Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!!
Posted by: vklough46
Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/07/07 08:00 AM
Every week we will have a different RMK model on which to focus. And hopefully, many knives shown and much knowledge gleaned.
Here we go!!!
Week one, Model 1
"By the first part of 1943, the Zacharias-Randall design had mutated into an early style of the All-Purpose Fighting Knife. This fighter, years later designated as Model 1, has been changed surprisingly little with the passage of time. Knives being made presently look much the same as their grandpappies of World
War II days. The name All-Purpose Fighting Knife was much too long for Bo's record book, so he shortened it to simply 'Fighter' and also used this name in correspondence with servicemen. The name stuck, and to this day his Model 1, with its distinctive semi-bowie blade, brass double hilt, leather washer handle, and aluminum butt cap is recognized the world over as 'The Randall Fighter'."
--from Randall Made Knives: The History of the Man and the Blades, by Robert L. Gaddis.
Lady and Gentleman, may we please see some Model 1's, and share some Randall knowledge.
Kevin
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 10:04 AM
Dubie's Model 1. Thanks for sharing.
To that end; Dubie states in in your other thread, that the knife above was ordered (or delivered) in 1982. At first I was gonna cry foul on that date, as the sheath is a 'loose-stitch' JRB, more typical of the mid 1980's and on...
But, the spacers are right - and it's been documented that M. Johnson had purchased a second 'loose' stitching machine in the early 1970's (I wrote 'in 1974' in our book, but now believe that it was more likely by mid 1973); a stitching machine that he used infrequently on larger sheaths throughout the remainder of the 1970's and early 1980's...
Maurice did, however, use the loose stitching machine almost exclusively on the smaller sheath patterns during this period; with his son Johnny Johnson later using this machine for the majority of his sheath production, from the mid 1980's into the very early 1990's...
I digress, back to Dubie's knife & sheath...if you look at Johnson sheaths from the 1980's, you'll quickly notice that the stone pockets made by father & son have a different appearance...Maurice's are usually flat and squared like the one shown on Dubie's sheath, while Johnny's are usually more 'rounded' on top, giving the stone pocket a bowed look, on most example's seen...(I'll post an example pic later)
IMO, Dubie's 'loose stitch' Johnson roughback sheath was made in the early to mid 1980's by Maurice Johnson when his primary stitching machine was on the fritz (a recurring problem by this time), and thus matches the date given...cool knife, unusual sheath...
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 11:39 AM
Shel, the owner of the knife had his name and 1982 etched onto the blade after he picked it up. If you blow up the autographed pics, you might be able to read it.
I agree about the sheath. I've seen another just like it, with what appears to be really white thread. It was also on an early 80's #1-7.
Dubie
That's awesome Dubie, thanks for sharing this one and getting the Model of the week thread kicked off in style
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 11:47 AM
This is my the 1st model 1. This picture is 3 months before it went to iraq, I'll have comparison pictures a couple weeks before Christmas! D.J. said that a lot of the guys with "time" in wanted to see it & or buy it.
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 12:12 PM
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Kevin, thanks for the props, but IIRC, the original 'Model of the Week' thread idea over at knifeforums.com was Ron Mathews'...a good idea in theory, as there is much to learn 'if' the thread stays on track...
Shel,
Thanks for the credit. I think over at Knifeforums it pretty much kept on track and we went two full rounds or close to it (27 weeks plus dealer specials). I also "think" it was Gary (Escapement) that set up a link to all the threads on both series (here: http://users.adelphia.net/~jimingram/randallmodel.html Unfortunately Knifeforums changed the software and the links go nowhere now). Bottom line it was a lot of fun and learning for all. I hope we can keep it going here (Thanks, Kevin!).
Here's a circa 1943 fighter I was fortunate to have in my collection for a while which is pictured in Sheldon's book on page 17. At the time the photo was taken about 2 years ago the knife had no sheath. Subsequently I was able to find a period Southern Saddlery sheath that fit it perfectly (6 1/2"). It was like hitting the lotto 
Posted by: Swordsman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 12:56 PM
So much knowledge wasted with a few software changes.
I lost thousands of posts I had posted on turbocharged and supercharged engines on another board for the same reason.
Hopefully people will save the pics and the info on their
own hard drives so that it could be pulled together again
if a similar thing happened here.
Tom V.
Posted by: CooterBrown
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 01:12 PM
This has already been in another post. Thanks for all the great information. There are couple of new pics. The Nambu pistol was brought back from the Philipines by my father, the 1942 canteen and the 1944 cup were bought for a couple of bucks apiece at the Army/Navy store when I was a kid. Used to use them for Boy Scout campouts.
The following text was copied from my previous post.
The knife was given to me by a neighbor of my parents over 25 years ago. I must have been around 16-17, and had grown up with these folks as neighbors and family friends.
The husband had recently passed, and the widow was over for dinner. Before we ate, she told me she had something she wanted to give me. She put a big knife in my hands and told me that her husband's brother had given it to him before he went to China to serve with the 14th Air force (he was not a flyer).
Caroline, who had been a BAM in the war, was a tough old gal, and she told me that Rod had "killed a Jap" with the knife. She said this in a way that I believed her, and I had talked to her husband a good deal about the war and I have little doubt that it is true. They were the type of people that did not say these sort of things lightly and I know where he served and some of what he went through.
She then went on to demonstrate the best way to use the thing, and that I'll leave to your imagination.
When she walked out of the room to go help my mother with dinner, I was standing there with the knife, a little spooked. My father, a WWII Pacific Vet, who had been in the room while she was giving me the knife and telling me the story, got an odd look and said, "That's his Randall. He showed me that knife. My god, she just gave you his Randall." He looked at me for a minute and then he left the room and I was standing there with something I didn't understand but that I knew was special.
I realize that this is a pretty incredible second hand story from someone none of you know, and I'd probably be sceptical too.
All I can say is that these were honorable people who both served. When the husband was still alive, I spent a good bit of time talking to him about the war. Fortunately I was always interested in it and he had some amazing stories. At the time, my father did not want to talk much about his service in the Pacific, so I talked to my neighbor.
Here's the amazing part.
Before the war he had been trained as a commercial artist and he had stacks of drawings and paintings that he had made during his time in China, as well as hundreds of photos and, believe it or not some color movies, which he screened for my family and me on several occaisions. He had insignia and flags from the squadron as well as a lot of other stuff that was like candy for a kid like me. It was like a museum.
What happened to all this stuff I have no idea. The widow subsequently moved to California to live with family, and they had been estranged from their only child for many years. She also has passed. I only hope that the stuff made its way into responsible hands as it was a veritable treasure trove of documentation, and the color movies are very rare. I'm sure I did not see all of the stuff but the photos and movies were amazing. My efforts to locate the family have not been successful.
That's the story behind the knife.
Posted by: Peter63
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 01:27 PM
Here is my modest APFK collection, the #1 was and is one of my all-time favourite models.
Ron said "Here's a circa 1943 fighter..." I'd just like to clarify that his knife is an 'earrrly' 1943 fighter, as attested to by the thick red spacers, thin aluminum end cap, and bent brass lanyard (thong) loop...as opposed to Cooter's 'late' 1943 fighter with medium red spacers, thicker aluminum end cap, and stainless steel lanyard loop...
There are other differences as well, which I'm sure that the readers here will spot, but those are the most obvious...good score on the sheath too btw Ron, nice lookin' package
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 01:51 PM
In reference to the post above differentiating between an early 43 fighter and a "late" 43 fighter, I would not go as far as to say that steel wrist thong link fighter is late 43. The brass thong link was relatively short lived due to several reasons. One, brass was a regulated commodity by the WPO, and therefore not too easy to acquire through normal channels, particulary when you were low in the pecking order as was RMK. It is well known Bo often search junkyards looking for scrap brass or bronze for hilts and such. Secondly, the brass links were soft and tended to collapse with little force.
The steel link replaced the brass link in my estimation during the first half of the year. That is not to say a brass link was not used after a steel link was used, but for all practical purposes, the brass link preceded the steel link.
The following photo is of a reverse quillion 1943 fighter. You will notice the orientation of the brass thong link is pointing opposite of what was standard, towards the edge of the blade. This orientation would facilitate its use on an "edge-up" fighting style, a method of knife fighting Bo was promoting to some degree at the time. I believe this is the only knife/thong link I have seen set up in this fashion.
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 02:01 PM
Another Three Model 1's. Fairly Recent Production.
The Model #1, Grind is one of my favorites. I would like to see a Model 12-9 with a #1 Grind.
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 03:05 PM
Peter, great collection, but the one that grabs me is the 3rd from the left.
Dubie Baxter
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 03:10 PM
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The following photo is of a reverse quillion 1943 fighter. You will notice the orientation of the brass thong link is pointing opposite of what was standard, towards the edge of the blade. This orientation would facilitate its use on an "edge-up" fighting style, a method of knife fighting Bo was promoting to some degree at the time. I believe this is the only knife/thong link I have seen set up in this fashion.
Joe,
Are you sure the nut didn't just come loose?
Nice piece!
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 03:45 PM
Great Knives & Thread,
Here's an interesting old #1-8.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 04:00 PM
I would like to thank everyone who has posted. All great knives and information.
Jim,
Any info. on the unusual etching?
Kevin
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 04:15 PM
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Great Knives & Thread,
Here's an interesting old #1-8.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Interesting is an understatement.
That is one, really cool, tricked out #1-8". By the looks of the military belt holder, and the brown snaps, that knife might have been in Korea or early Vietnam even.
Thanks for letting us see it.
Dubie Baxter
Quote:
In reference to the post above differentiating between an early 43 fighter and a "late" 43 fighter, I would not go as far as to say that steel wrist thong link fighter is late 43...
Flag! Look at the Sheath Type, Stone Pocket Shape and Size, and Stone Type...
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The steel link replaced the brass link in my estimation during the first half of the year...
Big deal, your estimation is wrong...
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The following photo is of a reverse quillion 1943 fighter. ...
Sure, a Mid 1943 Fighter – again, look at the differences in sheath, spacers, stone pocket type, etc...
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 05:22 PM
Dubie,
Thanks for the kind words.That old Randall has some very interesting features.See if anyone can name them.
Kevin,
I have no provenance on the knife,wish I did.The etching is probably a reference to Col. Applegates knife fighting book,"Kill or Get Killed".I coveted that knife for a long time until a good friend finally sold it to me.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: Swordsman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 05:47 PM
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"Kill or Get Killed"
Knife, I assume, was probably not owned by a Conscientious Objector.
Tom V.
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 05:58 PM
Old wood...
Rob
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 05:59 PM
old wood...
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 07:14 PM
There he goes again!
Quote:
Flag! Look at the Sheath Type, Stone Pocket Shape and Size, and Stone Type...
I did. Now that we got that out of the way, the knife could easily have been made prior to "late '43" as you claim. I wasn't saying it couldn't be later 1943, just wouldn't bet the farm on it.
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Big deal, your estimation is wrong...
Reaaaally. Please expound o' wise one, I am all ears. I think most would like to hear your expert opinion on this subject.
Quote:
Sure, a Mid 1943 Fighter – again, look at the differences in sheath, spacers, stone pocket type, etc...
Whew, thanks for the heads up. It is all so clear now. I better reexamine my knife. I don't know where I was going with this post! So many knives and so much confusion. The horror.
Posted by: WhiteKnife
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 07:28 PM
Great thread, too bad childish behavior's spoiling it.
Very discouraging to newbie collectors.
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 08:04 PM
Hi Whiteknife,
Think of it as driving down a scenic highway and seeing a litter can knocked over at a rest stop: Just keep your eyes straight ahead and enjoy the good stuff
Best,
Ron
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 08:37 PM
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Great thread, too bad childish behavior's spoiling it.
Very discouraging to newbie collectors.
Nobody likes to be the one proven wrong, especially if you believe you are correct. But passionate discussions like this give newbies like you & I access to knowledge that we otherwise would be without. Believe it or not sometimes when they debate things you will be the one to benefit. Ever watch one of the guys here who knows what he's talking about tell some one who just posted a picture about his knife & wants to be enlightened? It's like talking to a Doctor, sometimes what & how they say it sends ya off with more questions than when ya started! My point is that they get more detailed with each other than when it's just one of them. JMO
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 08:44 PM
Chief: A lot better post than mine. Thanks!
Posted by: CutUp
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 10:03 PM
Hey Y'all,
I'm new here and I read a lot more than I post. I enjoy seeing all the Randalls both old and new but I'm confused. It seems to me that there is a lot of guessing going on about when something was made. I get ever more flummoxed when the disagreement deals with a difference of say 6 months on a knife that's 65 years old.
I truly don't see how it makes a tinker's damn anyway. I'm not trying to fuel the feud and I'm not taking sides (though I do have an opinion), I'm just wondering.
Posted by: Swordsman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 10:33 PM
Cutup,
We have a little urination contest going on between two very knowledgable members. I learn from both of them.
They have such a vast knowledge on the subject that to them the 6 months makes a difference, to me or you it seems like splitting hairs, but both are trying to be as correct as possible in the dating of the Randall knife.
Tom V.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/07 11:00 PM
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Cutup,
We have a little urination contest going on between two very knowledgable members. I learn from both of them.
They have such a vast knowledge on the subject that to them the 6 months makes a difference, to me or you it seems like splitting hairs, but both are trying to be as correct as possible in the dating of the Randall knife.
Tom V.
tom -
I don't see that as the case on several points, but it is probably best to let it go.
Thanks
From page #119 of our Randall Knives reference book - a late 1970's/early 1980's (spacers) Model #1-6, SS, brass on brass, killer stag, and dead mint...
Unfortunately, a knife that we no longer own...had to pay for the printing cost somehow...
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 01:30 AM
Cutup, If one of your kids was doing a geneology report on your family, wouldn't it help if they knew the doctors name that delivered you, what hospital you were born in (or maybe what kind of taxi on the way)? Wouldn't it also be important for them to know the day, week, month, and year that you took your first breath?
If you took the average 50-70 year old man off the street, and just by what he was wearing and the cut of his jib,would you be able to pin down his birthday within a few months? If you could, some might consider you a genius, or at least a wizard.
The more you get into the collecting and lore of RMK, you may want to even know the three generations that have been hands-on involved in their manufacture, and maybe even go see the place where they have been hand-made for the last 70 years?
Just some thoughts.
Dubie Baxter
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:28 AM
Here's a favorite model #1. It too should elicit some comments.
Posted by: Kent_Warnberg
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:27 AM
Matt,
Welcome aboard! I too don't know who's right or wrong. I just know.."Boy, that's a old knife, and great pictures to boot"
I have learned much from both of these "debators"
Kent B. Warnberg
RKS #109
Life NRA Member
NKCA
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:09 AM
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Here's a favorite model #1. It too should elicit some comments.
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Rick Bowles
www.RBscrim.com
RKS #012
N.R.A Life Member
Rick that's nice old model. Did you do the scrim on it when it was relatively new?
~dale
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:13 AM
Here's some model 1's... none very old, but an assortment of handles in 7" and 8" blade lengths (note: the one on the botttom is a special #1).
~dale
Posted by: Rhett Stidham
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:27 AM
Kevin,
Great thread. Thank you for your many contributions to this forum.
Regards,
Rhett
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 11:15 AM
Yes, thanks Kevin. You have always been a man of great ideas.
Thanks for your contributions in getting threads started.
~dale
Here's an animated image in your honor. In the words of Pauly Shore from the movie Son-In-Law... "Everybody do the fun-ky chick-en!" (from the scene with the barn dance when he took over the mic for square dance calling).
I really don't know how the dancing chicken is associated with a congratulations, I just like the way it looks.
I will make this the new honorary
"VKLough Award" for outstanding threads. (I hope I got your name right on the engraved base
).
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 05:59 PM
Very nice knife Rick.
The Model 1 looks good dressed up.
Kevin
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 06:05 PM
Rhett,
Thank you for the kind words. And thanks for having a great place for Randall Knife lovers to come and share their thoughts.
Kevin
Dale,
As much as I try to look away from the "Funky Chicken" I can't help myself. Kind of like a train wreck.
PS I think I saw our respective father in laws having coffee this morning.
Kevin
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:07 PM
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Dale,
As much as I try to look away from the "Funky Chicken" I can't help myself. Kind of like a train wreck.
Kevin
It was either that or my version of the "Tony"... I love the Tomthbomb avatar!
~dale
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:22 PM
If you notice, his feet are floating off the base because he's SuperBomb! Floating like his "anti-gravity" knife in the other post. I'm beginning to believe Tom
is a magician.
~dale
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:36 PM
This one's pretty rare for a couple of reasons:
1. It's a fighter in a translucent sheath ("Tranny's" were typically mid 40's and "between" wars).
2. Finger-grooved leather handle (Uncommon for a 40's knife).
Don't own it any more, but sure enjoyed it while I had it.
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:58 PM
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It was either that or my version of the "Tony"... I love the Tomthbomb avatar!
