Knife Of The Week Model Combat Companion!!!

Here's my Combat Companion and my Merle Seguine.
-Steve

Both very nice. I guess I was fortunate to get to the Tucson Gun Show a few years ago and find that Seguine before you did!!

Here is a knife I got recently from Dale Dorris. Nickel Silver guard and butt cap. Nice stag that feels good in the hand. I wish I had this knife 39 years ago. A great knife and Dale was a great guy to deal with. I wish my picture was half as nice as the knife is.

This is a Combat Companion Concave Stabilized California Buckeye Burl, Al/Blk spacers, Rounded Al Butt, N/S Single Hilt. Bill Castleberry said it's the only one he has ever seen set up like this. The Buckeye Burl is simply beautiful, picture doesn't show full beauty of the handle.

Excellent looking knife Bill.

Bill,

That's a real beauty.

I would expect to see Capt. Chris pull something like that out of his safe.

Yes Tom, the Capt and several other "august" {of or befitting a lord; "heir to a lordly fortune"} forum members seem to have an unending supply of rare, slick Randalls! This one is a rare catch for me. Thanks, Bill.

Beautiful knife Bill.

Thanks for taking the time to post.

Kevin

WHOA!
I've been away for a couple days ... camping on a beach on the Long Island Sound ...
Steve and Bill ... TWO BEAUTIFULL RANDALLS!!!!!!!!
It's nice to be back, and see a couple of beauties like those!
Tony

Here'R mine...
Hope you like'm






RKS 1...Are those CC considerd ?

Best
Guido

Great looking knives Guido. Thanks for posting them.

Guido,
Mi piacciono molto!
BELLISSIMO!
Ciao,
Tony

Wow Guido, your layout looks like the Randall museum! Great lineup and great photo technique too, thanks for posting, Bill J.

Thanks Guys...
Always happy to share something we like...
Best
Guido

That´s a nice sixpack, Guido, my favorite one of yours is the saw tooth blade version, great picture set-up too.

Here´s my one and only c.c. with some other "stuff".

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Peter-

WOW, what a very neat image....tooo much, my friend. THANKS for posting!!

Pap

That is a great set up on the CC Peter.

Peter,
bella foto!!!

Peter,
That's one tough-looking C.C.
Excellent photo too!
Tony

I received my first Combat Companion today, which has many great options, such as a practical Single Hilt, which is made of Nickel Silver, along with a Stag handle that would make my dad proud (and jealous). The Black/Silver spacers and radiused butt cap are icing on the proverbial cake.

That is one beautiful CC and would make a super user for almost any situation. Thanks for posting-

Pap

Pappy,
Wanna' see a super "user"? How about this one?
Best, Capt. Chris

Stainless steel, sawteeth. brass single hilt and brass "crow's beak" butt cap with a custom piece of palm wood...and a wrist thong to boot! Sound familiar Pap?
Best, Capt. Chris

Cap-

I can't talk, my tongue is tied. Hurry and send!! Sure is a beauty!!

Pap

It'll go out Monday!! Nice knife!
Best, Capt. Chris

Dear Cap-

I received my CC today and it is really a jewel of a "user". That black palm is really pretty stuff. My Grandson will be enter the Marine Corp program next year and he is destined to get this one after boot camp and MOS training. Many thanks Cap, for running this one through your quota.

Pap

Glad you like it, Pap.
Best, Capt. Chris

I was reviewing this thread, and saw that I never posted my Combat Companion here, wood is maple burl
Peter

OOOHHH ...
A "C.C.C."
Classy Combat Companion.

Very nice knife Peter. Looks like it would be a good companion anywhere.

Here is my latest Combat Companion, stainless steel, sawteeth, custom ironwood in single finger grip style, and compass with black sheath.

Peter

That's a great looking handle on that CC Peter.

I just received this Combat Companion today

Sawteeth, Ivorite Border Patrol handle, single nickel silver hilt, wrist thong and black left-hand sheath.
This is my first Ivorite knife and it is a beauty (it won't be my last either)
The guys at the shop did another superb job.

Peter

Another "Dandy" Peter!! You really had an exciting day from UPS didn't you!! I think the CC is one very nice designed knife and could wind up in the top 2-3 for all around user.

Pap

Nice! I have a pair of Ivorite-handles Randalls coming in at the end of this year. My first one was a Bowles Skinner, which I treasure.

Peter!
EXCELLENT!
Tony

A very nice CC! I think yours is the perfect model for the hundered year anniversary 1911 build

I still haven't seen the new Ivorite material, but I like my AI and elephant Ivory as well. Once again a very nice knife. But where is the Ironwood?

Great looking knife Peter.

