swim and don't give a quack.
Single or double suits heck out of me.

I hear ya', Bro! As for Wally's idea. Dark jade canvas micarta has not been available since the "Old Yeller" days. "IF" we are going to do a matching pair, I would suggest RMK shop-supplied handle material. I do not have the slots available to "fit in" 2 more.
Just sayin',
Capt. Chris

A matching pair is easily gonna push over $1k, especially since we're working with a dealer special (let's unwrap those options!).

Therefore, I'm gonna vote "nyet" for the matching pair idea.

ummmmmmmmm... what HE said, with a side of cucumber salad

the SSP starts at $595... I think... that's just with a leather handle. So $1190 BEFORE we put 1 single option/upgrade into it... It's a cute idea, but Capt. is only gonna have to worry about random number drawing 1-5 at the end of the build.

Costs (with CW) would be around $1500.00 (+) for the pair if we "trick-it"! Ya'll know...I don't care what we build.
The best deal on a Stanaback Special is my LTD. III..."if" you're a member in good standing in the RKCC: $595.00 and you're getting the blade etching and nickel silver free..."+"...It's one of a hundred.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Safe to say we're gonna stick with "B" (one), 4-5/8, just to maintain sanity?

Ya, I think just a large SSP for now, unless I win the Powerball;)

Build both different or matching Winner gets choice of 1 or both.
If he takes one then draw agin

B

Great idea Chief

Here is my matching pair with a Don Hendrick mini

Dang Peter, them's purty... izzat Ironwood!

thanks Wally
indeed it is, I also have Stanaback specials in stag and leather, but not matching

Peter

So.....I take it we are going to build one knife and it looks like a longer one?
Best, Capt. Chris

I believe the loss of custom handle material I.E. From your stash curbed the 2 knives.

I would like to do 2 even if they aren't matching, & have 2 winners.

It's entirely plausible to have two winners... better to build them the same tho, to keep confusion at a minimum.

It would be nice to have them the same and let the winner decide to take both or only one. If one, we have a 2nd winner.

I'm agreeable ta that!

4 5/8 stainless.Let's get the first one built and we can do a second later and see if we want it to match the first one or go a different route on the second one.The longer it takes to build this one the longer the wait to find out the winner and to get delivery on it.Just saying!!!!

Ya, I agree with Billy.

4-5/8ths it is!

Well, I'm on standby waiting for the next voting option.

Lori,
I'm ready to move on also. Unfortunately, we can't! Let's try to make this even more rudimentary:
...ROLL CALL VOTE...PLEASE: Vote for one option "ONLY"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
A) 4 inch
B) 4 5/8 inch
C) Both

Both

Pap

If we build both, does the first winner get the option of both knives or one of his choice?

A

When we had the other vote.4in got 4 votes and 4 5/8 got 13 votes
So I'm sticking with B-4 5/8

B) 4 5/8 inch

B for The Big One!

A) 4 inch

That was my understanding, so in essence the winner can choose both or one, and if just one, there would be another winner.

Pap

B please.
Tom

B

B

C.

B

If ya gonna B one, ya might as well B a big one!

B

I'll call this tomorrow night and only the "new" votes will count. It will eliminate any confusion. Thanks for your response.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: I'll also get some pics up of a previous forum build that is complete...CCS

B
Please
Sharpi

B

B

Dennis

I didn't count them but it would appear that the 4 5/8" has the nod.
Best, Capt. Chris

