Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2

Posted by: CBW

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:11 PM

This is my first post. This is a great thread since model 2's are a favorite. I have attached a picture of a model 2-7 I recently purchased. Engraver and scrimshander are unknown. The engraver's signed on the butt cap "AH". I believe the handle is ivorite. If anyone can help me identify either of the artists, I would appreciate it.

Thanks
Chris Walker
Member No. 5398

Posted by: vklough46

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:15 PM

Welcome Chris.
Nice knife and thanks for posting.
Kevin

Posted by: Cabinet_Man

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:16 PM

Chris,
Here it is a little bigger, and right up front for all to see...
~dale

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:19 PM

Chris,

Welcome. Nice knife. I think I remember seeing that one on Ebay. I can't help you out with your question but other participants probably can.

Posted by: CBW

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:22 PM

Dale,

Thanks for posting the pic, being new to posting I was a bit intimidated by the process.

Chris
RKS #5398

Posted by: Rhett Stidham

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 09:39 PM

This is not a Model 2 but close. This is one of only three Applegate Stilettos made for Rex Applegate. Mr. Applegate returned them to the Randall shop.

Regards,

Rhett

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 10:31 PM

Quote:

Since the finger grips are ground after the stag is installed, was it put together incorrectly or perhaps the finger grips were simply done on the wrong side?

My guess it the handle was put on incorrectly. Being an ordered knife and not a stock item, I doubt grips done on the wrong side would suit the purchaser.

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/17/07 10:45 PM

Since the knives go into the sheaths trademark down, why would the grips be on the opposite side?

RMK does not put many FG's on too many model 2's, so I don't remember any other way to place the grooves. However, we put a Border patrol Handle shape on a 2-7 this week and it came out looking verrry interesting!

---DW---

Posted by: Cabinet_Man

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 04:05 AM

How could the FG's be on the wrong side on a model 2? It has a double edged blade so you just turn it over don't you? Am I missing something here? I guess I could see them not being down when on the trademark side bothering a collector that planned to display it in a specific manner, but as a tool (which is what it really is... we have made them collector's items) the FG's on either side wouldn't make any difference in my mind. I think I must be missing the obvious here.

~dale

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 05:28 AM

I agree Dale, I was just making light of the discussion.

Actually, the FG's DO usually go on the side with the TM showing, unless left-handed FG's are applied.

---DW---

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 06:06 PM

Another Nice Model 2, 7"

After a friend saw a Model 2, 7" I recently acquired he asked me to find a Model 2 for him as well. I just received this one today and think it is really pretty. I would love to keep this one but my wife is about to put me in the Time Out Box. Oh Well! at least I will be able to see it from time to time.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 06:15 PM

The Handle

Posted by: Swordsman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 07:25 PM

I have a Model #2 8" (that GTR repaired the tip on and repolished). He really liked the knife, Sighted down the blade several times, was smiling pretty good.

Still I think the Model #2 7" is a beautiful knife and would love to own it or a new one like it.

Guess I like the NEW and the OLDER stuff, LOL!

Tom V.

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/18/07 07:59 PM

That's a Bad Blade Bro'.

Dubie

Posted by: The_Dutchman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 07:30 AM

Model 2-8 white his little English brother

Posted by: The_Dutchman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 01:25 PM

need help to show the picture

thanks

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 01:58 PM

Here you go, Erik. Very appropriate comparison.

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 02:04 PM

Here's another that came up on a well known web site earlier this year. Some say "a sheath makes the knife". In this case the value increases ~ 3-4X!

Posted by: Stephen RKS 5536

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 04:36 PM

Did Model 1 and 2 riveted sheaths with rivets all the way around (not throat rivets alone) ever come with brown button logo snaps or canteen snaps??

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 08:04 PM

No, not that I have seen. Riveted sheaths were introduced in those models after the demise of the brown button sheath from Johnson.

Posted by: Cabinet_Man

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/19/07 08:08 PM

You know, this made me think of a display I have coming up for some Fairbairn Sykes for someone in CA. I'll try to remember to post a pic of them after he receives it, and gets it set up.
~dale

Posted by: The_Dutchman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/20/07 03:06 AM

Thanks, Ron

Posted by: Sidney_Redford

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/20/07 03:35 PM

Here is one of mine

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Posted by: patrickjames

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/20/07 05:27 PM

Nice knife Sidney,But it kinda looks like a small Arkansas toothpick. I could be wrong.

Posted by: Cabinet_Man

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/20/07 06:09 PM

yes it does, a #13-6

Posted by: Sidney_Redford

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/21/07 09:01 AM

Sorry guys I don't know what I was thinking, nothing it seems.

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/21/07 09:06 AM

Quote:

Sorry guys I don't know what I was thinking, nothing it seems.

Ya know I have that same problem when I'm awake

!! Still a nice knife!

See Ya, Chief

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/08 05:17 PM

-Steve

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/08 07:42 PM

Thanks Steve for posting your ivory #2 here.

For all the work Kevin did to get the model o' the week started let's keep it going!

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/08 10:23 PM

Here is one of my favorites!! I love this knife!!
:-)Rocky

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/08 10:25 PM

Rocky, That is one beautiful model 2!!!!

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/08 10:29 PM

Thanks Burnie!!
I really love just holding it!!
I wish I could get the photo's to do right!! I used to have no problems, and now, I can not get one photo to post right!!
:-)Rocky

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/17/08 06:10 PM

Thanks Chief...........
:-)R Wish I could do that

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/08 03:44 PM

Just back from being engraved!
Ron Skaggs did a superb job.
(Ivory Model 2 with Doug's silver hilt and collar.)
-Steve

Posted by: New2Randalls

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/08 03:56 PM

Steve, that's a nice looking knife. I'm going to have to contact Ron Skaggs and see about him engraving a 3-5 with ivory I have.
Dan Snyder RKS #5537

Posted by: BOB_TEATES

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/08 04:07 PM

Beautiful knives Rocky and Steve.This one is one of my favorites.#2-4 Mr.Skaggs engraved. Bob

Posted by: silverknife

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/08 11:43 PM

Steve, That's beautiful! Ron did a great job on it and the turn around time was super quick. May I use the image in my brochure and web site (under construction)?

Regards,
Doug

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/08 12:16 PM

I'd be proud to have you show it, Doug. (I was lucky that Ron had an opening after only several months.)
-Steve

Posted by: silverknife

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/08 01:12 PM

Excellent, Thank you. I will give you photo credit and of course you retain the copyright to the image.

Regards, Doug

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/08 06:32 PM

By the way, I asked Ron Skaggs to engrave this knife at least seven months before it was due to arrive from Randall. I told him I wanted to send a deposit to assure a place in line, but Ron was willing to give me a place in line without the deposit. I was braced to expect the whole process to take maybe a year, but was lucky that it was less than that...

==> Here's a closeup (a quick, hand-held, flash shot) of Ron's work. Note that he "grew" one of the leaves on the collar up to the hilt, to have continuity.

-Steve

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/08 07:59 PM

Great Picture! His signature is visible also... very nice!

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 02:15 PM

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 05:14 PM

Some serious business goin' on in that photo.
NICE!!!!!!!
Tony

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 06:09 PM

Tom, what year was your Auto Mag III made? Those things are rare !!!

Is it in .44AMT?

Dubie Baxter

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 06:51 PM

Dubie,
The AutoMag III is chambered in .30 Carbine.
I think some were made in 9mm Mag.
They either shoot all day or are a jam fest.
Mine shoots fine and is a blast, literally, to shoot!

Posted by: frankdutill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 08:32 PM

Sheldon,
I agree I would like to see some of the history and reasons why these knives are special and deserve some special consideration and additional information. Just thinking out loud, hopefully not to loud.
Frank Dutill

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 09:34 PM

Quote:

Sheldon,
I agree I would like to see some of the history and reasons why these knives are special and deserve some special consideration and additional information. Just thinking out loud, hopefully not to loud.
Frank Dutill

Frank, I had to go way back to the top of the thread to see why you were responding to Sheldon. This must be what you were responding to.

Quote:

Nice knives guys, but, I've just gotta ask...are the 'Model of the Week' threads supposed to be an informative series of knife examples whereby the new collector learns to differientiate knives by era according to specific characteristics - or, is it just intended to be a 'see my pretty knife' thread?

My response would be "both".
I get much out of looking at Randall Made Knives posted here by our members (and non-members). I also like to review the introduction posted by Kevin at the top of each thread.
I have looked at the knife of the week threads on other forums and ours does not take back seat to any.
So Frank, please enjoy our forum and please feel free to contribute by posting some Randall Made Knife history or just show us your pretty knife!

Posted by: Sheldon_Wickersham

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/07/08 11:36 PM

Frank, early on, for the first seven years or so, it was somewhat important to me to know within a few years when any given Randall knife was made; much less so now...

Early on, I didn't really give much thought as to why any given Randall knife was special; a little more so now...

As an example, this one is special because it's pretty, it's our latest, and it's got a great feel in the hand...

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/08/08 12:09 AM

Tom,

I don't recall Model 2's being among your stable of knives. Are those two recent acquisitions? Beautiful knives. Model 2's are among my all time favorites.

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/08/08 08:45 AM

Tom,
The white micarta was my 2nd or 3rd Randall. Here is one I submitted for the November 2005 Edo Award contest.
I had the logo turned in!

Posted by: Cabinet_Man

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/10/08 11:56 AM

Tom,
I've seen similar numbers like that scratched on shoes at the bowling alley. Is that an old "rental" gun?

~dale

Posted by: silverknife

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/10/08 10:46 PM

Dale,

That model of the broomhandle Mauser is called a "red nine" C96 converted to 9mm from the original 7.63mm. (in case you were really wondering)

Regards,
Doug

Posted by: Topos

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/14/08 11:20 AM

Doug,

" ... "red nine" C96 converted to 9mm from the original 7.63mm." Am I correct [ what I know about all the models and SYSTEM MAUSER but I put a lot of STOCK into your knowledge

] the Red 9 was its own model, not a conversion like slipping a new barrel. Is the 9 in the photo different?

Now a SCHNELLFEUER is an artistic joy but useless to fire ... if this has any meaning to you. Great for WW II movie villains.

Best wishes.

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/14/08 04:04 PM

Let's discuss Mauser C96's here.

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/28/09 10:50 PM

Tony Lepetri and I had a great day at the ECCKS in New York today.
This was to me the "find" at the show. There were several very nice Randall's there today but I'm very happy I found this beauty. This is my first 2-5. It has a very creamy ivory handle and engraving by David Perdue along with a brown gator sheath. It's found a good home.
Best,
Warren

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:24 AM

Warren, you have passed a collecting milestone...What a nice knife.

You must be pretty excited to have spelled your fellow New Yorkers name wrong.

Dubie Baxter

Posted by: Sheldon_Wickersham

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 02:08 AM

Plus one for Warren P, suhweet score!

Posted by: silverknife

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 08:30 AM

Kevin,

Here's a little 2-4 with silver hardware, elephant ivory handle and scrimshaw by Gatean Beauchamp who I met at BLADE in 2002.

Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved.

Here's an older 2-6 when the shop was still making knives with the exposed nut which I really like. This knife has .999 fine silver lugged hilt, collar, and butt cap. First up is a photo before it went out to Joe Mason for engraving and gold inlay followed by pictures of the hilt, collar, and butt cap after Joe worked his metal magic:

Photo by Joe Mason Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved. Reproduced with permission.