~dale
My avatar gets no respect anywhere on the web.
This is from the Jeep Forum:
Since this is the #1 forum here is what I got in the mail Friday.
This is my insurance photo. Sorry for the quality. The grip is some Treeman green tenite micarta.
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 07:58 PM
That handle looks quite comfortable Ron.
Here's a handle material that I imagine Bo wasn't thinking about in the 40's.
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 08:12 PM
Quote:
My avatar gets no respect anywhere on the web.
This is from the Jeep Forum:
That's a good one Tom.
~dale
Posted by: CooterBrown
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 08:38 PM
Some really spectacular knives here! Nice to learn a little about these critters after having one for so long. Thanks for the posts and the informative discussions.
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:00 PM
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It's a fighter in a translucent sheath
Ron,
You know I'm a noob, so what's a tranny?
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:03 PM
You can actually see through the transparent snaps. Kind of like seeing through the skirt of a guy pretending to be a girl (a tranny).
Dubie
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:06 PM
1950's Fighter, the original sheath was lost but found a nice Johnson roughback, they fit real well together...
Rob
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:10 PM
Thanks Dubie (I think).
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:12 PM
You beat me to it, Dubie (I know)
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:16 PM
Dubie,
You always make me smile.
Kevin
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:19 PM
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You beat me to it, Dubie (I know)
Dubie Baxter, subrogator to the moderator.
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:21 PM
I swear, I never subrogaterd any moderators, because i never swallowed.
Dubie
Posted by: BoBlade
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:24 PM
You still made me smile
OK let's call that one quits.
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 09:42 PM
Dale, Kevin,
The model #1 I posted was made in 1990. Make ya wonder, don't it?
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:33 PM
late 70's Old Yeller
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:37 PM
Quote:
Some really spectacular knives here! Nice to learn a little about these critters after having one for so long. Thanks for the posts and the informative discussions.
CooterBrown
Aren't these pics great?!
~dale
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:40 PM
Quote:
Dale, Kevin,
The model #1 I posted was made in 1990. Make ya wonder, don't it?
--------------------
Rick Bowles
www.RBscrim.com
RKS #012
N.R.A Life Member
I had no idea it was so new... and yes it does make me wonder.
~dale
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:42 PM
Rob,
The large pic of that model 1 is very unique! The stamping looks to be partly ground off. Has anyone else seen this before? I have not, so find it quite interesting.
~dale
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:48 PM
That yellow is outstanding Joe. That's exactly the reason for liking the old ones.... can't order an old one no matter how much money you have, and how long you're willing to wait.
I realize some say they're not as pretty as the new ones, not a strong, etc. (and I understand that too) but man you just can't beat 'em with a stick.
~dale
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 10:53 PM
Heck of a knife. Ultra-rare with that black Johnson sheath and butt cap.
Dubie
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/08/07 11:28 PM
Awesome Model 1 Joe. I wouldn't have thought you could get the black sheath at that time.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 12:03 AM
This one is not as old as Joe's knife, but it has some great options!!!!
Old Yellow Micarta, 8" Stainless Blade, Brass Forward Curved Hilt, BP Handle, Brass Crows Beak Butt, No Hone Johnson Smooth Back Sheath,.......
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 06:05 AM
Joe and Tune,
Awesome knives. Joe,like Dale said "You can't order old". Mitchell, our buddy Chief really likes the forward curved hilt. Your knife has shown me why.
Rick,
Thanks for the age of your knife. Dale and I had a side wager on the age. I will need to drop a can of pop off at Dale's shop tonight.(We're high rollers
)
Kevin
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 07:23 AM
Here's an unusual model #1 from around 1979-1980 with a real "Griffin" handle. I love the contours of this handle shape.
Posted by: escapement
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 07:46 AM
I can't remember having ever seen thumb notches on a #1 before.
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 08:21 AM
In 1988 a small local marine repair company won a contract to replace the teak decking around the number three gun turret of the battleship Iowa. I managed to finagle a few pieces of the original teak. This was quite an acquisition since these old "planks" are usually reserved for the officers and sailors that have served aboard Iowa. Imagine if this wood could talk!
I ordered three knives (two model #15s and a model #1) and sent the material to the shop in March of 1989. On April 19, 1989, while the knives were being made, an explosion ripped through the number two gun turret killing 47 crewmen.
This is the model #1 marked U.S.S. IOWA BB 61
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 08:32 AM
Circa 1970 model 1-8, sawteeth, stag w/ grips. Note the pinned butt. Mint. Don't make 'em like this anymore.
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 11:21 AM
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"Don't make 'em like this anymore." (Crutchtip)
...or like this:
Early 60's model 1-7, ivory, stainless, nickel-silver.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 12:02 PM
Or like these.......
Early black micarta #17
Low "S" filled screw hole #16
Early black micarta filled screw hole #15
Brown micarta two filled screw holes #14
Brown micarta #7
Brown micarta w/grips #4-6
Brown micarta w/grips #3-6
Oddball made by/for a Randall employee (I think) #3-6
Brown micarta "SS" stamped #2-8
Brown micarta lugged hilt #1-8
Posted by: 1gunner
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 12:46 PM
Wow,you guys never fail to dazzle me with your knives. Thanks so much for sharing,I am indebted. Tom #3081
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 12:49 PM
Amazing Knives Guys!
Thank You for sharing them with us.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 06:55 PM
c/t
Sure would like to see a close up of the brown micarta w/finger grooves.
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 07:27 PM
Quote:
c/t
Sure would like to see a close up of the brown micarta w/finger grooves.
Close-ups are reserved for collectors of Old Randalls only !!!!!
Dubie
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 08:55 PM
Quote:
Quote:
c/t
Sure would like to see a close up of the brown micarta w/finger grooves.
Close-ups are reserved for collectors of Old Randalls only !!!!!
Dubie
"ZING"
I guess I deserved that!
OK, here's one back.
Will the knife stand up to close scrutiny? 
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 08:56 PM
Quote:
Quote:
c/t
Sure would like to see a close up of the brown micarta w/finger grooves.
Close-ups are reserved for collectors of Old Randalls only !!!!!
Dubie
Well he is a old Randall collector just how old do ya have to be!
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 09:00 PM
Whose scrutiny?????
A collector or a newbie?????
Dubie
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 09:13 PM
Dubie,
How much more can we inflate our post count with this?
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 09:21 PM
Rick, Joe and Holzinger258(Sorry I don't know your first name),
Thanks for posting such wonderful and historic Model1's.
It is a pleasure and a privilege to see them.
Kevin
Posted by: CooterBrown
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 09:30 PM
I'm beginning to wish I had never found this site. Is there a 12-step program for this?
Amazing stuff here. That #1 made from the deck of the Iowa is something special, and the one with the...too many to comment on! Great stuff guys, I understand the obsession.
Posted by: Rick_Bowles
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/09/07 09:48 PM
Steve,
Might as well face it you're addicted to........... Randalls!
The good news is that you already own what would be the center piece of most collections. You need to get Bob Gaddis's book "Randall Made Knives: The History Of The Man And The Blades".... read it from cover to cover...then start building your collection!
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/10/07 01:37 PM
Quote:
Steve,
Might as well face it you're addicted to........... Randalls!
--------------------
Rick Bowles
Hey Rick... Can you play that one for us to the tune of Robert Palmer's hit?
~dale
Posted by: BrianE
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/10/07 11:56 PM
Nothing special here, just a 2006 Model 1 in carbon steel and stag.
Posted by: patrickjames
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/10/07 11:59 PM
Randalls are like kids.There all special.
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/11/07 12:05 AM
Brian,
That's a real nice knife.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/11/07 01:03 AM
Quote:
Nothing special here...
Nothing special? The forward curved hilt and stag look perfect!
~dale
Posted by: BrianE
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/11/07 01:14 AM
Well, I meant in comparison to some of the great examples put up earlier, this one is nothing all that out of the ordinary, other than the initial plate in the stag. Four and a half years gave me a lot of time to think of how I wanted this one to look.
Brian E
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/11/07 02:37 AM
Beautiful Knife. I would have it in a heartbeat!
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/11/07 06:07 AM
I have to disagree with you Brian. That's a beautiful knife and what makes it special is the wait and the fact that you had the good taste to order a Randall in this configuration.
Thank you for sharing your knife with us.
Kevin
Posted by: escapement
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/14/07 01:14 PM
Model #1-8, 2002, stainless.
Model #1-7, 00’s, stainless, black Micarta handle, ns hilt.
Model #1-8, late 70’s, stag, ns hilt. (Customer polished blade (ugh) at some point).
Posted by: tomthbomb
Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/06/07 09:10 PM
Kevin said he would not mind posting new photos to the old model threads. This #1-7 was just liberated from the Randall Shop butcher paper.
Looks like maroon but it is cherry red micarta.
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/06/07 09:29 PM
Tom,Great #1.
This one was liberated in the early 50's.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/06/07 09:44 PM
Quote:
Kevin said he would not mind posting new photos to the old model threads. This #1-7 was just liberated from the Randall Shop butcher paper.
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http://www.knifetalkforums.net/imageupload/28545-%231-7red.jpg[/image]
Looks like maroon but it is cherry red micarta.
Is that Santy Claus' signature on the butcher paper?
That is a handsome knife Tom. Where did the handle material come from?
Dubie
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/06/07 09:55 PM
Jim, did they have butcher paper in the early 50's? I can't remember.
Dubie, the micarta came from Treeman.
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/06/07 10:14 PM
Tom,
That's a great question.I had a 12-6 Little Bear Bowie from the 60's & the original green butcher paper was with it.
Now I'm curious to know when RMK started using it.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/07/07 06:11 AM
Tom and Jim,
Beautiful knives.
Both from different eras and both wonderful.
Kevin
Posted by: Brad
Re: Knife of the week #1 is back! - 11/10/07 02:16 PM
1940's WWII
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/19/08 02:48 PM
I like that we can keep adding to the models of the week.
Here's another, not old but very nice looking.
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/19/08 02:58 PM
Very nice Tom.
Beautiful Model 1. Very nice .45. And I see that you accompanied Chief when he had his wisdom teeth pulled.
Kevin
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/19/08 03:03 PM
Thanks Kevin.
Chief didn't complain too much seeing how he doesn't bite through his lower jaw now when he eats!
BTW, the 1911 is a .38 Super, very popular in south Texas!
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/19/08 03:08 PM
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/19/08 09:20 PM
Quote:
Those Bananas in the bottom of the picture don't look so good. 
The hogs in Deep East Texas get kinda big.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/20/08 08:59 PM
Quote:
Quote:
Those Bananas in the bottom of the picture don't look so good.
The hogs in Deep East Texas get kinda big.
But.......I'm not from Texas Hogs, wisdom you two are too funny!!!
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/25/08 09:47 PM
How about a #1-7 with a brown canvas micarta grip?
Did I mention I like micarta grips?
Posted by: 7033grip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/25/08 10:24 PM
Sometimes I forget about the aesthetics of the Model 1.
After all... why is it the Model 1?
Dubie Baxter
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/25/08 10:34 PM
Here's one that has almost all the options I like.
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/25/08 10:37 PM
Beautiful Knife Tom.
The Model #1 Knife Of The Week thread was gone when I got this #1 - 8 a while back but since you brought it back:
Here It Is
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 09:22 AM
Quote:
Here's one that has almost all the options I like.
Let's see Chief, when you are gator hunting or crawfishing what other options do you want/need that are not on this puppy? BTW Model 1 was the first Randall I got hooked on. Here's my 1-8 in Buckeye Burl. Bill J. 
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 09:58 AM
Here's my #1. It was my second Randall and becoming a fast favorite.
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 10:00 AM
Quote:
The Model #1 Knife Of The Week thread was gone when I got this #1 - 8 a while back
Tom, The Knife Of The Week is never gone.
It's always right here.
Jesse brought it back and Rhett pinned it third from the top on the Randall Made Knives discussion.
Great looking #1's guys!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 10:53 AM
Quote:
Quote:
Here's one that has almost all the options I like.
Let's see Chief, when you are gator hunting or crawfishing what other options do you want/need that are not on this puppy? BTW Model 1 was the first Randall I got hooked on. Here's my 1-8 in Buckeye Burl. Bill J.
Bill I'm a big fan of the sawteeth/No sawteeth grind. The model 1 is the only fighter that has this option & doesn't change the blade design. The only problem I have with your knife is that it's not mine Absolutely Beautiful model 1!!!! In my opinion the limit of 5 options on the model 1 makes it the hardest to design & be happy with as I like to many of the options! My idea of a model 1 is:
1) stainless
2) sawteeth/no sawteeth grind
3) nickel silver hilt
4) forward curve
5) nickel silver collar / or metal spacers
6) nickel silver butt cap or plate
7) stag or custom wood
8) a choice of handle shape if in wood / finger grips if stag
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 11:16 AM
Roger that Chief! I was referring to your beautiful Mod 1. You said it had "almost all the options I like." I thought I saw all of them including ST/NST. I like ST a lot too and have some Mod 1's 14's and 16's with ST. I reckon you need the sawteeth more than I do to fend off them gators! Of course in TEXAS, a hombre needs the sawteeth to fend of them javelinas! Ha, Ha, I don't think these safe queens will get any blood on them, or will they? Later, Bill J.
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 11:20 AM
Good choice, Steve. My first Randall was a 1-7 that I bought from AG Russell in 19??. You can guess the year, it was below $300 including shipping. After that, I was hooked. When a knife guy gets one of these in his hands, it's all over, "Mama hold the mortgage payment"! Bill J.
Posted by: johng
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 11:21 AM
Dear Bill, That is an absolutely gorgeous knife! --John
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 11:41 AM
John, the "Buckeye" came from my friend Billy "Pup" Cochrane. You may know he runs Vintageknives.com. I have bought quite a few knives and RMKs from Billy and EVERYONE of them was better than advertised. He is a straight shootin' knife dealer and knows his Randalls. He gets very nice RMKs in from time to time and they don't last long, so you have to check his website often or call him. He will let you know about special incoming RMKs. I highly recommend him, here is the link to his website in case you haven't visited Billy down there in Mississippi. Picture "borrowed" from Billy's website. It says "Even in Hard Times We Are Still Blessed"
http://vintageknives.com/ 
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 01:45 PM
Yeah I know about being hooked. I like it so much I would like to have one in each blade length.
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 09:22 PM
OK Chief, hang on to your moccasins! Here comes another Model #1 with some of the stuff you like. This is one that I liberated from Steve Peters a while back. Here's the details on this puppy: RANDALL MODEL #1 WITH 8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL BLADE, SAWTEETH, NICKEL SILVER DOUBLE HILT, ALL BLACK SPACERS, ANTIQUE GOLD MICARTA, FINGER GRIP, SOLID NICKEL SILVER BUTT ROUNDED, WRIST THONG AND BLACK C STYLE SHEATH
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 09:50 PM
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/26/08 10:34 PM
Quote:
OK Chief, hang on to your moccasins! Here comes another Model #1 with some of the stuff you like. This is one that I liberated from Steve Peters a while back. Here's the details on this puppy: RANDALL MODEL #1 WITH 8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL BLADE, SAWTEETH, NICKEL SILVER DOUBLE HILT, ALL BLACK SPACERS, ANTIQUE GOLD MICARTA, FINGER GRIP, SOLID NICKEL SILVER BUTT ROUNDED, WRIST THONG AND BLACK C STYLE SHEATH
That blade is like mine, I like the sawteeth/no sawteeth grind. I agree with you that sawteeth aren't as handy as a sharp top edge is! Sure is pretty!
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/27/08 12:16 PM
This is my Model 1 8''
Kevin
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/27/08 03:22 PM
Man......Kevin that's just to much knife for you
!!!!!!
Very nice Model 1.
See Ya, Chief
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/05/08 12:10 AM
...my Model #1-7, with 9 options including the 'Waxed' Model A sheath.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/05/08 01:47 AM
Quote:
...my Model #1-7, with 9 options including the 'Waxed' Model A sheath.
Thats like the best looking 1-7 ive seen. Love the grind!
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/05/08 07:25 AM
I like the leather FG handle!
1-7
Posted by: silverknife
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/05/08 09:12 AM
I gotta admit, I'm a sucker for ivory. This #1-6 has some pretty uusual fossil walrus together with David Perdue's engraving and gold inlays:
All images Copyright © 2008 All Rights Reserved
Regards,
Doug
Posted by: New2Randalls
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/05/08 11:15 AM
Doug, that's one beautiful model #1. Although I think someone needed to see a dentist real bad
Dan Snyder RKS #5537
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/05/08 07:47 PM
But can you butcher a fighting artichoke with it???
Posted by: armedcitizen
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/08/08 04:00 PM
Here is my plain jane:
Posted by: Dirty_Water
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/08/08 06:05 PM
Love that choil cut-out!!
---DW---
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 08/08/08 07:37 PM
Model 1's are great, plain Jane or not. Great looking knife.