It does..... NEXT

B) 4 5/8 inch

13 B's, maybe 3 A's, 2 for both... 4 5/8 takes it

OK Crew,
Starting now, we're fixin' to build a mighty fine Randall Made knife! My Stanaback Special-4 5/8" starts as follows:
* Special forging (dealer special)
* Stainless steel (440B)
* BCP (Bowie clip point)
* TB (Top bevel sharpened)
* TN (Thumb notches)
* BH1 (Brass single hilt)
* Red, white & blue spacers
* Leather handle
* Duralumin butt cap
* Special "oxblood-dyed" custom sheath
* EZE-Lap diamond sharpening steel included
* Tube front panel pouch on sheath to house the EZE-Lap
This package runs $595.00. There are some modification which can be ordered "at no additional charge"! Rounded butt cap/Thin butt cap/Brass, squared top, single hilt/All black spacers, etc.
The option list is too long to list. "THAT" will be up to whatever ya'll decide thru majority votes throughout this build. So...Come on: Let'e hear from ya'...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

There was a question posed earlier in the build....
Can the sheath be ordered "no hone"??

Stainless blade

Though it's not listed in the starting lineup for the SSP, it doers also come stainless. Good catch Cousin!

We should probably start with Handle material. Usually we go hilt down, buuut, the handle material would better help determine the hilt. Either brass or nickel.

I would like to see this with shop supplied Maple. Just cause it's cool looking and not always used.

Cousin,Maple left-Thuya Burl right

seeeee how Purdy that Maple is!

Slab Sided Stag with finger grips!

Slab side with FG, looks great.

Pap

Slab side stag or buckeye slab sided, all nickel

Billy's "Flame" maple is from The Captain's "STASH"...just sayin'
Capt. Chris

either the maple or buckeye burl with nickel

I like that Thuya burl with finger grips also

Thuya works for me
Tom
RKS 3081
RKCC CM=99

Yeah, I'm liking that Thuya burl. I'm also liking that slab-sided stag!

I'm OK with brass on this one. It'll match the exposed handle of sharpening steel and "doesn't suck" contrasted against the sheath.

I like stag on this one. Brass or NS.

Thuya would look nice next to the one I have with buckeye

OK Crew,
In the interest of time, let's try a..."ROLL CALL VOTE"!! Vote for one only and (if you vote it) expound on "C".
Thanks, Capt. Chris
A) Stag
B) Thuya
C) Other

A) Stag.

C) Other- MAPLE

B

B

B

B. Thuya

A) Stag

B)

B. Thooyah burl!

C)

A)

B

B)

A.) Stag

I wonder if it is possible to make the shape of a handle
like Slab Stag, but with finger grooves and from micarta/wood?
I met it on some old knives (I mean not Randall, and not even American knives)

c.

B) Thuya

A) Stag

A)6
B)10
C)4

C. shop walnut
Haven't seen walnut used in a build in a while if at all

Dennis

B
Sharpi

Stag

OK Crew,
Thanks for your votes. The build will be centered around:
* Stanaback Special
* 4 5/8" stainless steel blade
* 1/4" blade stock
* Thumb notches
* Thuya burl handle
..........What else?...Maybe this build will have a better end result than the other one that just got completed..
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: If nothing else, perhaps it will end on a more positive note!

Ambidextrous grips, with nameplate on top!

MRI

Wally, on top of what????

I would think a Brass squared single hilt would look good with the wood! and since it's coming in an ox blood sheath, brass and red spacers to match.

RK, .... Nameplate on top, or opposite, of the ambidextrous fingergrips. That's where it would have to go...

I see. 8-)

"Nameplate on top" - sorry, I do not understand, that is,
in the place where the palm touches the back of the handle,
that is, meaning the position of the name plate,
where is red or where is blue oval?

p.s.
its my small knife here only to clarify
the position of the oval

p.p.s.
I'm for finger grooves like #14 and black/brass spacers

I have one SSP with NS1 squared B/A sprs Blacck Marcita and it's
fantastic.Just sayin
NS looks good in oxblood sheath.Got a couple

Desert snake, He is talking about the spot in the Red. I was confused until he showed me.

Wrist thong, brass/red spacers, brass cap, thumb notches.

Pap

Brass hilt, brass and black spacers border patrol handle.

Dennis

Brass hilt, brass/red spacers

Brass Hilt, Brass and Black Spacers, Border Patrol Handle, Wrist Thong.