Here's a group shot which contains (from top to bottom) a #12-6 with NS furniture and Narwhal handle; a #2-7 with NS
hilt, collar, butt plate, and Narwhal handle; and the #2-6 shown above. The group shot is followed by shots of the hilt and butt cap on the #2-7 Narwhal. All of the engraving is by Joe Mason.

Photo by Joe Mason Copyright © 2006 All Rights Reserved. Reproduced with permission.

Regards,
Doug

Posted by: Michael_Mason

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 09:28 AM

Beautiful knives Warren and Doug. All Randall's are beautiful, I think and then to add the scrim and engraving just adds to their appeal. Thanks for posting them.

Michael Mason
RKS # 4382

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 09:44 AM

I had to go outside and take some deep breaths to get that "green-eyed monster" off my back.

Amazing knives guys.

Wonder why we never see any FACTORY knives done like these?

Dubie Baxter

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 11:51 AM

BEAUTIFUL KNIVES!!!!
You shoulda saw Warren yesterday at the show ... when we walked up to the
table that had the #2, he was "on it" in a split second like a heat-seeking
missile!

It is an incredible Randal!
Tony LaPetri

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 11:58 AM

Doug,
I may have soiled myself! Man-o-man! Outstanding Randalls! Well thought out and finished. Thanks.
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:00 PM

Tony,

Was yesterday really that obvious? It knife was a great find. Dubie pointed out that I misspelled your name. My humblest apologies friend. We all make spelling errors from time to time.

Best,
Warren

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:05 PM

Doug,

That is one awesome display of Model 2 Randall's. They are definitely one of a kind. Thanks for the treat.

Best,
Warren

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:18 PM

WARREN!
No problem Buddy. I'm not the world's best speler, believe me!

Tony

Posted by: bedink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:42 PM

Here's a 1960s model 2-8 that I picked up with a very interesting stamp. Has anyone seen one like this before, and does this add collectors value to the knife?
Brian

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 12:44 PM

As a big fan of the Model #2, those are all incredible examples and thanks for sharing. While possibly not all that practical in the bigger sense, I think the RMK Model #2 has one of the more distinctive blade designs in the RMK stable of knives and they sure are pretty and fit for a King.

Warren,

If I had just acquired that Model #2 I might have misspelled my own name.

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 01:05 PM

"Double stamps" DEFINITELY increase the value!
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: JesseEgnew

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 05:02 PM

Warren that is one great knife! Thank you for showing it to us!
Best, Jesse

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 05:30 PM

Jesse,

Thanks for your generous comments. I think everyone has a knife that they acquired that raised their pulse a few notches. I was in the right place at the time and had a good friend to share the moment.

Best,
Warren

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 11:03 PM

Grazie mi amici!

Tony

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/09 11:28 PM

Tony,

Coltello compagno per sempre!

Saluti,
Warren

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 06:52 PM

Just Adding This To The Model #2 Thread

I acquired this some time back and I have posted it before but not in this thread.

Mid - Late 70's Model #2 - 8" NS Hilt, Rosewood Handle with JRB.

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 08:04 PM

Tom,
REAL NICE! Especially the Rosewood Handle!

Tony

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 08:12 PM

Tom,

That knife looks new. The Rosewood handle does look quite nice and is wonderful condition considering its age. Thanks of posting it.

Best,
Warren

Posted by: bedink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 08:50 PM

Here is a 50's 2-7 that I have picked up. Nothing special but I love the sheath.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 10:50 PM

Thanks Tony & Warren,

I got this one from a collector in the upper Midwest about a year and half ago. Except for the handle material it is pretty much identical to the one on page 113 of Sheldon's book. It is very obvious that this was never a user except maybe to open letters or something like that. I cleaned up the duralumin butt cap and hilt a little and I mean very little but that was it. I haven't touched the blade at all. It seems Nickel Silver never really develops much patina so I don't think knives with NS hardware show their age like brass does. I don't know exactly when it changed but there seems to be a distinct difference in the satin finish on the older knives when compared to newer ones. At first I wasn't sure what kind of wood the handle was but took it to the shop on my last visit and confirmed that it is Rosewood.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/09 10:52 PM

Brian,

Nothing Special? Don't kid yourself, That's a cool knife. Thanks for posting.

Posted by: Condor

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/03/09 12:02 AM

Tom, that's a beauty. Wish mine would hurry up and get here (ha ha ha).

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/09/09 12:26 AM

A pair of Model #2's with two different photographic backgrounds for you viewing pleasure.

7" SS Blade, NS Hilt, Aluminum & Blk Spacers, Antique Gold Micarta Commando Shaped Handle, NS Butt Cap

8" SS Blade, NS Hilt, Aluminum & Blk Spacers, Maroon Micarta Commando Shaped Handle, NS Butt Cap

Enjoy

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/16/09 06:33 PM

These two are both Eight inch blades, picked up fresh from the shop on 07May2009. Maroon Micarta, Brass scalloped flanged and collared. The other is Ivory and Silver.

I guess the angle makes one look longer, but they're both 8s.

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/16/09 07:40 PM

Wally,

Nice pair of 2-8's. That must have been one fine trip to the shop. Good luck!

Best,
Warren

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/16/09 07:41 PM

Beautiful Knives Wally.

I'm seeing double

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/16/09 08:30 PM

that's an awesome pair of knives Wally.

Posted by: New2Randalls

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/01/09 07:37 PM

Just picked this 2-5 up. The handle is what drew me to it. African Fluted Buffalo handle, brass forward curved hilt, stainless blade and duraluminum knurled butt capp and a custom Greg Grutcher croc sheath. The funny thing about the sheath is it's not marked croc on the back. Tried to get a clear closeup of the sheath but the batteries died on my camera.

Dan Snyder #5537

Posted by: Condor

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/01/09 08:52 PM

A beautiful knife, and you got to it about one minute before I did. I hate it when that happens.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/02/09 11:35 PM

This has been posted in other threads in the past but just now adding it to the Knife of the Week thread.

Posted by: Warren_Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/02/09 11:48 PM

I know, you are just getting warmed up to the latest Captain's build. As one might expect from a person of your expertise for Model 2's, accolades, accolades, accolades

Best,
Warren

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 05:34 AM

Nice knife and photo Tom. Adds new meaning to the term still life.

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 08:03 AM

Tom,
That #2 must be the apple of your eye!

And a berry good photo!

Tony

Posted by: vklough46

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 12:19 PM

Thanks for taking the time to post Tom.

Beautiful knife and as always superb photography.

Kevin

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 02:17 PM

Many Thanks For The Compliments Guys,

The photography is a lot of fun when you have such beautiful subject matter to work with
and an appreciative audience.

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 04:22 PM

Glassco ends in a vowel, so I guess you must be Italian.

Nice pic Tom.

Dubie Baxter

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 05:07 PM

I drink a lot of red wine so maybe there's some kind of transformation going on here.

PS: Those are Winter Haven, FL. Blueberries

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/03/09 06:47 PM

I know where you got them Tom. Sam's Club sells that brand all over the USA. The processing plant is about two miles from my house.

Dubie

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 07:22 PM

Christmas came very early this year. No secret I like Model #2's and when Capt. Chris showed me this #2 - 5" with shop Ironwood, I couldn't pass it up.

Thanks Capt. Chris.

Posted by: Michael_Mason

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 08:05 PM

Tom,

Beautiful knife with the shop supplied wood. Thank-You for posting it.

Michael Mason
RKS #4382

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 08:06 PM

Just a nice as you'll find...this ironwood is! (Sounds like Master Yota). Hope your bride likes it!
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: vklough46

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 08:26 PM

Merry Christmas Tom!!!!!!!
The RMK craftsmen have outdone themselves again. We all congratulate each other for our knives but I think we can all agree that the credit belongs to the artistic diligence of Randall Knives.

Kevin

John 3:15

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 08:39 PM

Great model 2 Tom, I am really liking ironwood and that is a great looking knife.

Peter

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 08:46 PM

That Cap is a bad influence for sure!!

Pap

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/17/10 09:41 PM

Quote:

but I think we can all agree that the credit belongs to the artistic diligence of Randall Knives.

I couldn't agree more Kevin.

My passion for Randall Made Knives is rooted in that group of people in Orlando, the vision of their combined leadership, the diligence of the shop management and the beautiful craftsmanship. The knives that are created today are truly a tribute to the founder.

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/10 05:20 AM

A beautiful piece of ironwood and a great knife Tom.

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/20/10 12:10 PM

Tom!
Now THAT'S a beautiful sight to come back from vacation to!!
ENJOY!
Tony

Posted by: tglassco

Model #2 IVORITE - 03/21/10 12:38 AM

With pleasure I add this to Knives of the Week by Kevin Lough

This Model #2 - 8" Stiletto with NS hardware displays the latest handle material from Randall Made Knives

IVORITE

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Model #2 IVORITE - 03/21/10 06:54 AM

Beautiful knife Tom.

Posted by: tglassco

Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 08:26 PM

Model #2, Brass & Black - 8" Blade, Brass Hardware & Black Micarta Commando Handle

Thanks Again to Captain Chris

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 08:28 PM

WICKED !!!

Nice pictures Tom.

"Brass and black...I want my baby back".

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 08:38 PM

Thanks Dubie,

Another fine example of the incredible Craftsmanship of Randal Made Knives

This one is Deadly Sexy

Posted by: vklough46

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 09:05 PM

Tom,

There used to be some other guy here that got all the good knives. Now you get all the good knives.

Thanks for taking the time to post on The Knife Of The Week.

Kevin

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 09:07 PM

Tom!
That's one Classy Killer!
Tony

Posted by: 7033grip

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 09:36 PM

Tony, tell the boys in Brooklyn that we ain't cheap but we're easy.

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 09:41 PM

Dubie,
The boys in Brooklyn that I know ... I mean heard about

... prefer a Louisville Slugger!

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/20/10 09:54 PM

You are welcome, my man...you are welcome. By the way: I found your cracked wood!
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/21/10 04:04 AM

Classic beauty Tom. Thanks for sharing.

Posted by: boardrider

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/21/10 10:55 AM

Tom, Beautiful, What is that butcap style called? Is that "rounded" thanks

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/21/10 11:21 AM

Griff,
The butt cap is a brass "flanged" butt cap. It is also available as a "scalloped flanged" butt cap. The cost is $40 for the smooth and $60 for the scalloped. Hope this helps.
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Another Model #2 - 04/21/10 11:51 AM

Griff,

The Smooth Flanged Butt Cap is most commonly seen on the Tom Clinton Special but it is in Duralumin and almost all of the brass versions I have seen are scalloped. I think the smooth version in brass just may be overlooked by many.

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 09:48 AM

Hi
This Model 2 7 inch just in from the shop via Gary Clinton.
Another great example of the craftsmanship from the shop
This Model 2, 7 inch has a stainless steel blade, nickel silver hilt and butt, shop ironwood, and my name etched on the back. I ordered this knife to match a Model 1, 7 inch that I had ordered from the shop in 2001 and received in 2004.

Peter

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 10:17 AM

WOW!
Nice Set, Peter!

Very Classy.
Tony

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 10:57 AM

That's a great pair of knives Peter. Thanks for shariing.

Posted by: lunde

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 11:26 AM

Gorgeous pair!

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 11:29 AM

Thanks Tony and Steve

The Model 1 was the first knife that I ordered from the shop, and the addiction has gotten worse. I like ironwood.

