Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...???

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/30/21 02:00 PM

Long, hot, steamy summer going on and I'm ichtin' to build something! Thought you might have some input on this. Let's put together a nice knife but limit our selection to:
* Either a "non-catalog" model
* Or a Stanaback Special
I'm not caring about putting a bunch of limitations on this..."BUT"...(There ya' go)...let's make it something with a some customization to it! In other words: "Not" a Triathlete or Tailors or anything that we would be handcuffed as to some latitude in the final product.
What say you members?
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/30/21 08:07 PM

Stanaback Special with handle material to be determined later.
Prefer something awesome
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/30/21 09:18 PM

How about either a Stanaback Special or a Sergeant’s Model….
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/30/21 11:08 PM

How about the GTR Special?
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/30/21 11:48 PM

I'd be up for a Non Catalog build. 8x would get my vote, or a Battle Buddy! =)
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 09:57 AM

I’m ready for a build. Still have a lot of learning to do!
Walker
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 01:21 PM

Ward Gay for me.

Pap
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 02:33 PM

Originally Posted By: pappy19
Ward Gay for me.

Pap


While that a great knife Pappy, it REALLY hampers the custom build aspect.
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 02:39 PM

Denmark (4.5") or GTR (3.5"), I like that grind and the 3/16" blade material.

GTR comes in stainless by default, so there's an option saved.
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 02:50 PM

Same! Denmark or GTR!!
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 02:56 PM

Originally Posted By: CrazyCajun
Same! Denmark or GTR!!


I've got a kewl Denmark comin my way... but I wouldn't hate either model as they are 2 of my favorites! And Rob's call on the Stainless dies not suck, neither does a little cash offset from loosing the stag...as I'm sure this build will end up in some killer optional handle material.
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 03:13 PM

I vote for a 8x.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 05:10 PM

Stanaback a dealer special doesn't have the option limit!
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 06:26 PM

GTR Special
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 06:26 PM

GTR Special
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 06:53 PM

I vote Denmark
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 08:17 PM

Let's do a Sergeants model! A lot of options available on that one...
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 07/31/21 08:27 PM

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Water
Let's do a Sergeants model! A lot of options available on that one...


Ok.... If Scott vouches on a build, we are legally/morally bound to oblige!
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 08:23 AM

OK Crew,
Looks as though we need to thin the herd a little. Here's the "Top 4" choices (In no particular order)
A) GTR
B) Denmark
C) Sergeants
D) Stanaback (blade length to be determined)
Advantages to these
* GTR: Stainless blade and a stag handle are @ N/C
* Denmark: #6 blade grind and stag are @ N/C
* Sergeants: Thumb notches are @ N/C
* Stanaback: Dealer forging, special blade shape, BCP, T, Stainless and TN are @ N/C (Well I'm charged but all is included in the base price.)
A & B have stag standard...C & D have leather handles...
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 09:53 AM

C
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 09:56 AM

C

Pap
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 11:40 AM

A) GTR
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 12:25 PM

A. GTR
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 02:45 PM

D.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 04:04 PM

D
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 04:40 PM

D
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 04:41 PM

Young James shows just how smart he be...

C
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 06:05 PM

C, because, why not.
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 06:07 PM

So I guess the Tailor really is outta’ the running, huh?
And I was so looking forward to my next optioned out ballyhoo rigger…….
BUT a fully optioned out (WHEW!!) Stanaback (D) will be a sweeeeet blade; and is my vote.
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 07:16 PM

C) Sergeants
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 09:39 PM

D
Options are king I believe on this build.
Walker
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 09:53 PM

C)
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 10:27 PM

B
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/01/21 11:33 PM

Captain,

Can we get slab side stag on the stanaback?
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 12:05 AM

Originally Posted By: alan_grombacher
Captain,

Can we get slab side stag on the stanaback?


Yes.... it's 1 of only 2 RMK's that's available on.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 10:47 AM

OK Crew,
I did not ask for your votes but I just tallied up your "wishes" and...if you count Alan's slab-side question as a yes for one of my specials, we have a tie between the Sgt. and a SSP. How about this? We eliminate the GTR and the DS (from this build anyway) and we have a "ROLL CALL VOTE": for one of these "2"
A) Sergeant's model
B) Stanaback Special (blade length to be determined after the vote)
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Got this "BACK" from our beloved Chief! (WHY??)

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 10:58 AM

PPS: 4 inch Stanaback Special in rare Spalted Beech Burl...
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 11:24 AM

B. Staying with the one I came to dance with. SSP
Walker
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 11:49 AM

Playing this build by the Biden Rulez...nice.

A !

8-)
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 12:24 PM

James,
If, by any measure, you're comparing me to O'Biden...we need to talk. Secondly: What's your vote? Cute graphics or not...I didn't interpret a vote in any of that.
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 12:25 PM

B.
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 12:48 PM

A ... there is an A in there.
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 12:52 PM

B
Posted by: JE6245

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 01:56 PM

A
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 02:07 PM

A. Only because I don't have a Sargent's model.

Pap
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 02:59 PM

A
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 03:15 PM

A

Tom Flynn
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 04:26 PM

A
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 05:15 PM

A) Sergeant's model

I already have a Sergeant's model, but I already have a second SSP (in Thuya, even). smile
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 05:32 PM

Well shucks, somehow I got logged out and did not see this until today.
Stanaback Special is my vote.
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 05:36 PM

A....