Brass squared hilt, brass and red spacers, single finger grip, thong hole and compass.

Looks like we should call for a vote on the hilt preference Capt.!

finger grips, brass and black spacers, brass hilt, brass butt plate, wrist thong

If the wood is nice then finger grips to show it off.

No voting yet...let 'em all voice their preference first, donthcha' know.
Best, Capt. Chris

Ambidextrous finger grips, brass plate on top, brass hilt, brass and black spacers, brass butt plate.

Brass will look good with this wood
(although NS wouldn't look bad either) ... BUT ...

ROUNDED hilt is the way to go. It looks better with this
blade shape.
The majority of Stanabacks you see have rounded hilts. It just
looks better.

Finger Grips (under) ... PERFECT!

My 2 cents.

Name plates are not installed "on top". It can be installed as is the norm.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Huh? What happent?

dunno man, I sat my beer down and suddenly it went dark.


... oh here? no idea.

Back on topic, Brass/red spacers would certainly look sweet. Also a fan of the #14h (ambi finger grip)

Okay, since we can't do brass plate on top, then how about this.. ambidextrous grips, brass single hilt, no brass plate, no butt plate.

Lori is ALREADY a pro at this!

James, I do somewhat have a coach. Ha ha!
But more importantly, I remember the Captain saying earlier in this thread that he was trying to introduce members to the process of ordering a knive. It definitely is a learning tool! I have enjoyed it so much, I now wanna order, order, order!!!

That rustling sound you hear, that's money itching to fly out of your wallet.

WALLY'S MONEY!!!!

NS furniture. brass looks good with this wood but only when it's shinny. I like a little more contrast between the wood & the Hardware.

Amen Brother Chief!!!!!!!!

Does anyone have a picture of thuya with nickel silver??? I do like nickle silver.

Billy will be along shortly...


Actually Lori, BP posted 1 on page 17 of this thread!

Here ya' go, girl.
Best, Capt. Chris

Changing my mind to Nickel Silver. I can do that right??? I am female!!LOL!! Of course I like nickel silver, it cost more!!

I dug through some books, and I've yet to find it, but I'm sure I've seen a nameplate "on top", because of fingergrips not allowing for side placement. My bad, though, for assuming it might still be available. Silly me.

It definitely is NOT an available option...

So Cap. just for the learning curve, what are the handle shape options for your special?

Well foot, DW. I can't argue with YOU.

The Nickel Silver makes we wonder if Doug Cream is still providing his 999 silver. That would make this knife really special.

Add about $250 or so for silver ... just sayin...

I know it adds price but it really looks good.

Duke MaCaa also doing now......might not be what ya think it is, just guessing.

OK Crew:
A) I have fine silver
B) I have been providing it for many moons now
C) It is expensive
D) It tarnishes "way worse" than any other metal to be used
F) Handle options I have used on my Stanaback Special:
1) Standard (straight) style (#1 style)
2) Commando
3) Concaved
4) Single finger grip
5) 4 finger grip (#14/Under)
6) RH finger grip
7) LH finger grip
8) Slab side
9) Slab side with finger grips
10) Border Patrol
11) Teardrop
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Capt.Chris, 5) 4 finger grip (#14/Under)
and 8) Slab side can be together currently?

I found this image on the Internet

Finger grips,RH or LH decided by the winner, fine silver rounded hilt, silver and black spacers, and flat butt plate. Silver does tarnish but with a little silver polish it shines up brilliantly.

Snake: Yes, everything in your photo is doable.
Steve: Matters not to me..."BUT"...(Aaaahhh: I feel better now)...the knife will be over a $Grand$, just so everyone knows.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

I like Steve's proposal. Maybe with a rounded silver butt cap instead of a silver butt plate. This would clearly be a 'safe queen' or display piece, but a beautiful and classy one.

As an alternative, if silver is not adopted by the forum builders, and the knife may be a "user", how about:
-finger grips, RH/LH as per winner's choice;
-NS rounded hilt;
-black and aluminum spacers;
-wrist thong;
-compass.

