Po'-Man's Build?

Seeing as how we have a current build which will be out of some folks "financial realm", how 'bout a cheap one to run, in tandem? Here is my suggestion: Let's build a knife with the following parameters:
* Standard blade configuration & blade steel for that model
* Non-chargeable options for the hilt, spacers, etc.
* Total costs to be "under" 500 Bucks!
............What say you?..............
Capt. Chris

Heck yes! A model 21 would be nice.

So options but with the idea of coming in under $500?

..or "no options"
Capt. Chris

How many factory embellishments can be added to a model 10, plus CW matetial?

How about something like a Triathlete with scales added?

I really like this "build" a lot !

How about a Model 5-4 small Camp & Trail set up like a mini Bradford Angier?

My other vote would be for Model 15 with Sawteeth or a maybe ST/NST blade profile and a Single brass hilt. Stainless would be nice, but I think that would put it slightly above the $500.00 mark……

Wally: 1 st off: It's a "shop" not a factory.
2nd: No options on Model #10's, other than handle choices.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Sounds Great!

... ...
It's like he's never been there!

I'm liking the sound of this project for sure. I'm on the side lines watching.
Walker

Boom!! Mic drop on Wally!!

GTR or Denmark Special

I know it's a dag-knabbed shop! But "What other SHOP embellishments" just don't sound right. #grumble #grumble

I would debate the legalities of the definitions of "Shop" "Factory" "Handmade" and "Manufactured" but I'd probably be banned!

I'd like my model 10 with sawteeth too, please.

it's gonna be tricky to stay under $500...sounds like fun!!!
model 27???
:-)Rocky

. Plus one

No name etching on a model 10?

Remember the GTR, 21, Denmark Special, 5-4 and the 11-3 comes with stag as standard equipment and you can sub the handle material for another shop supplied handle material as a No Charge option. Just saying. But I would go with a 11-3 or Denmark Special as The DS is like a heavy duty Model 7.
oldguy

Yes, name etching is available when you order a Model #10...from me..."or" THE "SHOP"! So are sheath choices, i.e.: Tan, waxed, black and LH or RH..."BUT"...no blade configurations, other than catalog styles.
Best, Capt. Chris

I don't think it's a "no charge" option to sub out of stag....????

Stag? On a #10 or something else? Oh Luuucy: You got some 'splaining to do!
Best, Capt. Chris

You can take a knife that has stag and the shop will swap it out for a shop supplied handle material such as micarta or some woods. Check with Chris, Rookie. oldguy

You can... but not with "no charge"

and how bout u keep the name callin' to a minimum, before this thread gets out of hand.

No Charge.

God almighty! What happened to civility by "everyone"? I'm past sick of all this childhood bullshit and, if it doesn't stop and I mean, boy-howdy, RIGHT NOW, this build or any other is history!
Clear enough? (Or as Robert Shaw said: "Ya' Folla"?
Capt. Chris

Capt Chris, OK understood. Is what I said chargeablr or no charge?

A model 10 with a stag handle, I like that idea. Can you get the pouch sheath waxed?

Wally - Sounds like you are thinking of a Crider Special. Back in my corn breeding days, I used my Crider Special (7 inch blade with saw teeth) to cut and split stalks. Does the Captain know when the last one was made?

Alan

If a knife starts off with a stag handle, then there is no charge to change to use any other shop supplied materials...however, any of the customer supplied exotics are subject to an increase.

Man!, just got off the phone with Cap...u guys got him a little riled, too much pettiness, sensitivity and generalized whining (griping?) Let's all take a chill pill and go back to singing cum-by-ya together!

I'm sorry! (But, I was having so much fun)

I'd be down for a Denmark.

(I already have a GTR from Captain's stash)

Hey Cap!

This type of build sounds like a good idea!

Tony

DW announcing, yet again, for the bazillionth time, "this is not a factory dammit!"