Thanks for the nice comments guys
I had the idea for this knife and it turned out nicer than I imagined.
I haven't given up on ironwood either see my new 19

Peter

This CC showed up at the house yesterday and is a xmas gift for my brother-in-law... He's getting ready to be deployed so we went ahead and gave it to him today, as he will most likely be gone for the holidays... I've also got identical knives (w/ different etchings) for myself and my brother, but my wife only took photos of this one... I'll post pics of the other two when I get home next week.

A really cool CC there. God Bless and keep him safe.

Pap

Mike,
That's a beauty! Nice curve on a good looking stag handle!
Tony

A very nice knife. May he return home safe and thank him for his service.

Single-hint Combat Companions are excellent, and the Stag on that one really stands out, in terms of the character and shape. Very nice.

Many thanks for the kind words guys... I should add that my brother-in-law just found out about his deployment a couple of days ago and that the original ETA for the knives was mid to late November, which would likely have been too late to give him the knife... I've got to give kudos and props to RMK and Rick Ward for exceeding my expectations on both the quality of the product and the service... Thanks

Mike

Very nice CC, stag is great. I hope your brother in law stays safe.
Peter

Here are the other two CC's that I ordered... The one on top is mine and the bottom one is for my brother... The stag on mine has an interesting contour that isn't so easy on the eyes, but it definitely feels better in my hand than the one I got for my brother.

Nice ones. I also have a stag CC coming sometime in the next few months.

Pap

Thanks Pap... I'm extremely happy with both of them... I think the slight "knuckle" in the handle of mine gives it a bit of a more rugged and primitive look, which is very fitting of the "GRIZZLY" etching on the blade... Looking forward to seeing the one that you've got coming, & hopefully you may have it in time f/ xmas!!!

Here's my latest Combat Companion: stainless, stag, NS single hilt, all black spacers, thumb notches. I think it is a really nice user and I'm taking it on my extended trip starting next week. Pretty nice stag!! Thanks to Capt. Chris and the shop for a real beauty.

Pap

Pap,
I "TOLD" ya' it was nice!! Glad you like it. Who wouldn't with that amber piece of stag?
Thanks, Capt. Chris

That is a beauty, Pappy! I think I'm going to have to have to figure out how to put one of those on my wish list. Enjoy that user.

Hi Pap
Nice CC, I had one made with a single hilt too, and like it a lot too. The all black spacers go really well with the stag too

Peter

The Combat Companion is back!

Very nice!!

Pap

Nice one, Stefano, very nice photos, also!!

Stefano,

You need to post the first photo to the EDO/RKCC Photo Contest .

Great color in your background to contrast your Combat Companion.

Go to the RKCC/RKCA Sub Forum, click on the "July-August" contest, and post it there.

That is a beautiful knife, Stefano. Your knife together with mine would make an interesting but contrasting pair:
Your dark micarta handle versus my light micarta handle;
Your brown military sheath versus my black civilian sheath;
Your double hilt versus my single hilt;
Your sawtooth fighting blade versus my general purpose blade.

Stefano,
great knives and photos!
thanks for sharing
best,

Steve,
i like that configuration on the CC model.
it seems a very useful package....
best,

As always, there are some nice ones in this thread!

Here is one I dunked in a tank of hot liquid, turned out pretty slick.

- Rob

That is one boss CC for sure.

Pap

Steve and Rob, what a great CC you posted! Love them

My last Combat Companion... in a "utility" configuration

Yep, that's a really nice one.

Pap

Very nice, Stefano! And it obviously makes a good picknick companion, too

very nice one, Stefano...
i'm wondering if it has a compass installed.
best,

Hi Daniele, unfortunately, it hasn't the compass installed... I asked about it (it would have been the 5th option), but the dealer (or the shop) forgot it... it happens... Anyway, a great outdoor blade I'm proud to own!

Very nice knife. I would enjoy one without a sharpened top edge made just like that one.

Thank you Ben! I think you can ask the shop to have it without the top edge sharpened.

I believe that is the best looking Combat Companion I've ever seen. Beautiful knife.

One SWEET looking knife!
Really like the all black spacers with the GM.
Thanks for sharing.

My last two CC in "SHORT DIVER" configuration; sheaths are "W":

Love that green one!

Both wonderful knives Guido!
Are you sure they are CCs? They seem to me two Airman with the sawteeth / no teeth grind... Anyway, congrats for this purchase and enjoy them

You'R right Stefano; both are 15 STNT
My fault...
G
PS:...so nice anyway (;-)))

Guido,
You have sooooo many, you cannot keep them straight!!!
Wish I had them problem!!

:-)Rocky

Like those single hilt CC.
Here my first own classic one.

Very nice, Patrick! Wood is very hard to beat for a handle material IMO
Good grip, light weight and beautiful, too

What kind of wood did you order on the CC, Patrick?

Sorry for the delay. It must be ironwood. I got the knife in a lot of six out of a real estate.

Will make better pics and post them.