Bob

Nickel silver, solid brass or fine silver butt caps...your choice will make the knife totally out-of-balance and, although I care not what we build, I would still like this way-cool project to be functional...not just expensive and "safe-queenable"!
Just sayin', Capt. Chris
PS: No butt cap would "balance better"...CCS

Chris, How much more are we looking at for FINE silver?? Basically the difference between Nickel silver and fine silver.

With a solid silver butt cap: Almost $475.00. With out the butt cap: $275.00.
Best, Capt. Chris

So we could build an SSP with a piggy back Triathlete... CHEAPER

I suppose...(but we're not going to)
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt. Chris,

A couple of comments and a few questions:

1. Your point regarding the balance of the knife (unbalanced with butt cap) is well taken. I suggested the silver butt cap as a complimentary 'visual' option if the knife was to be equipped with a silver hilt and spacers (which to my mind would make it a display piece rather than a user).
-Has anyone ever used an RMK with silver hilt and/or other silver fittings?
-I've not owned or held an RMK with silver fittings. Since silver has a higher specific gravity than either brass or nickel silver, would using silver for the hilt/spacers alone (no butt cap) appreciably increase the weight of the knife, noticeably alter the balance, or otherwise render it less 'user-friendly'?

2. Silver fittings on an RMK is expensive! As James noted, probably not the most cost effective choice. A couple of questions about the silver:
-Does the silver have to be provided to the shop in a certain form or shape? Is there a minimum fineness required?
-In addition to purchasing/supplying the silver, is there an additional shop charge for working/shaping the silver (similar to the charge for customer supplied handle material)?
-Is silver more difficult to work/shape than brass or N/S?

Bob

Here is an example of clean, and tarnished silver(fine)
The #7 weighs a TON!!! and there is nothing balanced about it, the #2 is not much better....the knife ya'll are building will probably be a little different.
If ya'll are planning a silver butt cap, you guys, and gals are talking about a TON of money!!
I'm not in this...just my $.02
good luck!!
:-)Rocky

Nickel Silver is fine enough for me! The only Fine Silver I'm interested in, is the silver I can wear around my neck or the silver I can eat with!! That's just me!

So, I wonder ... when will you be updating the catalogue, I got this one at the ahem, ... shop... 3 weeks ago. Asking for a friend

Ref: pg 30, last two sentences of para.

Bob,
Sounds like an attorney wrote your post. I'll try to compose a response when I can.
Best, Capt. Chris
All members: Fine silver is .999 fine silver as opposed to .925 which is used in jewelry making. I will pull out my "actual user", in fine silver, and photograph it, as soon as I figure out which safe it's hiding in!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS" Hint: It does "not" have any type of butt cap...CCS

If a picture is worth a 1000 words.... I'll take 2 more jars of pickles please!

Musta been a really recent change, this exerpt is from a 1961 catalog, looks like they did it for the past, what, 50 or so years?

FWIW... it's also currently on the website as an option as well.
I would not personally go for it on a knife, but according to what we have available to us, it is listed as available...

Never been available as long I have been ordering directly from the shop (1978 or so). At least "as far" as I know.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Anyone seen this practice, actually, "on" a knife? I cannot recall it. Not saying it didn't happen just never seen it...CCS

If we are spending the bucks for fine silver.......Then we ought to be putting it on with something other than shop supplied wood.
If you want to put it on FWI or ox I get it. If the Captain was offering up stash material to make it all unique and then put on silver I can see it.
But if that's the only bell & nothing else out of the ordinary then I would say no.

Actually my proposal is identical to the SSP I have in buckeye burl. If I was better at photography I'd post a picture of it.

Wally with a...... BAM! Doin the homework!!!!!

We'll see... it is possible (I guess) that they just decided not to offer it anymore.

Bam! Mic drop on me now!! Lol...

I've seen a few of these, but this was discontinued even before I started at RMK in 1983...

