Your Matching Pair...

Hey guys,

I thought it may be fun to start a thread for folks to post pictures of their "matching Randall pairs." I don't have any combos in piggy back sheaths, but I'm sure there are some neat one's amongst us.

Here's a picture of my 1-7 & 2-7 matching pair with stainless, brass, and stag.

Have a good weekend guys,

Jay

Very nice, Jay. That stag had to be from the same deer. Great photo too!

Boys, I need more money to buy such blades.....

Here's a nice lil pair! #19 & #23 with SS/Red Spacers/Stag/WT/Compass/ and Black Sheaths.
Love the Red Spacers!

Also posted another pair on 3/11 in Sharp Talk - Treemans.
Have a Great Weekend!!

Here is one of my pairs. A six inch Little Bear Bowie and matching six inch Sportsmen's Bowie.

- - Buckspen

You can tell they came from the same gene pool for sure!!! Very nice...

1 and2

This is an #8-5" and a #20....black micarta, 7 spacers, stainless. The Johnson rough back is marked to match.

Beautiful older pair there, Pepe.
Sweet setup in that double sheath, Tune!

Great post idea.
Nice knives!
How about a pair of 10s ...

Another combo..... #5-5" and a #21

Model #1-7" and matching Mini...same serial number with original sheaths and a calf skin/ crocodile combination sheath.
Best, Capt. Chris

Wow!

Here's my matching set of Stanaback Specials I got about a year ago. The butts have compasses, also.

The Stanabacks are my favorites. Have several.... no pairs however!

That 5-5 and 21 combo is sweet.

Cliff
RKCC# CM-026

Tony,
Model 10's? How about "Pairs of pairs"? AGM (When I could still find some).
Best, Capt. Chris

Jay,

Great idea! Here are a few I have.

Jim

And a few more.

And if you really want to go crazy, how about quadruplicates!

I really get crazy......every time when I think: O.K.,that´s what I want next, I see blades which are more impressive!!!

80's spacers and old yellow micarta, with late 60's seperate S blades......

Here's a "Pair".
Best, Capt. Chris

Dude... You have way too much time on your hands!!! Also... you might want to get some passion about this Randall thing!!!

Awesome collection!~

Dang! You guys are bad. I'm gonna quit posting pics!!

I'm with ya!

Here a two of mine
Sasquatch, large and small
Stanaback Special, large, small and Don Hedrick mini

all ironwood

Peter

Peter, Nice, nice & nice!!!

#5-4" and #5-5".
Capt. Chris

You Guys are killing me...!! Let see what I can post to...compete with you..!
All magnificent stuff..!
R E A L L Y...indeed..! :

No time to write....I am just looking...

my different pairs (still weak photographing skills)...




my #14

and my skinners & hunters




#19 and #11

Cap ... I'm yellow with envy.

By Tom Leschorn in the first year he worked with Randall knives (1964): A low S 3-6 with rosewood handle, double hilt and carved ivory inserts, and a miniature Model 3 with low S and ebony handle:

Great knives from everyone!

Ron, you ARE the King of Treys.....

Here is a pair with a story of some sort....mine is just a guess. The model #2 was made 1955 to 1956 based on the sheath. (narrow stone flap, horizontal keeper strap). The model #1 was very early 1960's. Again, because of the sheath. It's a Johnson, with a horizontal stamp. These were turned vertical very quickly after production began.

Both knives have the name etch "Mac Bowen"

The problem is, black micarta was not available when either of these knives were originally made.

I assume Mac had both of these knives rehandled by the shop between 1965 and 1970. The handles may have been damaged, or maybe he just wanted a matched pair... either way, they are pretty cool.

One more with Ace-y Deuce-y.

This pair belonged to Rhett Stidham at one point. I am very proud to have it in my collection.

Early 70's old yellow micarta (3 thick, two thin spacers) with brass furniture. Both come in Model A high ride sheathes with leg tie downs.