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/28/08 08:46 AM
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/28/08 09:32 AM
Jesse,
NICE #1s!!!!!!
I especially like the last one. Like the shorter blade.
Tony
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/28/08 09:39 PM
Here is a new member of the family, model 1-8" NH,stag 7-spacer w/dura buttcap. JRB sheath. Thanks Rich I really love this knife! Burnie
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/18/08 08:12 PM
Here is another new member of the family. A little on the new for my taste, but it was just sooo! d*#m nice I had to have it. Model 1-7" SS blade, smooth cape buffalo horn handle, metal spacers, NH and dura buttcap. Beautiful hornback custom croc sheath. I'll love-up on this one awhile and then pass it along to the next lucky guy.
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/18/08 09:10 PM
Awesome Burnie simply awesome
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/18/08 09:13 PM
Thanks Jesse, It's a great knife and sheath.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/18/08 09:27 PM
I'm looking for my own old Randall No. 1. It has (had,maybe) my name, Michael R. Allen on the blade; carbon, stag, aluminum butt, brass hilt and dark rivot sheath. It also had the original 1967 catalog and letter in an envelope with Lt. Michael Allen address. I was hard up about 15 years ago and had to sell a few items to keep my house. I sold it to Rhett and he re-sold it soon thereafter and doesn't have a record of who he sold it to. If I can find the now-owner, I would make it worth their while to sell it back to me. Thanks-
Pappy
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 01:30 PM
This one is gettin' sorta old, but I still like it:
Old Model 1
Nice Dennis, very nice!
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 02:28 PM
wow what happened to the blade!
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 02:57 PM
To me that knife looks like it's been used, appreciated and loved.
Posted by: BOB_TEATES
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 03:08 PM
looks to me like it has grease on the blade. Bob
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 06:42 PM
Quote:
wow what happened to the blade!
Someone put Ren wax all over it!
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 07:06 PM
Great knife Dennis.
Thanks for taking the time to post.
Kevin
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 07:15 PM
Quote:
Quote:
wow what happened to the blade!
Someone put Ren wax all over it!
finger print stains?
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 07:30 PM
It appears to be Ren Wax that has been applied via finger tips.
What's wrong with that?
Once again nice knife, and thanks for taking the time to submit a positive post.
Kevin
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 09:00 PM
That is old and worn out looking, but being the nice guy that I am I'll give you a nice new one in trade.
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 09:36 PM
Quote:
That is old and worn out looking, but being the nice guy that I am I'll give you a nice new one in trade.
Steven--New ones go for $400-$500!!! Are you sure?
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 09:42 PM
finger print stains?
I put ren wax on with my finger--and I put it on pretty thick. It comes off fairly easy with WD-40.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 10:07 PM
Where do you buy this stuff and is rex wax a brand?
Posted by: New2Randalls
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/20/08 11:18 PM
I'll bump the offer up and trade you one that's only 20 years old. Since it looks like you like them a little older
Plus I'll throw in a sheath made with gator.
Dan Snyder RKS #5537
Posted by: Neale_Jenkinson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/08 01:17 AM
Quote:
Where do you buy this stuff and is rex wax a brand?
just google "RENAISSANCE WAX" its a micro crystalline wax used for many applications and particularly good for keeping knife blades protected,normally it is applied left to dry and then buffed to leave an invisible layer.
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/08 08:33 AM
Quote:
I'll bump the offer up and trade you one that's only 20 years old. Since it looks like you like them a little older Plus I'll throw in a sheath made with gator.
Dan Snyder RKS #5537
I'm overwhelmed by your generosity. Give me a minute to collect my thoughts...
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/13/08 08:25 PM
Here is a cool old #1-8.
I would love to here what the experts say about it like the age and other cool facts.
]I really like how the back has a Brass spacer right before the butt cap!
Thanks for all the info and such a great thread and all the knowledge that gets spread around!
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/08 12:05 PM
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Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/08 12:09 PM
That is my trusty model #1 that goes with me almost everywhere!
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/01/09 03:14 PM
My first Randall,
I love the #1 and its mostly because of this thread
Some great looking knives..I think I spent 2 hours looking at pictures.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/10/09 09:25 PM
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/10/09 09:27 PM
This is one I carry quite alot. My first Randall. [image]http://
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RMK #1-6 'All-Purpose Fighting Knife', stainless blade, nickel-silver hilt, metal spacers, stag handle,
finger grooves, lined lanyard hole, compass, black sheath, upgraded croc sheath, new condition - mine, all mine
-S
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/11/09 12:23 PM
Great knife Sheldon.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/11/09 11:44 PM
...here's my latest Model #1-7, really special to me because it has a 'commando' shaped handle made from a block of the dis-continued Westinghouse "old yeller" micarta.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/12/09 11:21 AM
...second try to load the pic.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/12/09 12:00 PM
Still no worky.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/12/09 07:54 PM
Quote:
Still no worky.
Worky now just fine.
See ya, Chief
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/12/09 09:44 PM
Cool Ones
all around!
Tony
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/12/09 01:02 PM
Here is my new Model #1 7" It was originally sold by Stoddards, per etching on the back.
Left-hand fg stag (stag is just ok, but I'm a lefty so I had to get it), nickel silver hilt and butt plate, thong, black and aluminum spacers
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/22/09 02:00 AM
Posted by: lummox
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/22/09 08:08 AM
There was a steel like that in the pocket of a 1972 Schrade-Walden model 171 UH Pro Hunter that I bought. I don't know if Randall ever used those; might be a replacement. Repeat: I don't know if Randall ever used those.
Posted by: Don_Hedrick
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/22/09 05:47 PM
The origional stone could have gotten lost and the owner cut a piece of steel to fit the pocket, just to keep the shape. It doesn`t look like the steel piece has any sharpening qualities at all, but that`s just my oninion. A really nice old Randall tho!
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/05/09 05:33 PM
Here are some new ones!
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/05/09 05:34 PM
..
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/05/09 05:35 PM
..
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/05/09 05:37 PM
and a 9 option knife
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 09:07 AM
Jesse,
NICE KNIFE ... SAWTEETH!! ... COOL HILT ... NICE WOOD HANDLE!
What kind of wood is it?
Tony
Posted by: Topos
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 09:32 AM
Randall collectors can HANDLE any variation of #1's without CROWing about it.
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 05:38 PM
The wood is ironwood. I was lucky enough to have the original owner send me the original order form!
Topos that is one awesome handle material!
Thanks for the comments the stag on the 1-8 with saw teeth no sawteeth grind is redder than the picture leads on.
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 07:37 PM
New model 1 from the shop...
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 07:41 PM
Wow that is nice! Is it a 1-5 or a 1-6?
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 07:42 PM
flip side...
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 07:47 PM
1-6, very cool one's you have as well.
Rob
Posted by: Topos
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 08:23 PM
RKS3500, congratulations on your superb #1 Randall. Clean and classy like a tuned Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Thank you.
Take that you cretins who ask what is so special about Randalls.
And the David by Michael Angelo is just a fancy hat rack.
Posted by: Cabinet_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 08:38 PM
Beautiful Rob. The R/W/B colored spacers look perfect with the N/S and the white handle... couldn't look any better in my opinion.
~dale
Looks like more than just a "white" handle to me, Dale. I believe ivory???
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/09 10:18 PM
What is the handle material? Nice commando shape with some color hints for character!
Larry
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/07/09 12:19 AM
Thanks guys, it is elephant ivory, love the commando handles on certain knives and this happens to be one of them.
Rob
Posted by: boardrider
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/07/09 06:20 PM
Congrats on the wonderful taste, you used your 5 options wisely...
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/07/09 07:32 PM
Here's another 6" ivory...
Posted by: Warren_Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/11/09 09:55 PM
This is one very nicely optioned 1-7 in Red Crown Stag.
Best,
Warren
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/12/09 11:52 AM
Rob,
Nice Look with that collar and butt cap!
And Warren ... YOU ARE the KING OF CROWN!
Tony
Here is my favorite Model #1-7", with stainless and sawteeth...Amber stag?? You bet!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! *DELETED* - 03/27/09 02:25 PM
Deleted at posters request.
Post deleted by Chief
Posted by: Cut_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/27/09 09:10 PM
Well that answers that question, bedink....
Brian
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/27/09 09:22 PM
Great knives.
Thanks to everyone who has posted.
Kevin
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/27/09 10:30 PM
Jesse,
An Oldie, but Goodie!
Enjoy!
Tony
Posted by: Warren_Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/27/09 10:40 PM
Jesse,
You know what I like about that knife? Everything! If It could only talk. Nice score!
Best,
Warren
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! *DELETED* - 03/28/09 08:20 AM
Deleted at posters request.
Post deleted by Chief
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 08:27 AM
Thanks for the update Jesse.
I'm sure that we would all like to see photos of your knife during World War 2.
Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kevin
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 10:27 AM
Jesse,
Why didn't you let it go through the auction process and let other interested parties have the chance to bid on it? Why did it have to be purchased in that manner?
Michael Mason
RKS # 4382
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 10:28 AM
That's great Jesse. Looking forward to seeing the other pictures.
Posted by: Cut_Man
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 11:53 AM
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 04:16 PM
Quote:
Here are some more:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140309101375
Brian
I was wanting to bid on that one too. The blade looks much better. Good work Jesse.
Posted by: boardrider
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/09 05:52 PM
Jesse, VERY, nice I am jealous but it went to a good home, Congratulations!
Posted by: Dennis
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/29/09 08:53 AM
Very cool, but kinda sad that they would part with it...
WWII #1
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/11/09 03:49 PM
Our good friend, Kent Warnberg, wanted to share some of his knives and sheaths with us. Here's a great Model 1-7" with a seal skin sheath from Alaska. The knife has a black micarta handle with silver airborne wings embedded by Doug Cream. Kent says the skin looks somewhat like a Holstein cow. Mooooooo. But I personally have touched a few Holsteins in my day, and this skin is feather soft.
Thanks,
Kevin
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/11/09 04:38 PM
That's one Classy looking knife and sheath!
Tony
Posted by: Kent_Warnberg
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/13/09 09:36 AM
Tony,
Thanks for looking! Kevin really did a great job taking these photos! At the moment, I am digitally impaired, (with a camera)! Don't go looking into that any further!
Doug Cream did the inletting for my jumpwings, and he really did a awesome job!
This seal skin came from Alaska, and I think that it matches this knife well!
Kent
RKS #109
Posted by: GalvestonGuy
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/23/09 05:29 PM
I recently bought a Model 1-7 that looks just like the one of yours on top. I wondered if you knew anything about its age or handle material. Someone said they thought it was Maple Burl and available only through A. G. Russell in the 1970s. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
These Model #1's were and, to the best of my knowledge still "are" available. A.G. Russell did buy a boatload of the maple burl, but it is still available to anyone today, and was never any sort of an exculsive.
Best, Capt. Chris
P.S. I'll try and get your attachment up here... The knife is no earlier than around 1992. Sorry you were mis-informed...It looks to be a couple of years old to me...CCS
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/23/09 07:23 PM
GalvestonGuy,
I will tell you what I know.
1. Is this exact configuration available today? Yes and always has been as far as I know.
Some years back AG Russell commissioned a good number of this configuration using Golden Maple Burl which they supplied. Many say the number was 200. It was in their on-line catalog up until about a year ago but was always listed as Sold Out as far back as I was watching (Several Years) although it was removed from the AG Russell web site about a year ago.
A couple of years ago I purchased an identical knife from and Authorized RMK Dealer who was selling it on consignment. The photo below is that knife. Not too long after I purchased the knife I had it with me during a visit to the RMK Shop. I was dropping off another RMK to have a name buffed off the blade and Gary Randall asked me what else I had in my bag which led to me showing him another 8 to 10 RMK's I had in my carry bag which was quite a treat to say the least. Gary took one look at this knife and immediately said it must have been one of the knives that was ordered by AG Russell. How did he know that? I don't know, maybe from the type of Maple Burl or something but that's all I can tell you. If yours is one of the knives ordered and sold by AG Russell I don't think it would go back any further back than the year 2000 or so but remember anyone can order this configuration from RMK and it will come with shop supplied Maple which is beautiful as well.
I hope this helps.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/23/09 08:48 PM
Beautiful knife Tom. That handle has one fantastic piece of wood on it.
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/23/09 09:10 PM
Thanks Steve,
I think it is probably the 2nd. or 3rd. RMK I acquired and is one that I will keep for the duration. Aside from the handle it is the first and only RMK blade I have in Tool Steel. If I did not live in Florida I would have more in the 01 tool steel. I think the tool steel has a totally different sheen and feel to it as compared to the SS and this knife probably has the sharpest edge of all of my RMK's.
Here's a recent Model #1-6" with stainless, sawteeth and buckeye!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/20/09 11:35 AM
That is why I love wood, It is very seldom the same look even when it comes from the same tree. They all finish off some what different and you have a unique knife. Micarta while great usually looks the same if from the same batch.
Steve,
Here's the "other" side of the handle!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/20/09 11:48 AM
Captain,
That's a Killer!
Tony
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/20/09 02:33 PM
All round fantastic looking Randall. I could look at that for hours.
Here's a 7 inch version with fossil artifact!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Other side: (You can see the firestarter).
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/20/09 08:05 PM
Nice group of Model 1's Capt. Chris.
Thanks for taking the time to post.
Kevin
Captain,
I don't ever remember seeing the Fossil Artifact handle on that #1 before. Is it recent and yours? What a great looking handle.
Best,
Warren
Warren,
I have quite a few Randalls that have not been photographed. They're spread out over several locations. This one was made within the past year. Glad you like it. Thanks.
Best, Capt. Chris
I don't know if this one has been posted here before. Here goes:
Best, Capt. Chris
Although Greg did a splendid job with the hornback croc shoulder rig, I thought ya'll might want to see the actual knife!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/21/09 06:10 PM
That is a great knife and sheath combo Capt.
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/17/09 05:57 PM
I like this one.
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/17/09 07:44 PM
Great knife Jesse.
Thanks for taking the time to post.
Kevin
Posted by: Warren_Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/17/09 08:40 PM
Jesse,
There's something wrong with that knife. It has exceptionally small sawteeth, you better send it to me for close examination.
Good find!
Best,
Warren
Posted by: Doug74
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/29/09 10:00 PM
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 07:48 AM
Great looking knife Doug. Looks like that one could take you anywhere and bring you back.
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 12:04 PM
Doug, fantastic Model 1! Here's a 1-8 that's a little different with Buckeye Burl. Bill J.
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 12:16 PM
Doug, here's another Model 1-8 with sawteeth that I "liberated" from Steve Peters a few years ago. It's his photo since I don't believe I could do a better one. This one is Antique Gold Micarta (AGM) a handle material recently discontinued by the Randall Shop. Bill J.
Here's the option/features list:
NEW RANDALL MODEL #1 WITH 8 INCH STAINLESS STEEL BLADE, SAWTEETH, NICKEL SILVER DOUBLE HILT, ALL BLACK SPACERS, ANTIQUE GOLD MICARTA, FINGER GRIP, SOLID NICKEL SILVER BUTT ROUNDED, WRIST THONG AND BLACK C STYLE SHEATH.
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 12:20 PM
Doug, I'm on a roll! Here's another Model 1-8 with sawteeth that used to be in Steve Peters' vault, Bill J.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 12:36 PM
Great knives Bill. That buckeye burl is outstanding.
Posted by: Doug74
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 06:34 PM
Thanks Steve.
Bill--those are beautiful knives.....thanks for sharing.
Posted by: vklough46
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 06:39 PM
Great Model Ones guys.
I appreciate your contributions to the Knife Of The Week threads.
Kevin
Posted by: jeepsandknives
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 07:33 PM
Bill,
Seems like a big difference in the sawteeth. Is it the photos, or are they that different? Great knives guys!
Posted by: Bill_Jacobs
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 07:42 PM
Joshua, they are larger on the stag than the AGM, no distortion in the pictures. I don't know much about the Randall shop's sawteeth sizes, I have never ordered one direct with ST. Maybe some of the real RMK experts can comment on the subject. Thanks, Bill J.
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/30/09 09:57 PM
As the wheel wears the teeth get bigger!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/01/09 01:06 AM
Quote:
Doug, fantastic Model 1! Here's a 1-8 that's a little different with Buckeye Burl. Bill J.
Still have a problem with this knife, You still owning it!!!! Great knife!
See ya, Chief
Posted by: Don_Hedrick
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/01/09 10:07 AM
I believe that the sawteeth are all done by hand and probably done by a few different workers. That along with wear on the wheels would account for a difference. Also I think they are done freehand. DW will know! Don
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/26/10 04:41 PM
....SCAR-Randall "REMEMBER VIETNAM" commerative.
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/26/10 07:31 PM
That's a Beautiful Model #1 with the Buckeye Burl handle.
If the hardware is Nickel-Silver I count 8 options and even if it's brass I think it's 7 options.