...and we'll get that changed as soon as we can!!

Any chance on a 1 time "Grandfather" clause for this build???

That figures. Oh well, I tried!

My biggest complaint about brass is how easily it tarnishes. I don't want to pay (lots) more for it to tarnish up more/faster with fine silver.

A butt cap would be good with a model25 handle if done in duralumin, but since those are unavailable for this build, a nekkid butt is fine (or maybe add a compass).

I hope you don't change it, the catalogue indicates the descriptions are in Bo's own words, it should stay that way.

Looks like I'm guilty of derailing this with my outhouse lawyer nonsense. Y'all please forgive me and let's continue the build.

Up to my ass in alligators all friggin' week..."but"...I'll get us back on track this evening. One thing (& maybe I didn't make this clear earlier) no CW on this build. We have decided on Thuya.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Fine silver would put this build in the allocated class, same as CW...and I'm stretched-out on such demands. Not sayin' it's not doable...just sayin it'll take longer, that's all...CCS

OK Crew,
Here's what we have...so far.
* Randall "Stanaback Special"
* Hand forged stainless steel blade
* 4 5/8" blade length
* 1/4" blade stock
* BCP (Bowie Clip point) blade shape
* TB (Top bevel sharpened)
* Thuya Burl wooden handle (RMK shop-supplied)
...A very nice knife, so far! What else?
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

PS: Sorry for the "blurries". Closest natural wood to duplicate dog paws on a knife!!
Capt. Chris

Would the hilt be next? (Natural progression from tip to butt) if so, I'm for brass, squared.

N/S hilt, collar & butt cap rounded, for those who wanted fine silver better to engrave to dress it up, in my opinion so more area is needed for that.

fine silver hilt, silver and black spacers, and butt cap. I know it costs more and will take longer but still think it's worth it.

Wrist thong, compass, squared hilt, red/aluminum spacers, name plate.

Pap

Wrist thong, compass, round hilt, brass and black hardware.

Dennis

Brass, squared hilt, red and brass spacers,compass,and thong hole.

Brass, collar, wrist thong, compass

FG, BH1, red and brass spacers, compass, thong hole.

Squared brass hilt, brass & red spacers, ambi fingergrips, wrist thong, thinned and radiused brass buttcap, puh puh puh pleeease.

Nickel Silver hilt, and nothing on the butt. Undecided on spacers.

Brass will look good with this wood
(although NS wouldn't look bad either) ... BUT ...

ROUNDED hilt is the way to go. It looks better with this
blade shape.
The majority of Stanabacks you see have rounded hilts. It just
looks better.

Finger Grips (under) ... PERFECT!

The next logical choice for a decision is:
A) Brass hilt
B) Nickel silver hilt
...ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one only and vote one time only!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A) Brass hilt

B)Nickel silver hilt

NS hilt and 22 handle

Pap

Brass squared.

NS hilt

B) Nickel silver hilt

A) Brass hilt

(not normally the way I vote, but for this one.. yeah.)

B. NS

NS

B ....NS

B) Nickel Silver

A. brass

B) Nickel silver hilt

A) Brass

WHATTTTT LOL changed your mind?

Brass

Yo Chief ...

Brass Hilt

ns
sharpi

THE following as of now:
Nickel Silver-10
Brass-8

We win

C

Pap

I agree David. Nickel silver it is! Let's hear some more "ideas" on this one.
Best, Capt. Chris

black and NS spacers, finger grips, wrist thong

Collar, rounded butt cap, finger grips, thong hole

Black/aluminum spacers

Smooth collar

Red/aluminum spacers.
(Red spacers would look good with the oxblood sheath)
Slab Sides.
#14 Style Finger Grips.
Wrist Thong.

Tony

Smooth nickel collar

Scalloped collar.