Peter

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/10 12:16 PM

Peter

That's TWO Much!

Beautiful Knives.

I love the Model #2

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/10/10 07:47 AM

Thanks Ken and Tom
I have one other Model 2 6 inch that is basic black micarta, with no options also.
I really like the way this knife turned out, and may have to think how I would order another one.

Peter

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/15/10 02:49 PM

Look what was waiting for me on my door step Thursday!!
Silver...thanks to Doug!!
Musk Ox...Thanks to Mark Knapp!!
And of course, most of all....the great craftsman at the Randall shop!!
I'm think'n I need a "special" sheth for this little pocket protector.....any ideas???
:-)Rocky

Posted by: Rick Magee

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/15/10 08:05 PM

JUST an idea...but I've never seen a sheath made out of musk ox hide to go with a musk ox handle.

Beautiful knife!!

Posted by: lunde

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 10/31/10 11:33 PM

I ordered this #2-8" from Gary Clinton in mid-January, and it arrived on Friday:

Stainless steel, nickel silver hilt, aluminum/black spacers, Ivorite handle, nickel silver butt cap (radiused), and black no-hone sheath.

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/25/10 02:28 PM

Another great ironwood knife
Model 2 - 5 inch, letter opener and boot knife

ss, nickel silver hilt, smooth nickel silver collar, rounded nickel silver butt cap, commando shape handle.

This is too nice not be on my desk to open letters

Peter

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/25/10 10:19 PM

Beauty for sure.

Pap

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/26/10 06:37 AM

Great knife Peter. Beautiful piece of ironwood.

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/26/10 11:33 AM

Peter,
REAL NICE!
The collar is a nice touch!
Oh ... and the Iron Wood (what a surprise

) is beautiful!
Tony

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/26/10 06:26 PM

Peter,
As I told you on the phone this afternoon, this #2-5" is one of my favorites! I smell a "build" coming!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Peter S.

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/27/10 03:32 AM

That´s a very nice #2, Peter!

The Ironwood is awesome!!!

I think, this beauty is a real good letter opener!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 05:15 PM

Hello all! At the Blade show this past year, my wife Lori joined the RKS (#5999). Janie made a comment to her indicating there are "few" lady members. So, she feels priviledged to be among our ranks. Of course, now she has to have her own collection (I only have four RMKS, but I have at least that many on order too). We ordered a 2-4 from Gary Clinton for her, and I supplied a block of Fossil Walrus Ivory. Gary took the time to personally assist in picking out her options. Here it is, just in time for Valentines day! Now she's hooked. Inert grenade added for size comparison. This is a small knife, but a perfect first "Chic Randall"

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 06:18 PM

Wally
Great knife, and color on the ivory. I am sure your wife will enjoy it and will want to add to her collection now

Peter

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 06:18 PM

Great looking knife Wally. A big welcome to your wife in joining.

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 06:51 PM

She's a sweetheart too, I might add. Put up with all of us all weekend...Great first edition.
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 07:27 PM

Peter & Lori,

Those are two unique and beautiful Model 2's. My Compliments

A pretty Model #2 will always get my attention.

Posted by: Lori Mabry

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 08:02 PM

Thanks for the compliment Capt. You're a real sweetheart too! It's my first Randall, but it won't be my last! See you at BLADE!!

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 09:16 PM

Alllllright! A girl lookin' forward to seeing me at Blade. Sounds good to me...Wally comin'?
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Lori Mabry

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 09:35 PM

Peter you are correct...I will be adding to My Collection!

Posted by: Lori Mabry

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/11 09:46 PM

Wally will be there because he owes you money!!

Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/11 05:38 PM

Great Looking #2. Real Classy with that handle!
Tony

Posted by: Sidney_Redford

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/11 07:19 PM

This is my latest. Ivory, fine silver.

Posted by: Rick Magee

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/11 08:05 PM

Ivory and Silver - Wow! Now THAT is cool!

Posted by: lunde

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/11 12:15 PM

Here is my first #2, which is a #2-8" with Nickel Silver furniture and an Ivorite handle:

Posted by: New2Randalls

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/11 03:37 PM

Ken, that's a great looking #2 with the Ivorite handle and nickle hardware.

Dan Snyder
RKS #5537
SHAG #010

Posted by: kalervo

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/11 03:52 PM

Very nice. I must soon get a mod 2. :-)

Posted by: Jacknola

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/15/11 12:34 AM

Here is a #2-8" that I recently purchased for an old SF comrade from Vietnam, “Dr. Lonny,” now a retired surgeon (he doesn’t buy much over the internet).

I think it is an outstanding blade. The knife, stone, and sheath all have a patina of age, but in almost perfect condition. The logo on the blade looks like it was etched as there is no indent… but I’ve heard that etching the logo is a myth.

When I first saw the pictures, I thought maybe the stone was incorrect, with the white lettering possibly indicating mid-late ‘60s … however, I am hardly an expert. But after seeing the knife it all looks good in the steel … whatever…. It is a knife that was obviously carefully preserved.

The odd thing is that a search on the net for “FBY, Jr.” found another knife, a #12-8” with almost the exact same options, same inscription plate and initials. Unfortunately it had been sold.

My friend wanted to reunite the two knives. He wonders if anyone knows who the “FBY, Jr” collector was, and if there are other presentation knives, perhaps other models in the set, now floating in collector-ville.

I”ll be happy to put the owner of such a knife from this set in touch with Dr. Lonny.

Posted by: Jacknola

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/15/11 01:08 AM

Here is another #2-8” I purchased this week. It fits my taste, obviously beat-the-heck-up, old, carried extensively, probably/possibly in Vietnam (all Randalls actually carried in the field in Vietnam were pretty cruddy and beat up in short order, and the sheaths were frequently blackend and slick and shiny from embedded sweat and dirt on the back).

Once again, this logo almost looks etched... no stamp indent visible... and though it is not marked as such, I want to check the steel... it almost as a stainless feel to it... probably not though. Did Randall ever make a stainless knife that was not marked?

But it also is a lesson about buying when pictures are not so good. The two-tone stone was apparently broken and then epoxyed together, and some name or lettering was very crudely ground off the blade from the side opposite the logo.

Neither of these flaws were shown in the pictures… I actually like the poor baby orphan knife that obviously has a lot of real history... It's like a lost puppy that needs tender loving care.

But I’m thinking of sending it back because the flaws were not pointed out or pictured. I am attracted to interesting pieces of history. I don’t mind the grinding off a name … it was pretty common in Vietnam … new troop in country, buys or trades for a knife from a guy going out … grind his name off. But I do mind the price when these things were not made evident in the sale. The next couple of days, we’ll see if I can live with it.

Regards, Jack Williams

PS: The seller apparently does not deal much in knives as he has no others for sale... he apparently deals in antique brass, metal stuff, statuettes, etc. So to give him the benefit of the doubt, perhaps he just didn't notice the damage. We'll see.

Posted by: Jacknola

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/24/11 08:18 PM

I know many of you are wondering why such a nag (above) was posted amid a stable of thoroughbreds ... but there was a special reason.

I bought the knife, discovered the condition and after examining it and lots of thought, I returned it. It has now been re-posted on e-bay and sold.

But this knife had some strange and special qualities. Note the condition of the blade... no rust, no pitting, dispite the gouge on one side, dings, dints and obviously heavy use. Also note the marks showing attempts to sharpen the blade, without sucess.

I am 99 percent certain this is a stainless blade ... but not marked as stainless. But there is more.

I have heard that there were some RMK stainless blades that were not marked. At least one was shown by Joe on "this old Randall" line. This knife has a serious gouge on the side opposite the logo ... and I am pretty sure a name or initials were crudely removed, one can almost make them out.

This knife then, might be one of a very few that had an unmarked stainless blade... AND... initials (at one time) etched on the opposite side... something that was not supposed to have been produced.

Too bad it was so wrecked, because this knife as seen some exotic use...and has a real veteran history... oh if it could talk. Also one reason I returned it is that I thought there may have been some efforts to disguise the gouge. It looked like the name-initials were removed long ago... by probably using a chisel. But there was a more recent attempt to smooth out the trench using a polishing drill. You may be able to see what I'm talking about by noting the lighter colored markes at the ends of the "trench." The polishing drill hardly was able to mark the stainless blade much... but I'm not a fan of disquised flaws.

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/11 10:57 AM

Jack,

There's a simple test for stainless that I picked up from Crutchtip:

Get some liquid gun blueing. Put a small amount on a Q-tip and dap it on a non conspicuous area like under the choil. If it's stainless, it will wipe right off. If it's 01, it will "take".

This worked for me.

Best,

Posted by: Skeetdoc

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 01:35 PM

Posterity Post:

Model 2 - 8

7 Options:

SS, Nickel Asymmetric Hilt, Alum/Black Spacers, Stag, FG, WT and Compass

Posted by: Skeetdoc

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 01:35 PM

Back Side:

Posted by: Skeetdoc

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 01:36 PM

End View:

Posted by: Steven

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 01:36 PM

I really like the curve and finger grips on that model 2. Looks great.

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 08:06 PM

Very, very nice setup and super stag. A nice part of your "stag party" for sure. You need a #19 and a #5 next. Bound to be one of each out there so equipped.

Pap

Posted by: Skeetdoc

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/29/12 08:09 PM

Pap

Agree. Really want a 5 set up this way.

Doug

Posted by: David

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/12 09:16 PM

I just picked up this interesting Model 2-8.

Check out the inscription:

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/27/12 01:37 AM

I have a good friend that was a member of that fine little organization.

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/27/12 08:07 AM

Very nice David. I wonder what the history might be on that one?

Posted by: David

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/27/12 05:54 PM

I wish I knew the history. Unfortunately, none was provided.

Posted by: New2Randalls

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/01/12 06:07 PM

I just picked this 2-6 up, not sure whether it's ivory or ivorite, either way, it's definately a keeper. I believe the only options are the handle material and nickle silver hilt.

Thanks for looking,

Dan Snyder
RKS #5537
RKCC #CM-155
SHAG #010

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/01/12 06:58 PM

It's the new ivorite. Nice knife.
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Oldvetnam1

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/01/12 07:38 PM

Nice knife Dan.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/10/12 10:39 AM

Came in on friday.....had to wait all weekend to get it from the post office. I of course, was not home when the mail arrived on Friday.
2-4" ivory
:-)Rocky

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/10/12 02:06 PM

An elegant Randall, for sure!!

Pap

Posted by: New2Randalls

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/10/12 05:07 PM

That's one really nice looking model 2 you got there. I really like the ivory handled Randalls.

Dan Snyder
RKCC #cm-155

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/11/12 08:04 PM

Model 2 week at my place too! It has been on order for a while. The #2's are my favorite.... this week!!!! Enjoy... Pictures still a bit rough.. I figured knives or camera gear!! Knives won!

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/11/12 09:18 PM

Looks familiar Steve! Nice one.
Capt. Chris

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/11/12 09:20 PM

Yes Sir... it is! Thanks to some ole' Alabama fan I met few years ago!

Posted by: Skeetdoc

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/20/13 08:28 AM

Posterity Post:

Model 2-8
SS, Brass FCH, Brass Scalloped Collar, Shop Ironwood (Commando), Brass Scalloped Coolie Cap

Posted by: Steven

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/20/13 08:48 AM

Dang that is some nice shop Ironwood.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/20/13 04:47 PM

Now that's purdy!!
:-)Rocky

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/20/13 06:28 PM

I'm getting this feeling of "Day-Ja-Voo" that I have seen that before, recently.