Sergeants!!
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 05:56 PM

B
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 06:26 PM

B let's don't get stuck with 5 options
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 08:52 PM

Dammit Chief.... Good Point!!!! See what I did there???? SSP. B!
Posted by: tglassco

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 09:26 PM


B Gets My Vote
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/02/21 11:38 PM

B for me
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/03/21 04:18 PM

B
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/03/21 05:00 PM

I've got a second member counting but I count Stanaback Special leading 10-8...thus far.
Either way, it's fun!
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/03/21 07:20 PM

A) Sergeant's model
Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/04/21 06:35 AM

A

:-)Rocky
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/04/21 06:54 AM

B
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/04/21 11:48 AM

Brother Billy just completed the count as it stands...right now:
Sgt.-10
SSP-11
Close. Anybody else "in"?
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/04/21 01:20 PM

I have 5 SSP so I need an even half dozen

SSP

Peter
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/04/21 11:26 PM

Stanaback
Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/05/21 02:25 PM

Stanaback Special for me.
Posted by: spark42

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 02:17 AM

Man, get busy a few days and this place goes wild.
I vote for the SSP
Capt. Your killing me with that Spalted Beech Burl.

Dennis
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 10:13 AM

I just heard from the Captain and he is on the road all day.
We will by poplar vote be building a Stanaback Special.
He said to talk about blade length and he will be home later this
evening to answer any questions.
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 03:52 PM

Does it come in a 7 inch variety?
Posted by: KENKAN

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 05:33 PM

James,
You know it ONLY comes in a 4" or 4-5/8".

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020 RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP
AGCA Life Member
TACA Member
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 06:23 PM

I say 4-5/8" on the length for the sheath with the diamond rod.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 07:00 PM

4 5/8" love that size
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/06/21 07:27 PM

Yep 4 5/8
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/07/21 12:34 AM

I vote 4
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/07/21 08:41 AM

Good morning members,
Thanks to Billy for getting this leg of the relay started. As to blade preference, it depends upon your needs. "Both" have 1/4" blade stock. "Both" work on game and camp tasks just fine.
The 4" version is far superior as an EDC. Shorter blade length, along with a more compact sheath design, attribute to it's being the best choice..."on your hip".
The 4 5/8" is more "Butch" and with it's designed sheath, intended for in-field use on game, would make a great camp/game knife! It all depends on your most-wanted needs.
Safe queen? OK: Then it doesn't matter.
...Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: 1gunner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/07/21 09:37 AM

I like the butch version.
Thanks, Tom Philumalee
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/07/21 05:25 PM

4 5/8”
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/07/21 09:47 PM

Casting in for the 4” version. Only because I like my model 8.
Walker
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 12:10 PM

Hard choice,but I'll go with the 4".
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 12:49 PM

4 5/8”
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 02:25 PM

4 5/8"

Pap
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 04:26 PM

Big one! 4 5/8ths!
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 08:42 PM

4 inch
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 10:45 PM

Can see no good reason to NOT go 4&5/8”…….
So do the big boy, please.
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/08/21 11:28 PM

4 5/8
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 08:43 AM

4 5/8
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 08:50 AM

4 is one cool looking SSP

Tom Flynn
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 09:04 AM

Thus far, it appears that the longer version has an 11-5 lead. Are we done yet?
Capt. Chris
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 01:36 PM

Okay, I will vote for the 4 5/8"
I think it will work well as a belt knife.
Thank you for this thread!
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 09:34 PM

Yes we are done
next please
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/09/21 09:46 PM

I believe the big one has it.
Walker
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 12:56 AM

Is slab side stag available on that knife?
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 09:42 AM

Yes Indeed
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 11:12 AM

OK Crew,
Let's begin to build this bad boy! Here's our "base":
* Stanaback Special (special forging)
* BCP (Bowie clip point)
* TB (Top bevel sharpened
* TN (Thumb notches
* 4 5/8 " blade length
* 1/4" blade stock
* Oxblood sheath withe EZE-Lap diamond sharpener (Located on front sheath panel in a tube pouch)
.....*NOTE" If you live in a state that does not allow a "TB" we can request no sharpening. Also: If we build a double hilt, the "TB" will be eliminated.
...Countless options are available but:
* No sawteeth
* No full, exposed tang
* No "C" style sheath
...Don't laugh: I've had requests for all-of-the-above in the past. I'm sure there are a few more exceptions but a good many options can be utilized. Let's see where this thing goes!
Begin:
Capt. Chris
Here's an example of one way to go...(More to follow)...CCS
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 12:42 PM

Capt, it is stainless, correct?
Walker
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 01:31 PM

I'm for a stainless blade and nickel silver single hilt to start.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 01:37 PM

My special is only available is stainless. There was a short run of carbon but not many.
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 02:04 PM

...or like this...
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 03:37 PM

Here's a build we did five years ago. Similar options as above but SFG instead of FG.