Gorgeous Knife
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/14/10 11:53 AM
...this is my favorite Model #1-7 RMK's that I have, the handle is 'Treeman' green G-10.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/14/10 12:10 PM
...another of my favorite Model #1-8" RMK's.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/14/10 01:24 PM
Those are great knives Rex. Thanks for posting.
Posted by: tomthbomb
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/14/10 07:43 PM
Rex, very nice!
I have one except with brass. I like the n/s much better.
Now I will have to get one of those!
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/15/10 12:07 AM
This Model #1 - 8" with NS Hardware has been posted in another thread but not here.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/21/10 04:37 PM
...Model #1-7 APFK, SS blade,NS hilt, B&A spacer's Brown Canvas Micarta handle,compass.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/21/10 05:14 PM
WHOA!
Nice stag - handled #1 Tom!
And really cool brown micarta, Rex!
Tony
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/21/10 06:40 PM
Nice #1s!! Hope to be putting a few in the collection soon..for now..Keep posting!!
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/20/10 03:05 PM
Here is a Cool one that just came in.
With a brass chain link and brass spacer after the hilt.
Posted by: boardrider
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/22/10 07:11 PM
Nice OLD #1 did you get a sheath with it?
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/10/10 08:43 PM
Here is my new Model 1 7", ss, custom ironwood, model 22 handle, brass and black spacers.
Peter
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/10/10 10:34 PM
Hey Peter,
Are we startin' an Iron Wood club, or what????????
Looks like a brother to my recent #12-9"!!!
It's a beauty!
Tony
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/11/10 05:21 AM
Another beaut there Peter. Did you get all of these at The Blade Show?
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/11/10 07:48 AM
I have become an ironwood nut.
I got the 5 Randalls shown in my Blade Show trip report at the show, the 23 and Denmark special came just before I left, and two more ironwood beauties are coming next week.
Peter
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/11/10 11:27 AM
Sounds like Ironwood Addiction. I don't think there's a cure for that. Hang tough.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/13/10 12:33 AM
A couple of my favorite Randall Model #1's.
Posted by: Skaptch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/12/10 01:23 PM
One I added late last year or very early this year
See my post in the picture gallery for more detail if required
Posted by: Skaptch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/12/10 04:05 PM
This one is cherished. Its been known to cause quite a stir.
A Vietnem Veteran - One of only 10 made from the Crider stable with Saggio scrim work.
Hope you enjoy
Cheers
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/12/10 05:28 PM
Great knife Steve and a fitting tribute to all that served there.
Posted by: New2Randalls
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/16/10 07:00 PM
Just picked this 1-8 APFK in a trade. The photos really don't do the handle justice. I really like the polished stag handle. If my count is correct I believe it has 7 options. I'm sure the experts will let me know if I'm right or wrong, which I'll appreciate greatly. It has the Saw/No Saw grind, I really find it intriquing compared to the standard grind #1's I have. I'll also post pictures in the SHAG thread.
Thanks for looking,
Dan Snyder
RKS #5537
SHAG #010
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/17/10 01:17 PM
Hey Dan,
That's a beauty! I like the thick stag with finger grips and butt cap!
Enjoy,
Tony
Posted by: Laukia
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/15/11 07:23 PM
I'd like to add my new addition. This is circa Korean War theatre. It sort of epitomizes the Randall fighter knife. It's not fancy........it just sort of walked right out of the pages of history.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/15/11 07:36 PM
Great knife Dave.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/15/11 07:41 PM
Beautiful knife.....
The early 50's knives have the best lines.... great sheath and stone. You don't see many fishhook stones.
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/15/11 10:18 PM
That's a keeper Dave. Great knife!
Posted by: kalervo
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/16/11 04:34 AM
Ooh boy, it's fantastic knives...
Posted by: Jim459
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/24/11 09:30 PM
This is a Model 1 with a handle of stabilized Spalted Maple and nickel silver hardware. Spalting is the result of fungal attack and the tree responds to it by creating barriers that result in black lines and interesting wood patterns. Maple shows this characteristic better than most wood. The spalted wood is usually stabilized since the fungal attack may result in the wood being too soft for knife handles.
- Jim
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/25/11 05:16 AM
Very nice Jim. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/25/11 07:24 AM
Jim
Great model 1, I really like figured wood and that is an excellent piece on the handle
Peter
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 01:01 AM
I'd like to add a recent addition...this Model #1-6".. to 'The Knife of the week thread' 
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 01:15 AM
Here's a few more Model #1-7" knives to add to the thread.
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 06:49 AM
Rex,
Great collection. The #1 is my favorite also. I have been trying to find a few of the vietnam models for my collection. Thanks for showing.
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 07:07 AM
Very nice #1's Rex. I really like those Vietnam Veterans.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 07:24 AM
Rex,
Those #1s are Number One!
I especially like the first one with the leather handle. A Classic!
Tony
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 10:15 AM
Jimmy..thanks for the comment...there is a 3rd RMK 'Vietnam Veteran', it's not a Model #1, but a Model 14.
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/11 10:19 AM
Thank's guy's I appreciate the comment's...wish more members would post their images of RMK's to the'Knife of the week' thread.
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/17/11 12:35 PM
Just in from the 2011 shop sale is my new Randall Model 1, 8 inch, sawteeth, nickel silver hilt and Ivorite handle.
My first model 1 8 inch.
Peter
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/17/11 08:28 PM
A real beauty Peter, what luck to get a great optioned #1 at the shop sale. It goes with your doggy's too.
Pap
Posted by: kalervo
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/21/11 06:38 AM
Fantastic modell 1s. Here is my only mod 1-7 but I love it.
/Kimmo Lilja
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/31/11 09:43 PM
...just adding my latest Model #1-7" to the thread,I sent in the Lignum Vitae for the handle. It is my firm belief that the Knives coming out of the shop currently, are of the highest quality in workmanship than at any time since I started collecting.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/31/11 09:49 PM
I agree Rex, the grinds are looking really clean.
PS. nice knife!
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/01/11 07:18 AM
Nice knife Rex, is that a butt plate on it? It must balance nicely with the weight of the wood.
Peter
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/01/11 08:01 AM
Like I said ... A striking Randall indeed!
Tony
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/12 11:46 AM
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/12 01:31 PM
Beautiful knife Rob.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/12 03:29 PM
Totally awesome!!
Pap
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/12 04:25 PM
Terrific!
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/12 09:53 PM
Thanks guys, I'm one proud papa...
Rob
Posted by: Duke
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 12:10 AM
Rob, the pix. don't show up for me. Says "moved/deleted"---where'd they go? Or is something wrong and it didn't download for me?
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 01:46 AM
Here some of mine...
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 06:52 AM
Don't know what happened, they're back up now...
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 10:13 AM
Nice wood on that baby.
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 11:58 AM
Here Mod. #1 and...beyond !
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 12:37 PM
Great looking knives Guido.
Posted by: David
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 01:20 PM
WOW!
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 03:20 PM
That is a great collection of #1 APFK. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Robert Frey
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 03:44 PM
Awesome wood on the third photo, knife on the left Guido.
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/19/12 09:26 PM
All good wood in that triple shot, very nice!!
Rob
Posted by: Jim459
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 12:27 AM
Guido,
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Jim
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 08:38 AM
GREAT MODEL 1s Guys!
Here's my two ...
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 09:21 AM
Very nice Tony.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 09:42 AM
Thanks Steve.
That first one is the 3rd Randall I acquired, in the 1980s.
Tony
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 09:51 AM
Model #1's !!!!!!!
Great knives everyone.
Here is a cool one.... It's a mid 50's with a 7" blade, nickel silver hilt, aluminum butt cap....and finger grip ivory.
As with 99% of all old ivory...it has a couple of checks.
The sheath is a transitional Heiser as they were moving away from the early 50's wide stone flap. It still has the horizontal keeper strap. Notice the odd snap on the keeper. During the mid 50's there was a shortage of brown button snaps. You will see several variants of metal snaps, as well as mixed snaps like this one. The keepers were set at the shop, not at Heiser.
Here is another old ivory.... late 40's, with an 8" blade. Nickel silver hilt, aluminum butt cap. Notice the difference in the choils. During the 40's the choils were not nearly as "fish hook" shaped. In the early 50's they really became deep and hooked.....up until the early 60's where they returned to a shape more like the 40's.
It's in a riveted Heiser with translucent snaps. The translucents were introduced in the late 40's but (as I understand it) were not very durable and were replaced by brown buttons.
You'll see translucent more often on field knives and Bowies since fighters were in low demand between WW2 and Korea.
These two knives show the difference in the width of the stone pouch flap between the late 40's and the mid 50's. They continued to get more narrow, and the keeper strap went to a diagonal.
If you are bored, you can see some examples in my 50's album.
www.tunefink.com/rmk 
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 10:50 AM
OUTSTANDING!
It pleases me to come back from "The Road" and see the oldies still being well represented here. Thanks Tune: It was real nice seeing you at the show...and I cannot wait for the folks on this forum to see what you're fixin' to aquire!
Best to all, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 02:13 PM
Thanks Guys but....I know, I know.....Tune always kills all of us !
Tune you'R a spring of knowledge....thanks for sharing...!
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 03:07 PM
Who are you kidding Guido....... There are many fantastic knives and collections on this forum.
We each have our sweet spot..... Mine happens to be "old and rusty" as Cap would say.
Posted by: Neil
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 03:31 PM
This is a Model 1 that replaced my original 1962 one that I carried in Germany. It was lost by a friend KIA in Quang Tri.
There are two 20mm cases, headstamped "1944" and one 37mm stamped "1943" and marked "SHOT.APCM51". These brass cartridge cases were picked up by my father on Corregidor in 1945. Another one (not shown) is stamped "1928" with a primer marked "1934"; that's how pittifully ill- prepared we were then for the outbreak of WWII.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
Posted by: John_Nugent
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 04:22 PM
Great Story...It's also amazing how much the US kicked it and did what they did in such a short amount of time after 1941. We live in a great country
Thats a very nice knife as well
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/12 04:32 PM
There are some great looking #1's out there. Thanks to all for sharing.
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/24/12 04:06 PM
My new Mod 1-7" with O1 and Stag:
Matthias
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/24/12 04:22 PM
Excellent ... Great Stag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/24/12 06:24 PM
A great knife and beautiful stag.
Posted by: Rick Magee
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/25/12 07:29 AM
Nice one!
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/25/12 09:36 AM
Looks great. Nice hand filling stag.
Posted by: chevypilot
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/10/12 02:42 AM
Posted by: alf
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/10/12 11:34 AM
how nice to see something besides a hangar queen, great looking daily driver, but still needs some grey to the blade....wink!
Posted by: chevypilot
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/15/12 11:08 PM
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/16/12 06:18 AM
Great looking knife. I am a big fan of the brass lugged hilts on APFK's. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/16/12 09:52 AM
Looks like it might do the job.
Posted by: chevypilot
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/16/12 10:17 AM
Thanks! The only thing i wish it had was a wrist thong and crows beak butt cap
Posted by: chevypilot
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/16/12 10:37 AM
Man, what a great configuration. Beautiful knife..
My first Randall,
I love the #1 and its mostly because of this thread <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" /> Some great looking knives..I think I spent 2 hours looking at pictures.
Posted by: chevypilot
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/16/12 10:53 AM
Capt, I know this post is quite old, but could you post more info on this shoulder rig and maybe where I could find one? Any more pics, especially with it on?
I don't know if this one has been posted here before. Here goes:
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 10:57 AM
This's my last "twist" on a APFK with a nice story.
Artist is the Italian Master screemshander Roberto Bruci.
I will disclose this knife' story...later on.
I know some "purist" will blame at a "trapper" on a APFK...
I do like the Artist's work and...dont care about where it is !
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 11:11 AM
That's a great knife with beautiful artwork Guido.
Posted by: Jim459
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 12:12 PM
Guido,
Spectacular! That is a real treasure.
I assume you meant Roberto Bruci was a scrimshander not an engraver?
Jim
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 01:13 PM
Ditto Jim.....
Change done!
Thanks
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 01:17 PM
Guido,
That is a beautiful #1 with exquisite art work!
And I bet that trapper had to also be a fighter at one time or another!
Posted by: Peter_Kaufman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 01:17 PM
Guido
Great looking knife and the scrimshaw is amazing in the detail. I hope you keep it displayed and not hidden in a drawer.
Peter
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 02:23 PM
Wow, that is some nice scrim. How hard is it to get his work done?
Posted by: Rick Magee
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 02:27 PM
That "All Purpose" #1 would make a great trapper and mountain man knife! Especially with the single hilt and thumb notches. Is that a six inch blade? It looks perfect.
Posted by: TAH
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 03:31 PM
Guido,
That's a beautiful APTK (All Purpose Trapper's Knife).
What's the handle material?
As far as the "Purists" go (I'm not even sure what that would be) the #1 with a single hilt and thumb notches is nothing more than an "improved" #5, Camp and Trail. The thumb nothces are cut into the top cutout, leaving less chance of slippage. The "Crow's beak" prevents the hand from slipping off the back of the knife, making it ideal for trapping muskrat, beaver or mink. I think this Italian guy is way ahead of the curve on this one.
Bravo Guido, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Guido_Bitossi
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/25/12 05:01 PM
Thanks so much Guys!
Tah...that's the most Classic Elephant Ivory and work took some more than 100hours.
This knife went to Italy...than back to USA....than back here....!
Before to own it, it was seated in one of the most important knife collection of Italy...among hundreds Loveless blades....and more...
More to come....stay tuned !
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/26/12 11:34 AM
A fantastic knife Guido - I love the scrimshaw! And I can't wait to hear the story. With this provenance I don't have a doubt it's equally fantastic
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/26/12 12:09 PM
Before to own it, it was seated in one of the most important knife collection of Italy...among hundreds Loveless blades....and more...
More to come....stay tuned !
Guido,
Would that collection happen to be that of Luigi Peppini? I understood his collection was second to none, particularly as far as Loveless knives were concerned.
Posted by: alf
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/26/12 02:42 PM
Guido can brag all he wants to, but doubt he can beat THIS.....this is an ivory handle which has been scrimshawed to look exactly like leather...the latest rage in super-realism in art...
A stunning work of art, Guido....your collection is stunning, and i wonder how you exhibit them....putting them in a safe would be like taking Rembrandt and Degas, rolling them up and putting them in a filing cabinet.
Posted by: Tom Vaught
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/27/12 08:59 AM
A stunning work of art, Guido....your collection is stunning, and i wonder how you exhibit them....putting them in a safe would be like taking Rembrandt and Degas, rolling them up and putting them in a filing cabinet.
I believe that Guido has posted photos of his "Knife Drawers Cabinet" in the past on the forum. Perhaps he can post a few photos again. I do know that when he goes to the Major Knife Shows and posted pictures of those shows, the Randall Knives are displayed in stunning display cases.
Tom Vaught
Posted by: Tanasie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/17/12 01:33 AM
Just added this Model #1-7 APFK...it has all the option's for a first class fighting knife.
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/17/12 07:04 AM
Very Nice Rex!
I really like the finger grooves in the leather handle.
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/17/12 08:11 AM
Rex--A nice eye-catching knife!
And I like how clear and straight the trademark stamp is--anything less would detract from its appeal.
Larry
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/31/12 08:12 AM
My first model #1(not really, but the first one from the shop, direct)...arrived yesterday.
Ordered on 10/23/07.....very much worth the wait.
It's a 6" blade.
:-)Rocky
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/31/12 09:10 AM
A classy looking #1 Rocky!
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/08/12 05:27 PM
Here is my newest addition to my APFK collection. Captain hooked me up with a piece of NASA G-3 for this build. It turned out great and I will have a bigger brother to it on the way later. I hope you guys like it.
Posted by: Ironworker
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/08/12 06:16 PM
It is super nice,Jimmy
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/08/12 06:49 PM
Great looking knife Jimmy.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/09/12 11:54 AM
Great knife Jimmy. I like the furniture..... the butt plate really sets it off.
Posted by: New2Randalls
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/09/12 03:40 PM
One word: Niiiiiccccceeee! I really like the lugged hilt on the model 1 and the butt plate is nice too. I'm going to have order a model 1 with lugged hilt someday!
Dan Snyder
RKS #5537
RKCC #CM-155
SHAG #010
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/09/12 09:05 PM
Thanks everybody.
Posted by: Skeetdoc
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/12 07:01 PM
Love the Lugs Jimmy!
Forced me to get the camera out today:
Posted by: Skeetdoc
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/12 07:02 PM
Front shot:
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/12 08:21 PM
Whoa Doug ...
This photo is excellent!!!!!!!!!
An angle we don't see often and the knife seems to be floating.
Great job!
Oh ... the knife is cool too.
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/12 08:36 PM
Great job Doug! Sharks Teeth and Lugged Hilt now were talking.
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/16/12 08:23 PM
Hey team,
It's tough to follow one of Doug's posts - great shots!!