It will come to me - sometime this year.

Great combination, Doug. Can't wait to see the next "trio".

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/11/14 09:42 PM

Our fellow forum member, "Fairborn" has asked me to post up a pic he sent me (via email) of some of his favorite loves...Model #2's!
Consider it done, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Byrdguy

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/11/14 10:29 PM

Deuces Wild! great pic.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/11/14 11:07 PM

2's & and Red Queens Wild....Love it!

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/12/14 06:15 PM

And a real nice No 1 MK III Enfield with issued sling as "background".

Posted by: Fairbairn

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/13/14 10:24 AM

You have a good eye. It is, indeed, a Short, Magazine Lee Enfield, built in 1915.

Posted by: Peter_Kaufman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/11/14 02:25 PM

I ordered this in 2009 and it arrived on Monday
RMK model 2 4", stainless, brass and black spacers, concave ironwood handle, and domed brass butt cap
I already have used it to open my mail, which is the job for it
A great looking little knife
Peter

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/11/14 03:00 PM

2-8 in a Stockman sheath

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/11/14 07:20 PM

My oldest model 2, Joe:

Slab-side Model 2 - 4"
with boot-knife sheath

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/11/14 08:24 PM

Peter
Fabulous looking Randall.
A 5" dressed like yours is on my wish list.
Thanks for the great photos.
Dennis

Posted by: Andrea Bertelli

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/16/14 06:00 AM

Hi guys
Could you please help me to date this knife?
The sheath is an Heiser

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/16/14 10:17 AM

Andrea,

Your knife is an early 1950's model. The sheath has a wide stone pocket flap and a horizontal keeper strap....and the knife has the small Randall stamp. All were phased out as the 50's progressed.

Posted by: Andrea Bertelli

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/16/14 03:20 PM

Thanks Tunefink

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 06:00 PM

This showed up yesterday in the mail.

Posted by: rodbrown

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 06:15 PM

Burnie

You have acquired some very nice knives recently. By chance do you have an "old knife patch" in your garden?

Great looking knife.

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 06:20 PM

Thanks Rod check out this old Randall. I posted some older ones yesterday.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 07:38 PM

Burnie, you are rockin it Dude! Keep them coming...

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 08:49 PM

Thanks Steve once you have the bug always you have the bug!!!

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/21/15 09:01 PM

Burnie...... Please.

I don't think "having the bug" quite describes your condition......

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 09:45 AM

I believe that was what they call "Creative License"!

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 10:07 AM

The lugged hilt looks best on a model #2 for me.

It may just be the photo, but that blade looks wider than usual.

Good get Burnie.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 12:54 PM

I was think's that too, but I'll bet it's just the way it was shot...Beautiful knife!!!
:-)Rocky

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 03:27 PM

Thanks guys and as for the "sickness" Tune I think you have helped feed my sickness more than once! And as always it was good buisness!

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 05:25 PM

Originally Posted By: Burnie

Thanks guys and as for the "sickness" Tune I think you have helped feed my sickness more than once! And as always it was good buisness!

Funny how that works huh Burnie? Tune Has a way of sharing info ....then pictures, then before you know it you own the knife

Ohhh and let's not forget that you leave remembering how you ask if he would sell it lol

You are in good company, there is a long list of good folks that he buys, sells & trades with!!
As for your sickness........Might have to start calling him Doctor Tune!!! He has some of the best medicine

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 06:14 PM

Truer words were never spoken....

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 08:03 PM

The Knife Whisperer!!

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 08:47 PM

Originally Posted By: CrazyCajun

The Knife Whisperer!!

Now that's funny!!!

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 08:54 PM

I know Burnie is on pain meds with his shoulder...... the rest of you must be in the sauce!

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 09:20 PM

OK all jokes aside! I need a fix Dr.Tune what you got for sale?.....

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/22/15 09:30 PM

LOL the scrim on my avatar I bought from you!!

Posted by: Jim459

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 01:19 PM

Tune,

A lugged hilt on a Model 2 is really special. Here is one of mine.

Jim

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 01:22 PM

OOOOOOH! Now that's serious! Very Nice Jim!! Who did the engraving?

Posted by: Jim459

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 05:54 PM

Steve,

Here is the description:

Randall Model 2-6 Stiletto, Stainless Steel Blade, .999 fine Silver Lugged Hilt, .999 fine Silver Collar, Ivory Commando shaped handle, .999 fine Silver Butt Cap with Nut (old style). The knife is engraved with Gold Inlay by Joe Mason.

Jim

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 06:14 PM

Jim, you are the King of high end embellished Randalls.... and your photography is damn fine as well.

Thanks for posting!!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 07:26 PM

Wow Jim, what a beauty. Here's my 2-8 with silver and Ivory, I've been dying to get it engraved.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 07:37 PM

Here's what I think is a sweet little 2-4 I purchased from one of the banner advertisers, the sheath got me. I'm thinking about 1980. The handle is flattened, feels really great in the hand, even as small as it is. I also think the rounded butt is a result of lessons learned from guardians with fishtail butts. It's a great shape.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 07:45 PM

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 07:46 PM

Jim,

Tune is right you are the only guy I know who carves off silver to add gold. very nice & I'm not a model 2 fan!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 08:03 PM

This is my current favorite tho, maroon, 5" blade, 99% condition. Flattened handle also. Wow!

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 08:22 PM

Some really great knives guys! Thanks for posting...

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 08:48 PM

Here is a 2-8 from a similar time period with a JRB Sheath

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 09:49 PM

Very nice Tom. I've seen this knife somewhere. Do you mind if I ask where you found it?

Posted by: samg

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 09:56 PM

Jim, that knife is a masterpiece. Thanks for posting it.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/23/15 11:31 PM

Thanks Burnie.

This was an Ebay purchase back in 08. I think the seller was out of Oklahoma or Midwest anyway. I probably posted this quite a few years ago on this forum but I wasn't going to spend time looking for it. In Sheldon's book there is one almost identical and from a similar time period. The handle is shop supplied Rosewood.

Posted by: Burnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/13/15 06:23 PM

Another new arrival! model 2-8" huge stag with lugged bass hilt and separate S blade stamp. JRB w/Bear SP-13 stone

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/27/15 11:49 AM

This is Fairbairns' Westinghouse Micarta 2-5, which he purchased across the counter from Pete Hamilton, back in the day!

Posted by: Aurevoir Gopher

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/27/15 01:07 PM

Even though I don't like the model 2, that particular specimen is stunning and could star in its own WWII espionage movie!!

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/28/15 04:17 PM

A couple of Model 2-7" Ivorite handled knives.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/28/15 04:19 PM

Model 2-5" flat side

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/28/15 04:20 PM

1940's vintage Model 2-7"

Posted by: Kirko

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/28/15 08:36 PM

Very nice !

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/24/15 11:45 PM

Does anyone here know what year the first Model 2-4" blade length was introduced?

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/15 02:11 AM

1972.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/15 09:03 AM

Thanks!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/27/15 12:16 PM

This from "The Randall Chronicles" pg 151.
Some of the dates on non catalog knives.
1.) 16 Special fighter. 1978
2.) Combat Companion. 1993
3.) Gambler, 4 and 5 inch, 1987
4.)#2-4" 1972
5.)Fireman. 1980
6.)GTR. 1975
7.)Cattlemen. 1988
8.)Denmark. 1970
9.)Pathfinder. 1989
10.)Tailor. 1972
11.)Triathlete. 1988
12.)#10-3" 1978
13.)#12-9"14G. 1989
14.)Trailblazer. 2000
15.) #8-4" leather. 2000 16.): #11-3" 2000=

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/15/16 11:24 PM

A couple of #2s if feel very fortunate to call mine now... the "low S" bears the name of the original owner, and his "RA" serial number, shop etched on the reverse.

Posted by: Birdsinhere2

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/16/16 11:05 AM

Very nice model 2s!

Posted by: Sharpi

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/16/16 06:44 PM

2 two much!
is that Iron wood??
very very nice

Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/16/16 06:50 PM

I am convinced ironwood is the way to go!!!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/16/16 07:01 PM

Seller described it as Rosewood, I tend to agree, it's just a little lighter than Walnut.Not a ding on it!

Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/16/16 08:16 PM

You know what it is..... PERFECT! !!!

Posted by: KnifeScout

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/27/16 03:37 PM

Which Model 2 has the best balance?
I am assuming the fulcrum moves forward, closer to the hilt with the longer 8" blade.

Does the 7" have a similar balance to the F-S?
If anyone can measure where it is, that'd be great.

Also, anyone have a photo of a 7" or 8" in the hand for a better grasp on the size?

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/27/16 03:44 PM

A lot would depend on the handle material and if there was a butt cap and what it is. Aluminum, brass, nickel silver.

Posted by: Whiteman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/29/16 07:42 PM

1950s 2-7...and now I need another safe...

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/29/16 07:59 PM

Beautiful example

Posted by: Whiteman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/30/16 12:01 PM

Originally Posted By: crutchtip

Beautiful example

Couldn't pass it up.

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/30/16 02:28 PM

I really like the thick spacers we see on this no. 2. Do we know why Randall changed over the years to the thin spacers. Are the thick spacers still available thru suppliers?

Posted by: Whiteman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/30/16 06:07 PM

The thick spacers and wide mouth sheath caught my eye.

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/30/16 07:56 PM

Yep it's a beautiful rig.

Posted by: Fairbairn

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/31/16 04:00 AM

Knifescout, the first pattern FS balances on the handle side of the guard, 7/8" behind it. Comparable Randall model 2s ( 7" blades) balance as follows: leather, brass butt cap, 3/4" on the handle side of the guard, stag, no butt cap, and stag, duralumin butt cap, both balance on the handle side, 1/4" from the guard. As you probably already know, a first pattern FS, properly held, is just an extension of your arm, and feels virtually weightless.

Hope this helps......Fairbairn

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/31/16 10:00 PM

Hey Whiteman, I see you're in Indiana. Did you happen to drive over to Illinois to pic up that beauty?

Posted by: Whiteman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 04:04 AM

Originally Posted By: Wally

Hey Whiteman, I see you're in Indiana. Did you happen to drive over to Illinois to pic up that beauty?

Had Gary mail it to me. Almost stopped by on my way to Madison Wisconsin last year but didn't have the time. Hope to make the trip over soon.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 10:54 PM

I was going to his website every day, just to look over that one. It is a beauty!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 11:01 PM

Some more twos, 4 and 5 inch blades. I like em!

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 11:09 PM

Wally,
The 2-4 fossil is the one. That's got it all.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 11:16 PM

The fossil one is really the wifes'. Thanks tho, glad you like it!

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/01/16 11:24 PM

Wife has good taste in knives.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/02/16 08:06 AM

In Knives!!!
Just Kidding Wally!

That's a real nice batch of 2's. Now that I am back in FL
full time I can figure out this photo thing and get a few of them up here!

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/02/16 08:55 AM

Steve, Where in Florida is your home base? I'm over on the West Coast just north of Tampa in Spring Hill.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/02/16 02:29 PM

The Center of Good Living.... Ocoee. NW Metro Orlando area! Had been commuting back and forth to Gatlinburg last 2 1/2 years!

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/02/16 02:44 PM

Not very far from the shop then! I'm just a lazy 2 hour drive away......

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/11/16 01:53 AM

I don't recall if I put this on here before, so here it is... just cuz ..

