Knife Of The Week Model 10!!!!!!!!!!

A couple current model 10's...

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Here's a little older one, just got it after Thanks Giving, too late to hit the bird but xmas is coming...this is my first 10-7, I actually would've liked a new one but this one already had some scratches, use and didn't cost that much more, therefore also a guarantee it would stay in the kitchen and not end up in the safe. Can't say how many times I've bought a new Randall over the years with the intention of using it and never did, I'm sure I'm not alone out there. The blade is thicker and not flimsey like it may first appear(hope no one at the shop reads this), I still have new ones on order and wouldn't want them to mysteriously disappear, but when you think 1/8 inch, it even sounds so thin, my mistake, a very solid knife, I can only thank my ignorance for not checking them out sooner.

Rob

Flip side...

Here's my #10-3".
Older style blade and cool sheath.
I acquired it from a fellow member...
Hey tune, I'm taking good care of it!
Tony

Here is my 10-3 stag!

Rob, It'll be fun to use it at the table. Here's hoping you get many years of carving out of it.

Tony, What a great idea! I like those little fish.

Burnie, Where in the world did you find one in stag? Stoddard's was finding out if I could order one like that when things went south and no orders were submitted.

All are nice pics in my opinion...
~dale

Dale I can't give up my source, but he has had the knife for a year or more! I finally talked him out of it. Maybe you'll own it next when I'm through playing with it. Later Burnie

This is a good place for this one

Thanks Dale. Those little fish are candies called
Sweedish Fish. I have no idea where the name comes from!
Tony

Perry had a nice one in stag:

http://www.spaceportcutlery.com/morepics.asp?prodid=1269

These are some miscellaneous notes that I’ve put together on the Model #10 series of knives – I haven’t done any additional research recently, so if you guys can help fill in the blanks here, or help narrow down some of the timeframes, I’d sure appreciate it: Introduced in 1948 as one of the first ‘Stock Removal’ knives made by Bo Randall, this slab-sided model is probably the only Randall knife model configured using this handle style, other than a few ‘special order’ knives made over the years, and the ‘Drop Point Hunter’ series of the late 1970’s & early 1980’s.

Traditionally made from stainless steel, no specific stainless ‘S’ indication was used on Randall Model #10’s prior to the mid 1970’s. Use of the ‘Integral S’ blade stamp on Model #10’s began sometime after 1974, but before 1979. Use of the angled blade stamp orientation on Model #10 knives began sometime in 1979. Originally made from 440B type stainless steel using the stock removal process, by early 1996, ATS-34 stainless steel was in regular production use for this RMK model.

Two handle pins and a lanyard hole on the 5” and 7” models indicates 440B steel; three handle pins and a lanyard hole on those models indicates ATS-34. The 3” model uses one pin for 440B steel knives, two pins for the ATS-34 versions. Collectors should bear in mind, however, that prior to the lanyard hole introduction in early 1988, three pins were standard for larger Model #10 knives, indicating 440B type steel; and, while ATS-34 is now in regular use on many of the smaller RMK stock removal models, its use is only specifically indicated as such on the Model #10 knives.

Micarta was an option on this model as early as 1964, although didn’t get much attention until later in the decade. Micarta became the standard handle material offered in the late 1980’s; at about the same time lanyard holes were introduced. Rosewood handle material had become a cataloged option for this model by 1974, as had Maroon Micarta. Today, if requested, both Rosewood and Aluminum handle scales are still available at no additional cost. (DW, is this still true?)

Standard configurations have traditionally used 5” and 7” blades, but a limited run of 4” models was also made during the late 1980’s. The earliest 4” blades used a traditional blade grind, with a drop point version soon following. The 3” version of this knife become available in 1984 with standard Model #10 type handles and Johnson ‘B’ model sheath; taking on its current contoured black Micarta handle shape in 1989. Variants with the then optional drop-point blade grind and pouch style sheath type were being delivered by 1991; this new blade grind and sheath type would soon become the standard for the model.

Handle materials have ranged from the standard catalog offerings to unusual shop supplied materials such as stag in the mid 1970’s and late 1980’s, and customer supplied materials such as the poly pearl and exotic wood handles that Randall dealer Jack Crider was noted for. Handle shapes have evolved over the years as well, the earliest aluminum handles had thumb notches. The Model #10 has also been used extensively as an experimentation platform; swedged false-edges, double-edged, and sawtoothed configurations have all been seen, along with the use of hilts on a limited number of knives.

With regards to the age of any specific knife, in addition to the various blade grinds, steel type, and handle configurations - the sheath type, provided that it’s original to the knife, can also help approximate the date of manufacture. In the meantime, keep posting photos of your Model #10’s, and...if you don’t already have a hard copy of Rhett’s 1991 Randall ‘Green Catalog’, or a copy of the Intersquare Randall Information CD where it is also shown, I’d recommend that you get one, as it’s chock full of interesting and odd-ball Model #10 variants...

1950's model 10-7....

model 10-7....

Does anyone know how many stag grip model 10's came out of the shop??

Here'r two pics about one of my favorites RMK:
first one is with JCS also, as I consider it a Mod.10 special:



All the Best
Guido

If this my impression isnt true...here's a second shoot
just Mod. # 10



All the Best
Guido

Guido,
Where'd you get that dachsund with the kitty face??
~dale

Dale,
It's a long...long story.
All the Best
Guido

This model #10-3 "Chick Knife" belongs to one of our forumites. He bought it for his wife who happens to be named Robin!

SUPERCUTE....
GUIDO

Some new ones! 5" and 7" in red Micarta.

If one was to order a #10 today, what options would be available?

Mike,
We can answer the Model #10 ordering questions in the "Randall ordering" thread pinned to the top of this forum's first page. That way, everyone gets to read it and it may answer the same questions for more folks. Please, if you will, post your question there and I'll take a stab at it. In the meantime, here's a #10-3", for the occasion when I need to explore my "feminine side"...whatever that may mean.
Best, Capt. Chris

This is a Model #10-3", "DP" (drop point) with customer-supplied (me) pink maple burl. I had Greg make me up an "oxblood" pouch sheath to go with it.
Best, Capt. Chris

Any "Gator" fans out there?
Best, Capt. Chris

O.K.:
How about "Auburn"?
Best, Capt. Chris

Either way:
This Model #10-3" is for "you"!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Where is Dubie????????????

Kevin

I'm waiting for some Seminole to demand equal time.

Click on (listen). http://wild.enature.com/ringtones/american_alligator

Dubie

It might be past his bedtime! Come to think of it, it's getting close to mine!
Tony

OOPPS! ... I miss-spoke! Good Night All!

It's past my bed time but we had tornado warnings going off and Thunder and lightening big time my back yard has about 5" of standing water. Wow this one is a doosy! I like model 10's, just thought I'd add some Randall content to my post.

Last addition from 2009 Blade Show



Black micarta & Aluminum



One of a few with stag, from the shop( thanks Perry! )
Best
Guido

Guido, Now we see why you appreciate the craftmanship of Randall Made Knives.

Your ceramics are really beautiful.

Dubie Baxter

Dubie!...U'R MY BEST FRIEND...
Guido

Beautiful Ceramics ... AND ...a well designed web site!
BRAVO!
Tony

Guido,

I can't say it any better than the others. Wonderful website and of course your model 10's too!