Pap

Lots of "stuff" to kick around, no doubt. How about this? ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one only...Spacers...
A) Traditional (red, white & blue)
B) Metal (Aluminum & red or aluminum & black)
C) Smooth nickel silver collar
D) Other
Let's hear from ya' (& while were at it, don't forget tomorrow: This isn't the "only" voting going on)!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

B

B too!

B. aluminum and red

B) Metal (Aluminum & red or aluminum & black)

B) Metal (Aluminum & red or aluminum & black)

Tony

B

C

C.

B

Pap

C

B

B

C

B Metal Spacers

B) Metal (Aluminum & Black)

C

C

C

B
sharpi

B

It's looking like B is going to win this round.

I know it's amazing to me how we go from wanting pure silver to aluminum spacers

Too true Chief !

I'm ready to vote again!!!

"I'm ready to vote again". Boy-o-boy: Not wanting to hear that, being a Florida boy and suffering through another "bad-sport" election re-count! Ohh...Wait a minute! You mean vote on more cool stuff on this Stanaback Special, dontcha' Lori?
Fair enough: re-cap as follows:
* Stanaback Special
* Stainless steel
* 4 5/8 " blade length
* 1/4" blade stock
* BCP
* TB
* Thumb notches
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Aluminum spacers
...............I will let the winner decide on red or black fibers to accompany the aluminum spacers
So...Crew: What else? Here's some options to think about:
* Handle shaping (or not)
* Wrist thong
* Compass
* Butt cap
* Butt plate
* Name plate
Let's hear your thoughts and thanks for your participation!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Slab Sides.
#14 Style Finger Grips.
Wrist Thong.

Tony

Captain I say let's talk about Handle Shape! Tear drop or single finger grip.

Teardrop Handle Shape and Wrist Thong.

SFG or finger grips

Slab sides and wrist thong. Good ideas Tony!

Single finger grip

Slab sides
SFG
WT

Whatever it is I want one.

So far...we have 4 wanting SFG, 2 wanting Teardrop, 2 wanting FG's, and 3 wanting Slab sides. I say: Let's have a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one and (Pappy)...vote one tome only!
A) FG's (Traditional)
B) SFG
C) Teardrop
D) Other (including slab side)

D - Slab Sides!

B) SFG

C Teardrop

Pap

SFG

B.

B

C

D Slab

D) Slab Sides

(can we get finger grips with slab?)

Tony

C) Teardrop

C) Teardrop

B

B) SFG

Slab sides

C
Sharpi

I am "slammed' lately. How 'bout Brother Billy gives us a "tally"?
Thanks, Capt. Chris

As of 11-29-18 Here's the count
A-0
B-6
C-5
D-4

I am confused. Is this to be the next Club knife available to all members. Some members. One member. Forgive my silly question but I am new in this group
Do I need to be a member
Captain. I need info

Robert,
This is not the next club knife.Over the years there have been several builds by Forum members.When everything has been decided
every person that was in on the build has a chance to win.you'll be asked to choose 3 of your favorite numbers.Only 1 number will be posted up as someone may have chosen the number prior to you.There
will be a random drawing by computer.Whoever wins has the option to
purchase or refuse the knife.Hope this helps.

In addition, if you don't win but like the build, you could still order it I've done it before myself.

Pap

I think I got it. Thanks my friend

Due to the fact that Cap has more trains to rob than he can catch.
Single finger grip got the most votes.
Let's talk about handle material.Everyone knows what the shop supplies so what do you say.

Ivorite or Thuya

Thooyah!

Wait a minute!

Look back on this thread ... handle material has been decided.

* Thuya Burl wooden handle (RMK shop-supplied)

Unless I'm wrong, which happens occasionally.

Tony,
You are 100% correct!!!

Thanks Billy!

I went all the way back to page 1.
Stanaback Special
4 5/8 StainlessBlade
TB
TN
NS1
Aluminum spacers.Winner chooses red or black fibers per Cap
Single finger ThuyaBurl handle
What's next if anything

Butt cap
Butt plate
Thong
compass

Compass!

Compass.