I just received this ordered knife from the Captain last week. Here are the goods... 6" carbon blade, sawteeth, name etching, stag handle, brass butt cap, and opted for a no-hone sheath. Sure is fun getting a "package" in the mail...
Have a great week guys,
Jay
Glad you like it Jay. Nice combo!
Thanks for your order, Capt. Chris
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/16/12 10:05 PM
Another great combination of elements.
Nice stag! Excellent Randall!!
Posted by: Duke
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 02:04 AM
Beautiful knife, Jay--HAVE FUN!!!
Posted by: Oldvetnam1
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 04:10 AM
Great knife Jay. Enjoy.
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 06:52 AM
Very nice setup Jay.
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 07:57 AM
Very nice, Jay - I love the whole package
Enjoy!
Posted by: Ironworker
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 10:31 AM
Great stag,brass hardware,RWB spacers,excellent.
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/17/12 11:36 PM
Thank you for your comments guys! Its already been a fun knife to own and I look forward to getting it out on the hiking trails! The cool SC fall weather is right around the corner... I hope Clemson can pull it out over Florida State this weekend!
To a good Tuesday,
Jay
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/06/12 11:50 AM
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/06/12 11:53 AM
NICE #1!... shouldn't you have cleared the leaves from around that fire and ringed it with some stones/rocks?
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/06/12 01:00 PM
Its pretty moist out, and a 70% chance of rain for today as well. I would say at least 75% humidity too. That fire had been larger and been burning for a few hours too. A dreary day with a storm a coming!
I love stainless Randalls, you can take em anywhere!
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/06/12 01:01 PM
Image removed
Posted by: etoknife
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/08/12 10:36 PM
Beauty , great photo!
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/05/13 05:43 PM
APFK with 8" carbon steel blade, sawteeth, brass forward curve hilt, brass & black spacers, old brown canvas micarta commando handle and brass butt cap.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/05/13 06:53 PM
Thats a no apologies balls out fighter right there!
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/05/13 07:19 PM
Excellent. Love that old brown micarta!
Posted by: Ortega BVT
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/06/13 05:35 AM
Impressive Fighter! Love all the options on it! Would be perfect with a Model C sheath...
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/06/13 09:42 AM
Big and bad. I would not like to be on the business end of that baby.
Posted by: meh92
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/08/13 03:41 PM
I just picked up my first RMK this week. It's a 1-8 stag.
Posted by: Ortega BVT
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/25/13 03:44 PM
Here my 15-years old APFK...
Posted by: Robert Frey
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/25/13 04:34 PM
Nice wood, which kind of wood?
Posted by: Ortega BVT
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/25/13 04:45 PM
Hi Rob,
it's a walnut handle
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/25/13 09:25 PM
A Classy looking fighter!
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 08/26/13 05:43 AM
Jimmy, Meh92, Stefano...
you guys will make me green with envy!!!
best,
Posted by: AV8R
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/13/13 11:53 AM
One of my favorites.........I love the stag.
Posted by: AV8R
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/13/13 11:55 AM
other pic.......
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/13/13 09:29 PM
Which looks like this......
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/13/13 10:14 PM
That is a beautiful Mod. 1 and the sheath is awesome. A fine piece of work on the knife and sheath!
Posted by: AV8R
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/13 09:48 AM
Buck: Ha!......I didn't have a lot of time, but I tried hard to get that picture up, so you wouldn't have to. Got the closeup, but not the other. I'll sit down with this when I can focus in on it and figure it out, but in the meantime, THANKS!
Pete
Ronnie: Thanks, it's actually my all-time favorite Randall. Can't even capture the stag in a photo.
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/13 12:33 PM
Pete,
According my data on the overall view of the Model 1 in your post, the file size was about 1.60 MB file size, which is under the 1.95 MB file size in the File Manager box.
Your resolution was on target at 72 dpi, however the dimensions of the photo appeared to be 42" X 31" in my Photoshop screen. So, the dimensions of your image need to be scaled down.
I recommend using a file size under 1 MB, even 1/2 MB (500KB) for an image to post. The file size can be reduced either on the camera or on your computer's photo editing program. For example, I resized your photo to a 8" X 6" image size & 534 KB file size.
Your camera's menu should have probably in the "Set-up" sub-menu a selection of file sizes, large, medium, and small. For displaying only on-line, try the medium or small file size. It depends also on the megapixel size of your camera. Even a 5 megapixel image is capable of printing an 8 X 10" photo.
I'm not a PC user, so all my experience has been with Apple's photo editing program, "iPhoto" and lately with Adobe's Photoshop.
If you're going to do a lot of photo editing for photo printing or online displays, I highly recommend Adobe's Photoshop Elements, currently version 12. Its amazing what this little program can do for less than $100.
My photo is a 5" X 7" at 100 dpi at 565KB.
Hope this helps.
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/13 02:55 PM
for posting any sized photo just use photobucket.
is that bottom rivet a factory sheath option at the time Buck?
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/13 06:08 PM
You bet Pete....not hard to see why it's your favorite.
Ronnie
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/15/13 02:23 AM
Ben, I don't know for sure. Might have been done "In country".
Perhaps, Tune or Crutchtip will drop a comment on this photo.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/15/13 07:42 AM
Not a shop rivet..... It could have easily been added. The thick center spacer dates it to the late 70's to mid 80's.
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/30/13 02:31 PM
Hey guys, Picked up a custom knife stand made by Dorris Wood Creations for my Model #1-6. Thought I'd share...
Have a good day,
Jay
Posted by: MYB
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/30/13 02:56 PM
Very nice... I for one appreciate you sharing the photo!
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/30/13 07:46 PM
N ice knife and display. You gotta love those toothy Randall's.
Posted by: Jacknola
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/31/13 01:19 PM
Which looks like this......
This knife/sheath is a bit of a mystery. The sheath
was made in the early 60s at latest. I suspect the knife blade
was made post 1966-67, probably late 60s. How they came to be paired is unknown, but not unexplainable - deep bin sheath, etc... many examples exist. Nice combo.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/31/13 03:35 PM
Could you please elaborate on the details of this knife that places it at a separate production date than the sheath? I am only on my iPhone.... Hard for me to tell.
Thanks,
Posted by: Jacknola
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/31/13 10:34 PM
Could you please elaborate on the details of this knife that places it at a separate production date than the sheath? I am only on my iPhone.... Hard for me to tell.
Thanks,
Sure, happy to share ... its something I've been working on for a while, about ready to put it to community for comment/discussion. The Randall stamp on the blade of the knife in question seems to have been introduced about 1966-1968 or so. It is apparently different from the stamp used previously, all the way back to the '40s.
The sheath is of a gendre that has been thoroughly discussed... either a brown button Heiser-made with Randall-made stamp,
production of which probably began in early 1959 and ended early 1963, or a brown button Heiser with Heiser stamp, production of which probably ended early 1959.
Note: The Model 1 brown button Heiser sheaths with Randall-made stamp were well stocked when the change to Johnson manufacture was made. They were still being shipped a couple of years later, after other models were not only being shipped in Johnson sheaths but already had transitioned to baby dot snaps.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/01/13 11:27 AM
That should be interesting to see.
Posted by: Jacknola
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/01/13 07:44 PM
Posted. Hope you find it interesting, comments welcome.
Jack
Posted by: TAH
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/02/13 06:58 AM
Posted by: Leatherman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/02/13 09:04 AM
I think we are looking for pics
Sorry Jack,
No "cross-forum" nonsense. If you would like to post here...post here. Do not post links to another forum.
Thanks for your co-operation, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/03/13 05:22 AM
I think i've never posted it before...
to say how would the good Captain: a "tricked out" #1-6"
best,
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/03/13 10:26 PM
Pretty tricky for sure.
Pap
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/04/13 05:23 PM
Danielle,
very nice indeed!!!
That's a good looking set up, somewhat dated in style.
Does not seem that people order that set up today....it's a lot like my Sun Vally Patrol...maybe there are too many options to duplicate in todays times
:-)Rocky
Posted by: tglassco
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/04/13 06:34 PM
Danielle,
very nice indeed!!!
maybe there are too many options to duplicate in todays times
:-)Rocky
That's a cool looking knife!
At least 6 options and maybe 7 depending on if the handle shape was an option and I'm not sure if the FCH is interchangeable with the std. hilt without it being counted as an option.
Hilt: Adding Forward Curved "is" a chargeable option.
Handle: Adding Commando is "not" a chargeable option.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/04/13 08:00 PM
Thanks a lot, Guys... you're a mine of information!
Captain Chris, this helps for sure!
best,
Posted by: Ortega BVT
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/09/13 08:52 AM
Daniele, congrats on this wonderful 1-6, and thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/09/13 07:35 PM
Stefano and all of other mates, thanks for your kind words...
Posted by: Ralf4011
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/07/13 09:20 AM
New #1-7" came in today!
Blade: tool steel
Guard: NS
Grip: black micarta SFG
Butt: NS with wrist thong
Best Regards from Germany
Ralf
RKCC#CMI-005
RKS#4011
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/07/13 11:26 AM
Hi Ralf,
That is a very nice looking package you have gotten there.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/07/13 12:48 PM
My favorite model…… APFK #1!
Enjoy!
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/09/13 09:23 AM
Ralf,
That's a Great looking #1!
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/09/13 06:35 PM
Very nice Ralf - black micarta is classic. I've got to handle it next time
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/10/13 02:02 PM
WOW, Ralf...
that's a GREAT knife!!
i love that handle on an APFK...congrats!
best,
Capt, I know this post is quite old, but could you post more info on this shoulder rig and maybe where I could find one? Any more pics, especially with it on?
I don't know if this one has been posted here before. Here goes:
Best, Capt. Chris
I don't know if you get an answer about that rig.
Many years ago, and after watching the movie "Exposure" (also known as "High Art") with Peter Coyote, I contact Gary Randall in order to ask him where I could get a leather shoulder sheath. He send me the address and phone of Greg Gutcher, from Sullivans. I contact Greg and he made me one of those for a standard 8" #1. Some time after that I began making leather sheaths for me and for some friends and I was able to make a leather shoulder sheath, but changing the original design. Instead of carrying the knife below the left arm, I made the rig so you can carry the knife below the right arms, knowing I am a right handed. So you could still carry a gun on your left side.
Buy the way, this is my #1 and the sheath I made. (the skull is a plastic model for schools)
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! - 09/21/14 02:08 PM
My Mod. 1 with stag handle:
Matt
Posted by: Fairbairn
Re: Knife of the Week! - 09/21/14 04:43 PM
A beauty! The Model Ones are my favourite design.
Posted by: Ralf4011
Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 11:35 AM
#1 APFK
Specs:
Stainless Blade
NS Guard
Spacers: Silver/black
Leather Handle with FG
Alu Butt Cap with WT
#C-Style Sheath
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 03:36 PM
Nice knife, Ralf!
Here's my Model 1 look-a-like:
Posted by: Ralf4011
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 04:09 PM
Hi Steve,
it looks to me more like a #14 CDT
Best Regards from Germany
Ralf
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 04:23 PM
Nice mid-50's example
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 06:49 PM
Joe, you always have the beauties!
Posted by: Holzinger258
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/22/14 06:53 PM
Hi Steve, it looks to me more like a #14 CDT
Best Regards from Germany
Ralf
Not exactly, Ralf--it is actually a Model 12-9 with #14 Grind.
Our Northern friend, Mr."Fairborn" asked me to post up for him. He can "explain" later.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Fairbairn
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/24/14 01:59 PM
The captain was kind enough to put the knives shown above up for view. I am a klutz when it comes to photos myself. I had asked for these two at the same time, and the Shop, I believe, took extra care in matching the stag handles. I couldn't be more pleased with the results.
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/24/14 02:23 PM
A wonderful pair - congrats! Stag is king
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/26/14 11:09 AM
Late Nam 1-8 with some nice options
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/15/14 10:45 AM
Two new 1-8" came in last week:
Matt
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/15/14 01:40 PM
Those sawteeth are huge!
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/16/14 04:02 AM
...and very different in shape, too. Not saw teeth but more like shark's teeth
Very nice, Matthias
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/16/14 03:40 PM
Congrats for this great pair!!!
Best,
Posted by: Fairbairn
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/24/14 01:05 PM
We have our hands full up here in Canada this week, with Islamic terrorists ambushing and murdering individual members of our military. Thanks to our gun laws, only the criminals have firearms. But it is comforting to know that such laws, so far, do not extend to knives. So now I carry a model one, in the hope that, if confronted by one of these bozos, I can help him on his way to paradise.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/24/14 05:23 PM
Give em hell Fairbairn! Make em pay!
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/24/14 06:58 PM
I was up in the Parliament building in Victoria BC last week. Luckily everybody was enjoying Thanksgiving. Hard to catch a Ferry tho.
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/26/14 12:45 PM
Here's one I recently acquired, #1-8 fossil ivory with a concave handle, couldn't be happier, the shop did a fabulous job(as usual), almost looks like aged elephant.
Rob
Posted by: desert.snake
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/26/14 12:48 PM
Congratulations!
Beautiful knife)
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/27/14 09:17 AM
Looks good!
Posted by: Daniele
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/27/14 06:47 PM
A very classy knife!
Best,
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/11/14 07:36 PM
hello guys
greetings from italy
i have this strange Randall Springfield. anyone could give me some informations???
thanks
andy
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/11/14 07:37 PM
and this is the knife
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/11/14 08:27 PM
Beautiful old Springfield.....the sheath does not look like a Southern Saddlery to me but I'm no expert. There were several sheaths that came with Springfield's if my memory is correct.
You have some nice knives.
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 02:21 AM
Thanks Ronnie
Hope someone could explain why spacers are so unusual
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 03:47 AM
Springfield's had no exact set of spacers. They sort of just put them together sort of like......well just thrown together. I've owned 3 Springfield's and all 3 had a different spacer arrangement. You have a dang good looking Springfield. How did you find it. Was it in Italy?
Thanks.
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 04:12 AM
Thanks. I bought it some years ago on ebay usa
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 04:23 AM
I like the Springfield's. Looking for another one now. I enjoy the hunt. Hope you stick around the forums. You can find out just about anything here. I don't know why I'm the only one to respond here. Sorry that I couldn't be more specific on the sheath. I have forgotten about everything I ever learned about these Randall's. The Southern Saddlery sheaths looked cheap to me and this sheath appears to be a better made product. The flap on the pocket looks like the flaps that a Mr. Moore made. Anyway hopefully someone will come on and explain it all. If not I will get my books out and see what I can dig up. Goodnight and welcome to the forum.
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 05:00 AM
Thanks Ronnie.
I have 3 books but they have only pics and few explanations. I bought mr. Gaddish book some days ago and im waiting to receive ithope it help me on this knife and on the others i will find :-))
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 05:17 AM
Check out Joe Dorsky's web site....www.rmkcollector.com
His is a very good site with a lot of info. He has written a lot about the Springfield Randall.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 08:32 AM
Beautiful old Springfield.....the sheath does not look like a Southern Saddlery to me but I'm no expert. There were several sheaths that came with Springfield's if my memory is correct.
You have some nice knives.
Springfield's were supplied with Mosser sheaths.
Correct me if I'm wrong Joe...but I believe "all" Springfields came in the same (Mosser) sheath. I cannot remember another example on any Springfield that was 100% correct.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Andrea Bertelli
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 12:56 PM
thanks guys. so it's my sheath correct?
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/12/14 07:05 PM
So Springfield Randall's did not come in Southern Saddlery Sheaths?
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/16/14 02:33 PM
Correct.... Springfields came in Mosser sheathes.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/16/14 03:09 PM
Here is one I picked up recently.
It's a 1943 knife in an Von Lengerke & Antoine sheath. Most of the fighters sold by VL&A were shipped from the shop without sheathes and fitted at the store.
The fighter Bo designed with Zackarias in late 1942 had a pronounced hump on the back of the blade. There was a short period of time in 1943 when the hump went away and the grinds seemed flatter. This is one of those knives.
The hilt and butt cap are very thin and the handle is smaller in diameter with more taper towards the butt.
Later in 1943 the hump came back into the pattern.
The three knives in the second photo were made within a one year period. There was a lot more variation in the grind, hilts, spacers and handles prior to later 1944
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/16/14 06:27 PM
Love em!
Posted by: RKS3500
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/16/14 11:00 PM
Nice!!
Rob
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/17/14 09:44 AM
Mitchell
The bottom knife in the bottom picture, do you think the top quillon came from RMK that way or it was a personal alteration?
It is also interesting to see the differences in thickness and lengths of the hilts.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/17/14 11:27 AM
Rod, I always assumed they came from the shop that way. It shows no signs of being hammered or bent
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/17/14 01:54 PM
Thank you. And thanks for posting a couple more RKS newsletters. They are great reading.
Posted by: marc
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/18/14 01:45 AM
Beautiful #1 fighters a real pleasure to see pics of them!