Best,
Warren

I have to give everyone the "disclaimer"...You can order the blue G-10 installed on your #10-3" from the shop, providing you supply it. You can order the orange G-10 installed on your #10-3" from the shop, providing you supply it. You "CANNOT" order both on the same knife. I had this done "after-the-fact"!!!
OK: Disclaimer posted!! "DON'T" try and order this knife from the Randall shop!! (From the Captain Chris Department of Redundancy Dept.)
Best, Capt. Chris

I have not posted my model 10's before, so here they are
Model 10, 7 inch rosewood, 5 inch black micarta wood, and 3 inch black micarta wood

Peter

Very nice model tens. I picked up a few from the shop when there wasn't too long of wait.

These are for "TTB"!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Nice knives Peter and Chris.
Thanks for taking the time to post on my The Knife Of The Week thread.

Kevin

Ron...
Interesting 10-3, especially the name on the sheath "John Gay"...is this the same John Gay that fought in the 'Battle of Mogadishu'? You didn't by chance wind up with his Model #15, that was shattered by an AK-47 round did you ?

http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=32105&page=2[/url]

Some 10-3 action! - Rob

Some very brightly handled Model 10s Rob.
Thanks for taking the time to post on my Knife Of The Week thread.

Kevin

Here's a "New, Unused, Unopened" Model 10/ Rosewood I just got.

The blade has some sharpening marks near the hilt and tip that look like it's been lightly used.

Also, the sheath looks like it has some stains on it.

I never meet a Randall I didn't like. The price wasn't too bad and since it'll be a user anyway, I'm a Happy Owner.
Do the Rosewood handles not have a lanyard loop? Most of the others I've seen online seem all have one...and this one doesn't.

Looks like a good general worker that'll do great at slicing and dicing. A Randall "Kitchen Magician"???

At the time this old Model #10-7" was made wrist thongs were not standard. It's got about 30 years on it (or better...cannot tell from the photos). The old Johnson roughback sheath helps to date it.
Nice knife...Best, Capt. Chris

"It's got about 30 years on it"

Here's the sales description on "Ebay" of my latest Model 10:
" This is a new never used Randall Model 10 Saltwater fisherman knife. The knife has a 7" blade and comes with it's orginal sheath. Be sure and see my others auctions running this week. Good Luck!!!"

Let it serve as a good warning of what's happening there.

I believe my price was reasonable, but if it's truly 30 years old, it's a very well seasoned and lightly used old Randall. But nowhere close to "New, Never Used".


Buyer Beware?
Damn straight!

Model 10-5, original Randall Sheath ( I hope) Black Micarta Handle. At least this one was described correctly as "Used with some Handling Marks". It looks like it was cared for well whatever use it saw.
Will be a Kitchen worker along with it's 7" Older Rosewood Brother.

Capt,
Here's one that could use some dating...
One of my dad's old knives.
:-)R

Brown Micarta?
No thong hole?
Stainless or not?
Looks like an oldie, but goodie!

I'm guessing Johnson sheath, with out seeing the back of it. Heiser was almost history by this time, but it could be a Heiser. Stainless steel blade (Pre "S" trademark stamp on those Model #10-s) I would venture late 50's or early 60's. I believe the micarta is black and just showing it's age. Best I can do with the photos presented and, of course, not having the combination in front of me. There will be some more pipe up with an opinion, I'm sure.
The split loop, on the front, under the handle may have the maker's name. It could say "Heiser and have the "10" for model and the "5" for blade length in seperate locations, above and below the split loops.
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt,
Your dead on with the sheath....Johnson
The Micarta looks black to me, just as you say, aged.
Thanks
:-)Rocky

Thanks Rocky,
If the sheath is a Johnson then that puts the knife towards my later dates, i.e. 1963-65 "ish". I don't know exactly when the shop went with an "s" stamp on these blades, but I believe the first Johnson sheaths (More correctly: Maurice Johnson) showed up around 1962-63.
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt,
Thanks for the info!!
It's one that has been bothering me for a while, just never took the time to post it up.
He had a few, this one's never been used....don't know why, he was never bashful about using any of his Randall's. Maybe he just never got around to it, or maybe he liked the aluminium handle better he sure used those. I remember as a kid, we had one in the kitchen. He had broken the blade on it and sent it back to the shop, and they re ground it. I guess it started out life as a 7"...ended up as maybe a 41/2".
Thanks again
:-)Rocky

Here's another older one. This is one of the few coming out of the shop with stag handles.

Rocky..Got pix of the "Rare-Custom Grind" 4 1/2 Model 10?
Or consider it a 3" on Viagra!

No...it's long gone
My folks loose a lot of stuff, and that was 45 or so years ago.
As I remember it did not look right after that, however it was a good kitchen worker.
:-)Rocky

I have a 4 1/2" and a 3 1/2" Model #10. Actually I own "3", 4 1/2 or 5" Model #10's with "drop points. Perry got my 4" drop point. I'll have to find another one someday. I'll post some photos, after I take them tomorrow....After coffee. I just am not up to diggin' all of that "nostalgia" up tonight. I do think I can find one Dave sold me at the shop/ Mid to late 80's. It is old green canvas with a special "Griffin Grip" (That's what David called it). It has 2 sets of thumb notches and is far thicker handle material than the norm. The brown-stiched sheath was special ordered from Greg in the early 90's.
Best, Capt. Chris

Nice but very different :-)

Whoa! That's pretty cool!
Tony

Capt'N...

It almost looks like a modified hybrid between the Crider Special and a Regular Mdl 10.
Add sawteeth to the top and you'd close at it very closely to see make sure it wasn't a JCS.

What a great collector find!

Doc,
It wasn't a find. Dave made it up for me, back in the day when this was not terribly uncommon. Truth is: The Crider special is a Model #10, either 5" or 7" with some special bevel sharpening and "C" sheaths. Sometimes even sawteeth. This knife has 3/8" handle stock.
Best, Capt. Chris

"There were a very few of these knives made in the early 60's with stag handle. The exact number is unknown."
...as Perry stated.

The #10-3" was made for RMK employes only.

MY "FIRST" altered RMK done here by Roberto Bernini(aka: the Italian Randall)

BEAUTIFUL MODEL 10s, Guido!
The stag give that knife a whole new look ... very classy!
Grazie,
Tony

That looks more like "Crackle Mammoth" to me?? Guido: What say you? Here's one that sold last week from my website in "Crackle".
Best, Capt. Chris

Mammouth bark....

PS:...Capt. please show the "other one" you sold too

10-4 Guido. I'll post it under a "Triathelete" post...
Best, Capt. Chris

hops!.....my fault Capt.

Here's my first #10-3" with standard Drop Point blade grind and Red Micarta handles:

My Model 10-3:

That looks like it would be a great EDC.

After seeing Ken's and Mick's knives, I'm really liking the red micarta for a #10-3.

I just received this matched pair from Capt. Chris with this ironwood colored micarta (really just brown micarta) that I supplied.
Both are great jobs from the shop and both have left hand sheaths.
I wanted something a bit different and they look great.
Peter

They came out great Peter. Glad you like 'em.
Best, Capt. Chris

Nice set! They look great!