Best, Patrick

Just got this "hot little number" in last week with my shipment.

Got two more coming in next shipment. One with everything the same as this, except green micarta & one as pictured in the first post of this thread on page 1.

ST, NS1-sqh, BM, BPH, WT, MC1

Buck,
That's a great set up!!
:-)Rocky

Here's another Combat Companion to consider for the "build".

I have one coming on next shipment this summer.

SS, ST, NS2, IW, NSB-rounded, all black spacers.

Here are a couple with stag.Hope you enjoy.

Here are a couple more CC's you might appreciate.

Dang! This thread is a "runaway" best-seller.

Here is an ivory CC with 7 options:

Jim,
That knife is NICE !!!
I think you are with ivory like Peter is with ironwood

Jim,
Cool Combat Companion or CCC.
I really like it and the way it's dressed out.

Billy,
I think you've got the CC models covered on all the bases.
Nice knives, Thank you for posting

Michael I think so too! May be he could start on some 10 3's!!!

Here's an unusual CC with Palmwood, crows beak, black spacers, sawteeth and wrist thong, SS blade. I won the palmwood in one of the first drawings on this web site. All brass and very nice build.

Pap

My son loves the "sawtooth CC" that I gave him.

Tom V.

Here's mine in old yellow micarta.
- Buckspen

I have to get one of those "Old Yeller" handled knives at some point. That's a pretty one Buck!

Tom V.

I must have one!!

Here's one more CC for you.Hope you like this one.

Yeah, Billy that's a keeper for sure.

Buckspen--

Is your knife a Model 5?

Larry

It looks like it to me Larry???
Best, Capt. Chris

Well, I guess I better get it out of the safe and take another look at it. I bought it in an Amoskeag auction a couple of years ago. It was described as a Combat Companion. I think the sheath is stamped CC on the back, but I will look and get back to you.

- - - Buckspen

I believe it to be a Model #5 Bruce. The "CC" with sawteeth is forged and cut differently. If that is Johnson roughback, it would be rare in "CC"? I do not recall one, as the non-catalog denotation and entry into it for the Combat Companion was later??
Curious? Not impossible, just curious.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Here are some comparison photos.
Capt. Chris
#5'5" with teeth and Combat Companion with teeth.

Capt. Chris - I was mistaken. The sheath is stamped 5 5 on the back (and it is roughback). I have attached more photos of the blade and the back of the sheath. Do you think the sheath and knife are correctly matched? It wouldn't be the first time I bought a knife with a non-original sheath.
I guess I'll have to change my designation of this one to a #5-5!
Thanks for your comments and the photos.

- Bruce Buckner

I think that "mistake" worked to your advantage Bruce. That knife/sheath package is as right as rain and, in my opinion, came from the shop...just the way it sits?
Nice knife, Capt. Chris
PS: Johnny Johnson roughback...not the old man...CCS

Thanks again, Cap. I like it no matter what it's called.

- - Buckspen

Capt. Chris--

For us novices, and to help us keep track...

1. When did the CC start production?
2. If we order a Model 5 with Teeth, what are our choices in blade length?
3. I vaguely recall that these days if we order a Model 5 with teeth that we are going to get the CC forging and not the Model 5 forging. Is that true?

Thanks for clarifying.

Larry

CC with teeth only holds true for a 5" Model #5. 6, 7 or 8" are cut on Model #5 blanks. The RKCC version of the CC was early 1990's or perhaps a bit later, if memory serves me. A search of the RKS CD's would probably cut the time guessing out. It was a couple of years past those that the CC came into play as a non-catalog model.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

mine. maroon micarta, and NS hardware.

We received the cutters to make the CC in Feb. 1991.Hey Capt. , where did you find the sheath with 2 different snaps one Logo and one plain?
Stikman

The finest Tiger Maple handle I have ever seen.

Very lush !!!

Combat Companion that I got over the phone during the Spring Sale. Nice fat stag on this one.


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Received a nice Copper Companion today. haven't seen a copper listed in the CC thread so I thought I would add one.

thanks Jon

max

Excellent stag.....and the red spacers really compliment well!

That's a real Fatty
Very nice
Sharpi

I only have one but it is a beauty

I love that handle material! What is it?

Robert,

Happy to upload for you. Nice knife.

The handle is Rag Micarta I believe

Thanks. I did not shrink them and maybe that is why it did this

Nice!

CC FT, Micarta, 03 by Jedi, auf Flickr

Just received with a couple dozen other models, this gorgeous Combat Companion mounted with desert ironwood, NS1, all-black spacers, IW, DB, WT.

The desert ironwood coming from the Shop is really looking fabulous!

I didn't find a thread specific to the Copper Companion, so it goes here.



3/16" stock, 5" blade, copper seasoning of #27 style.

a nice piece of stag.......you won the stag lottery if thats what you like