Regards,
marc
Posted by: Buckspen
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/05/14 02:08 PM
Here is a #1 that I bought recently. The seller advertised it as having an ivory micarta handle. When I got the knife, I was puzzled by the nature of the handle material. In the hand, it feels like polished stag, but the butcher paper that came with the knife says it's ivory micarta. (The notations are correct on all other details.) What do you think it is? Also, about when do you think it might have been made? The sheath is a modern one with the Randall logo on the snaps.
- Buckspen
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 12/08/14 02:01 PM
Here's a recent YouTube on a Model 1 that a real soldier made and has some very good suggestions to improve on the "working" Model 1. Check it out-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZdq8Rk75M8
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 12/08/14 04:20 PM
My guess is he is not a "front line" guy and he even alluded to that by making a "work detail" reference. Doesn't appear to be a callus on his hand.
Also his comment about he isn't worried about the blade being shiny because "when you draw it out on somebody you are already on top of them so it won't matter if it is shiny at that point", well, I am throwing a flag on that one.
Had he done any research or had any knowledge of RMK's, he would have known that the sheath was not compatible with MOLLE and other options are available. Funny is most guys apparently still use the tried and true method of carry or adapt to another form of carry.
On top of that, the "duralumin" buttcap has been around since the 1940's and really not too many complaints to this point. So a guy that is in the rear with the gear is worried about it? I say fix it. Dull it up, blacken it, whatever, but my guess is it will never see anything but opening letters back at HQ so "it wont matter at that point".
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 12/08/14 05:16 PM
Good points on all accounts, thanks.
Pap
Posted by: romanum
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/16/15 05:39 PM
I have several gun with antique gold micarta grips.
It seems to be same as mine. Last fine weave linen and modern enough to be epoxy instead of phenol so should keep color better.
Most good stuff no more in US due to EPA and OSHA.
Posted by: Dirty_Water
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/16/15 08:04 PM
Buckspen, this is an interesting knife in that it is a blade shaped by me, yet I also marked the paper to be shipped! So, since I was no longer shaping blades after 1999, I believe this is an earlier 90's knife with the Ivorite micarta with Mike Wilson finger grooves that had come in for a refinish after then and then shipped back out by me, thus my writing on the paper.
---DW---
Posted by: Buckspen
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 01/17/15 10:02 AM
Scott - Thanks very much for your input. That's quite helpful. And it makes the knife a lot more interesting for me!
- - - Bruce Buckner
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/18/15 08:42 PM
Not sure if you'd call this "front line" but at least there's the option I used, 10 years ago. Lashed to the loops on my body armor,handle secured by a elastic band. Quickly and easily accessible. No, I never poked anybody with it.
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/18/15 08:47 PM
Wally,
Long time no hear!!!!How ya been?Appreciate the pic and your service.Still have my P38.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/18/15 08:54 PM
I'm good Billy, hope you are too. Pleasure meeting you at BLADE last year. I'll be there again this year.
Posted by: romanum
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/15/15 12:23 AM
Rod, I always assumed they came from the shop that way. It shows no signs of being hammered or bent
Correct if wrong but normal guard sculpted from flat piece, thicker piece allow more carved curve?
But if tip of guard extend back past flat in handle then tip bent back or really huge brass used and everything carved away but tip. And they did no work guard separate from handle? Only all together?
Mystery as brass crack when bent, heat would burn leather and spacer. Maybe huge brass after all? Casting with more bent back top? Or bent and tilted? Front guard in photo suggest top pushed back but not good photo for detail as that.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/15/15 08:23 AM
Not sure if you'd call this "front line" but at least there's the option I used, 10 years ago. Lashed to the loops on my body armor,handle secured by a elastic band. Quickly and easily accessible. No, I never poked anybody with it.
Wally -
Curious why is there no magazine in your M4?
Looks like one to me??
Capt. Chris
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/15/15 08:53 PM
Yes, there's a mag there.
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/15 11:53 AM
Due to the fact it's sleeting,snowing can't get out.Here is some eye candy for your viewing pleasure.
Posted by: Jay G
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/15 01:02 PM
Dang Billy - nice picture! That's a really good looking Model 1. Great choice of options -- are there 6 or 7 options on your knife?
Have a good day,
Jay
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/15 01:18 PM
Thanks Jay,
I can't take credit for having it built.Took me 2 years to talk Carolina Cousin( aka Grasshopper)out of it.SS-ST,NS2,B/A,Stag,FG,
NSBC,WT.7 I guess...
"8" options...
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/15 03:59 PM
I count 8.
SS Blade
Stag handle
Finger grips
D-Aluminum butt
Wrist thong
Aluminum-black spacers
NS hilt
Saw teeth
Pap
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/15 06:11 PM
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/16/15 09:33 PM
Eye Candy indeed ....very sexy! Always liked the saw teeth or saw teeth no saw teeth grind on the model #1
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/16/15 11:38 PM
Good to see you posting Chief..... you have been seldom seen.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/17/15 06:48 PM
Thanks Tune......will be here more often, now to relearn posting pics lol.
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/24/15 08:41 PM
Speaking of eight options on a Model 1-8".................
1. Stainless Steel
2. Sawteeth
3. Forward Curved Hilt
4. Brass & Black Spacers
5. Black Micarta Handle
6. Finger Grooves
7. Brass Butt Cap
8. Wrist Thong Hole
Picked this up a few weeks ago at the Fayetteville Show.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/24/15 09:15 PM
well Done!!!! that is a awesome set up. I am big on the forward curve hilts. That knife has almost all of my favorite features on a model #1. Nice Get!!
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/24/15 09:50 PM
Buck,
I'm liking that 1-8 a lot you did very well my friend!!
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/25/15 01:16 AM
What a great package, Buck! I especially like this long row of fine teeth
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week Model #1 - 02/25/15 05:14 AM
WOW! That is a real nice optioned #1 Buck.
Posted by: HALORANGER
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 06:47 PM
Received this from the shop a few weeks ago. This thing is awesome, even with the wait. I can tell you if you even touch something forward of the lugged hilt your gonna bleed. It's long and sleek and the handle is perfect, seems a little longer than usual. I ordered a #2-8" to match. Hopefully it will follow in a few months.
Posted by: KENKAN
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 07:05 PM
Jimmy,
Nice One!!!!!!
Ken Lambert
RKS #3610 RKCC #CM-020
NRA Benefactor
FOP
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 07:13 PM
Sinister......
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 07:18 PM
Man I love it! Can you still get FG on a model 2 ?
Posted by: Tom Vaught
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 07:23 PM
Received this from the shop a few weeks ago. This thing is awesome, even with the wait. I can tell you if you even touch something forward of the lugged hilt your gonna bleed. It's long and sleek and the handle is perfect, seems a little longer than usual. I ordered a #2-8" to match. Hopefully it will follow in a few months.
JIMMY, THAT IS A BEAUTIFUL KNIFE!
Love the small fine tooth work on top (I count 37 teeth).
The lugged Hilt sets the blade off too. Will be an attention getter around the troops.
Tom V.
Posted by: Doug74
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 07:27 PM
Received this from the shop a few weeks ago. This thing is awesome, even with the wait. I can tell you if you even touch something forward of the lugged hilt your gonna bleed. It's long and sleek and the handle is perfect, seems a little longer than usual. I ordered a #2-8" to match. Hopefully it will follow in a few months.
Wow....NICE! When did Randall start offering a short sword....
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 09:13 PM
It does appear to be longer, but likely a distortion caused by use of a wide-angle lens setting.
Reminds me a little of the Model 1-18" that I flagged down at the 2007 0r 2008 Blade Show. He was looking for Rhett, so I put him within Rhett's "roving eye field". I believe it in the RKS newsletter.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/15 10:45 PM
I think the blade on the model 1 is a very sweet grind, I'm more partial to the saw teeth no saw teeth grind but still find the teeth impressive.
very well thought out knife enjoy!!
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/06/15 08:13 AM
that's a lot of saw teeth!!!
I would probably cut myself to pieces with that!!!
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Ralf4011
Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/06/15 03:01 PM
#1-7" Full Size and #1 Mini
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/07/15 10:13 AM
Ralf
It seems like Randall Santa came to your place. 14, 10 and 1 at the same time. Congratulations.
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/08/15 05:04 AM
Great knives, Ralf - congrats to your collection!
Seems like I can have a look in Schaafheim at the show on sunday
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/13/15 06:18 PM
Here's one that came in this week. Model 1 APFK 6" w/BB sheath. The 6" fighters seem to be on the rare side!
Posted by: TonyLaPetri
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/13/15 08:53 PM
Beauty!
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/13/15 09:16 PM
Here is my #1, used but not abused.
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 05:10 AM
Very nice! Great stag....:)
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:31 AM
Mint separate "S" with great stag
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:42 AM
Hmmmmm...... That one looks familiar. It's a great knife. I should have kept it.
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:43 AM
Crutchtip,
that is a great looking knife.
Posted by: Buckspen
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 07:40 PM
This one is new to me. (Burnie Austin and I did a little swapping!)
- -Buckspen
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 08:28 PM
Bruce that long lower hilt looks very cool. That is one good looking 50's knife and the Korean era knives are few and far between these days! Glad you like it......:)
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 09:49 PM
Post Korea. Probably about 55
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 10:00 PM
Joe what makes you say 55 is it the stone flap contour?
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 10:35 PM
For one the throat of the sheath would be wider if it was Korean War vintage.
Still a very nice knife....one that could have easily been carried in Nam.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:24 PM
Korean War was "over" by mid- 1953. I think the sheath is a bit late for that. Five equal spacers is mid-50's all the way. Looks to have an acorn nut also.
Here are two Korean era pieces. Note the three thick two thin spacer arrangement. thanks to Tune for photos.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:26 PM
Flared throats on model #1's were not so much an early 50's trait. I have seen later 50's knives with wide throats. This is a brass nut, wide flap, early 50's knife.... pretty straight.
Pretty knife, huh Burnie????
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/14/15 11:37 PM
Again thanks to Tune, here is a mid-50s knife with the five medium spacers like Bruce's knife, basically the same knife as his.
Posted by: Buckspen
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/15/15 09:23 AM
My interest in early #1s was greatly stimulated by the extensive discussion of Heiser/HKL/Johnson sheaths in this forum a few months ago. I decided to find examples of these knives with their representative sheaths. Mitchell and Burnie have been very helpful in this and I had a great discussion with Joe (Crutchtip) when I met him in person for the first time at Blade this year.
Thanks, guys!
- - - Buckspen
Posted by: Burnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/15/15 11:21 AM
Yes it is pretty! Can I have it back now? You've loved on it enough.....:)
Posted by: Buckspen
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 07/15/15 06:20 PM
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
- - - - Buckspen
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/12/15 09:02 AM
My Facebook group cover pic. Love the old fighters. Only 200 more to catch Tune.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 09:36 AM
8" Fighter from the late 1960's. Eric
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 10:11 AM
That's a beauty Eric.
Posted by: Zogger
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 01:46 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 04:04 PM
Lookin at those spacers, I woulda guessed early - mid 1980s. Oh well, I'm still learning.
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 05:12 PM
My #1's
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 05:25 PM
Loving the APFK's. Keep them coming!
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 05:32 PM
My fighter collection is growing.
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 05:36 PM
My 1-7 Crown Stag with custom Gutcher scabbard
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/21/15 05:37 PM
1-7
Posted by: TAH
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/22/15 11:15 AM
My fighter collection is growing.
Whiteman, that fighter on the right is one mean looking knife. Very nice collection!
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/22/15 01:28 PM
My fighter collection is growing.
Whiteman, that fighter on the right is one mean looking knife. Very nice collection!
One of my favorite Model 1s, that truly is an awesome looking knife
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/22/15 03:10 PM
Thanks Much..
Here is a better pic.
This is my favorite out of the bunch.
Posted by: Rufus Smith
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/11/16 01:28 PM
My first Randall Model 1 - 8 acquired two weeks ago. The gentleman I purchased it from said he had it for about seven years and that he believed it to be a mid-90's model. I am not sure if that is correct. Looking to acquire additional ones as funds allow.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/11/16 01:36 PM
I would say you did well with this 1, nice stag and the all bronze spacers really pop!
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/11/16 06:59 PM
Posted by: Stikman
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 10:18 AM
Hey Rufus I would say it is a mid 2000s knife if the sheath is the original sheath that came with the knife. We started making that sheath in mid to late 2001.
Stikman
Posted by: Rufus Smith
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 11:33 AM
Thank you very much! I just ordered a Model 1-8 with black micarta, Nickel Steel Collar and Butt Cap, Sawteeth, Engraving and a Black Sheath. What I would really like to get is a Vietnam Era Model 1-8 but I have no idea where to begin looking.
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 11:47 AM
Thank you very much! I just ordered a Model 1-8 with black micarta, Nickel Steel Collar and Butt Cap, Sawteeth, Engraving and a Black Sheath. What I would really like to get is a Vietnam Era Model 1-8 but I have no idea where to begin looking.
On the 'Nam era 1-8, if it were me, I would put something in the want to buy section of this forum. I expect that there are folks here who may have what you're looking for. I would definitely not try to buy one on eBay unless you really know what you're doing. There are folks here you can trust to sell you the real deal. Not necessarily the case on the eBay where sellers may or may not know what they're doing and may or may not be honest.
Posted by: Tattoo Bill
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 04:07 PM
Ebay is the place with 500-600 knives available on any given day. I have purchased 100's from there!
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 04:52 PM
Jim, you should check out Tune's web site, or just PM him, he may have what you want.
I have a Model 1 - 7 stag, 1966 on ebay, but it isn't the 8" you want. I know Capt. Chris had a nice one, but I think he sold it.
max
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 05:03 PM
Here's Mitchells (tunefinks) website. I'm pretty sure he has what you're looking for. Better to deal with a forum member too, that everyone knows and comes well recommended. Some of his knives may not be listed on his website, so check with him!
www.randallmadeknife.com
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/12/16 05:44 PM
[quote=maxpastor]Jim, you should check out Tune's web site, or just PM him, he may have what you want.
I have a Model 1 - 7 stag, 1966 on ebay, but it isn't the 8" you want. I know Capt. Chris had a nice one, but I think he sold it. [quote]
Thanks Max but I believe Rufus is the one looking for the VN era 1-8. I have recently started getting interested in the "vintage" Randalls but am leaning more towards the hunters than the fighters for some reason.
Posted by: Rufus Smith
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/17/16 09:01 PM
Thanks to everyone for the guidance and advice on finding a vintage 1-8. I purchased one Friday along with a new 1-8. I will post pictures as soon as I receive them. Thank you Mitchell for all of your assistance. I cannot believe that 4 weeks ago, I did not own a Randall and now I have 3. Talk about getting in your blood.
Posted by: Rufus Smith
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/22/16 11:20 AM
Here are my two latest Randalls. Thank you Mitchell for all of your help.
Early 1960's Model #1 Fighter
8" Carbon Blade
Leather Handle
Brass Hilt/Aluminum Buttcap
HKL / Johnson Sheath
Model 1 All Purpose Fighter
8" Stainless Steel Blade
Sawteeth
Double Brass Lugged Hilt
Smooth Brass Collar
Maroon Micarta Handle
Smooth Brass Flanged Butt Cap
Black Sullivan Sheath
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/22/16 12:13 PM
Ya done GOOD !
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/22/16 12:36 PM
Rufus has sliced his way into 2016 VERY nicely, well done sirrrrrrr!
Posted by: Rufus Smith
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/22/16 01:23 PM
It took all of you to get me started on this journey. Thank you very much!
Posted by: Birdsinhere2
Re: Knife of the Week! - 01/22/16 07:06 PM
Those sawteeth are mean! Quite a pair you got there!
Enjoy the ride.
Posted by: Ac_85
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/09/16 11:44 AM
Is your Breitling "Emergency" set for the "new" frequency?
Welcome aboard, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Ac_85
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 12:03 PM
I made the last cutting 2 years ago, I don't think they set up on the new frequency. Inside the box I have not any paper about the change
Although a great idea and a lot of money, the decision to change to frequency really hurt the sales of these watches. I got rid of mine, just in time! If you are lost at sea or "known-to-be" lost elsewhere, the frequency will be monitored...??? Other than that, no dice! I would love to know the thinking behind such a change. I guarantee Breitling had nothing to do with it.
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Ac_85
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 12:40 PM
I love this watch for a lot of peronal episode, but me to I thought to sell it when they change the frequency; the value went down a lot
Best to you Captain
Posted by: Zogger
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 12:57 PM
Very nice!
Back on point! Way-cool RMK #1 with cherry micarta!
Enjoy, Capt. Chris
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 01:22 PM
That cherry micarta definitely does NOT suck!!!! And with the black sheath no less!
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 08:03 PM
This ain't the Captain's.Notice the difference.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 08:35 PM
I suppose there could be several manufacturers and variation of cherry micarta...
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:08 PM
Here's one I traded for about 10 years ago.8" SS, Maroon micarta white compass, grey and white spacers.