WHAT????????? ... NO IRONWOOD????????? !


Nice matching pair peter!
Tony

Nice looking 10's and I love those pouch sheaths.

Pap

Great looking knives Peter. Brown canvas micarta is my favorite. Thanks for sharing.

Adding my Model #10-3" to the Knife Of The Week Thread...it's just a basic 10-3", what's kinda' unusual is the piece of the Flight Deck from the USS Yorktown the 10-3 is resting on.

That decking material needs to be a Randall handle (or 2).
Nice #10, Capt. Chris

I think that would be a great way to honor a Grand Old Lady.

Thanks guy's...that thought did cross my mind, the decking on an Aircraft Carrier is made from Spruce.

Very cool, Rex.
Nice photo too!
Tony

I need to correct myself here, the decking material for the flight deck of the USS YORKTOWN CV-10..is not Spruce, but is in fact Douglas Fir.

Great idea....just enough teak on the blocks for #10 slabs.

Douglas Fir base-wood (to "cushion" the landing) topped with Teak (for strength and durability).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Yorktown_(CV-10)

Wow!
Thanks for sharing.

NICE!!!!!!!!!

Very nice Doug.

Hello everyone ...
I just bought, used, this Randall 10-3, "which will be my knife for everyday use ...
I would like to have information about it, year of construction, steel used, etc. ....
thanks in advance,

Doug,Daniele.
Thanks for showing your 10's,I am abig fan of the 10-5.
I just received two new ones from the Captain.Wish had the equipment skill and ability to post pictures but it ain't
gonna happen.Been told by two people I respect tha I need some
10-3's.

Billy Poyner
RKO-RKS#5030
NRA Endowment
MM

New Arrival, Thanks to Rob at LHGK, 10-3 in Brown Micarta and it looks like a possible roughback sheath.
What a little pre-owned cutie....any idea how old it might be? Arrived as described with a few "character marks" showing it was actually used some.
The model 10's are growing on me. PS: I-Phone 4s takes really good shots!


10-5 Black Micarta



10-7 Oldie, Rosewood

Not a roughback #10-3", but they usually have an unfinished side, occuring from the leather being folded. This leaves the unfinished side exposed. The "pouch" sheaths were started, pretty much, after the Johnson era, as were the "drop points". There is, more than likely, some crossover timing, but your knife (Fl. Blade stamp) and a tan pouch is screaming early 90's to me. Hope this helps.
Best, capt. Chris

Capt'N..Thanks for the info..appreciated Greatly as usual.
As I mentioned..I think these older Randalls' have a lot of personality. I've got a new 10-3 inbound, I'll see how it compares..don't even know if it'll be a drop-point or look like its' bigger brothers.

10-5 Oldie, Black Micarta.

Just arrived 10-3 in Black Micarta/ Looks like Nickel-Silver Pins, Lanyard liner.
Scary Sharp. I'm glad it came in a drop point rather than the usual kitchen knife profile of its' bigger brothers.

Quick Question:

A Model 10 with a 4" blade would be a great steak knife...food paring/prep blade size.

The 3" seems a little small...the 5" in a public place would look scary and could get you arrested, and a 7" is out of the question, except for the Chef in the Kitchen.

But a 4" Mdl 10 would be just right to politely take apart a nice steak, roast, whatever, in a public eatery!

Anyone ever try to get one thru the store?

I do agree 100% Dr.Shame !

Model #10-4" were available back in the 1980's for a short time. Most had a drop point and were less-than-attractive, due to that blunt, bull-nosed, drop point.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Consider a "GTR"...CCS

How about a #6-4.5" Steak Knife.

I have 2 very happy children this year--both my 19 year old daughter and 16 year old son received #10-3s for Christmas. My wife and I are blessed with two pretty great kids so giving them "keep forever" gifts was not a hard decision, and they look good with my own #10-3, too. Great job on these knives at the Randall shop!

Wow, never seen so many great looking #10-3's, and I don't even own one!! Could be my next order!! Super great pics and all the best to you and your family on 2012, Duke.

Pap

Lucky Kids!
Hope they appreciate them..
I'm sure Dad will be keeping a close watch on them!

Thanks Pap & Doc! They've both been well trained with knives and guns--gifts for each on 5th birthdays were Swiss Army knives; each started hunting with me on 8th-daughter with camera and son with gun. She has taken hundreds of great photos 'cause her rule was I "couldn't kill nothing"-although she nows shoots the .357 Sig Glock best and this #10-3 will replace her purse EDC-Benchmade.
I've really started liking it for many-day-carries, too.
You can't start good training too young!

Great gifts Duke.

Very Nice Duke!

Hey team – I picked up a #10-5 a few months ago and have really enjoyed using the knife. Between the mini-hatchet and the #10-5, I was good-to-go on a recent hiking trip on the SC Foothills Trail near Lake Jocassee. It’s accompanied me on several fishing trips and after a good cleaning makes for a killer kitchen knife! My wife even asks for the knife when cutting the tomatoes, zucchini, squash, and cucumbers coming out of the garden. Great knife, thanks RMK. Have a good week guys, Jay

Cool combo! Looks like a Gransfors Bruks mini.

Nice #10 Jay.
Ours has a permanent home in our kitchen!
Tony

A Rocky Mountain Randall Model 10-3"

I sent a Randall Knife Model #10-3 to James Behring Jr. in Missoula Montana. I told him to re-handle it..and make it something special. Well...he did he added the amber Sambar stag tine for a handle...a copper hilt..a few extra thumb notches.. and a small copper spacer stack, and best of all he put a CHOIL on the blade !

Wow I really like that. Amazing job! He does outstanding work. Congratulations on a really cool knife.

Sweeeeeeet!! Gonna be awful tough to not keep that little jewel on your belt for your EDC, Rex.

Rex
Great looking model 10, James did a great job and you have something really unique.
Did you get a new sheath with it?
Peter

Great knife..... it's amazing how much the choil changes the lines on that knife.

Very cool......

Thanks Guy's for the comment's....I think we can all agree that James' work is world class...and he's a pretty special person also.

Hi friends!
Recently I bought a knife Randall 10-5, I was interested in what he made the year and from which steel. The seller does not know. Who will be able to help with advice?

scabbard is not original

I measured the hardness of my #10-5 in 4 points - two points about the hilt and two points on the tip of the blade.
Hardness was 53-54 Rockwell. This is what need for utilitarian knife

Hello friends!
Today I saw on Ebay item http://www.ebay.com/itm/161040188192
And then I realized that something was not right. In my knife.
The tip I have is too thick.
Leads to tip too thick. Must be a convex lens.
I came to the conclusion that my knife was broken off and reground previous owner something like this:

here's my tip on the scanner


normal tip side

and top


I still love my Randall.
I him very keenly sharpened and always use

Desert.Snake,
These are hand made knives, and not always the same. I'm not the pro here, BUT...I think that your knife looks fine. Maybe it's a bit older than the ones that you are looking at. Grinds tend to change from time to time.
nice knife!!
:-)Rocky

Desert Snake,
What Rocky told you is correct.I have a fair share of 10-5'sand 10-3's-Not fond of 10-7.There is a slight difference in them all.
Just received from the Captain last week 2 more 10-5 and 10-3.
You have a nice 10-5.

Billy Poyner
RKCC CM 021 RKS 5030
NRA Endowment
MM
SO MOTE IT BE

Very nice indeed knife my Friend....enjoy it !!!

Thank, you dispelled my doubts

Three red #10s.

- Buckspen

Beauty!
The color is very similar to the vermilion on the fountain pen
http://www.nibs.com/NakayaLongUnpolishedShu.html

Three oddball #10s.

I wonder why the 3" looks more finished with the rounding of the top of the handle. Any 5 or 7's out there with out the square edge? I've seen em but not lately.

The #10, in all sizes, has potential for daily use in our home. I frequently wear the rosewood 10-3 around the house because it's not too big to be uncomfortable or in the way and perfect size to handle most daily chores that tend to pop up. My H.S.Senior son wears a red micarta one on weekends because it's his and he can. One just like it helps my daughter with horses almost every day and my wife took the 7" and claimed it as hers in/for her kitchen.

Great knives to use!

Here's one...

Rob

Newly acquired "Clemson Tiger" model 10-7. Could not pass up the orange scales... Hope everyone is having a good week,

Jay

You will not have a hard time finding that knife...
:-)Rocky

You might in Clemson cause Everything is Orange there!

Nice one Jay!

Small replenishment
#10-7 without a sheath.
Bought yesterday.
More detailed photos will be when I get it in the mail.
I wonder what it is the year of production?

That's my knife, and I have not received your payment.
please pay me so I can ship

:-)Rocky

I wrote, I will send the money tomorrow morning))
My bank has to pay me tonight.
He had to do it yesterday.
I spoke with the manager - computer crashes.

Well, then you can say exactly what he production year
I guess about 1955-65 years, but not exactly sure.

I would not know for sure, but I would suppose that it was in their kitchen for quite some time. There were very few knives in this collection that were recently made. Most of his stuff was from the mid to late 50's into the 60's.
I'm sure there are others that could speculate with a bit more authority than myself.
:-)Rocky

Rocky, I sent you a payment a few minutes ago.
You can send. Just noticed that we have different time zones.
My time now 8.24 am, the difference is 7 hours between ourselves

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Look, the same cut-out fingers on the handle of the knife, as the report #32119 by Stephen RKS 5536, on the second page of this topic.

Yes, paid for, and shipped this morning...thanks
I think you are right about the match. In that photo, the sheath is Heiser...so that may help you with dating the knife.
Thanks for the buy
:-)Rocky

That's so can see better

Interesting notches under your fingers.
This large incision is not so good non-slip, like fine modern incision.

Here's a nice 10-5 package I picked up from Greg a couple of weeks ago.
I guess RMK "Fisherman's Special" could be an appropriate name for the set. Stainless blade naturally, all the rest is aluminum, capped off with a custom waxed sheath. Cool

Whoa! That's a fantastic set up. As a person who has been known to wet a line from time to time, I really need one of those. If you don't mind sharing, how does a person go about getting something like that?

Jim E.

That is a really cool set, Michael.

Jim,
You can give Greg Gutcher @ Sullivan's Holster Shop a call. His number is (727) 376-3209.

Tom,
Thank-You !!!!

That's just a great set up!!

:-)Rocky

Michael... WOW!!! that's a kit!!!
best,

Joe,
Brought this back up so you can look at alot of 10's and decide
how you may want to have yours or another one changed out.Hope this helps.

I've seen a cat that reminds me of yours, Guido, in Key West, Florida. It belonged to a fellow named Hemingway. A gift from another fellow named Picasso.

(See page 2 of this thread)

Thanks Billy,....I just went thru all 16 pages! Lots of great eye candy here for sure. So many ideas.....

cheers,
Joe T

Picasso Discoveries
One example of a discovery of a Picasso work is a cat sculpture found in the basement of none other than author Ernest Hemingway. In 1974, after the death of Picasso, Hemingway's first wife discovered a cracked cat sculpture, which was a gift from the artist to Hemingway. Picasso and Hemingway were friends in the 1920s in Paris, and Picasso gave the sculpture to Hemingway because he knew that he was fond of cats. Unfortunately, in 2000 the original was broken beyond repair by a thief and now a replica stands in his home in Key West, Florida.

Cat Sculpture from Hemingway's Key West House and Guido's Picture

#10-3 customized

Customized #10-3 with Custom Sheath

I just received this model 10 5 inch this week.
I saw that it had custom ironwood so I had to get it.
I think it looks pretty classy

Peter

Beautiful knife, congratulations!
Bait is also cool, which is more loved fish?

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10-3 Oldie but goodie.

Yes GHD that's a dandy with that little Johnson sheath.

Here are a few 10-3's.Lignum Vida,Brazilian Rosewood,Burl Maple,Cocabola

Beauties. How's your pine cone collection coming along?

Great line-up.
Love it when they get the grind close to the handle. A knife that small needs all the edge it can get.

Wally,
It ain't I'm stuck in neutral on that one.I will put up some more 10's but not now as my donkey is dragging.Will throw in some 10-5's also.

Billy
Great set. Love the Lignum Vitae and Burl Maple.

Dennis

Billy. nice group! 1 of those looks familiar!!!!!! Enjoy it!

Perfect replenishment of the collection, congratulations!

Tom,Dennis,Desert Snake--Thanks...Steve you are correct you know where one of them came from.Here is Blue spruce pine cone-Pink ivory wood-Nasa brown-Rosewood

Billy
Is there a #10 handle you don't have? Great looking knife's
I think I showed you this one at BLADE.

Dennis

Dennis you did show it to me,Lot I don't have but I keep bugging the Captain.Here is Black micarta-Red micarta-Black canvas micarta-Red coral micarta

Billy,

Great 10's; love the pine cone.

I only have one Model 10-3 and it has Fossil Mammoth; sorry for the pic it was with the I-phone.

Tom Flynn

Tom,
Outstanding 10-3.I have a 10-5 and 10-3 user but all the others are safe queens.I don't own any 10-7's they just don't do anything for me.It's all ken's and the Captains fault!!When I get a 10-5 I have to get a 10-3 Drop point and Straight point to match.That turns out to be a chore at times,

Billy,

You can order the 10-3 in a drop-point or in a straight-point?

Tom Flynn

Here's my baby #10 with old yellow micarta handle.
- -Buckspen

That is a beautiful knife!!

Buckspen I like it a lot.Tom that is my problem I have to have a DP and SP to match my 10-5's.Of course there are some I don't have in pairs.Here are the final 4.Ranger green-Orange G10-Bone linen-OD green...

.................and it's middle sized brother.
- -Buckspen

Alright Tom!!!!! Your Fossil & awesome knife posting privileges are revoked you are making me order to many knives!! And I'm not even a model 10 fan.

Yes Tom,
Both blade shapes are still available!
Best, Capt. Chris

Thanks Cap!

Didn't know this was available.

Tom Flynn

As promised to others in various posts and threads, once I had "something to show"...I would. For your viewing pleasure folks.
Best, Capt. Chris

that is beautiful Capt. it would look better on my 10-3

LOL

is that the one at the gun and knife show everyone was drooling over?

max

Yup, look close and you can see the drool stains.

Jim, that would look really good in your Christmas stocking.

max

Cap,
That 10-5 is fantastic.It just needs a 10-3 SP and DP to go along with it!!!!!!!!!!

Capt Chris,

That looks great! I bought the same color at Blade, was wondering what it would look like. Pretty darn good!

Are these slab sides NG with the shop too or just the full pine cone handle?

Tom Flynn

Slabs or blocks, neither one, can be submitted to the shop. This knife was made from rejected pine cone scales from the shop.
Best, Capt. Chris

Chris,

That is one fine looking rejected set of Pine Cone Slabs!

Tom Flynn

That was my thought exactly Max but the Captain wouldn't sell it to me at catalog. Can you believe that? However, I did find a couple of others to put in my stocking so I'm good.

Any "Gator" fans might like this. I am not selling this one...just sayin'...
Best, Capt. Chris

That's DAMN ugly!!!

Boise State colors too. Nice!!

Pap

Really a shame to ruin a Randle knife like that. Just sayin'. Now, a garnet and gold handle would look really good. Go 'Noles!

Maize and Blue .... Wolverines!

Nah, those are Auburn colors. Waaaaarrrr Eagle!

It's half right. GO BIG BLUE!!!

I didn't mean to start the rivalry folks. I, most certainly, am not a Gator fan...(or any other "orange" team)...so here goes an entirely "different color".
Enjoy, Capt. Chris

That's better. ;-) Is that material from the "Captain's stash"?

Yes it is! It is G-10. Sometimes called "Ranger green" or "Tenite".
Best, Capt. Chris

TTB, Tom the Bomb for those who don't know him, will agree those scales are pretty nice even though I'm not a micarta guy. He might have a stag or a wood handle in collection LOL

I LIKE the tenite green color, and found myself with these beauties. However, for a working knife, I would choose micarta over G10 because G10 always feels slippery to me.

(Sorry, Captain, I don't mean to detour this Model 10 thread.)

In sale I noticed unusual #10-7 - short tang.
I think this reworking of the owner
due to inaccurate chamfers on the handle.
But I could be wrong. Friends, I want to know your opinion

This alteration makes sense - balance shifts toward the wedge.
So still made on the old kitchen knife for metal save.

There is another method of installation blade on handle,
but I doubt he applied here (last pic)

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It spreads butter and peanut butter very nice with that "bull" nose, doesn't tear the bread

I was able to score another Jack Crider at the Blade Show.Far left.
Maroon micarta to go with my black and rosewood.

Sly fox Billy, nice get.

Yep!!! That's a great looking trio of Criders cousin Billy!!!

Nice Billy. You were holding out on us.

Warren,James Thanks
Dennis I promise I wasn't.I ordered 5 more Randall's and only 3 are 10's.Imagine that!

Billy,

The "S" stamp on the middle knife appears to be slightly different than the other two or am I not seeing this right?

Warren,
It is farther away from the logo and doesn't appear to be struck as deep.Also appears a bit smaller.

Well that's what I thought. Wondering if it's a different stamp or separate S?

May be separate S.Someone with more knowledge than I have will have
to answer that.

I don't think so Billy. I could be wrong but I don't recall seperate "S" on "Fl." blade trademarks. It could be "light-struck" or over-finished in that area.
Best, Capt. Chris

It's the spacing that seems to be quite different.

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Cool!

Fresh from the shop.... Scott ate his Crayons and has moved on to markers...

Well, are you just going to tease us with a picture of the wrapping paper?, or is there a knife in there that color

I could only afford the paper at this time... Scott wrapped up a pair of Red socks so it would not look so empty.

My new Zombie Green #10-5'' with waxed Model B sheath!!

My main man Mike Mason has 1 as well

Cousin,
I like it a lot.When you get tired of it you know I collect 10's.
All it needs is a 10-3 DP and SP to go with it!!!!

Yessss Cousin BP you will be the first one 2 know.

I have a 10-3 drop point in red on the way, should be a nice complement to my 10-5.

Is that G10? Did you supply or has the shop a secret supply?

Just in from the Captain, a special NASA #10-5.

In the immortal words of Jackie Gleason.
How sweet it is!!!!!

Put the lime in the coconut
and drink it all up
Sharpi

10-3", rehandled by Italian Master Knifemaker Piero Petronzio. Sheath done by me.

Beautiful work!

The knife goes in and out of the sheath with a little click?

Thank you!! Yes, Snake! I've used the "Loveless cam-lock" retention system..

Based on the photos it's more of a "sheath of the week"... do we have pics of the knife??

sorry, guys! missed some pics.. I'm a sort of dinosaur, when it comes to technology..

Now we are talkin!!! That looks really cool!! Great overall package ya got there!

Heck of a chunk of stag. That knife rocks.

Great stag and a beautiful sheath.

My 10-3 gets carried around in my gear bag and is usually assigned the task of breaking down cardboard boxes. I do occasionally take it out with me when I am cruising around on my ATV.

Here is a pic of it teamed up with an old Ruger Bearcat:

Nice combo. That Rugerlooks like it's got lots of experience.

I've looked through most of this thread and didn't see anything that would answer my question.

What type of stainless is the Model 10 made out of? And does anyone have a pic of a 10 that has been used substantially over time, in and around salt-water? Like on a boat or something? I'm interested in just how well it holds up to the environment it was intended for. The vast majority of the pics I've seen of them here seem to have been hardly if ever used.

Thanks.

See the preface on page 1 of this thread. This is all documented by Gaddis. 440B is what the blades are made from.

Hemingway, I often work in the salt water.
All perfectly. If interested, I will arrange
a demonstration test for salt water.

I just reread Page 1. I guess I'm missing where it says 440B. Unless you're referring to something else being documented?

It's documented in Gaddis's book.

Oh, I understand. Thanks. I don't have any of the Randall books.

BELLISSIMO!

Thanks!

Yeah, that little Bearcat has been with me for a long time. It has taken its' fair share of rattlers over the years:)!

Gary Clinton had this Yellow G 10 handle material at the blade
show.I couldn't help myself.Hope ya'll like them!!!

VERY cool cousin!!!!

Billy,

Mellow Yellow! Great set of 10's.

Tom Flynn

Quite Rightly!

James,Tom,Pat
Thanks.When I saw the material it just reached out
and grabbed me.I had walked the whole show looking for handle material and Gary had what I was looking for.

I saw in the sale in internet of #10-3 with interesting
form of blade. I saved the photos.
Do you think this is an early version of drop point blade
on #10 or or someone has worked with a file/grinder?

Snake
The blade looks very similar to one that I got new last summer.
The one pin in the handle would deffenitly make it much older.

Here is an oldie......

Check the coarse thumb notches that extend back into the handle. Way cool.

Not many #10's survived from the 40's and 50's. My guess is they were more likely to be used versus other models and probably not as many made.

My latest user, a #10-5 with Clinton Camo G10

Nice Eric. Who you feeding the neighborhood? What time is dinner?

Warren, Costco had Prime tenderloin, so I bought a couple of strips. I decided to use my new #10-5 to cut it up.

I've done many from them. Never had a complaint from any of my guests. Nice job!

Next time you do a beef tenderloin, poach it with garlic and green onions and kosher salt. Unbelievable.

Pap

Snake,

I saw the same Model 10-3 on ebay and I also thought that it looked like an unusual blade profile. From the handle moving forward, the blade started out looking more like a straight point version, but "dropped" as it neared the point (looking more like a drop point version). I have examples of Model 10s in both SP and DP configurations, and this one looked like neither of them to my eye (though the ebay photos were not ideal). It looked to have somewhat of a 'hybrid' blade profile, falling somewhere in between the SP and the DP. Whatever it is, it seems as if many bidders felt it to be unusual (or valuable due to its vintage?), as it brought a strong price ($391).

Bob.
What vintage would you give that #10

Dennis

Dennis,

I'm certainly no expert at dating RMKs, but the sheath (assuming it is original to the knife) looks to me like a Johnny Johnson loose stitch rough back, which would date it to about 1986-1991. If you want to read more about the different Johnson sheath stitchings, and dates of usage, there is an excellent discussion, with photos, on page 82 of the 'This Old Randall" thread.

It appears that the first RMK catalog in which the Model 10-3 appeared was the 29th edition, issued in 1992 (it was not listed in the 28th edition, issued in 1988). Unfortunately, it is not pictured. It's possible that the 10-3 was available earlier as a non-catalog, custom or special order?

I don't know when RMK switched from single handle pins in the 10-3s to double pins. That would give us a pretty firm 'made before' date. Maybe Joe or Mitchell or one of the Model 10 specialists can help with that.

Best guess as to vintage...1991-1992).

I hope this helps.

Bob

Enough time has passed from the time when the fears
that my #10-5 It is actually 10-7 with a broken tip
confirmed. My great friend, Nikolai, undertook to make regrind.
He did and 10-5 back in the ranks!!

As he said, the ideal could not be repeated. Despite its apparent
simplicity, in the performance of grind complex #10 very hard.

And I still found a keychain from heirs Rhett Stidham on ebay.

About the other knives tell in the relevant topic in the fullness
of time (it all came in a single package).

A few filters possibly slightly improve my bad photos on webcam

I wonder if there can be any change in the quality
of steel over time for the better?

The fact is that for about 2 years I have not touched the sharpening
of this knife. Yesterday I had to sharpen it, I did it,
now it's sharp as a razor. In the process of sharpening,
I noticed that, compared with the previous time,
steel has become more viscous and hard.

Just ordered another 10-5, these are handy knives. This one will have the Duralumin handles, should be a great utility knife.

Just in from Mr. Clinton!!!
My very first #10-3'', with a Battleship grey handle. It polished up with grey and black. Looks white in the pics but I promise you it's grey.

And also, cause everything is better when it's muddy... I had a Mudbone pouch made up for it. Special thank you to my main man Mike Mason for providing me the #10 to use as the template.

Sexy!!!! Great Get!

That's one GOOD looking handle!

Thank you Chief and Tattoo Bill!

That one is done right! What a combo.... Arghhh. Good get!

Dat's a great combo dere dude. Great score

Sweeeeeet handle......& Combo!

Thanks Steve, Duke and WP

Great knife and sheath!

Good get James, what a combo !!

Gary's been coming up with some pretty funky colors on the Model 10 in the last year or so.

The different handle colors complement that model knife perfectly.

Thank you Sssssnake and Mr. Mason!

I agree, it's built to be "customized" the model #10 is.

James
NICE!
Your first #10/3?
Where have you been?
What happened to that #10/3 that you were lusting after at the shop sale?

Dennis

A good friend wanted it more than I did.

That's a 10!
Mudd is Awesome too
Sharpi

Introduced at the RKCC meeting last year.Delivered today.

That's a great lookin 75 cousin! I'm VERY green

"With envy"

Yes surrrrr.
But eventually I will have a couple myself.

Trifecta Billy-green with envy!

Tom Flynn

Rosewood 10-5 from Gary Clinton

Billy, Jerry, WOW!

Billy, I'm hoping that one of those will be headed my way soon.
Jerry, nice wood

Dennis

Dennis.
Since only 20 of each are being made I hope you get yours soon.

They're here Dennis. One of ya'll...give me a call!
Best, Capt. Chris

Mine came in as well Dennis. I have to get another sheath laser-etched with the NASA "Meatball" as, for some reason, one of mine is a different size?? I will use this set as display for RKCC "club" knives...but make no doubt: It's a permanent part of The Captain's "STASH"!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Thanks, desert.snake and Dennis. 10's are great users.

Today I took a ride out to a neighbor's ranch to pick up some quail and chickens. I packed my Randall 10-3 and my S&W 629. The 10-3 worked great on dressing out the quail and chickens!

That's a sharp combo right there. Did you have to look hard to get grips that matched so well, or did you get lucky?

Thanks!

I picked up the grips for my S&W from a member on another firearms forum. It was just a coincidence that they were a pretty close match to the handles of my Model 10.....

Those grips look great on that Smith.

Mick,
would those be .44 special loads in the seed loaders??
that's what I mostly what I like to shoot in my short barrel magnums....can't take the recoil..
:-)Rocky

Hurray, finally I was able to take a picture normally!
The truth, superfluous glare still exist.













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Try outdoors early or late day. Dark blue sky, perfect light. Use inexpensive white board as reflecting material to fill in hot spots on the blades. Play around with it and you'll get it quickly.

Thank you! will be done

Rocky,

Good eye!

Yep, I have an old box of .44 Special Winchester Silvertips that I got back in the 80's I think. I am a big fan of the .44 Special too……

Damn!! I'm good!!!
I thought that!!!looks like what I shot...when I can get to the range....also starting putting them in other guns...up's the round count of a .44 trapper...and others..Ruger carbine...hand loads can come close to .44 mag...
:-)Rocky

Does anyone know if the snap type sheath is an option for a 10-5?

Absolutely

Thanks!

Re-posting my 10-3 pics:

Mick, very nice #10-3!

Received today, thank you Capt.Chris!
This is a very good job, I can not catch the right angle of shot,
this rosewood has some property,
its layers shimmer like a tiger's eye (stone)

I was also surprised with the way the wizards
in the workshop chose a tree - on the end of handle
the layers coincide and are set mirror, this is cool!

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That Ol' Captain's a crafty pirate! Sneaking in those business cards, what a self-promoter! Glad it arrived safe and sound!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris (Aargh!)

Interest, of late, was shown for an oddball Model #10-7" that was listed on Ebay. I personally think the knife is ok. Scott doesn't recall any Model #10's shaped this way.
I dug into a couple of safes and was able to find "2" (& "Only Two") examples of similar shaping. Both have brown-stitched sheaths, indicating late 1990's. I thought both were made on Dave Griffin & Jed Peckham's watch but was just not sure.?!
Scott and I have had some discussion about these, specifically the dating and Scott is sure that Pete & Charlie were up front, doing what is now Scott & Aaron's jobs. I will bow to the "Young Maynard" on that one.
At any rate, I dusted them off (No: Not literally) and shot a couple of photos. The 5 inch inch is handles in 'Ol green canvas micarta and has 3/8" scales! The 7" has some of my Brazilian rosewood, also in 3/8" thick handle material!
Hope this helps, Stay sharp:
Capt. Chris

Interesting knives, Captain. I hadn't seen anything like them before (excepting for the handles on the Crider Special).

Great knives Capt! I'm developing a love for 10s lately. Seems like there's no shortage of variations in this model.

Steve--

Stepping in here where I admit I don't know everything.

But, the Model 10 that initiated this thread was questioned because the handle scales had been contoured other than the standard cutout on the bottom for the forefinger.

Capt. Chris showed two Model 10's that had the slabs contoured, but done in different ways. That goes to show what might have been done back when they had more time to take a customer's request into account. Notice haw much thinker the slabs were on his two knives.

The standard Crider Special had a cutout top-and-bottom of the handle, but the thickness of the handle scales were not shaped/contoured otherwise. However, we might not be surprised to see one of these turn up.

They are neat knives, wish I had bought some of the "odd jobs" when I was seeing such stuff years ago--I might have had something to share if I had done so.

Larry

10-7 Crider maybe?
Sharpi

This just go to show us that even what we think of a standard knife has many variations.
Thanks to every one for sharing.

Dennis

When did Model 10s quit coming in Full Tangs?

Haven't Coach. What makes you think that?

It doesn’t mention “FULL TANG CONSTRUCTION” or show a picture of the tang in the handle on the Model 10 page on the online catalog like it does on all of the other FT models.

My bad if not so.

#10's always come from the shop full tang...

Plucked from the “Capt. Stash”
#10/5” African Black Palm scales.
Note pad cover from Amy at Warlander Leather

Dennis

That is nice ! The model 10-7 is my favorite Randall ! "Heart of a thoroughbred in the body of a mule". Again very nice !

Dennis, that's beautiful! Love it!

New to the Mabrys. Thanks Captain!

Very nice, Wally.
Walker

Walker

You may say “very nice Wally”, but we all know the saying is really “very nice Lori”.

You know it Rod, what's hers is hers and what's mine is hers!

Very nice, Wally!

Let us know how it uses.

Very Nice Mabrys!

Tom Flynn

Wally
I live with the same saying in our house.

I did kind of mess that up!
Sorry Lori!
Walker

Very nice nice

need to open a coconut with it

Put the lime in the coconut and drink it all up
Sharpi

Just unwrapped. Couldn't wait for the good Camera.
Another fabulous job from the shop.
I heard a rumor that Aron didn't want to let them go.
Thanks Capt.

Dennis

Great pair of 10's there Dennis ! Congrats !

George

Wow! Just beautiful.

Those are super nice! What are the handles made of.

Dennis, who in their right (or Left...) mind would want to let them go??? Great set!!!!

Very nice!

Those are very nice. Congrats.
Walker

VERY UNIQUE and SUPER NICE !!!!

I think the handle is Spalted Maple. The Capt. put Spalted Pecan on the Invoice. Either way I'm a happy camper.

Dennis

I got the block of wood at Blade 18.
The Capt. cut out a #25 handle insert for a #27 out of the same piece as the #10s.
Page 26 on the #27 thread.

Dennis

Dennis,

Great set of 10's!

Tom Flynn

Dennis, those 10'a are awesome!! Love them!!

Those look really good.

Great set of knives!

Wow, great looking handles.

Just got this one today,Cheetum Briar

Very unique Billy. Great get.

Dennis

Wow, Billy, that's mighty purty!!

Pap

Billy, that's a good looking one.
Walker

Mighty nice!

Billy!!! Brother that is an AWESOME #10!!! Well Done!

Great wood on that one Billy!

Tom Flynn

Thanks everyone.

Its Awesome Billy! You should start collecting 10s!

I love it Billy!

Wally
That's a great idea but they get habit forming.

Apologies for these "I-Phone-Pics" but, even though the blade still have the RMK shop compound on it, it gives ya'll several vantage points of a damned fine Saltwater-Utilty!
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Good looking knife Mr. Billy

Cap
Thanks for the knife and posting up your pictures of it.
Now folks can see how great it really looks.Glad it's mine now.

Would look WAYYYYYYYYY better in the 7 inch variety... ... ...

...& stuck in a cake!!
Just-Sayin',
Capt. Chris

CAKE MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER....It's a scientific fact...Right BP!?!?

Ya'll should know.I thought that only applied to my
12-6 LBB.Luckily my 10-5 wasn't in hand when ya'll were
out to dinner.I don't mind being taken advantage of as long as I'm
willing.

Hey Captain,

That is an amazing piece of wood on your #10.

Alan

Yeah, Cap....much better looking model 10 than Billy's!!

I suppose that's true!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Here’s my box cutter Model 10, mainly what it gets used for.

I'm on your side Billy. Cut a cake with a man's knife, they should have at least given you a piece of the cake.

Dennis

Chris,

Are both blade shapes still available still on the 10-3?

KELLY

Model #10-3" are available in a drop point or a straight point...STILL!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: Below are an example of every Model #10 available nowadays. Of course, AGM? Not so much...
CCS

Thanks for the info.......thats a snazzy set there !!!

agreed!!!

:-)Rocky

Rocky,

You hit the gold mine there. Nice stash.

Nice set Capt.

Rocky, What is that handle material made of ?

The postman brought a little bit of RED CHRISTMAS JOY to my house today.

Love it! Great little knife Kelly.I use this same knife for my every day user and absolutely love it. Model 10's are great to collect. Postman made a model 10 delivery at our house yesterday too!!

The Captain must be wearing a Santa hat. Look what I just got.
It matches my #10/5" and 10/3" drop point.

Dennis

Dennis
I like it a lot.I'll take it if you ever get tired of it plus the other 2.I know that's not likely to happen.

Dennis, that sure looks good. Congrats.
Walker

The #10-3" DP is supposed to be on it's way back to the Florida.......

Dennis, you must have been a very good boy this year!! I love the handle material!

Dennis, the Captain is wearing a Santa Hat. We recently had a delivery also.

LORI......you know I like it !!

Great pair of 10's.
I am looking for one in 10-7" to use when in Florida.
But, that might be winter of 2022.

Lori.
Please tell me that's not Tennessee Orange.
Just Kidding. Nice set.
About the Capt. Santa does pick unique helpers.

Dennis

I got a 2nd sheath for my 10-3 to use to keep the original in new condition.

Another color of many for the model 10

Sweet!!!

Dennis

New model 10's in Tiffany Blue

^^^ THATS SASSY ^^^

you get an A+ for that set
there is one thing wrong with them.......they aren't mine

Soooooooooo Jealous!!!!!!!!

Lori

Nice color

Tom Flynn

clinton4@msn.com
There's your answer, fix you right up....

Thank You Mr. Mason! Already on that wagon. LOL!!

Triple Thursday.......got three delivered in one day and one is out of this world !!!

Awesome Kelly!!Model 10's are so fun to collect!! You can never have too many.

I'm trying to......before they get outlawed.
THX LORI

Thanks to Wally and Lori for the gift of the slabs.I had one made also
and picked it up from the Captain this past weekend at the AGCA show

very nice on the blue.....I'm getting ideas in my head

I REALLLLLLY did not think you would go 4 that color, Big Brother! But excellent! Looks great!!!

[quote=RUTROW]very nice on the blue.....I'm getting ideas in my head [/quote

Kelly, I had the same thought. Go to the
Knife of the week Clinton Special and look at my Clinton Special.

Kelly, go to the Knife of of the week and go to the Clinton Special and check my knife out, for some ideas.

Knice! I've got a soft spot for 10s too!

Just acquired this nice knife with brown stitching on the sheath....
was the brown thread used one year or could it be ordered for several years?
Does the black micarta fade even if never used? It seems lighter to me or maybe dark dark brown.

Brown thread was used by us from Jan.1998 through mid 1999.RMK probably had a few sheaths on hand when we switched to the cream color we use today , so brown stitched sheaths could have gone out for a couple months after that.

thanks for that bit of information STIKMAN....what do you think about the color of the micarta?
Here is another pic of it next to a model 10-5

This one came in the mail today..Happy Happy

Very cool Billy!

Awesomeness!!!!

Sure looks good, Billy.
Walker

What a great 10 to add to your collection!

I am BEYOND happy you snagged that 1 BP!!! I thought of you as soon.as I saw it!

Thanks everybody.It will be included in my display with my other
10-5's at the Blade show.If your going to be at the show.Please
stop by and visit and admire all the Randall's that will be on display.

What if it was a 7"? Never mind. Dumb question.

Dennis

Nowww...THAT'S funny AF!!!!

Congratulations Billy! I'll try to swing by and take a look!

mail call today - Orange Crush

Very nice looking knives.Snappy!

Those are sweet

Kelly,
Those are nice.You need a 10-3 Drop point too.
Word of caution 10's are very habit forming

YES I need a drop point (my wife didn't believe me) thx for the support

YES habit forming - my hands wont stop itching since my first one.

Recieved from the Shop Sale! #10-3" DP! Saw it...couldn't pass it up. Even though it meant leaving behind a SWEET #27 premium Stag copper mini...

Ram, that's a great looking 10 right there. What is the handle material?
Walker

Thank you.
Thuya... I forgot to put that in the post.

Nice one James; love the smell of Thuya

Tom Flynn

Thank You Tom. SAME here!!! LOL

What's the "CW (Black)" handle on the #10-5"?
Capt. Chris

YOUR favorite color actually.... PURPLE

Soldered brass guard, brass butt cap, extended choil, black/brass spacers, Koa inserts with leather.

Very nice job.

Very nice. That is a change-up for sure.
Walker

Very Nice!!!

You pretty talented!!!

Awesome!!

Pap

An absolutely beautiful knife! Love the contrast between the leather and the walnut.

Great job and style!

Koa!

Sorry! Haven't seen a lot of Koa and have seen a lot of Walnut so that maybe explains it.

There was not much grain to see. It was a cut-off from a block of Koa I'm in the process of using on a Model 23.

Her's mine, NASA Special Edition, 1 of 20. Photo courtesy of Miles Welze.

I really like this ! Very clever ! 😀

Nice #10 Rick. That's a great setup. I know you will bo happy with it.

Dennis

The very first Ferrari Red to be delivered from the shop.
Cap brought them to me at the Alabama Gun Show.He never fails to remind me That I only get three quarters of a set,

Those are Racing Hot Billy! In Baseball.... 3 for 4 is a pretty good average!!

Steve
I agree.Since they are at home now.I'm gpimg to say
they are Torch Red, Same color that's on my Vette.

Love it Billy!!

Looking good Billy with the Red Hot 10's in the Red Hot Vette!

Tom Flynn

Very nice !

Red Hotte!!!!! Hope to see ya soon!

Steve
Does that mean your gonna get off your donkey and
make it to Blade in June

Is this red shop supplied or customer supplied?

Brent
The Captain had it

Billy.... Ouch! You know how sensitive I am!!!!

I finally got a full set.



I traded a 3" and 5" with red micarta to Capt. Chris and placed the order last November. Knives were ready to ship this month so I threw a wad of cash at him for the balance.

They were waiting for me yesterday when I got back from Houston.

You done good Bro

time to use um...

:-)Rocky

Great set!

Tom Flynn

Awesome set!

I have a block of "natural" or "jade" G10 (similar to the NASA G10 Capt got from launch pad complex #39).

I need to get it cut into slabs so that I can order another set.

Regardless of what Billy said above, The Mafia is NOT impressed!

May we see yours please?

Here's some of my 10-3's for your viewing pleasure

Very nice, Billy.
Walker

Walker
Thanks I ran out of energy before taking pictures of the rest

Billy's collection is phenomenal!

Thanks Wally
Here's the rest of them.The last 3 on each side I don't have
in pairs.

Whoa ! My next knife from Randall ! Hard to find

I recognize the 3rd one from the bottom on the right!!!!! Helluva Batch of World Class knives Billy!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

Steve
I believe you know that person very well and I'm thankful
for the knife and the friendship.

Brother Billy!!!! Impressive #10's ESPECIALLY the Pine Cone...its the ONLY #10-3" SP I love!!!!

Awesome collection Billy, I didn’t know you collected Model 10s

Billy, It went to Good Guy and a Good Home!!! Enjoy it like I know you do!!!!

Michael
I still believe in Santa Claus too.

Easter Bunny for me!!!!!

What a impressive collection!

Billy,

Very impressive 10's collection!

Tom Flynn

Brent-Tom
Thanks for kind words

V E R Y - N I C E !!!!

they should be in a museum and looks like a full time job

Billy
I can't wait to see your #10 7"

Dennis

I did get a 10-3 not too long ago

That would be something to see, indeed.

The green micarta looks great!

Mic,
I agree: It does look great "but" it also "looks" like G-10.
Best, Capt. Chris

This just in. 3" straight and 5". the good Capt. says the color is Mauve. The handle is TeroTuf. It is polyester resin and fabric. It comes in 9 different colors It has a great feel and grip. I haven't heard what the shop thinks of it yet.


Dennis

We thought the color was just..."Dahling"...in a virile sort of way you understand...

So fiberglass for all practical purposes.

Do you know what the "fabric" is?

Not a fan of polyester resin for this application personally.

Thanks DW. Men can wear pink too. I don't though. How was it to work with.
It was possibly a gift for my daughter, but I have been told we are getting her a different gift for Christmas. It is made with a polyester cloth not glass that is in fiberglass.

Dennis

Why, just curious is all?

polyester will chip relatively easily compared to say epoxy ror phenolic resins. Phenolics aren't as popular now because of the modern epoxies. Being around boats my whole life, I get polyester. It is a good deal cheaper (big today) and is maybe a bit easier to work with, but higher end boat builders have gone to epoxy resins for better strength and durability.

On a knife handle it might be ok, not really heavy use if you will, but still don't like it.

Crutch answered it completely...a little soft (had to be wary of sanding holes in it) but worked just fine...

Thank-You Joe, and Scott. Answered my question

Carvex Catacomb model 10-5. I am not into skulls, but this paper micarta handle was unique. It does not look like there was much of this handle material made...

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=418332262284842

Here is one very similar. As I understand what the shop told me is, this material is no longer available??

I'm not into Pac Man, but I thought the knife was unique in it's own rite, to have in the collection.

Interesting for sure.
Walker

Thanks for all the responses. I was just trying something new. My favorite choice will always be wood.
Nice photos Michael and Mindelsee.

Dennis

Well, it is the 10th, so...



Picked up off of Capt at one of the Tulsa shows a year or four ago.

When she was brand new:



Cleaning some Quail:

an older 10-7 with kinda red micarta

Nice one.
Shoot870p