Stanaback Pair

Gambler Pair

Model 25 Handles

Triple Play:

Back Side

Sasquatch Pair

Kind of a pair:

Quints

@ Doug/Skeetdoc: Beautiful blades with AWESOME stag handels!!!

Nice knives, Doc!

Rod:

It came with a "wrap-a-round" keeper strap. 1st one I had ever seen!

7 Option Stags. Quads

Butt Ends look like this:

This thread brings a whole other meaning to March Madness!!!!

Similar Handles:

Continued

Matched Handles

Not quite matched but...

Just gorgeous, these wood handled knives!!

Here's a pair from the one of the Rookies down here in da Minor Leagues... It is Baseball Season!

Can we do quintuplicates?

Those are soooooo beautiful!

Wow.

Doug

Wow! Those are hard to look at! Very Special!!

What a "SUBJECT"....Thanks to CrazyCajun 4 your idea: be prepared to a long post...
@PEPE; you got my personal "first place"...up to now !

More to come...

Clean your glasses...

Father & Son: RMK Mod. #14 V-N

Father: B.G.Edwin V. Taylor 416-16-1238
Son: LT. Edwin V. Taylor Jr. 417-58-1044

Guido
I am speechless.
You make me look like an amateur collector
Great stuff and thanks for posting

Peter

Fantastic Guido! Great photography too! The father/son #14s was the icing on the cake.

I fold.

Great hands guys!!!!!!!!!!

Not the class with most of these, but I'll give it a shot
:-)Rocky

Looks like I'm stayin in the Minors for quit a while!

Also Jay G. Get's the Kudo's for starting this out of control thread! I'm just sittin here on the bench!! Ridin the Pine!!

Wow.........

Yeah, these guys are outtta my league!!

little league for me

Gracious guys! First class... and the photos are fantastic! I may print off a copy of this thread and lay it on the coffee table!

Have a good week,

Jay

All pics are super...each collection means alot for each of us...alot of time to refine your(mine) collection...
Thanks for starting this tread....
Best

Beautiful knives and pics, all, guys. Great thread.

Good thread!

I have a matching pair (maybe I'll make it a trio) on order, but it will be a long time coming.

2 pair

...nice stuff Pepe...

Thanks Guido, same to you.

+1 Awesome!

Rob

This is crazy... you guys are killing me! I just looked at this thread for the first time and BANG!
All this incredible stuff... I'm speechless

Wake up and smell the Randalls!!! I've been tongue tied for 5-6 days now!!!! Enjoy the show!

From the archives....A few I have owned..... but since sold or traded.

I miss them each and every one.

Tune, I bet those were fun to own! In my mind, there is something special about a matching model #1 and #2 - they seem to complement each other perfectly... thanks for sharing. Jay

Here is a matched pair with Fossil Walrus Ivory.

Jim

Jim, Perfection! I'm a big fan of that pair, the shaping of the handles looks great! Thank you, Jay

Very nice Jim.... was that from a single tusk?

I really don't know as I bought them from a guy on eBay. If not, the walrus ivory was carefully picked to match.

Jim

Thanks, Jay. I love big chunky handles. However, I've never known the secret to ordering a knife from RMK with that shape.

darn't it!! Guido!!!!

I'll tell you folks what has been missed here...and someone should have posted by now!!
a King Faisal set.. I mean..."come on man"!!!
Post it up Guido!!
:-)Rocky

OK Rocky. Here is a Faisal set in Narwhal with pure silver hardware with pure silver extra thick spacers - talk about heavy!!! Ron Skaggs did the engraving on the Thorp with a pair of Narwhals crossing their long teeth (not tusks) on the butt in gold.

Jim

Just plain.. Very special!

I do think all safe Queens were...open !
No more "pairs" after this last one...!
Jim: "The BEST of the VERY BEST."
Thanks for sharing...

That's better!!
true beauties...for sure
:-)Rocky

Jim, Your Walrus 1&2 were made from one BIG petrified tusk. The handle shape and finish are considered "natural".

