A Few Number Fives

Posted by: Uncle Mike

A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 10:54 AM

Hi, a few number 5's. The bottom one looks like a polished stag. I've never seen a handle like this. Does anyone have any insight, regards, Mike

Posted by: thevalueman

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 03:07 PM

nice!!
I only have 1...

:-)Rocky
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 04:17 PM

I had a Model 25-5" with polished stag. I traded it away. BUT, I may be able to find a picture of it sometime next week.

The person that owns it is away for a few days.
Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 04:42 PM

Originally Posted By: rodbrown
I had a Model 25-5" with polished stag. I traded it away. BUT, I may be able to find a picture of it sometime next week.

The person that owns it is away for a few days.


Hi Rod, so it's polished stag. I was guessing as I have never seen one like it. I don't get out much, regards, Mike
Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 04:44 PM

Originally Posted By: thevalueman
nice!!
I only have 1...

:-)Rocky


Rocky, until recently I only had one, but the flesh is weak. I can't resist a bargain or I just can't resist, smile , regards, Mike
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/02/22 06:18 PM

Yes Mike, the stag was/is polished. Hopefully you will see a pic next week.
Posted by: GHD

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/03/22 12:41 AM

I only have a couple of old 5-6's, 7 spacers, separate "S".
Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/03/22 06:02 PM

Here's a Model 25-6" to help Rod out.

It was the first polished stag handled Randall I had.
When this model came out in 1988, the Shop offered them only in polished or "bald" stag on the insert. Within a year or so, the Shop got more calls for stag with the "bark" on than off, and the polished stag was discontinued.
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/03/22 06:40 PM

Thanks Buck. I had a polished stag model 25, but traded it. I am hoping to have a photo of it posted soon.
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/05/22 05:55 PM

Mike
Rod once owned this 25-5 with polished stag.
Posted by: Wally

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/07/22 10:06 AM

Beauties. Show off some Rod!
Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/07/22 10:46 AM

Hi, these are some real beauties. Is polished stag no longer an option? regards, Mike
Posted by: Windsor

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/07/22 11:44 AM

I think it's still an option as a center piece for the mdl25 handle.
Posted by: coachblalock

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/07/22 03:40 PM

There are some real beauties on this post!!!!!
Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/07/22 10:16 PM

Here's a interesting stag-handled Model 5-6''.

The little bit of "popcorn" stag gives the impression of a "Border Patrol Handle". It has a nickel-silver butt plate.
Posted by: GHD

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/08/22 12:10 AM

Very cool stag on that one !
Posted by: Brent

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/08/22 03:01 PM

Stag isn't my first choice for a handle, but that would really make me reconsider.
Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/08/22 03:19 PM

Originally Posted By: Buck Buchanan
Here's a interesting stag-handled Model 5-6''.

The little bit of "popcorn" stag gives the impression of a "Border Patrol Handle". It has a nickel-silver butt plate.


Hi, to my eyes that's a work of art, regards, Mike
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/09/22 11:25 AM

That’s a nice piece of stag to me.
Walker
Posted by: Rich

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/19/22 11:19 AM

Here is a really nice group of 5s.

Top left in the group shot
Posted by: Uncle Mike

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/19/22 11:27 AM

Hi Rich, those are awesome, regards, mike
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/19/22 11:34 AM

Rich, those are all very nice!
Thanks
Walker
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/19/22 12:49 PM

Originally Posted By: Rich
Here is a really nice group of 5s.

Top left in the group shot


Rich
Very impressive, all of them. But I am partial to the 5’s.
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/28/22 05:06 PM

I got a bit of energy today and took out my model 5’s for a wipe down/cleaning. I have a ivory 5-5” that is wrapped in a mineral oiled cloth, so that knife missed the photo.
I have two kind of unique 5’s and a Sep S 5 to be picked up at Blade.
The photos are the same group of knives, different angle.

I have idea why the picture is turned from the way I chose it!!!
Posted by: pappy19

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/28/22 06:42 PM

Rod
I couldn't find that 8" with black micarta, scalloped collar and Cookie cap?

Pap
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/28/22 09:52 PM

Wow! That’s very nice for sure. Lot of wiping and oiling going on there.
Walker
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/28/22 09:59 PM

Mike
Far left side of the picture, blade pointing down. 2nd from the left.

Hard to believe but I did have some semblance of order, at least when I started!
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/29/22 01:26 PM

Impressive 5's collection there Rod!

Tom Flynn
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/29/22 08:34 PM

Tom

Thank you.
Posted by: Brent

Re: A Few Number Fives - 05/04/22 12:35 PM

A "few" number fives? That's more than all of my knives together, fixed and folding, Rod. Which one is the current favorite user?
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 05/04/22 03:01 PM

Originally Posted By: Brent
A "few" number fives? That's more than all of my knives together, fixed and folding, Rod. Which one is the current favorite user?