(Standard Stanaback Special options as listed above)
NS1
ASP/B
THU
SFG

It's a mighty fine knife. smile



Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 06:43 PM

NS1-SQH
TN
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 06:54 PM

Nasa Green handle
14 finger grips
NS hilt squared
Alum/ black spacers
Silver plate
Wrist thong
Compass
Etched name

Pap
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 07:22 PM

All NASA material in long gone...sorry!
Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 08:23 PM

Ok, ivoryite then.

Pap
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 08:56 PM

I'd be down with an Ivorite handle.

NS1
ASP/Red (or all red)
Ivorite
SFG or BPH
WT
Compass

Don't think you can do Compass and NS Plate at the same time.
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/10/21 11:06 PM

No limit on options. The silver plate is on the side of the handle. May have miss described, but it's available.

Pap
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 12:39 AM

I am liking what Pappy noted.
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 04:24 AM

Nickel silver hilt,reduced
All red spacers
Single finger grip
Red micarta handle
Silver plate
Silver butt,thinned and rounded
Thong hole
Waxed sheath,if possible.
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 10:56 AM

Captain,
Since the shop offers 11 options of handle material.I was wondering what you might have stashed back that we could choose from.The pictures you and Rob posted up is the reason I ask.
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 12:30 PM

Starting with handle Material is probably a good a place as any I reckon....
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 01:56 PM

1st vote: ROLL CALL:
* NS HILT
* BRASS HILT
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 02:18 PM

* NS HILT
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 02:42 PM

NS hilt
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 02:47 PM

NS squared

Pap
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 03:01 PM

Brass Hilt
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 03:07 PM

NS hilt
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 03:10 PM

NS hilt
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 03:11 PM

NS hilt.
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 04:01 PM

Ns
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 06:14 PM

NS hilt
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 06:44 PM

N/S Hilt
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 06:53 PM

NS Hilt
Posted by: 1gunner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 07:42 PM

NS Hilt

Tom Philumalee
RKCC CM #99
RKS #3081
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 07:54 PM

NS Hilt
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 08:25 PM

Jus’ one of the crowd……..NS hilt
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 09:19 PM

We all thought this was probably the case but...Ya' still gotta' go through the build, one thing at a time or James will pull the "O'Biden Card" on my again.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: I'll call it tomorrow...CCS
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 09:48 PM

NS hilt square top
Walker
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/11/21 10:28 PM

NS hilt
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 12:02 PM

No doubt, Nickel Silver hilt it is! Let's move on...or in this case..."backwards" toward the ass-end of this knife. "NOW" we can discuss:
* Spacers
* Handle
* " shape
* Butt cap (or not)
* Etc...
One note before we go any farther: CW is a possibility but I am currently over 2 years out on CW, stemming from the enormous amount of orders at Blade and the recent AGCA show. I have no problem making this SSP in CW...It's just going to take 5-6 times longer than with shop-supplied material.
As some may know already, authorized dealers are limited to 20% (total) of our orders to be made in CW...Thus the "wait".
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 12:11 PM

Aluminum/red spacers

Pap
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 12:37 PM

all red spacers (freebie option) and ivorite handle material
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 01:25 PM

Red/Blue (shop supplied) Micarta
Right hand FG
Al/Black Spacers
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 02:01 PM

Red/aluminum spacers
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 02:03 PM

Should probably decide on s handle Material before picking spacers, si it at least gas a chance to match.

The shop has some Killer Ironwood lately
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 04:05 PM

Black and aluminum spacers and slab side stag
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 04:23 PM

Originally Posted By: Duke
Red/Blue (shop supplied) Micarta
Right hand FG
Al/Black Spacers


Is Red/Blue Micarta available on knives with 1/4" stock blades?
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 04:43 PM

Rob
Yes it is.I have a matching pair with R&B Micarta-R&A spacers
Right hand FG
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 05:37 PM

I like nate-dogg's start.
Black & Aluminum Spacers, Slab Side Stag.
Black Sheath? or do we need to stay with the Capt's outline above.
This is one of those educational builds, so I am getting educated.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/12/21 06:41 PM

No black sheath on the 4 5/8"...Sorry David.
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 11:49 AM

So.....Are we done? No more Ideas/Questions/Comments/Etc...?
Strange...I'll figure out what to do and get back to ya',
Capt. Chris
PS: This build was not meant to or does not have to have any type of lottery and if you lose interest in the build...no sweat. I'll give it a day before proceeding with some closure...
CCS
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 01:20 PM

If we are doing handles now I’m in for slab-sided stag. Then the spacers but if I’m out of order then I’ll hold for a bit.
Walker
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 02:20 PM

I don't care "which" of the items I listed above (last page?) we start with but: "LET'S ROLL"!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 02:55 PM

Red/Blue micarta, single finger grip.
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 03:02 PM

Ivoryite Handle
14 finger grips
NS hilt squared
Alum/ Red spacers
Silver plate
Wrist thong
Compass
Etched name

Pap
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 03:30 PM

Looking back, since my post on areas we need to address on this build, here's what I'm seeing
* Spacers...(not a collar) in all red, alumin & red or alumin & black
* Handle material...Stag, Ivorite or Red & blue laminated
* Handle shapes...SFG..FG's (#14 or regular)
...Not that any of this predicates a "final" choice, just "what's trending"! (I don't even know what that means??
Just sayin'...& "no mention" of CW...
Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 04:16 PM