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:15 PM
For those who might know...
Does the Burgundy Micarta darken with age?
Larry
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:17 PM
Classy looking piece Pat, really nice!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:21 PM
Pat,
You said you traded for; hoping you traded "in". What a beauty; its got it all.
Eye candy!
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:22 PM
Pat, I love this knife.
I guess I am a sucker for the red micarta.
max
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:41 PM
Yes, Warren, I traded "in" and still have it. Just finally dug it out to take a look at it. as far as the color of the micarta, it has always been that color since I've had it. I do wonder if the grey spacers were always grey. They have been since I've had it.
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:45 PM
could be alum spacers that have oxidized which would look grey. I bet Scott would know.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 09:48 PM
Pat,
I have a number of knives with grey spacers. They never started that way. Both blue and reds faded over time. I always thought of it as age patina. In any case, that's a great rig.
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:18 PM
Thanks, for the props, guys.
Here's another one. This is the second Randall I ever bought. I bought it from The Good Captain at a local gun show back when he used to trek this far north. It was sometime around 94 or 95 I think. As for a little perspective regarding another thread about Randall values, it was one of the more expensive knives on his table at $315. I think I could make a modest profit were I to decide to sell it. (which I wouldn't)
Posted by: Dirty_Water
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:23 PM
Late 70's early 80's red fibers were red till we shaped them, then they turned out to have a gray center to them...that's right, the red fibers turned gray with a very slight red on the outside of the gray...u can see the red if you really look close...
Also the center blue fibers were a grayish blue with more gray tint than blue...
Got that?
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:27 PM
Pat,
Exceptional and pronounced SFG profile. Don't know if I recall one this nice.
You digging deep in the locker today? You're on a roll keep it up.
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:38 PM
I'm just finally getting a few things organized so I can get at them without digging through a bunch of other stuff.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:46 PM
Check out the red and blue of this 55+ year old Ivory. I think it still pops pretty good!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 10:52 PM
Late 70's early 80's red fibers were red till we shaped them, then they turned out to have a gray center to them...that's right, the red fibers turned gray with a very slight red on the outside of the gray...u can see the red if you really look close...
Also the center blue fibers were a grayish blue with more gray tint than blue...
Got that?
Scott,
Was this due to the sanding/ buffing materials back in the day? Sorry if this was discussed before. I always thought it was faded from age.
Posted by: Dirty_Water
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/10/16 11:34 PM
No sir, the supplier just sent us some ugly red fibers that shipment...and since we order such a large quantity; it lasted quite a few years...
Posted by: Ac_85
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/13/16 05:17 AM
Thanks
This one came out pretty rad. My bone linen, along with brass hardware, Model "C" sheath...and #18 styled hilt! Hope ya'll like it.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/03/16 06:44 PM
The brass, bone linen, brown sheath, SWEEET!
Posted by: spark42
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/03/16 11:42 PM
The #18 styled hilt realy works on the #1.
Great looking setup Capt.
Dennis
Posted by: Kirko
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/04/16 09:16 AM
Model 18 hilt very clever ! Looks great !
Posted by: maxpastor
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/04/16 11:53 AM
I agree that is a cool look. I saw a #14 the other day with the #18 hilt and it really adds a special look. great knife Capt.
that linen is super cool also.
max
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/16/16 08:59 PM
Just got it today.Hope ya'll like it as much as I do!!
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/16/16 10:40 PM
Yup looks like it'll fit right in there with your already awesome collecion. Love them teeth!
What happened to your lighting Billy?
Best, Capt. Chris
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:03 AM
Hey Billy, here's an almost twin. First cousin maybe.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:08 AM
Nice setup guys. That’s shop supplied red/black micarta?
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:10 AM
Got mine from the Captain but I believe it's shop supplied micarta.
Posted by: TAH
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:10 AM
I wouldn't want to be on the business end of either knife. Dang, those are mean looking.
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:19 AM
Thanks Wally,Capt didn't change a thing.Jim I'm liking that one too.Warren it is shop supplied.hope they don't run out as I have
1-7 2-7 matching pair in works with RB.
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/17/16 09:28 AM
I really like mine but I have to say Billy that I have a slight preference for your spacer arrangement and also the no hone sheath. The sheaths with hones are obviously an RMK classic but the no hones, especially the black, look better to me with certain knives. I love the RB but only have one other knife that has it. I think I need to do something about that.
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/16 07:08 PM
Just showed up in the mail. 1-7
Posted by: Byrdguy
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/16 07:40 PM
Sweeeet, The stag is outstanding.
Posted by: Kirko
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/25/16 06:14 AM
Oh my gosh is that nice !
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/31/16 11:33 PM
Just got this one.1-7 Saw teeth/no saw teeth-desert ironwood..
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/31/16 11:37 PM
Very slick Billy! Of course I am a big fan of the Ace..... and the saw, no saw is a great grind.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/02/16 05:41 PM
This just in a few days ago. Never had many Model 1's, this one could change my thinking.
Posted by: Whiteman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/04/16 09:52 PM
Here is a little better pic of my first Randall. Picked this up in 2008.
Posted by: Kirko
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/16 09:21 AM
That is so very nice !
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/16 12:01 PM
One of my favorite Model 1s. Very nice
Posted by: Raindog
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/30/16 08:15 PM
This is an 1 - 7" that I received today. It was purchased during the recent Spring Sale.
Sorry for the bad photography. This was just a quick snap with my iphone.
Posted by: Zogger
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/30/16 08:40 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Kirko
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/30/16 10:33 PM
Wow !
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/30/16 10:35 PM
OOOOOOO....... AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! Nice one Gary!!!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/01/16 07:03 AM
Gary,
Great get; that is a real beauty! One nice piece of Crown Stag, good dye job, the color is perfect.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/01/16 08:31 AM
Gary
Is that knife setup as a right or lefty? Nice dark Crown Stag.
Posted by: Raindog
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/01/16 07:55 PM
Right hand carry.
Posted by: Sharpi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/02/16 05:36 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Attila Mezzini
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/01/16 08:24 AM
here are mine!
Posted by: desert.snake
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/13/16 05:21 PM
Today I saw an interesting model for sale.
Do you think sub-hilt made in RMK store?
Posted by: william768
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/13/16 05:37 PM
If it was "Randall Shop Made " it probably would have sold already.
The seller is being pretty honest and states " IF Randall would have ever made it , it would look like this".
Title also States "Modified" .
I saw it first day it got listed .
Posted by: desert.snake
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 06/13/16 06:07 PM
Many sellers are often wrong in the description.
One time I got a knife from the tibia wolf,
the seller is listed as polished stag))
But now seller wrote correctly - I see another shade
of the alloy guard and alloy subhilt,
and spacers have more a fresh, bright color.
It was enough to look via better monitor
(I have 2 monitors - LED and tube monitor,
tube monitor somehow better shows, but takes up more space)
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/16 09:54 AM
Here's my Model 1-7".
SS Blade, ironwood handle, brass lugged hilt, brass smooth collar, brass butt plate.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/16 05:18 PM
nice way to start Anderson!!!
Good to have you "on board"...
Enjoy
:-)Rocky
Right on, Rocky..and impressive IW on that #1.
Welcome aboard!
Capt. Chris
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/16 05:35 PM
Anderson,
All the way from Japan. Welcome and thanks for posting your knives, very nice start.
Posted by: Billy Poyner
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/21/16 09:09 PM
Anderson,
Welcome aboard.Nice Randall's.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/23/16 10:31 PM
Thank you for comments!!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 05:59 PM
1980's Model 1 7" SS Blade, Double nickel hilt, black and Ivory spacers, Ivory handle with Compass and Wrist thong. 6 options.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 06:41 PM
Almost flawless ivory Eric. Small check near the compass. Hope it behaves itself. Overall, super knife, congrats.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 06:52 PM
Very nice Eric.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 06:56 PM
Thanks Warren. Only 2 types of Ivory, cracked and hasn't cracked yet. IMO it makes for a perfect handle surface. Look nice too!
P.S. I haven't seen to many Model 1 7" with a compass.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 07:58 PM
Black & Ivory spacers? not doubting just clarifying, never heard of ivory spacers except on club knife.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 08:04 PM
Chief, could be off-white plastic, but they perfectly match the color of the ivory handle. Maybe someone can assist in identifying them. I am a novice at best. Eric
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/20/16 08:15 PM
I ask because it will be rare if not a one off if ivory to my limited knowledge of the subject!
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 01:18 PM
Newer Model 1-8
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 01:45 PM
Some nice timber on that Garand, Dwight.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 02:04 PM
Some nice timber on that Garand, Dwight.
Thanks Mark, one of the better CMP guns I've managed to get.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 02:10 PM
70's Model 1-7 with some nice stag.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 02:59 PM
That garand does a lot for your credentials, as far as I'm concerned. I love em!
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 03:13 PM
1956-58? Model 1-6, and some old rusty rifle...
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 03:43 PM
Very nice pair Wally - I'm still trying to find an age appropriate Model 1 for mine.
Gotta love the CMP. Looks like a Korean War era SA receiver - NM op rod and bbl too?
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/10/16 06:49 PM
If you can, read the CMP letter with it. It was sold through the DCM in 1969
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 11/14/16 11:36 AM
My latest Model 1 7" from the late 1980's early 1990's. Carbon Blade with Stag. Rough back Johnson loose stitch sheath.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 05:51 AM
Hello all.
Here is my Springfield fighter.
Blade length 7 7/8".
Leather sheath with white oil stone.
I have some questions.
Is this one of the Northampton made knife?
And, Mosser made sheath?
Posted by: Lofty
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 06:24 PM
I am hoping someone will note your Springfield post, photos of stone and back of sheath are pretty much the standard here.
Posted by: Lofty
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 06:26 PM
Just lovely stag knife you have. Letting you know someone actually looks.
Posted by: Lofty
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 06:30 PM
Very nice pair Wally - I'm still trying to find an age appropriate Model 1 for mine.
Gotta love the CMP. Looks like a Korean War era SA receiver - NM op rod and bbl too?
I had a CMP Korean era gun with all CMP papers, and the thing appeared unfired, and eventually decided to let someone else deal with it while I went back to more obviously used guns for shooting. Still my favorite true rifle for everything except humping, along with its twin son of different mothers M14.
Not to ignore the knife, another lovely old Randall.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 07:20 PM
Sorry. Added photos.
But, I can not remove it because stone is stuck.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 07:31 PM
Use a hair dryer to soften the leather, it should come out easily.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 08:04 PM
Thank you! I was able to remove it!
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 08:08 PM
Anderson, everything looks right about your knife.
The sheath is a Moser and the stone is correct.
Nice package!
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 08:10 PM
Who are all these heathens writing in permanent marker on the backs of vintage Randall sheaths in 1991? 1943 I'd understand, even 1951; but by '91, didn't folks know these things were better off not being written on?
Maybe not. I was still in high school.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 08:22 PM
>Tunefink
Thank you!
>Tracer
Unfortunately...., when I got it already wrote it.
I recently bought this knife.
(In 1991, I was 9 years old.)
Posted by: Tracer
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/18/17 10:28 PM
I know. I wasn't blaming you. It's a lovely knife.
Posted by: Robert Frey
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/22/17 07:56 PM
My newest Shop order delivery, Model #1-7" SS Blade, Brass Hilt, Brass/Black Spacers, Ivorite handle, Brass Butt Cap, Wrist Thong, and Black Sheath.
.
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/22/17 09:22 PM
Nice setup. Congrats.
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/22/17 09:28 PM
Nice! At first thought it was nickel silver. Looks great with brass.
Posted by: Zogger
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/22/17 10:31 PM
Very nice!
Interesting that the sheath has a 7 not 1 or 1-7.
Posted by: Cut it out
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/28/17 11:50 AM
I would assume since that sheath can be used on a 5-7 it's not model specific only blade length specific.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 05/28/17 11:55 AM
Nice looking package - the brass and black contrasts nicely with the Ivorite.
Posted by: Anderson
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/17 05:36 AM
Hello. Here is my 1960's Model 1-7".
Leather handle, Brown button sheath, Two-tone gray stone.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/14/17 01:07 PM
Sweet!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 01:25 PM
The model ones have so many options that are great to get but alas we are now limited to 5.
Even with the Ward Gay handle to me the killer part is The FCH in Nickel silver as it is 2 options that you almost never see on a model 1.
While I prefer the sawteeth / No sawteeth grind this was to good to pass on, as I almost never see this set up.
Also if I could have made this knife it wouldn't have micarta or a compass or thong hole.
Amazing how so many options that you will be OK with just to get your favorites!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 02:00 PM
Was hoping you got that one.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 04:54 PM
Was hoping you got that one.
Yeah I had to appeal to his scientific side!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 05:25 PM
You've always been smitten by those Ward Gay handles. I just knew this one had your name on it.
Posted by: RamKingJC
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 10:02 PM
Excellent pick up Chief, and really nobody deserved it more!! =)
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/02/17 10:04 PM
Excellent pick up Chief, and really nobody deserved it more!! =)
Sure there is I just got there 1st lol!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/14/18 04:59 PM
Picked this one up this week. Model 1 7" with NS Hilt and NS Pommel. I believe it is Palm Wood, with a Sullivan Croc Sheath. My first wood handled RMK.
Looks like snakewood to me Eric. Here's palm (both red and black) followed by snakewood.
Best, Capt. Chris
It could be "cross-cut" palm??
CCS
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/14/18 07:16 PM
CCS, I was told Panama Palm Wood. I can take better pics and post them. Thanks, Capt. Chris
Cross cut, I like quarter-cut Oak. Here is a 8.5-foot Victorian headboard. Big Oak trees back then.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/14/18 07:35 PM
It could be "cross-cut" palm??
CCS
I'm with you on the cross cut, good call.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/15/18 07:08 AM
Eric,
I have the same cut of black palm on my EDC Tri that I bought from Capt. Chris.
Beauty of a knife. Brittle wood keep in moist environment.
The wood and workmanship on that bed are awesome.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/15/18 01:30 PM
Here are some close-ups of the Handle.
Tom, Very nice tri custom.
Posted by: Abercenfi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/18 02:25 PM
Yesterday I got my first Randall knife - a little bear bowie - today I got my second one -
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/18 03:37 PM
Yesterday I got my first Randall knife - a little bear bowie - today I got my second one -
Well done David. At the rate you are going to have a mess of Randalls by Christmas.
BTW you likely can't stop at 2 RMK!!!
Seriously, nice looking knife.
Posted by: Abercenfi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/28/18 04:45 PM
2! Things have moved on a pace since then. I'm up to 2 #1-7s, a #1- 8 and a bear to go with my little bear.
Once you start asking around these things crop up and it's very difficult to say no.
I had to turn down a 70's #1-7 with a Floyd Bird sheath, and two immaculate stag handled #4's because I simply ran out of money!!
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/03/18 10:40 PM
It's the Randall rabbit hole - once you go in, you don't come out. Nice get, you're off to a good start.
Posted by: Abercenfi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/05/18 11:25 AM
Posted by: Kirko
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/06/18 04:49 PM
Oh my gosh !!! Very nice ! Top one my fav. !!
Posted by: rodbrown
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/06/18 06:44 PM
Abercenfi
Very nice group of Model 1’s. Do you collect other Model’s of RMK?
Posted by: Fairbairn
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/10/18 05:32 PM
I have nine model ones, with number ten coming next month, unless it gets delayed again. It is the best of the knife designs available!
Posted by: willhunt
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/10/18 09:47 PM
My one and only Model 1. Pretty pinned stag, with an extra white spacer in the stack.
Posted by: Abercenfi
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/11/18 03:08 AM
Abercenfi
Very nice group of Model 1’s. Do you collect other Model’s of RMK?
I do, but #1s are my favourite!
Posted by: crsides
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/12/18 11:53 AM
Took this #1-6 in on trade at Tulsa. I liked the 6" better than I thought I would. Gone to ebay.
Charlie
Posted by: nate-dogg
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 04:58 AM
I posted this in a different thread already, but I also feel it belongs in this thread. Thanks for looking!
1-7 Box Elder burl with Nickel Silver hilt and butt cap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 11:03 AM
Pretty cool, it does resemble Musk Ox. Would like to see a side by side. Great get.
Posted by: alan_grombacher
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 07:27 PM
Hey Warren,
I agree with you, pretty good looking wood. It does have that musk ox look to it.
My big field knife is a #14 standard, but knives like the one about make we want to get a #1.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 07:30 PM
Agreed Alan. Hope you're doing well, haven't exchanged in some time. Yes would like to see a musk ox next to that handle.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 11:14 PM
Similar colors, not as bright as musk-ox, way different lines.
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/27/18 11:19 PM
You're probably right but just saying side by side comparison.
Posted by: Sphinx3000
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 05:23 AM
Similar colors, not as bright as musk-ox, way different lines.
Those Knives are beautiful Chief!!!