Brian,

Thanks for the info. Since Randall specifies a particular size for CW material, how do you know how big a piece to be left "natural" they will accept? I suppose you must submit it for approval. I wonder if you need to do a little "Pre-Shaping" such as tapering the hilt end to ensure a better chance of acceptance?

Jim

The shop will accept them fairly large and still leave as "natural" as possible Jim. Of course, where fit is required to match up to the Randall hardware (i.e. butt caps, hilts, spacers and the like) more material is sacrificed. Also: A large natural handle will wind up quite "clubby" on many models. Be careful what you order with what.
Best, Capt. Chris

One more pair with old yellow micarta handles. The person I bought these from said they were ordered many years ago by a relative for a hunting trip. The trip was cancelled and the knives were never used.

-Buckspen

Good Catch!@!!!

Here ya' go.
Best, Capt. Chris

MORE excellent knives!!!!!!!!

Oh Boy... Here we go again!!! Keep em comin' Boy's!

Last two pairs are...simply...NO WORDS!!!
Superior class...

Great looking pairs guys.
My neighbor dropped this pair off today, UPS driver went to the wrong house, good thing he didn't know what was in the box.
I didn't have any model 13's and now I do, can anyone tell what kind of wood the handles are?

Peter

Ummm... wood of iron???

So out of Character for you!!!!! Or are you the Character???? TBD

Oh yea... Gorgeous!!!!!

two in one day....that's a good day!!
oh, guess it's iron wood....
:-)Rocky

Very nice Peter! The spacer configuration looks great. Thanks for posting.

Have a good Thursday,

Jay

Wood handles: My guess is stained plywood!!

Isn't that the stuff ... Trex ?? ... that they make decks out of ?

PLYWOOD!! HA I like it.

Peter [/quote]

Wood handles: My guess is stained plywood!! [/quote]

Here's some black plywood with nickel.

Doug

Nordic Pair

is that envy I smell???????

Doug:

if you ever want to sell these knives please send me an pm!!
(I´ll hope I have the money .....)

Hans:

Some day they will be sold (probably by my kids when I die).

For now, I'm still looking for more.... This is an insatiable habit I'm afraid.

Doug E.

Doug,

to quote Mr Spock: live long and prosperous!!

And you are right: this is an insatiable habit I'm afraid.....

Thank you for showing these knives!!

Doug
Nice toothpicks and Nordics.
I am amazed how pointy the toothpicks are in person.
The big one looks like it could go right through me between the ribs.

Peter

Toothpicks will go one better then that, Peter. They'll go "through" ribs!
Capt. Chris

Will you guys knock it off?? You're killing me!!!!

Knock "what" off?
Best, Capt. Chris

Yeah... I'm w/ya Pat! I had to to punt during baseball season!!!

WOW!!! Nice carving set Capt.

I have a RMK # 1-7 "that matches the mini # 787, I wonder, if often are made in carbon steel?'ve Seen several but are made ​​of stainless steel. Anticipated thanks to who can help me.

RRB,
Most sets, including many that I have made, come with the larger knife being stainless. All of my orders for the first "4" Randall mini offerings were ordered with the larger, companion knife, #'d the same and in stainless. Nice set you've got there.
Best, Capt. Chris

OK,
Time for some "more"...Everybody in the pool. Let's see you matched sets!
Here's a couple of #25's in "Dark Jade Canvas" micarta!
Best, Capt. Chris

Wow - nice! I like "special" micarta

Would LOVE to see a pair of Stanaback's in that color - with the Ward Gay handles

Wow, spectacular pair, good combination of colors. Thanks Cap. for the reply.