Ivorite
14 finger grips
Aluminum/ Red spacers

Pap
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 04:29 PM

Ivorite
SFG
Black/Aluminum spacers
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 05:09 PM

Red & Blue laminate
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 06:23 PM

Stag slab side/black& alum spacers/finger grips/wrist thong/nickel
silver butt plate.
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 07:13 PM

Maroon Micarta
Alum/Black Spacers
Border Patrol Handle shape
Nickel Silver Butt Cap
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 07:29 PM

I'll have what Billy P's having!!!!!
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 07:39 PM

Originally Posted By: CrazyCajun
I'll have what Billy P's having!!!!!


That flavors not hard to find, they get built all the time.

Pappy's idea is cool, and a bit more like a "build" knife.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/13/21 09:06 PM

Stag slab side/black& alum spacers/finger grips/wrist thong/nickel
silver butt plate.

What Billy said!
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/14/21 12:33 AM

stag slab side looks pretty good too!
black/alum spacers
fg
WT
compass
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/14/21 12:36 AM

Stag slab side with the ambi finger grips would be cool
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/15/21 08:22 PM

It's looking like stag but I find it interesting that on this topic we have:
* Almost 4,600 "views"
* Only 150 or so "posts"
* Less than "30" active votes going on.
I am growing quite sick of carrying all the water folks! I'll give this til Monday night and, if there is not a "significant" increase in participation...it's gone!
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/15/21 09:01 PM

Fair enough
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/15/21 09:49 PM

Aluminum and red spacers, slab sided stag, finger grips, wrist thong, compass ( just because).
Let’s not let it die on the vine.
I know I can order one but I learn from these builds and all the comments.
Walker
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 07:46 AM

Red & Blue
14 finger grips
Aluminum/Red spacers

Tom Flynn
Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 08:20 AM

Capt...I hope the build doesn't get dropped. These are fun, and interesting. I think that as the build gets along, folks drop out, as they do not care for an option that has been set...I know that's the way I go...it's a great knife...BUT these are expensive, and if it's not to your liking, then they step aside...I for one, don't want to keep participating in the build when I know that at the end, I'm not going to be asking/paying for numbers. I don't think that would be fair to the others either. I've been watching, BUT like I said, at the end, I don't think that I'll be asking for numbers...so...I simply watch.
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 09:58 AM

Spacers - Aluminum & black
Handle material - Ivorite
Handle shapes - SFG
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 10:04 AM

Originally Posted By: Wylie
Spacers - Aluminum & black
Handle material - Ivorite
Handle shapes - SFG


This is appealing also.
Maybe a compass installed?
Posted by: Kirko

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 10:59 AM

Originally Posted By: thevalueman
Capt...I hope the build doesn't get dropped. These are fun, and interesting. I think that as the build gets along, folks drop out, as they do not care for an option that has been set...I know that's the way I go...it's a great knife...BUT these are expensive, and if it's not to your liking, then they step aside...I for one, don't want to keep participating in the build when I know that at the end, I'm not going to be asking/paying for numbers. I don't think that would be fair to the others either. I've been watching, BUT like I said, at the end, I don't think that I'll be asking for numbers...so...I simply watch.
:-)Rocky
Yes, that is how I approach it. I hope the build will go in my direction. This build I wanted the GTR Special , with that said the Stanaback Special was somerhing I really like , but the 4 5/8 blade and stag handle I am not a fan of , I love the builds !
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 07:32 PM

Fair is Fair.

Hey Capt' I know I voted stag in this round... But... (I know you like dat word) could we get @3 looks at some of the way back in storage CW pieces to liven dis gumbo up????????
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 07:41 PM

I am not in on this build. Not much of a new knife person.

But I have been following the build. One suggestion was similar to a knife I have:
NSH, BL & Al spacers, slab sided stag, finger grips, thong hole and NS plate.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 08:02 PM

I have/had no idea of any raffle/auction on this knife. I simply wanted to generate-n-educate on what can...and cannot be built & show some novices another "way to go"...so to speak. Thanks for your candid input. I appreciate honesty and challenge each and every one of you to look past your personal agendas, if the build doesn't go your way, and hang in there for the vast amount of "others" who may benefit from additional ideas and opinions.
For example: If you didn't want a Stanaback Special built because:
* Too expensive
* Wrong blade steel for you
* Too heavy for your usage
* Etc...
Others could get an education and learn something from that! Same holds true if you "like" a SSP. List the "pros"...
Just sayin',
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 08:40 PM

I have a 4 in 25th Anniversary SSP with COA in stag slab side
NS1-BA Wrist thong-No finger grips. SSP is a great carry and
working knife.Like any Randall it cuts 3 ways!!!!
Wide,Deep and Repeatly.
Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 08:44 PM

I simply figured that, at the end, the built knife was going to be offered to someone that participated in the build, as has been done in the past. Sorry if this is not going to happen here. I should not have assumed.
I do like the slab side!!
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 08:50 PM