The handle material on nate-dogg his model 1 is real pretty Box Elder Burl! I would buy a piece If I could find it. The knife comes from Rick Bowles, who also had some Honduras Rosewood Burl blocks (which were not for sale unfortunately). That stuff is also real pretty, but it seems to be also real difficult to find a piece of this quality. But man, it is nice stuff!
Posted by: alan_grombacher
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 03:21 PM
I’d like to see a side by side comparison of the two like Warren mentioned. Warren - should try and arrange a knife meeting with Nate and the Chief for some photos of these nice knives. That would be a great Randall picture. I really like threads like this, as the knives posted are incredible.
And Sphinx’s rosewood burl picture is absolutely amazing.
Happy New Year.
Posted by: Sphinx3000
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 05:16 PM
And Sphinx’s rosewood burl picture is absolutely amazing.
Happy New Year.
Indeed amazing material, now we need to find it
Happy New Year to you.
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 08:21 PM
And Sphinx’s rosewood burl picture is absolutely amazing.
Happy New Year.
Indeed amazing material, now we need to find it
Happy New Year to you.
Good luck with that! You find it & I'll buy it!
Posted by: Sphinx3000
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 08:27 PM
This wood is almost impossible to find in this quality Chief?
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 08:30 PM
Honduran Rose wood is almost impossible to find.
Posted by: Sphinx3000
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 12/28/18 08:37 PM
To bad...
Posted by: Hunter62
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/06/19 06:20 PM
This is a Springfield Mass Model 1 from WW2. Hope to get it authenticated as one of the Northampton 550.
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/07/19 12:52 AM
Joe and Mitchell would be the ones to give you the definitive answer. That said, I vote that it is one of the early ones. Don’t take my answer to the bank
Posted by: BladesNBarrels
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 06:52 PM
The results of a project I started a few years ago with the Behring gang at Blade.
A tribute to the Red, White, and Blue.
Special thanks to Behring Made Knives, Mitchell Harrison, Capt. Chris, and Mike Balaskovitz
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 07:32 PM
Same! Top Drawer!
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 08:07 PM
Nice! Like the white best!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 08:27 PM
Wowza!!!
Pap
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 08:40 PM
Agree with Chief. White is my favorite too, but I like the way they matched the spacer colors with the handles. Very nice trifecta Dave.
Posted by: alan_grombacher
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/20/19 09:16 PM
Nice pine cones. I’d take the red one into the bush.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 05:11 AM
Love the pine cones!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 05:38 AM
Fantastic trio. I really like the Red, did you have sheaths made?
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 06:32 AM
Wow!
Those 3 are really nice.
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 09:34 AM
David,
Well done by all! Like the White especially.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Ronnie
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 09:34 AM
Very nice.
Posted by: BladesNBarrels
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 10:32 AM
I originally ordered the knives with black sheaths through the shop.
The black sets off the spacers and handles.
Interesting preferences - I like the white with the gold tones of the pine cone. The pictures of the Randall 11 show what the pine cone handle looks like before Behring Made Knives worked their magic.
My wife likes the red
My daughter likes the blue
My daughter painted a picture of the American Flag with a Bald Eagle's head overlay. The 3 Model 1's will live in a 3-knife Oak Display Case that Tom Clinton had made up years ago, with the painting above the case.
Posted by: Steven
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 01:09 PM
Those are fantastic!
Posted by: spark42
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/21/19 07:27 PM
Sounds like you have lost the red and blue already.
Beautiful set David.
Dernnis
Posted by: willhunt
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 01:22 AM
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 01:36 AM
Another real beauty! You've got a great eye, and a great collection!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 07:31 AM
Willhunt,
That is a great looking knife & sheath!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Sphinx3000
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 08:16 AM
Beautiful knife and picture.
Posted by: James Longstreet
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 02:53 PM
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 06:17 PM
James, I know this is taking us off topic, so I'll be quick... is the declination of your compass correct for Germany? I recall the Eastern US coast GM angle being about 80 mils off. Looks like yours is about 3200 mils!
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/24/19 07:20 PM
Posted by: James Longstreet
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/25/19 05:32 AM
James, I know this is taking us off topic, so I'll be quick... is the declination of your compass correct for Germany? I recall the Eastern US coast GM angle being about 80 mils off. Looks like yours is about 3200 mils!
Ha ha! I have no idea. I bought it just as a background item for my pictures and didn't play around with it (honestly speaking don't even know how this thing works) .... :-)
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/25/19 09:56 AM
James, you probably first noticed the dial is calibrated in mils,(0-6400) instead of degrees. There is an adjustment screw on the left side that moves the scale. When looking at a topographical map you will find a "GM" (grid to magnetic) conversion graphin the legend, telling you what change to apply to the compass for that particular map's location. This permits accurate navigation without having to figure the GM angle every time you consult the compass. It is calibrated in mils rather than degrees for artillerymen. This particular compass also allows for measurement of "site to crest", determining the lowest angle at which artillery may be safely fired from a position. In a former life I was an Artillery Gunnery Sergeant, hence my rant. Love the knife, and the compass!
Posted by: James Longstreet
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/25/19 11:27 AM
Hi Wally,
thats interesting information and nice to hear, that you appreciate both, the knife and that Brunton M2 compass in my pictures. I think these days the M2 has a plastic housing where mine has still a metal case.
Posted by: BladesNBarrels
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/25/19 12:31 PM
I haven't run that calculation since I sat for the Charting Portion of the Coast Guard Captain's test.
Thank you for the Flash Back!
Captain David Loomis
Posted by: W Polidori
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 03/26/19 08:42 PM
Happy to help Dave. Your ready for your next voyage.
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 04:35 AM
A Mod. 1-7" in stainless. Got it in 2005. And it is still in my collection because it was my first Randall.
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 04:41 AM
A Mod. 1-8" with gorgeous stag.
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 07:25 AM
Nice knives, Matthias, both of them. The 1-8 looks very "pointy"
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 11:30 AM
Yes, nice knives and an interesting observation by Peter. It has me wondering about where the downward slant on the upper part of the blade typically ends. If it ends at the same distance from the hilt on all model 1's regardless of blade length then an 8 would likely appear more "pointy" than would a shorter length blade. If, instead, the slant ends/begins at different points for different blade lengths to make things more proportional then less "pointy effect" but obviously it could vary depending on who in the shop is making the particular knife I suppose given that these are all hand made. Interesting (to me) bit of RMK trivia on how it's done. Or, it could all just be a matter of the photo angle.
It looks similar to an "STN" grind to me...
Capt. Chris
Example of a standard grind on a #1 and an STN below...CCS
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 01:14 PM
It's the standard grind......and yes, the photo angle is not very perfect......
Here is another photo from the 1-8" made by Gary Clinton. I bought it from him.
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 01:32 PM
It is a little bit "pointy"....that's right. But not pointy the first photo suggests.
Posted by: JE6245
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/06/19 02:30 PM
Pointy in a knife is a good thing. ;-)
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/19 09:34 AM
Definitely a very nice knife with great stag. Congrats, Matthias!
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/19 12:03 PM
Thanks Peter.
Posted by: Peter S.
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/25/19 02:48 AM
Very late, but the other day I got my first #1-7.
Just have to find a lefty sheath now and then I will take it as my campknife!
I´m very happy with my purchase!
Posted by: Litch
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/26/19 04:22 AM
Nice! A hefty blade
Posted by: Peter S.
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/07/19 08:37 AM
My two of #1
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 10/20/19 07:39 PM
Nice!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/14/20 11:56 AM
I recently bought this #1-8 off of eBay and the seller suggested it was Walrus Ivory. I had a couple of other people look at it since, and they said Mammoth Ivory. Either way I am happy with the knife. Does anyone out their want to offer an opinion? As expected, perfectly balanced.
Positively "not" Walrus! Mammoth or Elephant ivory is the call.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
Posted by: Chief
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/14/20 03:29 PM
Looks like ivory....looks like it got stained from what it was set on or in.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/14/20 03:32 PM
Looks like elephant to me.
Looks like elephant ivory to me.
The Captain and Sandra Brady are the two that I have always asked when I was uncertain.
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/15/20 11:01 AM
Excellent direction, David. They will point him in the right direction.
Walker
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/15/20 11:22 AM
One thing for sure, it’s a damn nice knife!!!
Good get, Eric!
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/15/20 01:42 PM
Thanks for all the input guys. I am going with Mammoth Ivory. Smartest Randall guy I know said it was Mammoth.
With No shows, lets see some RMK's on our favorite Randall Dealers websites. OLD and new!
Posted by: Sharpi
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/16/20 01:21 PM
Eric
I'm no authority on old bones
But
Very nice knife
"it will cut"
Sharpi
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 03:06 PM
Found another Model 1 8
Does anyone know when RMK started first offering Lugged Hilts as an option on Model 1's?
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 04:40 PM
A very nice Model #1! Purely a guess, but I would think lugged hilts could've been ordered by 1954, though probably gained popularity on fighting models when Vietnam began. What's your handle's material?
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 04:44 PM
Eric, that's a nice Low S!!!
I have been looking for a 50's Model #1 with a lugged hilt for several years. My earliest is in a brown button sheath, brown micarta with a nickel silver lugged hilt.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 04:45 PM
Tune, do you know of any 1950s APFKs with lugs in the 50s?
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 04:45 PM
Wally, I do not.....
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 05:31 PM
Wally, Black Micarta that now has a greenish tint. I am guessing single brown Micarta spacers.
Tune, Sweet nickel silver lugged hilt. Does the brown button sheath have a blue text stone?
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 05:46 PM
I don't recall Eric. I am on a job-site in St. Joe MO. I have been here two weeks with two to go. We are opening a new warehouse for our company. Bad timing, huh? Life on the road sux more with COVID.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 06:05 PM
Tune, I hope someone there is taking temperatures of the employees each morning. Stay out of the porta potty and keep your hands away from your face. This COVID has no boundaries. All non-essential construction has been shutdown here in Michigan.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 06:08 PM
The 1959 Catalog says the lugged hilt is available on other than standard models, (12 & 13)
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 06:19 PM
Thanks Wally. 1959 sounds good. If Tune hasn’t been able to find one, they probably do not exist prior to that.
Posted by: BigJim
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 06:24 PM
If you wade through the "This old Randall" thread & can find my Korean War issue #1 with Kill or Be Killed etched on the blade you'll see the welded/braised lugged hilt.
Hope this helps.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 07:22 PM
I went through the whole thread, what a display of RMK’s and a kickass 66 corvette. Didn’t see your knife but I am guessing 1952 is the new date.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 07:40 PM
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 08:45 PM
Thank you Eric, we have it locked down pretty tight.
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/09/20 11:21 PM
If you wade through the "This old Randall" thread & can find my Korean War issue #1 with Kill or Be Killed etched on the blade you'll see the welded/braised lugged hilt.
Hope this helps.
good to see you post jim.
I don't believe that knife is Korean vintage, but later 50's to early 60's as you originally said. The Bowie didn't even come out to 53-54 so lugged hilt wasn't even available during the war. Plus, first showing up in the catalog as available on other models would also seem to preclude it from being available in the early 50's on a model 1.
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 09:00 PM
Model 1-8 mid 50's dandy !
Posted by: spark42
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 09:02 PM
Nice pics GHD
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 09:11 PM
That's a good looking fighter George!
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 09:32 PM
Thank you Michell for all the info you gave me on this piece.
Posted by: CrazyCajun
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 09:43 PM
agreed. VERY nice knife!
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/10/20 10:50 PM
Yes, a real jewel for sure.
Pap
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! - 04/11/20 12:28 AM
Thanks Pap Thanks Steve
That is one sweet knife and sheath!
Just snapped a few photos and posted this to my website but I thought it was cool enough to share here.
Hope you like,
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris
* RMK Model #1-7"
* Stainless
* Sawteeth
* All brass hardware
* Black micarta handle
* BB (Rounded)
Posted by: pappy19
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/08/20 05:13 PM
Nice #1, Cap.
Pap
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/09/20 06:34 AM
That's a beauty!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/09/20 08:47 AM
Very nice!!!
I like the color combo!
Posted by: Michael_Mason
Re: Knife of the Week! - 11/09/20 06:31 PM
That one was primo, I should not have snoozed
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/09/21 08:44 PM
1-7 I believe 1950's, not sure if it is early, mid, or late 50's though?
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/09/21 09:00 PM
Mid 50's beauty.
What is the added stitching? Original come loose at the throat, or was it added to tighten the throat up so the blade was a bit more snug?
Posted by: GHD
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/09/21 09:12 PM
It looks like it was done to tighten the throat, it's done quite well though.
Posted by: tunefink
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/09/21 09:32 PM
I wondered who stabbed that B.I.N.
Good get George.
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 08:25 AM
My new 1-7“ from Gary Clinton:
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 09:59 AM
It's a beauty!
Posted by: Matthias
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 10:11 AM
Thank you.
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 10:34 AM
Looks great!
Walker
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 12:58 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 01:21 PM
Matthias,
Love the leather finger grips!
Tom Flynn
Posted by: GCTom41
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 01:25 PM
Cleaning knives didn't realize I had four Model 1's.
Tom Flynn
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 06:06 PM
TWO Narwhals!?? No Fair !!!
Those knives almost make me drool. Beautiful!
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 09:01 PM
TWO Narwhals!?? No Fair !!!
I don’t think it’s fair to have 4 #1s
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! - 02/16/21 09:44 PM
Those are very nice!
Walker
Posted by: eLarry
Re: Knife of the Week! - 03/29/21 03:52 PM
Thought I better post a Randall or two. Here is one that excites my "How they do that" category!
Posted by: Gert
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/30/21 05:52 AM
A very beautiful Nr. 1, Larry. I like sawteeth on a Nr 1.
Just received this one via the excellent services of Nordic knives.
Randall Nr. 1 7" blade.
Guard and pommel of nickel silver, aluminum/black spacers and a nice handle of shop supplied walnut. Waxed sheath. Coloring of the sheath goes very well with the handle.
Needless to say I am very happy with this one.
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/30/21 10:39 AM
Nice looking model 1 for sure.
Walker
Posted by: LarryWW1246
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/30/21 11:44 AM
Gert--
Very nice Model 1.
The walnut is quite dark.
Is it stabilized, or perhaps oiled?
And possibly black walnut?
Larry
Posted by: coachblalock
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/30/21 02:18 PM
Good get Gert!!!
Posted by: eLarry
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/30/21 02:24 PM
Gert that handle is finest I have seen in a long time. Even the sheath matches. The craftsmanship that went into both is over the top! Flawless.....
Posted by: Gert
Re: Knife of the Week! - 05/31/21 05:58 AM
Yes, it sure is a beautiful handle. The walnut is shop supplied. Perhaps it is stabilised, it says so in the Randall catalog. They gave me this after twice rejecting my own black walnut burl :-). The piece they put on a matching Nr 2 is even more stunning. I'll post that one on the Nr. 2 page.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/12/21 08:07 PM
Nice 70’s stag handled 1-7.
Posted by: Boomer51
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/12/21 08:15 PM
I might have posted this early 60’s Model 1-6 a few years ago but I have it out - #1’s are always nice to look at anyway..
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! - 07/12/21 09:43 PM
Boomer, those are very nice. Thanks for posting.
Walker
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/21 06:30 PM
This one made it's way from the shaky side a day or two ago. Seems like you don't see as many 6 in. blades from this time period. Bad thing is, no sheath!
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/10/21 08:49 PM
Here you go, Wally.
Posted by: Eric
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/11/21 12:00 AM
Wally, I thought it had a Heiser BB with it? Miles showed a sheath with it.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/11/21 11:24 AM
It has a 1960 era HKL, It's not the correct sheath.
Posted by: Wally
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/11/21 11:25 AM
Thank you Buck!
Posted by: Gert
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/13/21 03:28 PM
Stunning beauties, all of them!
Posted by: 32Craig
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/14/21 01:05 PM
2015 Randall #1-7
Ordered this with the help Gary Clinton, A great guy to purchase from.
Posted by: thevalueman
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/14/21 01:18 PM
you should be happy with that one!!
:-)Rocky
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/14/21 09:35 PM
Craig, that’s a great looker for sure. Thanks for posting.
Walker
Posted by: Buck Buchanan
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 09/15/21 12:44 AM
Craig, Here’s another look at it.
Posted by: DoubleW
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/03/21 09:51 PM
#1-7, NS Hilt, Stag, Aluminum Butt Cap
Posted by: Shoot870p
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/03/21 09:59 PM
Very nice for sure.
Walker
Posted by: crutchtip
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 10/03/21 10:15 PM
Similar knife only 50 plus years older
Posted by: JerryG
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/15/23 01:53 PM
Ebay find a few years ago. 70's I think?
Posted by: 505Gibbs
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 02/15/23 02:09 PM
Here's a modern one in ivorite.
Posted by: MCM
Re: Knife of the Week! RMK Model #1!!! - 04/30/23 11:34 PM
7 & 8 mail call last week. Stuck in the 70's (I think)
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