I DID find in the catologue where it says "Shop", BUT Since we are not in the Supreme Court, instead, the court of GTR and DW, I protest no more.

And a GTR or Denmark special would be great!

GTR!!!

Just a suggestion, a model 22 comes standard with alot of extras already built-in. One of the best deals in the Randall lineup.

So it looks like suggestions so far include
a model 5-4"
model 21
model 22
a GTR
or a Denmark Special...
Anyone else?

...Model #10's.
Capt. Chris

Denmark Special.

Dennis

Model 10 has another option not specified above -- blade length.

Nobody wants a Triathlete?

Pathfinder

I like the idea of a 5-4 done up as a "mini" Bradford.

I'm posting this for Kirko,Rob and Dennis.Also anyone else that might get on the Denmark Special train.Got this from Capt in 2009.

I like the Denmark. I'm torn between it and a 5-4.

OK Crew,
It's time for a "ROLL CALL VOTE"...We'll call this the "primary". Please for one and one "ONLY"! If you want to use your right to a "write-in candidate", "G" your lever to pull!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Results after the weekend...CCS
A) #5-4", Small camp & Trail
B) # 10, 3,5 or 7"-Saltwater-Utility (Blade length TBD)
C) #21-3 1/2", Little Game Skinner
D) #22-4 5/8", Outdoorsman
E) GTR Special
F) Denmark Special
G) Other

GTR

F for me. oldguy

F
Denmark

Pap

B. Name etch, stag, 5 inch. Way cool.

Alan

F. Denmark Special

F. Denmark Special
Cool DS Billy

Dennis

F.Denmark Special

A: #5-4 Small Camp & Trail…

A:5-4

Denmark

Pap

A) #5-4", Small camp & Trail

Denmark

C) Little Game

F) Denmark Special

Denmark Special

F Denmark Special

A: 5-4

Count so far;
A-4
B-1
C-1
D-0
E-2
F-11
G-0

Denmark
Sharpi

E) GTR Special

F - Denmark

Ok all you "po' boys" (& Girl),
We're going to build a Denmark Special. Here's some particulars you may find interesting and/or helpful.
Denmark Sporting Goods was a staple in the Orlando, Fl. market for decades. In the days prior to big box stores and well before Al Gore invented the internet, Denmarks was the place to go for hunting and fishing gear. I know (and so does Mike Mason) first hand, how fully-equipped Denmarks was.
I managed Kleisers Sports Shop in West Palm Beach, Florida for a decade in the late 1970's- the late 1980's. Bob Kleiser first opened his store on 1935! That's right, "prior" to the existence of Randall Made Knives! We were an authorized "Orvis" shop and carried the very finest hunting and fishing equipment in the Southeastern United States. Through Orvis, I got my introduction to John Newell (Orvis shop in Winter Park, Fl.) and Walter Hudson @ Denmarks!
Both of these very fine stores, although not offering as much product as Kleisers, were known for "the place to go" in Central Florida for your every need, with regards to hunting and fishing! Both Bo & Gary Randall did business with these stores and "both" of these stores were Randall dealers at the time.
I'll show a couple of examples of their Randall "Dealer Specials" as this build continues. While John Newell's Orvis shop stuck with his initial choice for a dealer's knife, Denmarks underwent several "drafts", if you will, before deciding on the knife we all know today!
The RKS's 2nd "Club Knife" was a similar version to the finalized Denmark Special, which had been retired with the closing of Denmarks Sporting Goods. After the RKS "Club Knife" was completed and all orders were filled, The Denmark Special was re-introduced by the Randall shop as one their "non-catalog" offerings where it still resides today!
Standard equipment of today's Denmark Special includes the following:
* Hand forged carbon steel blade
* 01 tool steel used
* 4 1/2" blade length
* 3/16" blade stock
* #6 blade grind
* Brass single hilt
* Red, white & blue spacers
* Sambar stag handle
* Model B sheath, in tan leather
* No hone sheath
Current catalog price is: $380.00, well under our $500.00 pricing ceiling! The #6 blade grind makes for an excellent filet and kitchen knife as well as great companion knife in the woods! You folks picked a good example for a build!
Options? Many are available. Let's hear from all ya'll...I've said enough! (But I hope it helped)...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Very interesting history. Should turn out to be a nice build.

Thanks for some of the history Capt.
Walker

How about a tear drop handle

Dennis

Brass/red spacers would look good with the stag.

(Yeah, I know, we're talking about brass/red on the other build, too)

SS-NS1-Ivorite

I will go with what Billy said SS, NS1, Ivorite , Plus Red and Aluminum spacers. If we go over budget just use a carbon blade.
oldguy

Model 22 handle!

Or

Border Patrol handle.

Green Micarta. Or Walnut.

Any one of these combinations would look good, I think...
A lot of Denmark Specials I see with straight handles ... Nice
but the 22 Handle or Border Patrol is a little more visually interesting,
and possibly a good feel in the hand.

Tony

The "Teardrop"-shaped handle is doable!
Best, Capt. Chris

Apparently, we've lost our crew???
Capt. Chris

Capt. I hope we have not lost our crew. I was looking forward to this build. Maybe everyone is thinking about that 1.6 Billion Mega Million drawing. oldguy

NS1 and Ivorite sounds good

. Me too !

22 handle

Pap

Ivorite,nickel-silver squared hilt,red and aluminum spacers,teardrop handle.

Like it! Ivorite teardrop/NS SQ Hilt/Red-alum. spacers

Tough Enough !

Ivorite Teardrop Handle Shape, Nickel Silver Hilt, Black/Alum. Spacers, Wrist Thong.

teardrop would be nice.

I like Rob’s picks, but change the wrist thong to a compass.

Alan

Naysky on the compass, for me

wrist thong instead of compass

Here's what we have as of now;
Nickel silver hilt-9
Brass-1
Stag handle-1
22Handle-2
Ivorite-9 (includes teardrop shape)

OK Crew: By the majority we'll build this Denmark with a nickel silver single hilt and an ivorite micarta handle (shape to be determined). What about?
* Stainless...or...
* Carbon steel blade?
We have used 2 options, thus far. Let's figure it out...
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Carbon, I'm able to keep it sharper.

Stainless

Pickled
Sharpi

Carbon

Carbon & pickled.

Pap

Carbon steel is fine... use the options later.

Carbon

* Carbon steel blade

Stainless

Carbon

Carbon

Carbon blade

Carbon

Carbon

Carbon....

carbon

Carbon

Alan

Stainless
I think we are out numbered Billy

Dennis

You're absolutely correct Dennis. These numbers were so far off from one another, I thought it was a New York Giants verses "anybody" football score! Here's what we have determined, thus far:
* Randall Model DENMARK SPECIAL
* 4 1/2" carbon steel blade
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Ivorite handle
...OK Crew: Pick up the ball and run with it! What else? Also: If someone so wishes, I'll pickle it!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Kansas City is playing damn well this season, so the Broncos know.

No pickling for me, please.

Aluminum and Red Spacers. Squared Hilt and Thumb Notches. oldguy

Alunimum collar pls, teardrop handle, ns buttplate

Aluminum/black spacers, wrist thong

Of the 9 votes for Ivorite(7 of the 9 were teardrop handle)
I think that part is settled
I vote for Black/Alum spacers

Red/alum spacers,wrist thong.

I'm sticking with Billy,
Black/Alum spacers.

Dennis

Yep, me too.

Pap

squared hilt, thumb notches, wrist thong

Al/Red....color up that Ivorite
Squared hilt
Tear drop
Thumb notches
AND......thanks for another great build

Thumb notches
Wrist thong

Teardrop Handle Shape, Black/Alum. Spacers, Wrist Thong.

plus 2

Plus 3

Alum/Red Spacers.
Border Patrol Handle.

Tony

Lets get going on this!!! It’s November 15th we should have been done and the order was in the Captain’s book.

Yes ! I thought this was kaput, hope not

OK Crew,
Between Tulsa, bad weather and having to play "nurse/caregiver" for the past 2 days, I've been slammed! A lot of folks wanting metal spacers on this build. I've got no dog in this fight..."BUT"...(I know)...by using ivorite for the handle, almost "every" spacers options looks BOMB, including red, white & blue!
Re-cap: Here's the "for sure":
* Randall "Denmark Special"
* 4 1/2" (carbon steel) blade
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Ivorite micarta handle
ROLL CALL VOTE! For for one (and one time) only!
A) Standard red, white & blue spacers
B) Aluminum & black spacers
C) Aluminum & red spacers
D) Other
Thanks, Capt. Chris

D all red or all black- no charge

Pap

C Alum and Red

B) Aluminum & black spacers

D) Other

(one of the no-charge options. This is a po-man build, right?)

B too!

A

C) Aluminum & red spacers

A. Red, White and Blue

B

D

D

A
Sharpi

C) Al & Red

Not been in this discussion but I would buy one of whatever y’all agree on
Do I need to be a financial member to order or is it to late. No stress either way
Let me know. I am in Australia as a few of you know. I have a nice smallish Collection

C) aluminum and red.

Since it is named after me (poor man's build) I'm gonna go with "B".

B

D

Pap

OK Crew:
I have "done the count" and votes are split between metal spacers and "other"...However: Not everyone voting for something "other" has specified exactly what??
In the interests of moving on (& seeing as how metal spacers got 14 votes, in total) we will build this Po'Boy with aluminum spacers and I will let the winner decide on red or black accompaniment.
Re-cap: Here's where we are:
* Denmark Special
* O1 carbon steel
* NS single hilt
* Ivorite
* Aluminum spacers
...Are we done? Let me hear from you.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Oh yeah...& Pappy voted twice...again!

I forgot to remember that I had already voted.

What about a wrist thong?


Pap

Border Patrol Handle.

Teardrop Handle Shape and Wrist Thong.

Rob.
I'm with you on this!!
Back on 10-29-18 when Ivorite Handle was decided by 9 votes
7 people wanted it with teardrop shape.

I like the teardrop shape, and a wrist thong would be fine too.

I'll order it any way ya'll decide..."BUT"...it's gettin' quickly past The Po' part!
Best, Capt. Chris

I'd like to see the teardrop and a WT.

I "think" we're at $475, add a wrist thong and it's $505.

Tear drop handle and forget the wrist thong.

BPH like Tony said!

Teardrop if possible.

Is there a charge for the teardrop handle?

I think we are at $430 right now. $380 for the knife, $25 NS Hilt and I think $25 for the spacers. oldguy

New pricing puts NS1 @ $30.00 and the DS starts @ $390.00. Spacers are $25.00
Capt. Chris

Ivorite still $55?

Wouldn't the winner have an opportunity to knock off an option to fit their budget? And it would only be known by the winner and Cap? That way, even a basic model could be won by someone that only had a certain amount to spend.

Pap

The handle material should be no charge per Scott and shop policy.

Pap, wouldn’t be much of a build that way. Might has well just draw numbers for a standard model and the winner just order what he wants on it.

Capt, thanks for the new pricing. I was using RMK’s web site prices.

I could live with that!

Maybe the good Captain has cooled off to the point that I could post this without him having a heart attack...
From Wikipedia...
"Randall Made Knives, usually referred to as Randall, is an American custom handcrafted knife manufacturer founded by Walter Doane "Bo" Randall, Jr. in the U.S. The factory and showroom is located in Orlando, Florida."

Can I apoligize in advance? It's still a shop to me!

I'm with Billy.
I thought a teardrop ivorite handle was already decided.

Dennis

Good point, just thought if someone had a $500 budget, they could knock off one option to keep the wife from busting their balls. Maybe they could wash the dishes an extra few times to earn the rest. Lol.

Pap

OK Crew,
Time's almost up. Final numbers are going up this weekend!
Re-cap: Here's where we are:
* Denmark Special
* O1 carbon steel
* NS single hilt
* Ivorite
* Aluminum spacers
Let me hear if this is good. If not, hurry the hell up and let's get 'er done!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: As some of you may know, I am battling here on 2 fronts! I am winning (but have not won) the computer/browser/posting war and the other war is still too early to call..."BUT"...we need to wrap this up. TODAY!!
Thanks again, Capt. Chris

What handle shape?

Teardrop????

Tony

Ya' know...we don't have to "decide" on a handle shape as it will come with one. Anything else is an extra 30 bucks...or so. But if ya'll want to request one, figure it out by tomorrow and I'm game!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Teardrop and wrist thong


Pap

Just askin’ .

I’m fine with standard straight handle.

I don't care. EVERYBODY should know that, by now. Vote your conscience!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Teardrop.

plus one ! Everything the Capt. Has listed is fine with me also.

Teardrop

Teardrop

Teardrop, please.

Teardrop.

Teardrop

Dennis

Teardrops good

OK Crew,
In the interests of time, I am going to post numbers 1-30. Each & every crew member, who participated, is welcome to chose a number. Numbers will be given out on a 1st come- 1st served basis. If you chose a number, and your number is selected by the computer (Random Search), you have the right to purchase this knife. The 2019 catalog price will be used as this knife will be ordered on my 2019 specs.
I will allow the winner their personal choice of:
* Handle shape
* Sheath option
To chose your number, please post your "Top 3", right here on this thread, and I'll list them. Post your choices in order of preference. Let's attempt to do this in a priority manner. The winning number will be pulled Monday night, right before the ball game!
Thanks to everyone for an awesome build and good luck to all!
Ho-Ho, Capt. Chris

01)- Kirko
02)
03)- Billy_Poyner
04)
05)- oldguy
06)- Pappy
07)
08)
09)
10)
11)- TonyLaPetri
12)- Wally
13)
14)
15)
16)- Duke
17)- alan_grombacher
18)
19)- Brent
20)
21)
22)- spark42
23)- Windsor
24)
25)
26)
27)
28)
29)
30)

6
12
21


Pap

16
27
04

11
19
28

Tony

1 , 7 , 30

23
14
20

3
11
27

5 15 25

19,26,30

12, 13, 21

22, 25, 28

Dennis

17,24,29

Anyone know when the drawing will be?

Pops has been sorta behind the 8 ball with Elizabeth's health and family Christmas obligations. .. he appreciates ya'lls "patience". He will knock out the drawing as soon as time permits.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, Crew!
Health issues and family matters have taken me away, of late, but I just took a few minutes to draw the Random number for this build! This is my 3rd attempt to post it as my computer/server/browser issues are still (and apparently from now on) continuing!! I have spent more time and money on this very problem than I even want to address, to the point of new super computer/tower, software, hard drive, etc. etc...
(Don't get me started)!
Let's all congratulate crew member "BRENT" who has first refusal on this cool RMK!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Congrats!

What Wally said!
It will sure be a nice Randall. A nice Christmas gift.

Brent.
Congrats.Let us know how you finish it out!!!!

Thanks everyone,especially the captain, for this build. I'm going to pass on this one, due to prior commitments. Congrats to the next in line. When it shows up, plenty of pictures.

Terrific !!

If we are going to draw again I will throw my hat in. oldguy

Just run the same numbers again.

Pap

Hopefully, this will be the final attempt at finding an owner for this knife. You go ALAN!!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Hey Captain,

Christmas twice in one week! How awesome is that! Woo Hoo!

Thanks.

Captain - should I call you or email?

I am "on the road" for a couple of days. Saturday will be best. Thanks and congratulations!
Best, Capt. Chris

Cogratulations!

Congrats.