It'll be offered Rocky. I'm just not wanting members to pay into a lottery they are really not interested in winning and still yet standing a good chance to come out empty-handed.
We'll figure something out.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: JerryG

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/16/21 10:44 PM

Originally Posted By: Captain Chris Stanaback
It's looking like stag but I find it interesting that on this topic we have:
* Almost 4,600 "views"
* Only 150 or so "posts"
* Less than "30" active votes going on.
I am growing quite sick of carrying all the water folks! I'll give this til Monday night and, if there is not a "significant" increase in participation...it's gone!
Capt. Chris



I have to admit, I'm one of the 4600 views. The way I saw this one is I arrived too late to the party, so I "lurked" on the shadows. Maybe I should have, or still can, jump in. Seems a bit disrespectful in my eyes to get in towards the end and possibly take the prize from someone who has contributed from the start.

Thanks Capt for pulling the weight on these builds. It's greatly appreciated, even if us "lurkers" don't get involved as much as we could, or should. Always a great learning experience!
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/17/21 12:21 AM

Jerry
It's not finished yet.Get on board with your thoughts.
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/17/21 07:58 AM

Billy, I have a 25th "4 very similar in Thuya!!!RH Finger grooves no WT. It too.... wide deep, repeatedly!!!
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/17/21 08:55 AM

Steve,
Great minds think alike as myThuya has a WT
Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/17/21 09:08 AM

OK...just thinking out loud for a moment.

If the "build" goes to slab handles, and our imagination is "almost" unlimited, what do you think about taking the concept a step beyond.

Consider having the stag decorated to commemorate something special, whether pertaining to RMK or somebody important to our hobby or the times we are living in or whatever the participants might come up with and agree on.

We know there are some expert scrimshanders who could do a bang-up job.

Larry
Posted by: JerryG

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/18/21 05:56 PM

Great idea! The problem I see is how would this be done in a timely manner? The scrimshander I'm working with is a year out.
Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/18/21 07:25 PM

rabbit hole

:-)Rocky
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/18/21 07:36 PM

Whomever wins, can have their scrim done as they see fit, whether stag or ivorite. Same with name etching if desired. Just saying.

Pap
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/18/21 07:46 PM

I agree with Pap
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 09:49 AM

How about this: 1 day of "handle discussion" and then we'll vote on one of them?
Let's hear it,
Capt. Chris
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 09:54 AM

Ivorite/ Dios Blanco
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 10:14 AM

Ivorite


Pap
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 10:45 AM

Ivorite
Posted by: 1gunner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 12:17 PM

Ivorite.
Tom Philumalee
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 02:13 PM

Shop’s red/blue micarta
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 02:28 PM

Stag, looking for some of that slab-side love
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 02:46 PM

I'll going to go with Ivorite.
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 03:01 PM

Stag slab side
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 06:05 PM

Slab Stag with a Slab of Coach's Ribs on the side!!!! Wish List!
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 07:13 PM

Slab stag
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 07:17 PM

Is slab style ivorite possible?

Pap
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 08:02 PM

Yes Mike,
It's doable.
CCS
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/19/21 10:29 PM

Thanks Cap, then I change my vote to slab ivorite, never, ever seen one. I've seen many slab stags, but never a slab ivorite, especially with 14 finger grips.

Pap
Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 12:01 AM

Chief--

I'll take that one!

I know...good luck, don't hold my breath.

Larry
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 07:05 AM

Slab Stag

Tom Flynn
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 05:35 PM

What Pappy said...
Okay, that is intriguing.
I would like to see slab sided ivorite.
But.... (ah yes), I would prefer single grip handle, compass installed. Can you do all that with slab sides?
Remember this is an educational thread, and I get to ask the dumb questions!
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 05:44 PM

OK Crew,
Interesting...thus far, but I think there are a few major players for handle domination. In no particular order...ROLL CALL VOTE!! (Remember: Vote the "handle" you want, not the "shape".
A) Red/Blue laminated micarta
B) Stag
C) Ivorite
D) Other
...If you vote "D" list "what other"
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 06:44 PM

C- Dios Blanco
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 06:58 PM

C) Ivorite
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 07:11 PM

Stag
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 07:35 PM

B.Stag
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 07:49 PM

STAG!
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 07:49 PM

C) Ivorite
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 09:26 PM

C) Ivorite


Pap
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 09:40 PM

C
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 10:26 PM

B) Stag
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/20/21 11:53 PM

B Stag
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/21/21 04:35 AM

C) Ivorite
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/21/21 09:20 AM

B. Stag
But the Ivorite is interesting.
Walker
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/21/21 10:18 AM

Ivorite
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 10:48 AM

So for...Ivorite-7 & Stag-6...No votes for RBM...I'll call it tomorrow evening, before the game.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 11:12 AM

Stag, please.
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 11:35 AM

Stag

Tom Flynn
Posted by: tglassco

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 12:13 PM

B) Stag
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 05:15 PM

B) STAG.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/22/21 05:52 PM

Hey Tony,
Keep an eye out for Henri!
Take care, Capt. Chris
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 12:07 AM

B) stag.
Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 04:13 PM

B) Stag
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 05:02 PM

OK Crew,
It's official. Stag gets the nod. Be it slab-sided or not, Stag is "always" a great handle on one of my knives. Feel free to comment and argue your position for "what to do next".
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: Thanks to all who voted and "come on in the water's fine" for all ya'll that are lurking in the shadows!
CCS
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 05:21 PM

I see a few members have mentioned a compass. Will a compass work with a stainless blade? None of my Randall's(5-6 carbon,3 small gamblers) have a compass.
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 06:18 PM

Will compass work with slab side stag??
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 06:33 PM

Will compass work with slab side stag??