Brent
I have a 5-4” with red and blue micarta and/or a older 5-5”, leather handle and sawteeth.
I waffle between the two. But in reality I carry a Jimmy Bedgood fixed blade most of the time, with inside the pocket sheath. Jimmy used to frequent this Forum and made a great fixed blade knife.
Posted by: LarryWW1246

Re: A Few Number Fives - 05/04/22 04:23 PM

I remember him, here on the Forum and at the stock sales.

The following thread on the Forum indicates he was being deployed?

If so, was that the last any of us heard about him?

****
http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=140321

I finally pinged Jimmy. He is TDY in an undisclosed location.

He will not be at Blade Show this year, but asked me to give you guys a shout.

Keep HaloRanger in your thoughts.
_________________________
Always, buying, selling and trading.
www.randallmadeknife.com
****
Larry
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/26/22 04:34 PM

I recently acquired this Model 5-7” with provenance.

The sheath is a bit weak. If anyone has a Model 1 or 5-7” sheath they would like to sell, let me know. I don’t want/need a pristine sheath nor do I need a hone stone.
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/26/22 09:57 PM

Rod, that’s really a great set. Paperwork is even better!
Walker
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/26/22 11:35 PM

With Mrs. Landing signing Bo's name...
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 06:27 AM

Thank you Walker and Scott.
Scott can you give me an approximate date when sawteeth became an option?
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 07:48 AM

Rod, ya know...I don't remember ever having had that question before...sounds like one for those who have studied alot more than I have!!
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 08:12 AM

Scott

I too am like you, never seen the question posed before.
Posted by: Dirty_Water

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 09:28 AM

Sheldon's book has the 18 introduced in 1963...ST option offered on other models in 1965 (pg 78)...check with Dorksky for correction...
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 10:21 AM

Thank you Scott
Posted by: crutchtip

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 10:23 AM

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Water
Sheldon's book has the 18 introduced in 1963...ST option offered on other models in 1965 (pg 78)...check with Dorksky for correction...


First, let's address the source for the introduction of saw teeth, and that is Gaddis, who covers the development of the model 18 in pretty good detail.

Saw teeth showed up fairly quickly on other models i.e. the 14, 15, and 16, probably '64 anyway. I will try a post a few photos of some early examples.

I couldn't say for certain when they showed up on model 1's and 5's, but I would say sometime in 1965 as a reasonable time frame. I need to look thru some notes and photos when time permits.
Posted by: Captain Chris Stanaback

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 10:54 AM

According to Bob Gaddis (Just re-read this) the 1st "3" Model #18's, with sawteeth were completed in late January, 1963. Gary had built the prototype a few days earlier...
Hope this helps,
Capt. Chris
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 07/27/22 12:39 PM

Joe and Capt

Thank you both for your information.
Posted by: tomthbomb

Re: A Few Number Fives - 09/17/22 07:17 PM

Don't forget to post your Randalls on the "knife of the week". It keeps it current and gives newbies a way to see how Randalls can be built.

http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=40328#Post40328
Posted by: mic214

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/07/23 12:31 PM

This is a 5-5 that I ordered from the shop with a double brass hilt few years back. I have since given it to my daughter:



This is a 5-4 stag that we bought for my dad a couple of years ago:

Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/07/23 12:47 PM

Mick
That stag is excellent!
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/07/23 09:59 PM

Very nice Mick!
Walker
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/13/23 06:40 PM

5=6's
Posted by: Shoot870p

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/13/23 07:46 PM

Very nice, Billy!
Walker
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/13/23 07:48 PM

Great knives Billy. I especially like the ST/NST.
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/14/23 10:09 AM

Thanks and here's a 5=6 S/T and Thuya Burl
Posted by: GCTom41

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/14/23 10:17 AM

Billy that is one slick #5 with teeth and Thuya!

Tom Flynn
Posted by: Billy Poyner

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/17/23 01:32 PM

Thanks Tom
Posted by: Buck Buchanan

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/23/23 12:05 AM

Model 5-6", Cheatham Briar; now carried by Wisconsin LEO (off duty).
Posted by: Robert Frey

Re: A Few Number Fives - 02/24/23 07:15 PM

Beautiful wood!
Posted by: rodbrown

Re: A Few Number Fives - 03/30/23 03:42 PM

Here is my latest acquisition. 5-5” with Old Brown. Tried to capture how the micarta
is layered. Don’t know if layered is the correct term.
Posted by: pappy19

Re: A Few Number Fives - 03/31/23 12:14 AM

Nice one Rod!!

Pap
Posted by: TonyLaPetri

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/01/23 03:32 PM

#5-8"/ Amboyna -Camper Build/ 2019
Posted by: pappy19

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/01/23 11:21 PM

Yep, that works!!

Pap
Posted by: Wally

Re: A Few Number Fives - 04/04/23 11:33 AM

Rod, that's a doozy !! They just don't get any better!