CCFT

Posted by: Salty Cracker

CCFT - 08/17/19 08:25 PM

Can anyone tell me when they started making this model and sheath information?
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/17/19 08:35 PM

See more photos.
Posted by: pappy19

Re: CCFT - 08/17/19 10:11 PM

Combat Companion, not sure exactly when. It's a non catalog model, but available still.

Pap
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/17/19 10:22 PM

Thanks for the response.
I have been looking back at pictures in the forum to compare. Now, I think it might be a #15 (?), the stock is closer to 1/4". Should CC be on the sheath (it"s not)?
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 06:42 AM

The CC/FT came about as the 3rd generation of, what began, the 5-knife series of the old RKS "club knives". The club knife was available in a stag or black micarta handle option. I'm sorry but I don't recall the exact amount, in numbers, of production of the individual handles but I think about 400 "total knives" were made.
After the contracted knives were completed the RKS moved on to their 2nd "club" knife, which was later known as The Denmark Special. The 1st club knife was then introduced into the Randall "non-catalog" offerings as The Combat Companion and most material available from the shop, as well as, custom handle material was used.
About 8 years ago, the CC/FT was introduced in non-catalog pages. This time a full, exposed tang was it's base idea along with the use of 3/16" blade stock for the first time. Black or green micarta are the only handle offers and "no" custom material is allowed. A Border Patrol handle in the only handle shape available.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: Scott can probably give you the exact (or close) initial offering date...CCS
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 09:52 AM

Thanks Capt. Chris, I believe this must be an early one based on 1/4" stock and no designation on the sheath.
Posted by: BladesNBarrels

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 09:58 AM

Randall Knife Society
Randall Knife RKS-1, 1000 knives in Black Micarta and Stag Handles
564 of the 1000 had stag handles
436 of the 1000 had Black Micarta Handles
Featured 5" tool steel blade, brass double hilt, brass and black spacers, brass butt plate and brown sheath's.
Reference: Randall Knife Society Newsletters, Copyright RKS, Inc.
RKS-1 Black Micarta and Stag are the first two on the left


Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 10:17 AM

That's a very nice display of great knives!
Good information.
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 10:28 AM

Thanks BladesNBarrels!
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 01:05 PM

Tried to make better photos and show the stock size.
Posted by: coachblalock

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 03:25 PM

I got a CCFT and a Model #15 back in early June and posted pics of them side by side on a thread entitled: Showing off my Fathers Day and Birthday Pesents.

It’s on the Randall Picture forum.
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 05:16 PM

coachblalock, that sure makes me think mine is a #15. I wonder how common that configuration is on the #15. How is your sheath marked? Sorry for all the elementary questions, I have a lot to learn.
Thanks for your help.
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 08:43 PM

That's a #15
Posted by: coachblalock

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 09:11 PM

I think it is a #15.

I keep my knives separate from my sheaths and my sheaths are all in a closet that I cannot get to very easily right now. (My Bride is doing some re-arranging upstairs and I have been told that I am off limits to go there.)

Maybe in a day or two, she will get it under control and I can get to them.

If memory serves me correct, the model# is on the sheath.
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 09:20 PM

Looks like a 15 to me...
Posted by: RamKingJC

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 09:57 PM

The model# is typically not on #14's and #15's
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/18/19 10:24 PM

Thank you all for the input. I think y'all have nailed it down. Thanks!
Posted by: Stikman

Re: CCFT - 08/19/19 10:49 AM

The sheath was made for a model 15.
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/19/19 11:21 AM

Thank you!
Posted by: coachblalock

Re: CCFT - 08/19/19 09:12 PM

My #15 sheath is not marked. My Combat Companion has CC on it.
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/19/19 10:30 PM

Yes sir, appreciate all your help.
Thank you!
Posted by: Stikman

Re: CCFT - 08/20/19 10:53 AM

Model 15 sheaths do not have "15" marked on them , just the RMK stamp, unless it is custom.
Posted by: Salty Cracker

Re: CCFT - 08/20/19 08:54 PM

Thank you!