The stag would have to be large.....I can't say for sure but i would think not.
How ever a stag handle with bottom ambi finger grips looks cool & would leave the stag to where a compass would work.

If someone has a picture and would post it so all could see that would be helpful. I saw one at Blade and was really surprised at how good it felt and with the look of it.
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 06:56 PM

Agree w/the thought process Chief! Just had to throw it against the wall!!!!! We'll see where it ends up!
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/23/21 11:48 PM

Steve,Chief
Rod posted up a picture of his slab side with ambi grips and n/s
butt plate
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/24/21 10:19 AM

Chief,
Although this example does "not" have a compass...It "does" have a standard stag handle with #14 FG's...i.e.: No slabs. Is this what you're looking for. There is easily enough room for the compass.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/24/21 11:23 AM

Wondered if anybody ever asked for a compass on a Cattleman-style stag handle...Haven't dug out knives to look at dimensions, thinking that might be a close fit if it would work at all.

Larry
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/24/21 12:07 PM

Originally Posted By: Brent
I see a few members have mentioned a compass. Will a compass work with a stainless blade? None of my Randall's(5-6 carbon,3 small gamblers) have a compass.


Oh yeah.

First RKCC club knife was a large Stanaback Special (stainless only) with slab-side bone linen micarta and a compass.

Doesn't mean that "slab-side stag" will work with a compass, but we know compass and stainless blades will work, especially with SS large.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/24/21 07:07 PM

Thanks Captain, I like that look, bet it looks good with a plate contoured to the stag as well.
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/25/21 01:02 AM

I am liking the build discussion. What is next Captain?
Posted by: spark42

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/25/21 01:39 PM

Chief, that's a good looking knife.
I vote for slab side.

Dennis
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/25/21 07:47 PM

My slab side doesn't have finger grips.But Chief has a good idea
about the nickel silver butt plate contoured to the stag.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/25/21 10:31 PM

I like a butt plate on stag so the bark doesn't get ground off like it does with a butt cap.
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/26/21 11:29 PM

Slab side would be great.
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 01:21 AM

Slab side sounds and really looks great as does the NS butt plate. I do like finger grips BUT really do hate seeing all the beautiful bark ground away on an especially sweet looking piece of stag. Of course, these all come down to personal preferences.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 08:55 AM

OK Crew,
I'm fixin' to put it "In The Wind" for a couple of days. I'm going to visit Duke in Gulf Breeze and do some horse-tradin'. Wish me luck.
Right now the stag is happening and several members have chosen a preference for slab sides. I care not what we build. There are advantages and a couple of "not-so-much" to keep in mind.
Advantage is smooth, dressed stag is giving a scrimshander a blackboard to work with so lots of room for artwork! Slabs also make the knife more ambidextrous. It allows men with smaller hands a more secure grip, being that it removes some of the girth (circumference) from around the handle
Disadvantage is removing some character from the stag. Also: The advantage for small hands swaps to too small for large ones.
....Just some things to think about as I ask for a: "ROLL CALL VOTE"!
Vote for one:
A) Slab it Captain!
B) " The Beatles" Captain...(Let It Be)!
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 09:32 AM

A) Slab it Captain!

Tom Flynn
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 10:10 AM

B...Let It Beeeeee
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 10:35 AM

A) Slab it Captain!
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 10:38 AM

A-Slab
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 10:46 AM

Slab

Pap
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 11:15 AM

Slab
Walker
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 11:41 AM

Slab
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 12:54 PM

A slab
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 01:00 PM

B - Let it be
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 01:50 PM

The slab side is cute, and has been done soooo many times. #14 style finger grips would be intriguing on a natural piece of stag... IMO
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 03:42 PM

Could we do stag slab side with a single finger grip? That would be sweet. If not, model 14 ambi finger grips would be nice.
Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 04:06 PM

B + #14FG
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/27/21 09:53 PM

A) slab it Captain!
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/28/21 04:04 AM

A) slab side
Posted by: 1gunner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/28/21 10:51 AM

Slab works for me.

Tom Philumalee
RKCC-CM-99
RKS #3086
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 08/30/21 01:30 PM

A) SLAB.

Tony
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 10:33 AM

OK CREW:
With the recent RMK "shop news" we have had a short vacation..."BUT"...I think it's time to proceed! Your winner for stag configuration (thus far) is "slabbed sides"! So....So far:
* RMK Stanaback Special
* Special dealer forging
* 4 5/8" blade length
* 1/4 " blade stock
* TB
* BCP
* Stag handle
* Slab sides
* Special oxblood sheath with EZE-Lap diamond sharpener
............WHAT'S NEXT??
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 10:44 AM

NS hilt squared

Pap
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 12:41 PM

What Pappy said above. Great idea.