Wrist Thong.

Tony

Ok, so are we on the compass? Put me down no for a compass.

Compass

Pap

no compass. I own one already.

Butt plate in NS

WT-yes, compass-no

I like it the way it is, nothing else needed.

BTTT

Can I vote for the compass twice? I am originally from the Chicago area!

Nothing wrong with this one just like it is. What say we wrap it up & geterdone!?

Only if you are dead. Lol.

Pap

Well I promised my wife that I’d be at her 50th wedding anniversary, so I’ll only vote once!

Actually, it being a dealer special, there are no limits on options, so we can have the compass and the wrist thong. And the winner can add their etched name as well.

Pap

B.T.T.T....??? Or did I miss something?

Do we want anything else on this build or do we want to get r done

Looks good to me

Ok Crew:
Here's the final build, from what I gather, as it stands right now:
* Stanaback Special
* 4 5/8" blade length
* Top bevel sharpened
* Bowie clip point
* Thumb notches
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Aluminum spacers
* Thuya burl handle
* SFG handle shape
* Oxblood sheath with EZE-Lap sharpening steel in tube pouch
................ROLL CALL VOTE!!!!................
A) Let 'er ride!
B) Not happy with it
Vote once and once only. Tally tonight!!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A

Pap

A

A

A

A A

A

A

A

A
Sharpi

A) Let 'er ride!

A

...and so it shall be! Thanks to all crew members for their input. I'll post numbers upon my return from The Bama Woods!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

A

OK Crew,
With all of the "drama" going on of late, I think it will be a good, solid, positive thing to complete this build, choose a winner and get this knife made!...Don't you? I also think that, now that deer season is over, we'll have another build right behind this! (Perhaps with a new twist!)
So....We'll start with 25 numbers and see if we need more. ROLL CALL! On this open forum, please make a 3-number request, from 1-25, in order of preference: 1st come 1st served! Winner will be able to purchase this knife, at 2019 catalog price, with a 10 month delay.
New rules: If you don't want the knife, DON'T ENTER A NUMBER! 1st choice on the winner is FINAL! Thanks to all who helped in this build with your ideas (& opinions).
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
01)
02)
03)
04)
05)-alan_grombacher
06)
07)-Duke
08)
09)-TonyLaPetri
10)
11)-Billy Poyner
12)-Wally
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)-Chief
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)-Windsor
24)
25)

11-15-25

07
16
21

I'll give this a couple of days and call it on Friday evening.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Pick me a spot Cap.

23
1
25

5, 14, 20

9, 15, 20.

OK,
All in?
Capt. Chris

Add me Captain, if you still can. 12, 13, 21.

How about filling some of the spaces with everyone's second (or third) choice too?

OK Crew,
It's time to wrap this up...and: Yes: Wally, you were included. Please congratulate our own Rob Windsor! Thanks for another great build crew. (Maybe we'll even do one with participation...to the very end!)
Best, Capt. Chris

Way to go Rob.
Thanks Capt for another great build.

Good Get Boss!

We have a winner!! Congrats Rob!!

Ah, that explains the weird text that Caruso sent me earlier today.

Thanks everyone.

Capt, I'll give you a call tomorrow (Tuesday) and drop a deposit on this beauty.

Congrats, Rob.

Good get, Rob. Congrats!

That away Rob. You’ll have a nice knife when it arrives.

Knife arrived today! For some reason, my local post office wholly ignores "Signature required", but I was able to fetch the box out of my mailbox within minutes of it being dropped off.



My office smells like thuya burl now.

Welllll...that SSP does NOT suck!

Very nice.....

Cool lookin' knife!

Great looking knife Rob! Congrats!

Very nice. Probably smells like a whole box of #2 pencils.

I'm prejudice, to that there's no denying, but that is one "Way-Cool" blade shape! Nice package Rob. We'll be building another very soon as I have a couple of pieces of handle material from Tulsa for us to chose from...to be continued...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris