Bug-out / Rub out RMK BUILD!!

OK Crew,
I am slammed-down, em-bedded in my shop, and praying for things to change around here! I suppose ya'll are in the same boat as well. Tropical storm Cristobal (beware of anything named "Chris" in any language) is blasting me with over 2 inches of rain, so far and another couple expected before he gets on by me!
Riots in the streets and, of course, the rioters and protesters are doing such a fine job of social distancing?? I'm ready for hunting season so I can get the hell out of here! Man-o-man: It's un-ending, isn't it?
OK: Quit bitchin' and get to your point Cap! Fair enough. Here goes. HOW ABOUT A DISTRACTION?! Why don't we build a killer RMK and, with a
topic that's en-vogue right now! How about a "bug-out" or a "rub-out" knife? A
The kind of knife you'd grab if you were blastin' out the door to get away from it all and, at the same time, one that would offer you good protection for whatever might occur.
Just curious ROLL CALL VOTE! R U:
A) All-IN
B) SIDE-LINED ON THIS ONE
...Let me hear from ya'!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A)

A

A. ALL in.
P.S Capt, I just renewed my RKCC via PayPal on your website.

A

Pap

A)

A
Walker

A

I don't know how James & Becky are doing but we have 3 tornadoes..."on the ground" in their area! I am not a "gloom-n-doomer" folks...but things are bad here right now. I hope all are safe!
Best, Capt. Chris

A! Should be a FUN build!
We are so far so good with the weather...

We're safe now. Came just a bit east of us but we are 30 miles south of them. It seems to have past that area heading north. There was one on the ground in that area. Another biggie with 60-80 mph winds is about to follow the same route! Have many friends in the safe room!

Capt', looks like your area has been hit with 6-7 inches of rain already? Correct?

Over 7+ here...so far with another 5+ expected. Cajun: Don't talk too much or too soon. A new tornado warning ( not a watch) was just issued for storm headed right-ass for you @ 40 MPH (forward speed)!
Oh Boy!
Capt. Chris

A)

Yep! That's past us now as well. Wanted to get the all clear before I voted!!!! A!

A)

A

Tom Philumalee
RKCC CM- 99
RKS 3081

A

A

A

A) Everybody stay safe down there.

A

Alright already all A's

A) All-IN

OK, CREW<
Let's toss around some ideas. A knife to aid you if you have to "bug out" and one that will equally "rub out" someone, or something, that puts you in harm's way. What do you think?
Rules? OK: Everyone who contributes is eligible to buy chances for this completed knife. That's it for "rules".
Extra credit? Photos help tell your story and give visual aid to assist everyone in trying to "get it" with regards to your ideas and suggestions. Every Crew member who posts photos will get their name in the boonie cap for a prize!
Let's roll!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A

I think my bug out RMK would need teeth, maybe a #CC with dientes.

4-6 fighter.

I agree with Chief.However a Combat Companion cuts 3 ways.
Wide,Deep and Often

A
Cliff Lacey
RKCC CM-26
RKS 23
NRA Benefactor

That was my "1st" choice/thought also Chief!
Great minds...Capt. Chris

How about the carbon 5-6 with sharpened top edge or teeth for versatility?

I'm partial to the Model 5. Doesn't have to be an 8", but a 6" would work just fine.

Pap

A

I normally like a blade 41/2-5 inches, but for this I'm thinking maybe a model 14 with saw teeth, model 18 guard, border patrol handle.

Being creative here:

Okay, for something for general utility, how about a carving set? Knife for fileting fish, cutting almost anything; fork for serving, general chores; sharpener to keep everything ready.
And for defense, just use the old Randall .45

How about a pair or trio of Model 10's? Unique handle material or each one having a different handle material.

https://www.randallknives.com/knives/model-10-salt-fisherman-household-utility/

A Battle Buddy would be cool! However, I don't believe they can be ordered with teeth anymore.

A #1, 5 or 6 inch with ST/STN grind would be cool.

Here is a late "A".

I have been looking for an excuse to try and build a #15 CDT. It's small enough to conceal, large enough to be useful in many ways.

The CDT gives some great grip configuration options, especially if it is made from a weather-resistant material like say, micarta.

I also like David's suggestion that a Randall 1911 would be a good companion if the need to bug out occurs.

A
Check your 6
Photo to follow

Teeth no longer doable on a #CC, then how about a #15 with Teeth.

S/T still available on CC's...(not 5" #1's or 5" #5's though)

How about a 1-7 set up like General Gavin’s knife?

Tom,
Here's a sweet#15,but it doesn't have a CDT

A 12/9-14, configured as a 14 on steroids:

YES!

Whatever we go with I’d prefer a single hilt with a squared hilt for better grip vs the modern round hilt as well as thumb notches.

A
need it
Stay Safe
Sharpi

A.

I think a model #5 w/ 6" or 7" blade. Sawteeth for sure. Stainless steel. Black micarta. Also like the idea of the #12-9" 14 grind set up like #14 on steroids.

If you ask me a Model 5-6 carbon (ease of sharpening when bugging out) sawteeth, single squared hilt, tear drop handle with Capt Bone linen micarta (better visibility and durability) wrist thong and compass as backup. A variant of the pictured knife. Picture is from your website Capt hope that’s alright.

Except for the sawteeth, I have one. It's a super knife.

Pap

A)

I like the Model# 1-8 Sawteeth, Black Micarta, Finger Grips

Tom Flynn

A)

It's a pity that can't put teeth on the Confederate bowie.. or do 10-5 (7) with teeth like Crider, but #14 CDT will work well with them.

In my opinion Glock is a good thing

A)

How about a #14 ... something like this, but with teeth!

Some outstanding ideas and it's also great to see pics from you crew members! A lot to think about. I was searching my photos (which can take a bit of time) and came up with another suggestion...although "not" in musk ox. Whatdoya' think?
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Tony's idea...'Just Sayin', Capt. Chris

Thanks Cap!
I like the BP handle and #1 Hilt!

#5 with teeth not a bad idea either ... just not as BAD as a #14!


Tony

I think something with a full tang would be good for the situation you have described. I have a stainless Model 15 with sawteeth on order from the Capt. as we speak that I plan to use for kayaking (Among other things). I like the shorter blade for carrying when seated.

I do like Tony's idea of the Model 14 with sawteeth. That was my first Randall that I bought many years ago (Back in the early 80's). It now belongs to my son:



I also had a Model 16 with sawteeth for many years. That one now belongs to my son-in-law:

Captain would it be possible to do a 5 such as that musk ox in a tear drop handle (for unique comfort) with your bone linen (or other unique durable micarta hidden away deep in your STASH!) a wrist thong and and a compass?? Such as this handle on this model 5

That's a real beauty cousin. 15s are underrated but the 5 1/2 blade length makes them very handy and concealable. A very "robust" knife too.

Austin
Here's mine set up like you describe only 6" blade. Carbon blade(pickled),NS hilt squared, bone linen handle, finger grips, wrist thong and compass.

Pap

Pap very awsome. is that cream micarta? Has a compass?

A couple of thoughts here

Peter

No some of Captain Chris's bone linen stash, and yes, it also has a compass, but still only 5 options.

Pap

Pap in the light it’s not as ginger colored as I’ve seen

Here's a Model 19-5 set up the same way, only Model 14 finger grips, but every other option.

Pap

And here we have the greatest 19 ever made!
Love this knife Pappy!!

Pap is that bone linen 19... pickled?

Yes, carbon pickled.

Pap

Damn Peter that Bottom Picture with the ammo is superb.....like those big teeth on it as well!

OK Crew,
It's time to thin the herd and cast your 1st votes. Too much to chose from and way too many option choices to even venture to guess exactly where we'll wind up. I suppose the 1st votes should be for blade design, length and options associated with that blade.
Let's start a quick discussion as to blade length. If I were building one for me, I know what I would chose...but this ain't about me. The blade should have enough length to serve useful for many tasks. It may not do all of those tasks perfectly..."BUT"...(There Ya; go)...it'll get 'em done!
Please consider the following:
A) 5 inch blade
B) 6 inch blade
C) 7 inch or longer blade
This is "not" an official roll call yet. Just let's see where we are going. Sawteeth or No Sawteeth will be examined shortly. Thanks for the overwhelming support for this build....(& the photos!)
Best, Capt. Chris

B) 6 inch blade

C

A). 5"
Walker

C)

C) 7 inch or longer blade

C) 7

B 6"

Pap

Tough decision depending on final model chosen
If we go with 12-9 14 grind, then C
If we go with something comfortable to carry, then A, like an Angiers Special
If we go with an all-purpose 6-7" blade, then B

I pick C and hope we head for the monster whacker 12-9 14 grind.

C

Tom Flynn

A.

B

Cliff

I'm still on the fence.But as of now.
A-3
B-7
C-11

I vote......A

To borrow the term used by our Forum gunslinger.....We could all use a new
“Battle Buddy‘

B

C

Man-o-man! It sure slowed down when we asked for decisions?? I wonder why?
Capt. Chris

C

Tom Philumalee
RKCC CM-099
RKS 3081

I’m on the fence too, because I find it hard to decide on the blade length before the grind, but I’ll vote:

C

(even though it eliminates my first-choice knife for this build — the 4-6 Fighter).

Ross,
Good talking with you today. Vote for a 6" blade and your #4-6-"F" would still be in the running...just sayin'
Capt. Chris

Capt. - understood. I just felt like the 4-6-F seemed to lose momentum early, so my leaning would then be something on the larger side.... Make sense?

I'm "trying" not to influence the build so I'll just "nod".
Best, Capt. Chris

C

B) 6 inch blade

C

B) 6 inch

Or like Peter"s knife can be either or

B) 6 inch blade

B) 6" blade......but a 12-9 14 grind would be waay cool!


These are what first came to mind when I saw this thread

I like Tony's number one with saw teeth Capt's stash handle
I'm good with A or B
Sharpi

C, please

OK Crew,
I am afraid this winning vote will cause a drop-off in participation but "C" wins. The totals, by my adding, were:
A) 3 votes
B) 9 votes
C) 12 votes
If one vote, one way or another, had changed the winner could have been a totally different one. At any rate, we're building a long knife.
Now...Which one and how long? Let's hear your choices and arguments for and against them.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Now that the vote's completed, "B" would have been the clear choice for The 'Ol Captain...

If I'm "bugging out" into a possible survival situation ...

model 14!

And I usually carry a 6" or less on most of my trips,
but this would not be a usual trip.


Tony

My choice would be model 14 ST or STNST grind.Already packed up with my long gun and ammo for it and my hand gun.As I would already
have a handgun and knife on my person.

Mod. 14 would be my choice. I also have a 14 on hand that would be perfect for a bug-out. BP handle, brown Micarta, SS, Mod. C sheath.

My first reaction would be my model 18 , although my newly aquired non-catalog Fiteman's special is a pocket-size Hercules no doubts !

I think an 18 makes the most sense in this build, but I’m not sure the available options would make for a memorable one. Might that be also be true for the 14? I’ve seen the 12-9 with a 14 grind suggested here. That gets my vote.

Some fun options in "big knife" world:
* MDL16 diver, NS2, ST
* MDL12-9 with 14grind
* 8" Sasquatch (likely outside the reach of this build)
* MDL5-7 (or 5-8), NS2, NSB, ST, leather, commando handle shape

I would say #1 or #5, if for no other reason at least they can be optioned out. #14 we are gonna end up building the same old #14 we see every day. Not saying its unfuctional, just saying it's been done....

Model 14

not that I'm in this....BUT by this reply maybe I am....a #14 CDT provides many options....
I'm just say'n
:-)Rocky

12/9-14 Grind

Certainly agree with both of you, those "exposed tang" knives don't give us much room on handle/butt options. I have a 15CDT from a previous forum build, it's one of the "oh nice!" type of knives in my collection.

Going CDT (on the 14) does take away one option that has been discussed above: ST

I like the #16 personality, as I'm not keen on a double hilt.

Pap

#12-9" 14 grind

Rocky makes a good point on the CDT variant of the #14. Also consider this: Just on "STANDARD" (exposed tang knives) this is available
* Carbon
* Stainless
* Sawteeth
* Sawteeth. No sawteeth blade grind
* Hilts
a) Standard heavy brass
b) Standard heavy nickel silver
c) FCH in brass
d) FCH in nickel silver
e) #1 style hilt in brass
f) #1 style hilt in nickel silver
g) Brass single hilt
h) Nickel silver single hilt
i) Brass single hilt / Squared top
j) Nickel silver single hilt/ Squared top
* Handle material
a) Black micarta
b) Green micarta
c) CW (G-3, G-10, Various micartas, etc.)
* Handle shapes
a) 4 finger grip
b) Single finger grip
c) Border patrol
* Sheaths
a) tan
b) waxed
c) black
* Name plates
a) Brass
b) Nickel silver
* Blade etching
a) 1 line
b) 2 lines
...& and I'm probably leaving something out.
Also: For the purpose of this build (which we have already gotten away from to some degree) let's not build a #18...if you know what I mean.
Best, Capt. Chris

...Oh Yeah...and a brass "lugged" hilt too!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Carbon, sawteeth

Pap

12-9 standard not a 14 grind......as for a model 14 it's just a 18 with handle options, like James said...... agin?

carbon sawteeth

Since we are going for a big boy, I'm liking what Chief mentions.
Walker

1st choice is a #1-8

2nd choice is a 12-9

Prefer a stainless blade with sawteeth and a waxed sheath

Tom Flynn

OK Crew,
How about this. Forget blade length, in the case of the Model #1, #2 or Model #5 as they could be 7" or 8". Forget carbon or stainless also. Let's have a "ROLL CALL VOTE"!! For for one and one only!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
A) Model #1
B) Model #2
C) Model #3
D) Model #4
E) Model #5
F) Model #12-9" (#14 or std.)
G) Model #14-7 1/2"
H) Model #16-7"
I) Model #16-7", Spl. #1

E) Model #5

A

Tom Flynn

F
Not an expletive!

F) Model #12-9" (#14)

F

E. Model 5

Pap

E) model 5

A
Sharpi

F 12-9-14

E.

F standard
I is a close second though
Walker

F
An expletive!

F

E) Model #5

Mod 5 8in sawteeth, carbon steel.

G) Model #14-7 1/2"

G

Cliff Lacey

E) Model #5

A.

E) Model #5

OK Crew,
All have been eliminated except for:
#5 (E)
#12-9 (F)
Each received 7 votes...so...we have a tie-breaker. Other votes cast by: GC Tom, Sharpi, Duke, Tony, Cliff & Alan G. will be allowed to participate in the tiebreaker..oh...& anyone else who has yet to cast a vote. You Crew members...vote for one and one only!

A) Model #5
B) Model #12-9

Thanks, Capt. Chris

model 5

Model 5

Pap

A. Model 5

Chief and Mason, That was fun while it lasted...

Still think that Peter's knife was a solid choice.
Now if he would only sell it to me!

Peter's knife is an incredibly outstanding, SWEEEET, choice AND he should sell it to you Chief....and at a discount!
And then you can sell it to me at a bigger discount!!
AND....oh yeah.....voting. Sorry. I just got excited there for a minute.
A) Model #5
AND thanks Cap for another great Build.
I cannot wait to hold this one!!!

F

F

Sorry Chief

Not for sale, it is one of my favorites
I forget where I found the micarta.
Peter

12/9 (F)
B) Model #12-9

You already voted Mike...but good try!
Best, Capt. Chris

a

A) Model #5

Sidney already voted too Mike. Guess ya'll are punkin' me!
Capt. Chris

A

Cliff

12-9.

A) Model #5

Hey Captain,

Model 5.

Cheers,

Alan

Jeez..Both of you already voted. That's OK: It's clear that the Model #5 is the choice for this build. Maybe we'll do a build in the future where we can please the Bowie Buddies!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Good Sunday Morning Crew!
I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. I just thought I'd post up a quick "ROLL CALL VOTE" (or 2). Once this vote is determined it will predicate the creation of all our nuts-n-bolts!
So.....1st ROLL CALL VOTE: Vote one of these 2...and only vote "ONCE PLEASE>>>
A) Model #5 with a 7" blade
B) Model #5 with an 8" blade

2nd ROLL CALL VOTE:
1) Carbon steel blade
2) Stainless steel blade

Thanks for your participation...and we could still use more photos...Stay sharp,
Capt. Chris

A) 7” and
1) Carbon

Hey Captain,

What Ross likes - A) 7 inch and 1) Carbon.


Being that I am originally from the Chicago area, we Chicago Democrat’s had the motto - Vote well and vote often!

Cheers,

Alan

A) 7"
B) carbon

A
1

Cliff

7"
Carbon

Pap

A
1

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade
2) Stainless steel blade

A-1

B2

A-1

A
2

A
2

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade
2) Stainless

Y'all enjoy. I'm holding out for a 15cdt.

A1
Sharpi

B)
2)

A 7"
1 carbon
Walker

#12-9 (F)

Tom Flynn

8" St. Stl.

Tom Flynn

B-2
Mdl.#5-8", SS Blade

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade

1) Carbon steel blade

Mod. 5-8
Carbon
Sawteeth

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade

Wow!
Thanks for all who participated. I guess, on account of what the hell's goin' on, we're having great participation in this build. I'm very pleased! As to the vote, here's where we stand:


A) 7" blade has "16 votes"
B) 8" blade has "5 votes"

1) Carbon steel blade has "13 votes"
2) Stainless blade has "8 votes"

You have until tomorrow (Thursday) evening @ 7:00 PM (my time) to cast you vote..."if you have not already done so". If you have, your vote is already counted so please...don't vote again.
Thanks all,
Capt. Chris

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade

1) Carbon steel blade




Something like this

A) Model #5 with a 7" blade

1) Carbon steel blade

Not quite sure what is Capt. Chris time.
Is that Eastern Daylight Time or another Twilight Zone Time?

It could be either..good point..."BUT"...right now it's 11:15 AM on Thursday so we have less than 8 hours...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Thanks to the new votes and voters...CCS

Sorry for my tardiness Crew...We're building a 7" Model #5 out of O1 tool steel. Let's hear your ideas about "how" it gets built.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Sharp...???

A Bradford Angier, even though this is 7”, seems to fit this build. But I’m also partial to ironwood... So, all the BA features, but an ironwood handle?

Sawteeth, square top hilt, single finger groove handle. Black Micarta or ironwood.

ST, Commando handle, DBC, WT, square top, green or black micarta looks great

ST, red and blue micarta, brass butt, thinned and rounded, single finger grip handle, wrist thong.

TEETH

SQUARE NICKLE SILVER HILT

MICARTA (Green!?) WITH RIGHT OR LEFT FINGER GROOVES (Not #14 Finger Grips)
These look great on a #5 and functional)

WRIST THONG

Tony

ST, Square Nickel Silver Hilt, Ivorite, #22 Handle w/ Crow's Beak

I am not in this build, but here is a 5-7”, with some options, that might help you visualize how your knife might look.

Is Saw Teeth No Saw Teeth available on a #5?

Same as Tony.

Cliff

Here's another one that may help ya'll decide.6 in blade

ST for sure.

I'm thinking leather, commando shape, maybe NS on both ends of the handle.

So I think this would be best as a
-#5-7" with
-Teeth
-NS single, squared off Hilt
-Micarta (red-blue) right OR left finger grips
-WT
AND I'm thinking this is pretty dang close to what Tony said

Maybe we should do one option at a time. All those that want sawteeth, vote Yes.

Pap

Yes

Mike,
Right now we're just throwing ideas and opinions around. We'll get to voting going again soon. I'd like to see more photos as well.
Yes: To whomever asked if STN is available on a #5-7".It, indeed, is.
Best, Capt. Chris

If it's a true bug-out, then should have wrist thong and compass.
Thugla
Sawteeth
NS hilt
Wrist thong
Compass

Pap

I would say STN, better to have 2 solid cutting surfaces, both for defensive AND survival situations.

And with a border patrol handle you can hold either edge up or down.

EXACTLY!

Never had any Randall saw teeth get hung up trying to cut, going in or coming out, on any soft tissue. I've also never wished for two sharp edges when trying to cut metal or wood. Have wished for saw teeth.
Just saying.

6".....

:-)Rocky

Great example Rocky. G-10 is "tough stuff" and would make for a bulletproof handle!
Best, Capt. Chris

Cap't....I'd be willing to bet that you just may have a piece or two laying around....I'm not say'n anything....I'm just say'n

:-)Rocky

What Tony said!

Cheers,

Alan

G-10
BP
ST
NS Sq. Hilt
Compass
WT
Waxed sheath

Tom Flynn

OK Crew,
With the exception of a stainless blade, the possibilities for this "Bug-Out" RMK are endless and many have been mentioned (& some illustrated) here, thus far. So...Let's begin and move from tip to butt!
1st: Blade configuration...4 options
A) Standard blade shape (leave it alone)
B) Sawteeth
C) STN (Sawteeth grind, without the teeth)
D) TB (Top bevel sharpened)
There are advantages to all 4...BUT... that's not for me to decide...it's up to the Crew. I can tell you sawteeth, as far as personal defense, is the worst option but as a survivalist knife has merit.
How about a little discussion before I put this to a vote? If, in the course of this discussion, it becomes apparent of an obvious choice, we just might vote to carry on to the next segment of the build. Let's hear from you!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

STN grind.

Ditto, this is perfect !!

B

Tom Flynn

B) Sawteeth

It's ONLY perfect.... IF... 6 options are a thing again....

Sawteeth

Pap

B) Sawteeth

B) Sawteeth

B

B) Sawteeth

Sometimes ya need more than just a sharp blade. A 5-7 isn't a chopper, so .. ST please.

B) Sawteeth

b) gnashers

B. Please

Tooth Fairy Please
Sharpi

TEETH!!!!

I do not have any #5 8" examples with saw-teeth, but here is a #1 8 I ordered from the Capt. a few years back.

Teeth do look good on a 8" blade.

A) Standard blade shape (leave it alone)

B) Sawteeth

Clearly swimming against the tide here, but
C) STN

A

Cliff

B) Sawteeth

OK...OK...UNCLE!
Sawteeth it is. 1st option used:
* RMK Model #5-7"
* O1 tool steel blade
* Sawteeth (Option #1)

...Now: What about the hilt?
* Single (standard)
* Single (Squared top)
* Double
Let's hear it.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Single squared

Pap

Single (Squared top)

Single squared top. NS

* Single (Squared top)

Tom Flynn

single, regular

double

Cliff

Single (standard)

With this being a bugout build that means this knife is, hopefully, a user. Squared hilt looks but the standard works better.....or so I've been advised on a few occasions, like the 15 I posted earlier. Just my 2¢

Single,standard

Single (Squared top)

Single Squared Top

Single Square

* Single (Squared top)

* Single (Squared top)

* Single (Squared top)

Single squared!

Saw teeth and single squared top.

Single (Squared top)

OK Crew:
Here's where we're at, new & up-to-date:
* RMK Model #5-7"
* Carbon steel blade
* Sawteeth (Option #1)
* Single hilt (Squared top/Old school) (Option #2)

.....There is N/C for a squared top hilt so we still have 4 chargeable options at our disposal! Let me hear from you. Nickel silver? Brass hilt? Spacers? Handle material? Butt cap? Wrist thong? Compass?
...to be continued...
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

1) Nickel Silver
2) Lime G10
3) Wrist Thong
4) Compass
Spacers: red white & blue

Hey Cap,
Is there a charge for non standard spacers?

Tony

Cap, I thought the single hilt was standard on a #5 and no charge for squared. Please advise.

Pap

Yes Mike. Read my last post, in which, I state that the squared top hilt is an "option" but not "chargeable".
Best, Capt. Chris

Tony:
Red, white & blue...All black...or All red are at N/C. Brass, aluminum, collars, etc. are "ALL" chargeable.
Best, Capt. Chris

NS G10 WT & BP

Tom Flynn

Brass hilt, (black or red spacers depending on color of CW used. CW/BP/WT/Compass

Nickel Silver hilt

Nickel silver, compass, wrist thong

WT, border patrol handle, green micarta

Nickel silver hilt, black and aluminum spacers, black Micarta handle, wrist thong.

NS hilt squared
All red spacers
Wrist thong
Compass

Pap

Brass hilt, all red spacers,red\blue micarta,border patrol handle,wrist thong.

Nickel Silver
Red White & Blue Spacers (Standard)
Green Micarta or G10
Left / Right Finger Grooves
Wrist Thong.

Tony

NS hilt & butt cap; red & blue micarta with red, white & blue spacers, wrist thong.

N/S Hilt......Cap you have any Dark Green or Brown handle material if gonna do micarta?

Nickel silver hilt,
Red, white, and blue spacers,
Green micarta or G10
Compass
Wrist thong

Looks like wrist thong is a very popular option, why?? I have a bunch of knives with WT holes in them, never use em. Obviously there's value when on the water, but I've tried using them when skinning deer and never saw the value, please tell me what I'm missing.

It was supposed to be for when your fighting, in olden times.
If it got wedged in a bone or whatever and was pulled from your hand you wouldn't lose it.
This is more of a lanyard style set up. A thong would be spun up tight to your wrist.
As for skinning you can let go of the knife if you need the use of both hands instead of dropping it on the ground. Just my take on it.

Chief is right, especially with bigger game like elk and moose, while inside the cavity, you can drop the knife, use 2 hands, and then easily recover your knife. Obviously around water, the safe thing to do is have a wrist thong. All of my users have wrist thongs, and I use them.

Pap

I don't ever feel the need to use the wrist lanyard when gutting my deer. In fact I like to be able to sit it down and have both hands free. But I always use the lanyard when rinsing the blood and fat from the knife in the nearby Creek or River. If you drop the knife in moving water then it's gone more than likely.

NS hilt
G-10
WT
Compass

Cliff

Be it far from me to throw water on your fire "but" let's keep in mind what this knife is for.
Wrist thong: I like them and use them on my "users" for several things, among them are:
* Tied properly to prevent losing your knife overboard. I think there is a thread on this.
* To "pull" my knife out of something it is stuck in. This is especially true when you kill wild boars and sows, in your trap, and the kill doesn't go quite as "clean" as it should. (& it happens)
* The "most" use is to hang the knife, while skinning & dressing game, to do other tasks as well as to hang it up to "dry", once your cleaning is done and the knife is well washed/rinsed with soap & water.
Something can be lost to integrity of a true survival/fighter when the handle material is drilled for a wrist thong, however. What should "also be considered" is a butt cap on this knife. It will give a full tang throughout the entire length of this bad boy..."&"...you can still have a wrist thong, without any compromise, except the fact that it uses up "2" options.
Just Sayin' Crew (& you know: I don't care "what we build")
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

NS1
maroon micarta
WT
compass

OK CREW,
Looks as though another option has been selected, although, once again, without a formal "vote". By my calculations the preference for hilt material stands at:

* Nickel silver- 11
* Brass- 2

If there are no objections, I think we'll "call it". So...Just to recap:

* RMK Model #5-7"
* Carbon steel blade
* Sawteeth (Option #1)
* Nickel silver single hilt (Option #2)
* Squared top hilt- N/C (Option #3)
...We've got 3 options on this bad boy and are only being charged for "2"! Good job! Let's talk "SPACERS"!

* Dress it up
* Standards

Best, Capt. Chris

Prefer G-10 with no spacers

Tom Flynn

Tom,
I have G-10 and I "also" have brown/reddish G-3...that's not a problem..."BUT"...on any CDT RMK you have to have "5" spacers at the hilt...So...WHICH ONES? I know what I'd do..."BUT"...it ain't up to me.
Best, Capt. Chris

Like Red White & Blue with NS

Tom Flynn

Would have preferred to have chosen the handle material first, but....
Red/White & Blue

I understand Mike. I know where you're going. My choice in spacers would not have made a difference, with regards to the handle material, color or anything else. You can't go wrong with the RMK standard red, white & blue. Other options, like all black spacers or all red spacers are also at N/C, therefore an option without screwing with our 5-limit!
We'll see where this is going. I feel, any minute now, our "Chief" is going to pipe up for a nickel silver collar...(Wait for it...Wait for it...Drum roll)??
Thanks, Capt. Chris

I'd opt for the collar, if we only knew ???

The collar sounds good to me. NS goes without saying.

Red, White & Blue Spacers.

Tony

All red spacers

Pap

Red, white and blue spacers.

If going Bradford Angier's style, Red, White, Blue to get the rest of his options.
If not, then the handle material would direct my vote.
Just sayin'







(This has 7" Stainless Blade)

Standard spacers

Cliff

RWB

Black and aluminum

standard spacers

Red, white, and blue spacers

All red spacers.

Standard (RGB or all red or all black)

OK CREW,

So far...we are "trending" (I'm not even sure I know what the hell that means?) for standard spacers. Let's see some suggestions for handle material and put this "on hold", just cause'. See Mike. I'm flexible!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Red and Blue shop supplied Micarta

for handle material, shop-supplied micarta.

I'd like to see maroon, but any color would be great.

Like RamKing, I’d like to see shop-supplied red and blue Micarta.

Shop supplied Maroon micarta

Shop supplied red/blue micarta.

Red Blue Shop Micarta

Anyone have a picture of a Randall with red/blue micarta.

I didn't know shop supplied red and blue Micarta.

Red micarta, shop supplied (not red and blue)

It's dark blue with red streaks.

Pap

Alan,
Here's two 5-5 with R&B

Although never advertised, the RMK shop has had a "limited" portion of this red & blue micarta for some time. It is not cataloged because: When it's gone...It's gone!
Nice stuff: Below is one I just sold 2 weeks ago off my website.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

YUP...It's Independence week!
Nickel Silver Hilt
Red White Blue Spacers AND Red and Blue Micarta FTW!!!

MurrrIca!

For a "Bug-out" I would go with darker colors over bright ones.
Are all blue spacers still available? I'm guessing that if anyone had Brown Micarta it would be the Captain?

All blue is no longer David...sorry. Yes: I have brown, in fact a reddish-brown!
Beat, Capt. Chris
PS: I'll try to dig this T&B out of my STASH and provide better shots...but this'll give everyone a good idea of all blue spacers.
CCS

Red-Blue Shop supplied micarta.
N S Collar
AND I’m really glad to be back on line......whether anyone noticed or not.
Major computer problems really suck right now.

Duke
I did notice your absence and glad to see you back.

Pap

Red and blue micarta.

That Red & Blue is beautiful. Capt. Chris, is it possible to change to that for my September Denmark order.

Please excuse conducting business on the form, but that stuff looks great.

Red & Blue
Red, white and blue
Sharpi

Hope everyone is doing OK on this hot Sunday. Feel-like temps here, in the shade, are 105 today! Not all that pleasant. Looks like we need a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one of the following (& 1 only per crew member) please. Handle material...and yes, Chief: I have brown...

A) Micarta (shop-supplied)
B) Micarta (Captain's "STASH")
C) G-3 or G-10 (Captain's "STASH")
D) Other
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B bone linen

Pap

A

C

B

A

C

Cliff

RKCC 26
RKS 23
NRA Benefactor

A

A

B

C) G-3 or G-10 (Captain's "STASH")

B) Micarta (Captain's "STASH")

C
Sharpi

B. Captain’s stash.

A.

B

C) G-3 or G-10 (Captain's "STASH")

Tom Flynn

B) Micarta (Captain's "STASH")

C

A) Micarta (shop-supplied)





We did a forum build back in 2016 that ended up a 7-5 with R/B Micarta.

C) G-3 or G-10 (Captain's "STASH")

OK CREW:
Thus far, "D" is eliminated. Votes are as follows:
A) 6 votes
B) 7 votes
C) 7 votes
Until Sunday evening, when I call this, ya'll can have at it and:
* Plead your case
* Try to talk someone to The Dark Side
* Change your mind
* Etc., Etc...
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B

Pap

What colors of g3, g10, and Micarta are our options from the stash? Maybe that will help change some minds!

You already voted for "B" Pappy.
Best, Capt. Chris

I have brown canvas micarta, Also a few laminates but there's no telling what color they'll turn out to produce. I have ivory paper micarta. I also have A/I,,,and nobody knows where to classify that, including the shop. I have white pearlite synthetic. (Looks like bowling ball material. Oh yeah: "&" Bone Linen Micarta.
G-3 in brown or reddish brown (Linen and canvas-based. G-10 in Lime green, off white and orange but the orange is only large enough for 3/16" stock knives, i.e. 1" thick material.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Hey Captain,

I think one of the browns would be nice. I would like to see the brown micarta as a first pick or the G3 in brown from your stash. With the other options, we would have the makings of a real nice knife.

Alan

I 2nd that, all in favor say I!
The I's have it motion carried.

I

As best I can tell, no votes have changed. I voted A for the R&B micarta because it’s a good looking, tough material and because, being shop supplied, it shouldn’t add to the cost of the build as much as the Shop and the Captain would charge to use something from his stash. That’s my logic — any converts?

Captain — are my thoughts as to pricing correct?

EYE!

Sorry Cap, thought we were voting again.

Pap

They are VERY correct.... and this is where builds slip down the essPensive rabbit hole...

That's why "Raffle Builds" are better than "Buy Builds"!

OK CREW:
Things seen to have run-amuck, so-to-speak. In the interests of clarity, let me offer the following.
* Remember:
* Choice "A" was "behind" BOTH "B" & "C", as is still the case.
* Nothing has been decided, 4 sure, on any of this.
* I have already been hard-at-work on a Plan B & C!
OK: So...before we travel much further down these slippery slopes, let's start below with a quick-pic of what I can offer for "CW" for this build, if wanted: Found below are:
* Centered back: A long piece of reddish-brown canvas micarta
* From left-to-right in the "row":
Paper Ivory Micarta, Lime Green G-10 (commercial), Reddish-brown linen micarta, bone linen micarta, Pearlite material.
* Front center:
A/I (Alternate Ivory)
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Having a few of Cap's bone linen,that's my vote.

Pap

Centered back: A long piece of reddish-brown canvas micarta Is my vote.

I vote lime green

Brown or Bone

One of the browns.

Lime green

Lime Green G-10 (commercial)

Happy 4th Crew!
I want ya'll to know that I have submitted specs to the Randall shop for "2" knives, of which you may be interested in. I know there is a debate about costs for this knife build. I reckon this might help those issues. Consider the following:

A) RMK Model #5-6", Sawteeth, Nickel silver single hilt (Squared top), Red, white & blue spacers, Red & blue micarta handle, Compass, Wrist thong and a Model "C" sheath, upgraded to waxed leather!
B) RMK Model #5-6"-Nickel silver single hilt (Squared top), All black spacers, Maroon micarta handle, Compass, Wrist thong and a Model "C" sheath, upgraded to black leather!
This can...or cannot influence this build. That's up to you. I would be most willing to offer one...or "both" of these fine knives for raffle in this build...or not. I have no problem selling these knives all by my lonesome.
Furthermore: Regardless of your decision on one or both of these knives, I will "still" build your "Bug-Out" with handle material from The Captain's "STASH"!!
The choice is yours.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

* Centered back: A long piece of reddish-brown canvas micarta

I’m uncertain as to where we are in this Build, BUT, I’m for:
-“Centered-back: a long piece of reddish-brown canvas micarta”
AND....
-Cap’s option (A) #5-6”, sawteeth, red & blue micarta, etc. with No Hone sheath
AND
-Cap’s option (B) #5-6”, no sawteeth, maroon micarta, etc with No Hone sheath
Three #5-6” knives to be raffled and won! Whoopi-Boy-O, are we having fun now or what?!!
Let’s get’er done!!!

My vote is for bone linen.
Just talked to the Capt. He forgot to change the oil in his monitor and it froze up. He will be off line till tomorrow.

Dennis

never seen a guy with so much "computer problems"
he should get rid of that 386 with the 14,400 baud modem, and buy some new stuff....maybe from the 90's....

:-)Rocky

Liking the Capt's A choice R-W-B theme w/sawteeth!

Yeah, Dennis is right about Capt's computer getting fried from some lightening up his way! Met up with him this afternoon briefly!

He'll right this ship tomorrow!!!

Talked to Cap on Monday, and he was running 60mph as usual. His Windows 3 finally quit. Lol.

Pap

Windows 3, not XP

Probably should have asked this sooner, but approximately how long is the sawteeth portion on a 6,7,and 8 inch blade respectively ?

On with my iPad only until “at least” tomorrow (late)! Power surge took out the monitor.
UGH, Capt. Chris

Although this is a single hilt Model #1-7", you can see there are about 4 inches of teeth. Hope this helps.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Don't tell Pappy this knife is up here. He's a "Bone Linen" freak!!
CCS

OK Crew,
Losing steam on this one. Whatcha' wanna' do?
Best, Capt. Chris

A) RMK Model #5-6", Sawteeth, Nickel silver single hilt (Squared top), Red, white & blue spacers, Red & blue micarta handle, Compass, Wrist thong and a Model "C" sheath, upgraded to waxed leather!

I'm liking this one too! While it's not as "exotic" as handle material from the stash, it would certainly get the job done, with a bit of patriotic flair!

Works for me Jerry.

Pap

Bone linen or any Browns

Cliff

RKCC CM-26
NRA Benefactor

I’m with Jerry and Pap. The Captain’s A) choice.

A

A

OK CREW,
"NUFF-SAID"! I will post raffle #'s for the following:
RMK Model #5-7 inch
* Sawteeth
* Nickel silver single hilt
* Squared top hilt (old style)
* Red, white & blue spacers
* Red & blue micarta handle
* Wrist thong
* Compass
* Model "C" sheath
* Sheath upgraded to waxed leather
....This is going to be a great knife and a great build! The approximate cost for this knife will be $670.00 plus sales tax (if applicable) and USPS "Priority" shipping & insurance. The cost, per raffle number, will be:
* $8.00 per number
.......OR.......
* 5 for $35.00!
....................BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!!....................
We are "ALSO" going to build one with CW outta' my "STASH"!! That will be decided in a few days and will run on this forum build but with a separate set of raffle #'s and price! There was just too many crew members wanting CW to ignore!
Hope this works for all ya'll! You can pay me for your raffle number, via a check, money order or via PayPal. (I no longer accept credit cards). Thanks to all for your participation.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Anyone who posted pics that were intended to benefit this build and inform crew members has a $25.00 credit with me! This can be used towards future purchases but not towards these builds! Thanks for doing so...CCS

OK...Here ya' go! #'s will be issued, via a 1st/come- 1st/served- 1st paid! The raffle numbers will be available for 10 days. If they are not completely filled by that time, the raffle will be null and void and all monies will be returned.
OK: LET'S ROLL!
Best, Capt. Chris

01)-Eric
02)- Windsor
03)-CrazyCajun
04)-CrazyCajun
05)-CrazyCajun
06)-Duke
07)-Duke
08)-RamKingJC
09)-REK
10)-Duke
11)-Eric
12)-Duke
13)-Eric
14)-Windsor
15)-Pappy19
16)-Duke
17)-Duke
18)-Eric
19)-RamKingJC
20)-Pappy19
21)-Eric
22)-RamKingJC
23)-JerryG
24)-Wylie
25)-Shoot870p
26)-Windsor
27)-Duke
28)-Windsor
29)-Windsor
30)-Pappy19
31)-Windsor
32)-JerryG
33)-Eric
34)-REK
35)-CrazyCajun
36)-Spark42
37)-Windsor
38)-Windsor
39)-Windsor
40)-Pappy19
41)-Windsor
42)-Spark42
43)-Eric
44)-Sharpi
45)-GCTom41
46)-Shoot870p
47)-Wylie
48)-GCTom41
49)-alan_grombacher
50)-Eric
51)-Pappy19
52)-alan_grombacher
53)-REK
54)-Sharpi
55)-Pappy19
56)-Duke
57)-Spark42
58)-Sharpi
59)-Shoot870p
60)-Pappy19
61)-Pappy19
62)-Eric
63)-Sharpi
64)-Duke
65)-Pappy19
66)-Spark42
67)-GCTom41
68)-Wylie
69)-Duke
70)-JerryG
71)-alan_grombacher
72)-Spark42
73)-Pappy19
74)-RamkingJC
75)-Pappy19
76)-Pappy19
77)-Shoot870p
78)-RamKingJC
79)-alan_grombacher
80)-Pappy19
81)-RamKingJC
82)-Pappy19
83)-Wylie
84)-Eric
85)-alan-grombacher
86)-REK
87)-GCTom41
88)-CrazyCajun
89)-nate-dogg
90)-JerryG
91)-nate-dogg
92)-nate-dogg
93)-nate-dogg
94)-Sharpi
95)-nate-dogg
96)-REK
97)-GCTom41
98)-Wylie
99)-JerryG
100)-Shoot870p

Put me down for 23, 32, 70, 90 & 99 please Capt. PP on the way

WOOHOO!!
Sign me up, Chris. PayPal inbound
06
07
10
12
16
17
27
56
64
69

Let me have 36,42,57,66,72

Dennis

15
30
40
55
60
65
70
75
80
90

Pap

I will take 8 19 22 74 78 thank you

Pappy,
#70 & #90 were called for (& paid for) just ahead of you.
Capt. Chris

72
76

Pap

Capt' Plz put me in for 3,4,5,35, & 88!Thanks and great build!!!!!

Sent payment, any numbers are fine.

72 is taken Mike...

Pick one please, thanks.

Pap

Capt.’ - sending payment now. Please pick 5 numbers for me please. Don’t wanna get crossed up with a previous pick. Thank you!

I'll take 24, 47, 68, 83 and 98.

Capt
How about 46 and 4 of your picking
Walker

2
14
26
25
28
29
31
37
38
39

Will get payment out tomorrow.

Rob,
#25 is already filled.
Capt. Chris

What's the PayPal address Capt.?

My email address: captstanaback@aol.com
Capt. Chris

Ah, 41 then, please.

44
54
94
63
58
If still available
Sharpi

I'll take 91 92 93

And 94 95

Any 5 numbers PP on the way

Tom Flynn

nate:
#95 is already taken.
Capt. Chris

Any number that is left will do

Only ten slots left.

Now that's a raffle!

I would like #81 as well please.
PayPal incoming!

Hey Captain,

Can you pick any 5 that are left. I will paypal my $35US to you now.

Cheers,

Alan

I'll take the last 5, if already taken, let me know.

Pap

Captain, it doesn't matter to me but for fairness to Sharpie, I think his number 95 and my number 94 on the list should be switched since in his post #188917 he asked for #94 first. I'd feel bad if the winning number was 94 and I won when he requested that number before me. Or if nobody cares you can leave it be.

Mike,
There were only 4 left, which I listed for you. The numbers are "all-filled"!
Nate,
I swapped the numbers, per your request. Now what happens if you win with the # that Sharpi previously had assigned? (Ha-Ha)
Thanks to everyone for a great and educational build. I'll generate the winning # this evening.
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
PS Now then: What about the "other" one?

Man,those went fast! Teach me to take 2 days off for camping and kayaking. Good luck everybody!

Nate your a gentleman
Good Luck
Capt Thanks
Later
Sharpi

Great build Cap!! Lots of participants, thanks guys, that's what makes this forum so special. Good luck to all.

Pap

Great build, indeed, Birthday Boy. As you can see in the lower right-hand corner of this photo, I just took the Random shot of the winner's #. Congratulations Tommy! Well done...and thanks to all. More-to-come tomorrow!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Congrats!

Noooooooo.... great Get Tom!
I was pullin hard to score this #5, but you are definitely the right guy for it! =)

Congrats! You sure have a nice Knife headed your way shortly.
Walker

nice, first round on Tom.

Ahhh shoot. I missed an other one.
I need to get my mom to start picking my #. She is much better at picking winning # thin I am.
Congrats Tom.

Dennis

Congrats Tom! Good for you.

Way to go Tom! Hope we get to see pics of your smiling face using this great blade.

Congratulations, Tom!

Woo Hoo first win ever!!!!

Thanks guys and Capt. Chris!

Tom Flynn

Good win!!!! Great Knife.... Good Build!!!

NICE! Congrats!

Tony

Good Get Boss happy for ya!

Congratulations Tom.

Thanks Guys!

First Red Blue Micarta handled knife; looking forward to seeing it.

Tom Flynn

Thanks Cap! Received the knife in great condition. Good build

Tom Flynn

BEAUTY!

Tom
That’s a looker for sure. Good get for you.
Congratulations!
Walker

What a beauty!

Nice knife!

Great Knife Pa Flynn
I hope to see it up at Camp
Mooch

A