Alan
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 12:44 PM

NS hilt, black/alum spacers, WT
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 02:27 PM

Nickel silver, reduced hilt
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 03:05 PM

Nickel silver reduced
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 04:04 PM

NS single hilt, squared
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 05:02 PM

NS hilt squared,B/A or all black spacers,WT,NS Butt Plate
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 05:38 PM

NS1SQ TN
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 07:02 PM

N/S hilt I don't care if it's square or not.
all black spacers, NS Butt Plate.
Not sure about finger grips or not.
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 07:23 PM

Squared hilt, nickel silver
Walker
Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 07:29 PM

NS hilt squared
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 07:44 PM

NS hilt, black/alum spacers, WT
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 08:32 PM

I forget, does the Stanaback come with thumb notches, not an option, knowing that we could add that too, but if standard, no need to mention it.

Pap
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 08:43 PM

Thumb Notches are standard.Cap can correct me if I'm wrong.
He has before
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/03/21 11:04 PM

Originally Posted By: Billy Poyner
Thumb Notches are standard.Cap can correct me if I'm wrong.
He has before


LOL!!!!


They are standard!
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/04/21 11:13 AM

NS hilt squared,Black/Aluminum with NS Butt Plate

Tom Flynn
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/04/21 11:21 PM

I like the black-aluminum spacer idea too.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 10:00 AM

OK Crew:
It appears that the vast majority is "trending" (I'm not sure I even know what that means) towards a nickel silver hilt and aluminum & black spacers. Forgetting a preference for : Single, Squared top or Reduced...We need a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one and one only below:
A) Nickel silver hilt with aluminum & black spacers
B) Nickel silver hilt with all black spacers
C) Nickel silver hilt with "other" kinds-a-spacers
D) Opt for brass
Let's roll,
Capt. Chris
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 10:05 AM

A. Please!
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 10:26 AM

A
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 10:29 AM

A
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 11:44 AM

A
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 11:54 AM

A) Nickel silver hilt with aluminum & black spacers
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 12:12 PM

B
Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 12:24 PM

A
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 12:29 PM

A.
Walker
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 02:01 PM

A
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 02:46 PM

A

Pap
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 03:18 PM

B
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 06:18 PM

A.
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/05/21 07:45 PM

A) Nickel silver hilt with aluminum & black spacers
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 12:39 AM

Hey Captain,


A.
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 01:05 AM

A, please.
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 07:05 AM

A
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 01:04 PM

C) Nickel silver hilt with "other" kinds-a-spacers…

Nickel Silver Hilt with Aluminum & RED spacers.

grin
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 01:58 PM

A) Nickel silver hilt with aluminum & black spacers

Tom Flynn
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/06/21 08:31 PM

A!
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 12:13 PM

OK Crew:
So far...Here's what we have decided upon:
* Stanaback Special-4 5/8"
* TB & BCP
* Stainless
* TN
* Nickel silver hilt
* Aluminum & black spacers
* Stag handle
* Slab sides
...We still need a couple of things ironed out.
* Single hilt (std)
* Single hilt (squared)
* Reduced
* Finger grips...or not?
* Anything on the butt?
..."IF" we can heat up the iron ( & I do mean quickly) this knife could be ready for Christmas!!
Let me hear from you...quickly.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 12:36 PM

Reduced hilt, model 14 finger grip, thong, and compass.
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 12:46 PM

NS1/SQ
NS butt plate
Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 12:58 PM

Single hilt (squared)
#14 Finger Grip
Wrist Thong
Compass
Posted by: REK

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 01:11 PM

NS1/SQ
NS butt plate

No FGs. With the slabbed sides, I feel like FGs will amount to grinding off even more bark from the stag. I’m not sure I’d like that. If we went that route, entirely smooth stag handles with FGs might look better.
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 01:40 PM

* Single hilt (squared)
* Not
* Butt Plate

Tom Flynn
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 04:26 PM

Single hilt squared.



Pap
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 06:26 PM

Reduced hilt and butt plate
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 06:44 PM

I'm staying with
NS1/squared
Wrist thong
N/S Butt Plate
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 07:18 PM

* Single hilt (std)
Finger grips...not
Wrist Thong
Butt Plate
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 07:19 PM

NS1/SQ
WT
NS Butt Plate
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/08/21 07:49 PM

NS1/SQ
NS butt plate
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 10:46 AM

Single Hilt … Rounded
#14 Finger grips
Wrist Thong.

Tony
Posted by: Litch

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 11:22 AM

I'm with Tony.

Single Hilt … Rounded
#14 Finger grips
Wrist Thong.