Posted by: Byrdguy

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/11/16 08:49 AM

They just don't make them like that these days. Love the long slender handle and the thin hilt. A real beauty, there.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/11/16 09:34 AM

Well said Pat, a classic 2.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/16 04:19 PM

Model 2 8" Vietnam era

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/16 04:25 PM

Yeah buddy, gotta love that!

Posted by: Byrdguy

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/16 04:31 PM

Another great example of the early work. Long choil and thin swept back hilt. Awesome knife. Sheath aint too shabby, either!

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/16 04:39 PM

Delivered in 1967. Came with the original order form.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 10:44 PM

posting a couple model 2's since the Old Randall thread was taken over with much discussion.

One of the first two made of Bo's new model 2 in April 1943.

http://www.rmkcollector.com/knives-collector-interest/bo-s-first-stiletto

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 10:47 PM

Late 40's model 2 "trench knife" with 8 3/8" blade.

http://www.rmkcollector.com/knives-collector-interest/randall-trench-knife

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 10:50 PM

Model 2-5 named and documented to a SOG vet. One of five Randall's he owned to include and 18-7.5, 18-5.5, 1-7, and 1-6, all in split-back sheaths. The model 1-7 came in a black LH Johnson originally but a split-back was ordered and thus carried that way. Don't know if the 1-6 originally came in a "A" sheath or not.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 10:54 PM

Purchased in 1950 is a 2-7 named and documented to a Korean and Viet Nam war vet. From the original owner. One of the very early ones when I started to really get into documented knives. Note the blued blade.

Good story on this one posted on the website:

http://www.rmkcollector.com/knives-collector-interest/joseph-h-red-comptons-model-2

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 10:58 PM

Documented or not Joe those knives stand on their own. Thanks for the post. Grand.

Posted by: william768

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/26/16 11:53 PM

Great early Stilettos crutchtip . Thanks for sharing .

Posted by: Byrdguy

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/27/16 07:56 AM

What a fine piece of history. Beautiful work of functional art.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/27/16 12:35 PM

Beautiful named 50's Model 2 with one of the best stag handles I have seen.

http://www.rmkcollector.com/product-details/mid-50s-2-8-stag-named-us-navy

Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/27/16 12:50 PM

AGREED Joe!!! That's awesome stag and a really awesome knife over all!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/27/16 03:48 PM

Keep em coming Joe, outstanding!

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/28/16 02:05 PM

Carried by a chopper pilot in Viet Nam. Said it was in his flight suit leg pocket, but it looks like it sat back at the base in his duffle bag.

Posted by: Kirko

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/28/16 06:02 PM

Amazing !

Posted by: desert.snake

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/01/16 01:58 PM

By the way, the model 2 is very similar to a dagger of Tutankhamen.
Especially the one of stainless meteoric iron (10% Ni, 0.6% Co).

We can it even repeat in miniature (original 13" blade):
stainless, reduced hilt, 8 inch blade, concave handle,
smooth collar and gold G10

or G11 / FR5 Glass-Cloth Reinforced Epoxy

Quote:

FR5 Glass-Cloth Reinforced Epoxy
NEMA grades G11 and FR5 Glass-Cloth Reinforced Epoxy - natural color is typically yellow green to amber. This grade is similar to G10/FR4 but has a higher operating temperature and superior mechanical properties at elevated temperatures. The main difference between NEMA Grades G11 and FR5 is that FR5 is a fire retardant grade of G11.

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 11:23 AM

I'm posting this for a friend. He bought the knife last year at Blade. This is the only slab sided Model 2 I have seen but admittedly I have not seen as many Randalls as most other folks on here. Interesting also is that it is shaped in the commando style which is something else I have not seen with slab sided stag. The owner was told by the seller that the knife was made in 2010 which I have no reason to doubt but I was thinking that slabbing as a general option ended earlier than that. Also interesting that the knife has what looks like a "plug" at the butt which is something else I don't recall seeing before. Anyway, it's a very cool little knife. Any thoughts or input anyone may have about it would be appreciated. As always, apologies for my poor pictures.

Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 11:48 AM

I have never seen that. It looks really cool though! I bet Wally will dig it!

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 11:57 AM

"This is the only slab sided Model 2 I have seen "
Jim,
Really? I don't know "how" many times I've posted this one...but more than a couple, usually followed by some conversation. In short: They ain't rare with slab-sides.
Best, Capt. Chris

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 12:11 PM

My bad. I meant to say that I have not seen other Model 2's with slab sided stag. I know slab sides on 2's are pretty common in micarta but I didn't think they were common in stag.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 02:00 PM

Great looking knife your friend has there Jim! I don't recall seeing a "Flatside" Stag handle 2 either. I have them in leather.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 02:02 PM

Another angle.

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 02:35 PM

Thanks Bill. I thought I remembered you posting that up before and was hoping you would show it again. Very nice knife. Let me know when you get tired of it. ;-)

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 09:09 PM

Originally Posted By: JE6245

This is the only slab sided Model 2 I have seen

Here's my baby Model 2 that is "sort of" slab:

Posted by: 505Gibbs

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 09:20 PM

How about a model 26??

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/19/16 10:33 PM

The #2 shaped stag handle was done somewhere other than the RMK shop... We wouldn't have left that go out with the drill hole visable..

Nice job though!

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:42 AM

Scott -- Was the handle altered or entirely replaced after leaving the shop? Maybe no way to know but I'm just trying to figure out the extent of the post shop alteration. I'm told that the seller did not say anything about the knife being altered.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 11:02 AM

http://www.rmkcollector.com/product-details/wwii-model-2-7-moore-sheath

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 11:24 AM

Do you think the stone pouch was removed much later given the color and condition?
Really nice vintage 2 Joe.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 12:36 PM

My guess is sometime during the war. Aside from the natural darkening associated with exposure to the elements, the sheath obviously shows carry and is darkened but that could also be done by leather treatment.

I have seen more that a couple like this from various makers even as late as the 60's-70-s

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 12:47 PM

Joe,

Can you post a photo of the butterfly stitching on the backside?

Also, There were no retainer straps going through slots during WWII. Any idea of why this sheath has them?

Thanks,

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 01:01 PM

Done probably when the original located high on belt loop was rendered unusable, soldier added because if carried upside down as is common on web gear the knife would drop to the hilt.

It didn't take Moore too long to drop the keeper towards the throat and Hesier followed suit.

I don't think i have a photo of the back. What is your thought?

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 02:18 PM

Jim, the knife was altered after it left the shop, not rehandled...

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 02:22 PM

Since Moore did not mark his sheaths and there are unmarked Heiser and Johnson sheaths out there, there are two "tells" that can help the collector (One on the obverse side and one on the reverse side): The obverse tell is Moore's stone pocket flap that is "contoured" around the snap. In this case the tell was removed by virtue of the pocket and flap being removed. The reverse tell is that Moore's butterfly wings remain "separated" all the way to the bottom while both Heiser and Johnson wings "merge" at the bottom. Can you please take and post a photo of this sheath's butterfly? That will certainly put my mind to rest as to whether the era of the knife and sheath are aligned.

Thanks in advance.......

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 06:46 PM

Ron -

It is a Clarence Moore, 100%. I never had any doubt whatsoever. It is typical of a WWII model 2 Moore.

Heiser construction is different than Moore as you know, and not just visuals like stone pouch flap. Totally different shape, stitching, rivets (most), etc.

I don't recall ever seeing a WWII model 2 in a Heiser sheath w/o rivets.

I don't have a photo of the back of this particular sheath, but this photo is of Moore that is of the same construction in the butterfly

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 08:28 PM

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Water

The #2 shaped stag handle was done somewhere other than the RMK shop... We wouldn't have left that go out with the drill hole visable..

Nice job though!

A whole bunch of knives left that shop with drill holes plugged and easily visible Scott.

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 08:29 PM

I have a totally different opinion, Joe. Please just post a photo of the back of the sheath in question. That's all I ask.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 08:35 PM

What is your opinion? That is what I asked you earlier.

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 08:46 PM

My opinion is that it is not a Moore sheath. You are going to want minutia discussion. I'm not going to play. Just post a photo so we can get past this.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 08:48 PM

I will wager and am in fact surprised you are questioning whether I know if it is a Moore or something else. I will take a quick photos, which is a pain in the A$$ to resize to fit, but what do you think it is? You know what a Moore sheath looks like, so I am trying to figure out what and why you are thinking whatever it is you are thinking.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:03 PM

Here are four WWII model 2's, three 7" in Clarence Moore sheaths. with the one you have some doubts about 2nd from left. All three are strikingly similar.

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:04 PM

Is the photo you just posted a photo of the back of the sheath in question? I wasn't 100% sure by reading between the lines.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:07 PM

Of course, I said I would take a quick photo. Not the best quality. So what did you think it was?

Posted by: BoBlade

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:14 PM

Thanks very much for posting that photo, Joe! I really appreciate it. Based on that photo, I have to say it's a Moore.

Again, thanks for your effort to take the pic and post it.

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:31 PM

How about a shot of the wide blade in the Heiser???

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/16 09:33 PM

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Water

Jim, the knife was altered after it left the shop, not rehandled...

Thanks for the follow up Scott.

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/21/16 10:39 AM

Ronnie, I guess what I should have stated is that since the time of the production of this knife we would not have sent out a knife with the drill hole exposed... How 'bout that?

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/21/16 04:54 PM

Originally Posted By: tunefink

How about a shot of the wide blade in the Heiser???

Pictured in Hunt's "Randall Fighting Knives in Wartime" pgs 38-39. Biggest WWII model 2 I have seen.

I don't know if it in any other writings he did. Will try and get some photos of it an another together

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/21/16 05:38 PM

My old friend Roger Whorley stopped by my booth and showed me his Nam 14 carried by a jet pilot buddy. He said it was featured on one of Rhett's news letters. I held the totally rotted original riveted sheath and the replacement the owner got directly from Bo himself in 1984. Showed me the personally written letter from Bo that was sent with the replacement sheath that also had rivets from Johnson. This begs the question about whether Johnson kept riveting sheath way after the 70's. If you all remember, I had my Model 1 sheath riveted by Pete Hamilton at the shop in the early 70's on a visit to the shop. Pete asked me if I wanted rivets and I said yes. He disappeared for a few minutes and reappeared with my used sheath riveted. The reason I know he put rivets in my old sheath, was I had dyed the tan sheath cordavon. It was dark but not black. I am so mad at myself for selling that Model 1 to Rhett, it gives me nightmares. I am still hoping that the person that bought my Model 1 in 1993 will surface, so I can buy it back. It has my name etched, Michael R. Allen . let me know if you ever run across it. Didn't mean to hijack this Model 2 thread, so please move it to sheath or Model 1, not smart enough myself.

Pap

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/21/16 06:37 PM

There is a 2-9 on pg 63 of Hunts "Randall Military Models".

Posted by: Fairbairn

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/25/16 06:03 PM

I read, from time to time, about " tight stitched" sheaths, but I am unclear about just what that means. As a leather craftsman, I stitch wallets at eight stitches per inch, and knife scabbards at six or seven inches per inch, and saddles at five or six stitches per inch, depending on which part of the saddle I am working on. So, does tight, or otherwise stitching refer to number of stitches per inch,,or does it refer to something else?

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/25/16 06:17 PM

Stitches per inch. Here are a couple for comparison.

Posted by: Fairbairn

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/25/16 07:15 PM

Thank you. I expected that that the answer.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 08:21 AM

My Model 2-4 with Polished Stag, loose stitched Johnson rough back with wrap around keeper strap. Besides Ivory, Polished stag is my favorite handle material. I believe (could be wrong) RMK stopped polishing stag because of the smell and mess involved? I do love the result though.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 09:10 AM

My only two is an 11, and 20. Always liked the look of polished stag. Only available now on a 25 handle. Nice example Eric. They left just enough bark to make it interesting.

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 09:27 AM

Originally Posted By: Eric

I have 2 polished stag knives also, one regular one crown. Will be seeing about getting another soon.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 09:33 AM

Warren, I have a mini model 25 with polished stag. I was referring to full handle examples, my fault.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 11:50 AM

Wow Eric that center looks like that forbidden handle material. Great looking mini.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 12:00 PM

Originally Posted By: W Polidori

Wow Eric that center looks like that forbidden handle material. Great looking mini.

Not "forbidden" in my world! lol

Eric has some great knives. I have bought several of them! Mainly of said forbidden material....lol

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 06:29 PM

Me too.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/25/16 09:07 PM

Ronnie my man! I need that Model 1 to go with my Model 4!

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/26/16 12:29 AM

Sorry Bill it looks just fine in that gun case. It's my Gen. Westmoreland replica...but it's a Mod. 1 not a Mod. 5. Besides you got all the ivory you need! It is good looking isn't it.

Posted by: boardrider

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/26/16 12:08 PM

Nice knife is that a chrome plated blade?

Posted by: Ronnie

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/26/16 06:26 PM

No it's just cleaned up a bit.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/04/16 06:34 PM

Late 60's Model 2 7" Carbon Brass on Brass, with brass pommel nut. Double stamp to left schimitar.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/04/16 06:48 PM

Sweet... I love the #2s!

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/04/16 06:49 PM

very nice!!!
:-)Rocky

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/04/16 07:06 PM

Nice 50's 2-7. It is available.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/04/16 07:27 PM

Thanks guys, nice one Joe. Keep them coming.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/16 11:41 AM

My latest Model 2 4" Carbon blade with Westinghouse micarta handle. 1980's maybe? Johnson sheath has male snap hardware attached to boot/belt clip.

Posted by: desert.snake

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/16 12:40 PM

Beauty!
Almost miniature

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/16 01:04 PM

Late 70's is a good possibility as well Eric!

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/18/16 12:57 PM

Model 2-5" with "Delrin" handle and a ton of other options!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/25/16 12:42 AM

A couple of newbies (to me) both 7" blades, both have thong holes. Both blades 1" wide. One stamped on the blade flat, one not. Here's the,question ...
Which one is oldest? They gotta be close

Posted by: william768

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/25/16 03:06 PM

The one not stamped on blade flat ?

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 02:54 AM

I don't know the answer, an argument could be made for either. I beleive it stands to reason that the difficulty of fitting the stamp on the ricasso led to blade placed stamps, then to a smaller stamp. That's my guess!

*added text*
After going through a couple of books, all chain link fighters arrears stamped on the blade. So much fo my theory, huh?

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 07:44 AM

The blade stamped blade was forged prior to the ricasso stamped version. Assembled? Probably prior also but not guaranteed.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 08:31 AM

If it was assembled how could it be hot stamped? Doesn’t look like any room to fit thee stamp on the ricasso.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 10:08 AM

If blade stamped blades were marked after forging, it may account for the usual "weak" strike. The first 3 stilettos weren't stamped at all

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 01:50 PM

NONE were stamped after forging. The blade stamped forging is earlier than the ricasso stamped forging.

What I was saying is it is possible the blade stamped forging was assembled after the ricasso stamped forging. Probably not, just a blade that was sitting there and got used after the switch to the thong hole. I have a couple.

Remember, RMK didn't make allot of #2's during the war.

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 02:02 PM

AND.....Bo didn't particularly care whether it was "pretty" or not!

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 02:04 PM

Another shot. Upside down of course......

Posted by: william768

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 03:35 PM

Since we are on subject of WWII Stiletto's ... are there any Stag double pinned ?
I know there were Fighters and Hunters made.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 03:52 PM

I would never say never, but my guess would be no. It has been guesstimated that WWII stiletto production was approximately 10% of fighter production. That being said, and knowing there are probably only 5 or less known dbl pinned stag fighters from the era, that leaves us with little if any probability one was ever made.

Plus, the stiletto came out in April 1943, 6 months after the "permanent" switch to leather handles during WWII.

Posted by: william768

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 04:56 PM

Originally Posted By: crutchtip

Great info , thanks crutchtip.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/27/16 06:49 PM

Crutch, any idea if one stamping location is more common than the other?

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/28/16 07:12 AM

Good question wally. This is only a guess, but I would say the ricasso stamped version but it could be an insignificant difference. I think RMK became more well known as the war trudged on, thus more requests for the model 2 into 1933-45. Again, only a guess.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 01:58 PM

Playing around with another image host. Whaddya think?

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 02:09 PM

Awesome piece

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 02:19 PM

Looks like ebony? Cool piece 50's something?

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 02:33 PM

Warren, you have the first correct guess... it is Ebony.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 05:06 PM

hold on...did somebody say "Ebony"....

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/10/17 05:45 PM

Whoa..... A couple beauties there, but pinned Ebony? Outstanding!

Posted by: Fairbairn

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/11/17 05:06 PM

Wally, your model two is absolutely beautiful !

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/17 04:22 AM

Thank you Fairbairn. Ebony is not the only thing going for it. It has a small stamp, some deep choils, a nickel silver hilt. The blade appears all original with absolutely no sigh of corrosion having ever been present. I'm talking myself into believing it may be stainless, but unmarked. Only 4 months to BLADE.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 06:52 PM

So, being Kinda new at this, I'm sure Ebony with a pin in it is rare, but I don't recall seeing much ebony at all. Is it a little scarce these days?

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 07:25 PM

With wood being able to be dyed & the stabilization processes of today, there are a lot more options for color.
So I would guess that color plus no import fees, I.E cheaper.
Most of the wood that is all that is bought on set up day at blade. Last year all the Spalted wood & the hard to get types bigger than 1 inch square were gone early.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 07:33 PM

Not certain if ebony is sort of an endangered wood species these days. It was a shop offering if you research the older catalogs.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 08:12 PM

Ebony also had a propensity to crack.

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 08:21 PM

Yes it does as I can attest to. It's very dense like Snakewood and Lignum Vitae; all will sink in water.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/17 11:21 PM

This one doesn't have a crack I can find.
I figured 1958, 59, I guess it could go another year one way or the other. One of my very favorite shapes for a model 2. I'll work on some more and better pics tomorrow.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/26/17 10:38 PM

Number twos

Posted by: Steven

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/17 10:09 AM

Nice number twos. Love the pinecone!

Posted by: Boomer51

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/17 06:53 PM

Great looking group Wally.

Posted by: boardrider

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/17 08:48 PM

Wow lot of vintage knives there is the third one from the right micarta?

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/17 09:16 PM

#3,4,7,8 and 11 are Micarta.
1and 2 are WW2 leather.
5 is ivory.
6 is pinecone.
9 is rosewood
10 is Ebony.
Across the bottom, leather.

Posted by: boardrider

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/17 04:51 PM

Is number 8 a Brown Micarta 7 spacer?

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/17 07:43 PM

#8 is black micarta, 7 spacers, JRB with a white "Bear" SP-13. #9 is Rosewood, very nearly perfect, I think it has a yellow print stone with it. #10 is an Ebony handled deep choiled more "triangular" blade that I suspect is from around 1958, + or -, and unmarked stainless steel. I've done the cold blue test on it, it passed, so someone above my pay grade is gonna have to look at it next.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/17 07:46 PM

Very nice collection Wally!!

Posted by: Boomer51

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/10/17 08:41 PM

Here's a 2-7 in pretty nice shape. Late 70's/early 80's I believe. Plain salmon stone and a great fishtail handle.

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/20/17 10:28 AM

Originally Posted By: crutchtip

It has been guesstimated that WWII stiletto production was approximately 10% of fighter production.

New poster here... some great photos & information!!

I do have a question on production figures for the model 2 that were made during the Vietnam period. Does anyone have a good guestimate as to how many were made? Actual figures or percent.

Thanks so much!

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 10:56 AM

Anyone... any thoughts?

Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 11:03 AM

No idea Sir.

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 11:38 AM

One thing I have often wondered about is what time period qualifies as the "Vietnam period" ?

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 11:48 AM

I always put it at Nov. 1965 - Mar. 1973

Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 11:54 AM

Mixed thoughts:
Vietnam War - Nov 1, 1955 – Apr 30, 1975
Vietnam: U.S. Advisors 1955-1965. The U.S. military advisory effort in Vietnam had a modest beginning in September 1950, when the United States Military Assistance Advisory Group (MAAG), Vietnam, was established in Saigon.
Vietnam era - February 28, 1961 – May 7, 1975 for Veterans who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period
Otherwise August 5, 1964 – May 7, 1975

In September-October, 1965, it was announced to San Diego Navy Boot Camp that the war was escalating and we all were headed there.

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 12:03 PM

Digi-shots,

Purely a guess, but I would say no more that 10% of military models.

The 14, 15 , 18 and model #1 were much more prevalent.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 12:06 PM

I use those dates because Nov. 1965 was the first major engagement. The peace agreement was signed in Jan. 1973 and 2 months later the last of the U.S. Combat Troops left in March of 1973.

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 04:28 PM

Originally Posted By: Eric

I always put it at Nov. 1965 - Mar. 1973

Originally Posted By: Eric

I use those dates because Nov. 1965 was the first major engagement.

Maybe, but my service file contains a letter from my commandig officer stating, "You have served ... [in] the Vietnam Hostile Fire Zone. The inclusive dates ... were July 1964 to February 1965 and March 1966 to August 1966."
(The letter was the basis for getting combat pay for those periods.)

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 04:37 PM

Thanks for all the replies!

I thought the production numbers might be in line with those of WWIi... 10% or so.

I don't think the no. 2 is as popular as some of the others... others being more of an all purpose or fighting knife.

I recently got a number 2, probably made in the mid to late 1960's (based on my limited knowledge). I'll see if I can't take some pics and get them posted.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 05:41 PM

If you read Gaddis, he gives some good insight into the quantity of models ordered. In 1967 it was model 14 at 70 per month and models 1,18, and 15 around 35 to 55 each. By 1968 the 14 and 18 were both ordered at a rate of 30 to 60 per month. Models 1, 2 and 15 followed with monthly requests in the 15 to 30 range.

Obviously it varied but I think the point he was making was the shift away from "traditional" models i.e. 1 and 2 to the full tang variety as the war progressed.

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 06:26 PM

Thanks, Crutchtip!

Here's a pic of the knife... Model No. 2 with 7" blade, 5 spacers and a Johnson rough back scabbard.

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/26/17 09:23 PM

Here's a couple of close ups.... hopefully, the pics will help narrow down a date of manufacture.

Edit:

From reading some forum postings, it looks like the stamp is what's called "type 3" (O in Orlando is directly beneath the R in Randall; and the F is just midway beneath the M in Made). Likely dated after early 1966.

Posted by: digi-shots

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/08/17 09:46 AM

Crutchtip, can you make a guesstimate as to when my no. 2 might have been made based on stamping, color spacers and stone? All three were purchased together.

thanks!

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/08/17 11:45 AM

Joe can verify, but the window is 1966-1971-ish.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/08/17 10:30 PM

One thing you have to consider when using the blade stamp to date a knife. While we can ascertain to a relatively high degree a timeline when the blade was made, there is still the Randall caveat that always has to be taken into consideration when dating RMK's.

Randall often used more that one stamp at a time, so to definitively say a knife was made prior to this date because of this stamp will not necessarily be true 100% of the time. That is a simple fact.

Also, RMK would send a worn stamp out to be re-cut, to again see use in the forge room. That is also a simple fact. So, a stamp that was used on knives we may think from an earlier time frame could also be used on knives from a later time frame.

This can cause problems using the blade stamp as the final word when used solely as the determining factor. That is the reason why it is important to consider several things when attempting to date a knife.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/09/17 01:05 PM

Just in from the Capt...THANKS!!!
#2-8" snake wood
:-)Rocky

Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/09/17 03:56 PM

Really great knife Rocky; I like the scalloped hardware. I'll bet that large flanged butt cap balances that long blade nicely.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 09/09/17 09:16 PM

Warren...dead on!!
Balance is perfect!!

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/28/17 01:22 PM

Model 2 4" nickel silver hilt and yellowing micarta. Baby dot snap.

Posted by: willhunt

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/13/19 09:31 AM

Just picked up this gorgeous model 2-4. Nickel silver reduced hilt, and black and white spacers. Just an elegant little knife. I've been told that the sheath is for a Triathlete, but the knife fits nice and snug, and seems made for it.

Posted by: James Longstreet

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/13/19 09:49 AM

Very nice!

This is mine, w. Thuya handle:

2-5, Thuya, 01 by Jedi, auf Flickr

2-5, Thuya, 02 by Jedi, auf Flickr

Posted by: Windsor

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/13/19 11:15 AM

Originally Posted By: willhunt

Ain't no way that sheath is for a triathlete.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/13/19 11:35 AM

Nice 2-4's.

I think that is a type of Model 24 sheath.

Posted by: Stevejr454

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 04/13/19 11:29 PM

Here is a picture of my number 2. It has an 8” blade, and it’s wearing a #14 handle with a black unsnapped sheath.

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/07/20 08:34 PM

Thought I would add my 2-7 to this thread. Received this Friday from the Captain!

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/07/20 08:42 PM

Very nice pics.
Walker

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/05/20 08:47 PM

My model 2-8 I recently received.

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/20 03:19 PM

Lori
That's the one you won, correct?
Looks good for sure.
Thanks
Walker

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/20 05:39 PM

No Sir.Go one page back to see the one that I won. But remember I just won the handle material.

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/20 07:17 PM

I remember now! Thanks for spinning me up on that.
Walker

Posted by: Sharpi

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/20 10:59 PM

Lori
You won that little sister 2-7 lime green
wow
Like em both
Green with envy
Sharpi

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/20 11:54 PM

Sharpi, Lori won the block of NASA jade micarta. Then, she sat down with Capt. Stanaback and spec'd out the knife she wanted. I didn't have anything to do with what she picked out, Lori did it all on her own. I think she made a great choice! We're both very fond of #2s.

Posted by: willhunt

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:03 PM

Here is a gorgeous Model 2-8 with pinned stag. And the Heiser sheath looks like new. Thanks to Mitchell for this one.

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:15 PM

Will hunt, that knife is absolutely Beautiful!! I am so in Love with Your Knife.

Posted by: willhunt

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:17 PM

Thank you Lori. It is a jewel in my collection for sure.

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:27 PM

Agree w/Lori.... Pretty much a Show Stopper!!!

Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:33 PM

It looks like you just returned in the time machine.
That is in great condition, and is a true gem.
Good find!

Posted by: CrazyCajun

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:34 PM

Oh yeah!!! Lori, yours is Top Shelf as well!!!

Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:43 PM

That's a great looking #2...outstanding!

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 05:53 PM

Thanks Steve! But, there's nothing better than an older 2 from the 50's in that wide pocket flap Heiser, with translucent bottoms, and pinned stag!!! They don't make like that anymore!!! Dream knife for sure!

Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 08:31 PM

Pretty sure that is the nicest model 2 I have ever seen.

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 08:42 PM

I always smile when you share that knife Bill. It is a great piece. You should get us a new family shot. Your pinned stag collection is world class sir.

Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/09/20 10:03 PM

So...my question...WillHunt, is "How could anyone let that go?"

Larry

Posted by: willhunt

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/10/20 05:33 PM

Thanks to everyone for the kind comments. I thought these two made a fine pair. 2-8 and a 4-7

Posted by: Sharpi

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/11/20 10:41 PM

Nice Pair
Makes me salivate
Need some back strap to go with them
Sharpi

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/14/20 06:28 PM

This is the second early Christmas present from the shop by way of the Capt.

Dennis

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/14/20 06:49 PM

I have been hanging on to this sheath for a while waiting on the right knife. I think this one works.

Dennis

Posted by: Chief

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/14/20 07:09 PM

Great get, Love that wood & butt cap!

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/14/20 09:38 PM

Dennis, another beauty for sure. You made a nice set with them.
Walker

Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/14/20 11:32 PM

THIS is a COMPLETE package! I LOVE IT!!!

Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 06:10 AM

Dennis,

Like Chief said and looks great in combo with that sheath!

Tom Flynn

Posted by: coachblalock

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 12:03 PM

They are both Awesome, Dennis!

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 12:50 PM

Dennis that is beautiful!! I love it!!

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 02:28 PM

NICE one, Dennis!
I was at the Randall Shop several decades ago--when there were knives in the display case--and saw a cute Model #2-4" with a boot sheath, and I had to buy it. Looks like the boot sheath design has changed a bit over the years:

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 02:49 PM

Here's yet a different sheath I saw on the Clinton website some time ago:

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/15/20 06:04 PM

Owww that's a beauty, you know I love 2s!

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/16/20 03:50 PM

I bought the sheath from Steve Zimmerman about 10 years ago. I've been looking for the right knife for it.When you grip the knife your index finger goes right to the release. Any info on the sheath would be much appreciated.

Dennis

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 09:49 AM

Dennis,
Does the Gutcher sheath stamp have FKCC on it?
Ho-Ho, Capt. Chris

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 02:34 PM

No Capt. it does not. there are no marking on the back.

Dennis

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 02:46 PM

It was not uncommon for Greg to make non-catalog sheath styles for RMK's...ESPECIALLY before the fire and Greg's nearing retirement era. The "Tampa-Oval" stamp was used a good, long time, even after the shop had moved to Odessa. Shortly after the move, new leather stamps were made, indicating the new location.
Danny Gutcher may add more to this but it simply looks as though a customer "special-ordered" it from Greg...in the old shop.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 03:57 PM

Here's a comparison of the two stamps--oval Tampa and square Odessa.

Posted by: Duke

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 06:01 PM

I picked up this #2 and sheath in the last couple years from another member here. I really like both a lot. It works great for carrying in a concealed situation. The index finger goes naturally to the snap when withdrawing.

Posted by: pappy19

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 06:18 PM

Very nice Duke!! Never seen a Johnson stamp like that one. Good get, for sure!

Pap

Posted by: rodbrown

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/17/20 06:51 PM

Duke
I agree with Pappy. Never seen a stamp like that. Great looking knife!

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/18/20 01:27 AM

Thanks Capt. and Steve for the info. Capt. does the FKCC that you asked about stand for
Florida Knife Collectors Club?
Duke. A very interesting arrangement on that Johnson sheath. Never heard of a "sheathery" before. Cool Stamp.

Dennis

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 10:14 AM

gonna start posting some more stuff to increase activity on this site. Here for your perusal is a neat 2-5"

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 10:31 AM

Very nice, indeed.
Walker

Posted by: dirtyharriett

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 01:29 PM

big +1 on the more posting and thanks for sharing...

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 05:36 PM

Beautiful #2 Joe!

Posted by: coachblalock

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 05:53 PM

That is a NICE #2 !!!

Posted by: JE6245

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/12/21 05:59 PM

On a scale of 1 - 10, I would say it's a 20.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/13/21 08:05 AM

WoW!!

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/14/21 01:52 AM

That is one great looking 2, no doubt!!!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/14/21 05:47 PM

Here's one that gets my blood pumping, from the Robert L. Gaddis collection...

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/14/21 06:17 PM

Appears you are suffering from the same malady Wally.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/14/21 08:56 PM

WWII Wide Blade #2. Not the widest, but definitely a bit more than "standard". Rarer than hen's teeth. Nice patina on the blade. Obviously a carried piece. It is available.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/14/21 11:28 PM

I acquired this one in 2007 and it has always been in a zipper case except for cleaning and handling so the color has not changed.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 07:49 AM

Tom -

Your knife is much too late to be Westinghouse "Ivorite", by about 15-20 years. I don't think subsequent materials used by the shop are prone to darkening like the original Westinghouse material, at least not to the same degree.

Posted by: Michael_Mason

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 08:01 AM

Originally Posted By: Wally

Here's one that gets my blood pumping, from the Robert L. Gaddis collection...

Here's Wally's
That is too cool Wally, the business card adds so much to the total package. Great get...

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 10:39 AM

Tom,
That stiletto is bone linen micarta, I believe. It will not change in color...or at least none has over the past 13+ years since I introduced it.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: Great looking Model #2!

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 11:28 AM

Joe & Capt. Chris,

Appreciate your comments. It was my impression the handle material was the shop supplied AGM and would darken over time if exposed to too much sunlight similar to the Westinghouse "Ivorite". I never considered Bone Linen Micarta. I think it is amazing how the color can look so different with different lighting and background. Bone Linen Micarta, never too late to learn something new about these knives.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 12:03 PM

Thank you Michael! Lori knows how to do this on the desktop now, maybe she can teach this old dawg a new trick soon.

Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 01:10 PM

Here's a 2-7 AGM I've had since 2008

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/15/21 11:37 PM

Here is My 2-8 that belonged to Paul Gilday, and his nickname was "Gillis". I am not sure if I have posted before, and I did not go back and look. Sorry Guys if it is a duplicate!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/16/21 10:05 AM

You can see the natural leather color coming through the logo stamp on back of the sheath. It indicates the sheath left the Johnson leather shop black. 7 spacer knives with shop made black sheathes are a good thing!

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 08:52 AM

Here is a cool one with ebony handle

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 10:56 AM

Awesome!

Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 11:19 AM

That is a beauty in Ebony!

Tom Flynn

Posted by: coachblalock

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 11:34 AM

This a form of “eye candy”.

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 01:02 PM

Was on eBay....sold.

Posted by: Boomer51

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 07:49 PM

Never seen a flanged butt with a black finish -I assume that was never a shop finish option? Nice knife either way.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 08:52 PM

Boomer, you remember that brass blackening stuff in a little bottle you got at the PX, to touch up rank or belt buckles, or whatever? Anyway, that's what it looks like to me.

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 09:07 PM

Wally, I think Birchwood-Casey offered a product in a 2 oz bottle, called "Brass Black". We used it on replica custom-made longrifles to add "patina" to the brass furniture on them. Regular liquid gun blue would also blacken brass.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 09:23 PM

That is a stainless nut, so bluing will not work. I have never heard of bluing working on brass, only ferrous metals.

Apparently it is some type of "paint" or some other/similar compound like Wally suggested.

Posted by: Boomer51

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/18/21 09:51 PM

I was wondering the same thing Wally. Just wasn’t sure if the shop would do something like that on an order back then.
I still use this stuff from time to time and it works well on brass. Don’t know that it would work on a SS nut though. Might have to experiment some.

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/25/21 07:23 PM

I got this #2 5” from Gary Clinton. Gary guessed it was from the 80’s during the experimental years. Ivory Micarta insert has yellowed. Recessed pommel nut. Sheath is not original to knife.

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/25/21 09:26 PM

Eric -

I gotta check and refresh my memory, and I may be wrong on this one, but the switch to the small tang nuts IIRC was early to mid 90's.

On the that note, what do you mean "recessed pommel nut"?

Posted by: Eric

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/25/21 10:14 PM

Joe, I meant it looks counter sinked.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/26/21 08:51 PM

Along with the picture of the miniature #2 that Michael Mason posted for me on pg 55, (Thanks Mike) I was fortunate enough to acquire this catalog. The handwritten message from Bo Randall to Bob Gaddis indicates Bo finding it on a summer trip to the Lake Walloon home, and then sending the pamphlet to Bob Gaddis for study/information on the book he was writing at the time, now regarded as "the Bible" among collectors. It is a 1959 catalog in nearly mint condition. Bo also noted "B4 Zip came along" on the lower right corner. I think it's pretty neat.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/26/21 08:56 PM

Mini #2

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/26/21 09:17 PM

57 years between the two knives, for a comparison of then, and now. 1963- 2020

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/21 08:04 PM

Here's a corrected image, Wally.

Dragged it off the page, and emailed it to myself. Chose large file size, which reduced it from 1.5MB to about 450kb. So, now it will show up in your/my post.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 02/27/21 09:35 PM

Thank you Buck. Lori knows how to do all this on our desktop, but I'm still firing at random.

Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/21 07:42 AM

Wally,

Great Mini#2

Tom Flynn

Posted by: Duke

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/21 12:24 PM

Eric, Wally, Buck, thanks for posting all of these #2-5” AND the extra historical accoutrements, Wally. They’re all so artistically beautiful, not to mention deadly functional in their design, even if only to open the mail. It’s cool to see these together to see the subtle (& not so subtle) differences exactly as these custom built knives should be. An early (70’s??) #2-5” is the only one that I own and the perfect way that it feels in hand is just outstanding.
Again, thanks for posting gentlemen.

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/01/21 09:44 PM

I acquired this Model 2-5" recently. Not as old as the previous entries. It has a nickel-silver butt plate. If the sheath is original to the knife, then its post-1995 production.

Neat little envelope-opener, I guess.

Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/21 08:28 AM

That is a great knife!

Tom Flynn

Posted by: coachblalock

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/21 09:02 AM

Neat little letter opener!!!

Posted by: Sidney_Redford

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 03/02/21 01:53 PM

Tom, that would look good in your collection.

Posted by: Gert

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/31/21 06:10 AM

For your visual enjoyment: a Nr 2 I just received. Matches the Nr 1 I posted on the Nr. 1 page.

7" blade, Nickel silver guard and pommel, aluminum/black spacers, and a shop supplied walnut handle. And what a lovely piece of wood it is

Waxed sheath, that matches the handle most nicely.

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/15/21 09:25 PM

The Brown Micarta #2 was posted by Mitchell, on page one of this thread, 13 years ago!

Posted by: tunefink

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/15/21 09:37 PM

Time flies like an arrow.

Fruit flies like a banana.....

Posted by: Windsor

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/15/21 09:50 PM

Yeah, that's a good beer-and-handshake story.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/16/21 03:30 PM

Buck, I love your Narwhal 2-5! It's a beauty!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/29/21 06:47 PM

Both added this year...

Posted by: GCTom41

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/30/21 07:02 AM

Wow nice Two's there!

Tom Flynn

Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/09/21 06:13 PM

I received this #2-8" recently from Clinton Knives.
Stainless Steel, Brass Double Hilt, RWB Spacers, Stag,
Brass Butt Plate, Wrist Thong, Waxed Sheath

Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/09/21 07:41 PM

Neat package. Like the stag especially.

Larry

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/09/21 10:07 PM

Looks good, Craig.
Walker

Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/10/21 10:29 AM

Great looking knife.
Needed resizing.

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/11/21 08:21 PM

Nice model 2 Craig!

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/21 09:35 AM

love my 2's!!!

:-)Rocky

Posted by: nate-dogg

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/21 04:34 PM

That stag with 7 spacers is nice!
Here's my 2-4

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/21 04:57 PM

reduced hilt #2.....interesting...the only reduced hilt I have is an old grind Trout & Bird....they are interesting....

:-)Rocky

Posted by: willhunt

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/21 05:42 PM

Here is another reduced hilt 2-4. My daughter has her eye on this one. LOL.

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/14/21 09:28 PM

Those are all very nice!
Walker

Posted by: DoubleW

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/29/21 10:07 AM

2-6, NS, Stag

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 11/29/21 11:29 AM

Nice setup.
Walker

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/24/22 03:32 PM

My SS 2-4 from Clinton Knives

TEST PIC on resizing app...It works!!

Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/24/22 07:17 PM

Wonder who fluted that horn?

Larry

Posted by: crutchtip

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 01/24/22 07:29 PM

That material was supplied by Tom Clinton

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/16/22 08:47 PM

For History's sake, and to show that these "2" knives remain in this small community, you may find them on page 1 of this thread from 13 years ago.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/16/22 08:52 PM

Indeed!!

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/16/22 09:14 PM

That may be the oldest sheath I know of without a stone pocket.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/17/22 07:29 AM

Hummmmmm...I never looked at it that way...

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/17/22 04:25 PM

Here's one with an unusual sheath.

Posted by: Duke

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/22 01:30 AM

I’ve put this one in here befor, p.#53, but here it is again. Similar sheathes I think. I really like this knife and the sheath. It fits the knife tightly, very snug and comfortable, and especially so if I don’t want it showing. Also the 5” #2 is, to me, perfect carry size.
Wish these pics were better. Please, anyone, feel free to resize these pictures to normal human size and I’ll be grateful.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/22 05:41 PM

I'll add 2 more here...I may have posted these before, BUT who cares...

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/22 09:10 PM

2=7 SS-AGM

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/22 10:02 PM

Love all of those. Billy is that one the first time for show? It is a beauty.

Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/18/22 10:45 PM

Lori
I've had it for a while. I was gonna display 2's this year
but I knew Wally would try to talk me out of the AGM

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/22 05:36 PM

Whaddya lookin for outta the #2 Billy?

Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/22 06:10 PM

If it was for sale you'd have first shot at it

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/22 06:37 PM

Here's one I have had for 15+ years.

Posted by: tglassco

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/19/22 06:47 PM

This is the oldest one I have, Late 70's early 80's, Shop supplied Rosewood. It has a different buffed finish when compared to the newer ones.

Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 07/21/22 02:37 PM

Tom
Nice 2's I've had my AGM since 08.Almost as long as
you've had yours

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/01/22 08:31 PM

We need some model 2 Activity!
Left to right, A mini that was in the personal collection of Bob Gaddis. it includes a letter from Bo discussing some of the points about the knife. the small slipcase of the day is stamped only with the numeral 2 and has a business card from Bob Gaddis folded and stored in the slipcase.
The second knife was recently acquired, advertised as a 2-4, the blade is only 3 and 3\16ths long, very close to the dimensions of the first mini.
third is a full size 2-4, the first knife I ordered for myself, with help from Gary Clinton. Fossil Walrus handle.

Small knives, but a big deal to me!

Posted by: Windsor

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/01/22 10:03 PM

Very nice.

That 2-4 with RDH gives me some ideas.

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/02/22 12:49 AM

Like that FWI for sure!
Walker

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/04/22 09:54 PM

Thanks Rob and Walker.

Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/22 01:56 PM

I may have posted this before. If I did, here it is again.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/22 02:01 PM

TTB...I remember the gun....not too sure about the knives...

:-)Rocky

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/06/22 02:06 PM

here's one I sold for my dad some years back....I actually got it back, then sold it again.....no home for Randalls

:-)Rocky

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/08/22 06:07 PM

2-7 that we scored at Blade this Year

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/08/22 08:31 PM

Same knife as above. Ivory, Heiser brown button and glove snap, and a pristine fishook stone. It's a time capsule!

Posted by: Duke

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/10/22 02:56 PM

Wow, Wally and Lori. Both y’all’s photo and your #2 are amazing works of art. I’d so much love to hold it in my hand for awhile. It just looks like it would feel at least 1/2 as good as it looks. I do love #2’s.
Thanks so much for posting guys.

Posted by: Lori

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/10/22 09:35 PM

Thanks Duke. You are right, it does feel awsome in your hand. It feels like a good solid chain link from the early 40's. It is more cigar shaped than commando shaped.

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/13/22 03:39 PM

Tiny Two?

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/13/22 05:35 PM

Take it off your hands and you'll pay me $100??!!?? For you, I'll take it for half that!

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/13/22 06:17 PM

Button up your shirt, before your heart falls out!

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/14/22 09:18 AM

Wally,
Are there any "initials" on the knife? (Like a "W"?)
Nice, Capt. Chris

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 08/14/22 09:56 AM

No initials. (insert your favorite word here) on another forum Jeff McCartney said he recognized the knife and remembered building it, that he "got into a lot of trouble" mixing up spacers.Now, if I could just find out about this one..

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/23 12:17 AM

This is a neat pair I think. Both of these knives are double SS marked, and when the "knife of the week" thread started, both of them were pictured on page 1 of the thread. I want to say that was about 16 years ago. They haven't changed much, but the patina on the brass of the brown micarta example is a bit darker. Neat, almost Ironic they were on page one here, and came together 16 years later.

Posted by: spark42

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/23 01:22 AM

Wally. You and Lori are the King and Queen of #2.

Dennis

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/23 01:52 AM

Not by a long shot! But we do appreciate the sentiments!

Posted by: 505Gibbs

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/23 11:17 AM

A 2 in stag & butt plate.

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/09/23 02:28 PM

nice!!!

:-)Rocky

Posted by: MCM

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/13/23 03:31 PM

New favorite 2-7

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 05/13/23 09:30 PM

Good looking!
Walker

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/17/23 03:10 PM

Gathered together over the past two or three years

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/17/23 09:58 PM

Good looking family.
Walker

Posted by: Wally

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/23 09:39 AM

I need a sticker like this, for the back of my car.

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/23 11:16 AM

There you go! I like that.
Walker

Posted by: 505Gibbs

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/23 11:28 AM

A 2-7 in burl!

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/18/23 07:49 PM

Mama, daughter, and baby:

Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/19/23 04:51 PM

Here we go!!

Posted by: Holzinger258

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/19/23 05:38 PM

WOW!

Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/20/23 09:43 AM

WOW is right!

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/20/23 09:53 AM

Nice! Very nice.
Walker

Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 06/20/23 10:51 AM

Hi, That's awesome!, regards, Mike

Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/03/23 02:27 PM

Recently delivered RMK #2-7

Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/03/23 10:44 PM

Very nice.
Shoot870p

Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/04/23 09:08 AM

Nice knife Craig. Is that resin ivory I see?
Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris

Posted by: 32Craig

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/04/23 01:53 PM

Hello Captain, Yes Resin+S, Gary Clinton helped me with this one, I am happy with this product, I am not sure about durability but it looks great in person, I do have trouble photographing it accurately.

Posted by: alan_grombacher

Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 - 12/04/23 06:59 PM

Scott,

What is the handle material on your black handled #2?

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