The squared hilt always pokes in my thumb. blush
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 12:20 PM

Mine too! (Unless it's a larger knife), like my small collection of #16's.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 12:47 PM

Reduced hilt
NS Butt Plate
WT
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 01:54 PM

NS1/SQ
SFG
WT
NS Butt Plate
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/09/21 06:33 PM

NS1 Sq./SFG/NS Butt PLate
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/10/21 12:07 AM

Single hilt squared
#14 finger grips
NS butt plate
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/15/21 01:29 AM

So did single hilt squared, #14 finger grooves, and NS butt plate win the vote?
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 01:26 PM

Cap is on the road and called and asked me to get a count.
Starting at the hilt and working back I'll abbreviate but ya'll
can figure it out.
Rh-14-wt-comp=1
Sqd-bp-4
Sqd-14-wt-comp-1
Redu-bp-1
Sqd-wt-bp-2
Std-wt-bp-1
Std-14=wt-2
Redu-wt-bp-1
Sqd-sfg-wt-bp-1
Sqd-sfg-bp-1
Sqd-14-bp-1

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 07:57 PM

Thanks Billy,
Squared nickel silver single hilt is "IN"! Standard and reduced were out-voted,,,sorry.
#14 style finger grips are "IN"...All others? Not this time...sorry.
Nickel silver butt "plate" is "IN".
Wrist thong is "IN"...R we done yet?
Best,
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 08:40 PM

Can we get a recap of the knife as it stands now?
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 09:42 PM

Just got word Cap's computer is down.Here's what we got.
Stainless Blade 4 5/8
Bowie clip point
Top bevel sharpened
Thumb notches
Nickel silver squared hilt
Alum/Black spacers
Stag handle slab side
#14 finger grips
Wrist thong
Nickel silver butt plate
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 10:22 PM

Thanks Brother!
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 10:39 PM

Sounds like we're ready to pick numbers?
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 11:39 PM

I’ve just gotta’ say what a sweet, incredible blade this will be. So thanks for helping out the old Cap and figuring out the count, Billy.
Thanks for the Build.
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/16/21 11:42 PM

Looking like a real nice build!
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 12:09 AM

Have to agree with Alan. Sure sounds good.
Walker
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 12:15 AM

I'd like to add the name plate for whomever winds up with it. Don't think I've ever seen a slab stag with a name plate.

Pap
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 09:17 AM

Computer's not down...just scheduled for an "In-Shop" tune-up...(Once a year) but I have put it off til next week.
Now-n-again: "Pick" numbers? OK: Is that what you members want to do? If so, I'll post numbers 1-25 and you can pick your poison/ 1st come-1st served. The winner will be able to purchase this great blade @ catalog price...."&"....chose one more option as well!
Sound good? ROLL CALL VOTE:
A) Let's roll with it, Capt.
B) Consider an alternate option.
Let's hear from you.
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 09:52 AM

16

Pap
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 10:10 AM

22
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 11:19 AM

A
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 12:16 PM

I’m with Billy, so “Roll On Cap.”
Voting for …….A
Thanks for a really great BUILD, Cap.
Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 01:19 PM

A
Posted by: Brent

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 02:58 PM

A
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 06:16 PM

A/23 Great build!!!!
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 06:41 PM

A
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/17/21 10:17 PM

A) Let's roll with it, Capt.
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/18/21 03:32 PM

A/7

Tom Flynn
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/18/21 04:31 PM

A.
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/18/21 08:06 PM

A/10
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 08:35 AM

OK Crew:
It seems the general consensus is, not only "A" but also that this has been a really good build! I agree and we're fixin' to get 'er done!
"If" you're interested in purchasing this $800.00 (approx.) knife, just chose one of the numbers below and it'll be yours..."IF"...the computer-generated number matches yours! Good luck to all and we'll do another build...next year!
Oh...I'm sorry. Did you think I meant "next year"? Only as far as pricing goes. I plan on starting a "Holiday/Hunting season" build next month..."BUT"...(There ya' go, crew) it will be made next year and, of course, at next year's pricing!
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

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07)- GCTom
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10)- alan grombacher
11)- Billy Poyner
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15)- Pappy
16)- Wylie
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22)- Eric
23)- Crazy Cajun
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Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 08:39 AM

16)
Posted by: Eric

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 09:01 AM

22
Posted by: pappy19

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 09:59 AM

15


Pap
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 11:26 AM

11
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 01:43 PM

#6 please
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 06:24 PM

#23 Please!
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 06:32 PM

13 please
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/23/21 11:13 PM

Hey Captain,

10

Cheers,

Alan
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 06:28 PM

Thanks to everyone for participating in this build. Although I was not pleased with the limited of entries into "actually receiving" this great knife, I was happy with the conduct and optimism throughout the process.
I hope everyone feels the same. Let's all give a congratulations to:
WYLIE!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 07:54 PM

Congrats.Happy for you.
Posted by: Wylie

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 09:28 PM

How about that. I guess the odds were finally in my favor. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
Posted by: Chief

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 09:32 PM

Congrats.........went fishing and came back and it was over lol
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 09:56 PM

Congrats Wylie! That will be a great looking knife for sure.
Walker
Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/27/21 10:46 PM

Congrats Wylie! This build will be a real nice knife. Enjoy it.
Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/28/21 06:23 PM

Wylie for the win!!! Enjoy what is going to be a Dandy Knife!!!!!
Posted by: Windsor

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/28/21 08:45 PM

Awesome, congrats Wylie!
Posted by: Duke

Re: Custom RMK..."Off the Menu"...??? - 09/28/21 11:21 PM

Congratulations to ya Wylie…….you’re going to be receiving one really sweet blade.