How about a pair of Criders? Jack wasn't happy with me when I received this set. He told me to just "drop the handle material off" at the Randall shop. When they were complete he told me to "stop by the Randall shop and pick them up". I obeyed all of his commands and requests. Upon Jack actually "seeing" what I had ordered a year or so later, he told me he would "never make another pair like that again".
Ok by me. I like 'em...and they're still in the safe. Well: They stretched their legs today for a photo shoot. Matching lamenated pistachio handles and model "C" sheaths in black. I hope ya'll like 'em. Now...What about the rest of ya'? I know there are more sets out their that are "ready for their close-up"!
Best, Capt. Chris

WOW! Captian you got turn loose of them Criders. I think your showing off these dark green handles on purpose. (Ha Ha)

Wowsa!! Love the sawteeth!

Dang, Cap., You're killing me with all those green beauties!!

wow guys!
I can not compete with you, but I'll try ...

the photo is not my work, I think it was made by Rick Bowles, from which a dear friend bought for me the pair, a few time ago...

Very nice, Daniele!!

A pair of Trappers with yellow micarta handles. One has a five inch blade, the other is six inches. I like the "heft" of these better than most other knives.
- -Buckspen

thanks a lot, Pat!
Buckspen, #25 is one of my favorite models and your own pair is very nice ....
are the handles in the "old yellow" micarta I've heard a lot about, even from fellow members of our forum?
best,

Daniele - The #25 with six inch blade has an "Antique Gold Micarta" handle. I did not buy the knife new from the Randall shop, but when I got it, the knife still had the original shipping box and wrapping paper. The white butcher paper has the notation "AGM" on it (among others) which I have assumed to mean Antique Gold Micarta. Since the handle material on the five inch knife appears to be the same, I have assumed that it, too, is Antique Gold Micarta. I don't know when the knives were made.
- - -Buckspen

Either way they are really nice!

They're both antique gold micarta and, with the exception of one brass but cap being "standard" and one being "rounded", they are a perfect match.
Nice set. Thanks for posting.
The Black micarta set is excellent as well. Glad to see folks pitchin' in.
Best, Capt. Chris

all of you guys,
thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge...
and pictures of such beautiful knives, too!!
best,

Thanks! I like 'em.

- Buckspen

This is my only matching pair.I'm lucky to have them

Good one, Bob.

Hole must be on the other side!!!!! I'm almost in your league!

The only pair I have is like Bob, but mine are church socks, holey!!

But I do have 2 1/2 pairs of Model 5's.

Looks like a flush to me!!!

my own personal version of a picture I already posted ...
not a great photo, actually, but I love these blades!

Rod, your "flush set" is amazing ....
I love those stag handles
best,

Daniele

Thank you for the kind words.


Rod

This is a pair of five inch Little Bears. They were identical twins before being scrimshawed. One was done by Sandra Brady and the other by Jean Curtis. The Curtis scrimmed knife is signed with her last name and dated '83. I know Sandra Brady personally and asked her about the one she did and she said it was also done in the 1980's. I found the Brady knife (without sheath) at a meeting of the Ohio Gun Collector's Association last year and "Tunefink" recently tipped me to the Curtis knife which was up for sale on-line. The Curtis knife came with a Johnson rough back tight stitched sheath that was marked for a #3-5 knife and "12/" was inked in between the 3 and the 5. So, I need to find a similar #3-5 sheath for my Brady scrimmed knife.
- - -Buckspen

Great pair of little bears, Buckspen!
The shorter blades give the knife a different look, more like the Captain's Specials.
Thanks for sharing.

i'm green with envy...
a great pair indeed!
best,

Great looking pair, I've always liked the LBBs. Have one in stag, myself.

.... well here's my matching pair, a couple of Stanaback Special's...with 'slab side's'.

I might be bending the rules of "matching pair" since these are neither the same model or wood, but they do compliment each other and I display them together. Thanks to forum member tnburton for my new 25 maple burl shown here with my 26 ironwood.

I see a pretty pair!
Not exactly twins but you have to look closely for the differences and most important: They're very pretty

Number 1 Pretty Pair.....

1 7 CS Desert Ironwood, Double Brass hilt and Brass cap.

1 7 SS Crown Stag with finger grips. NS double hilt.

All these matching pairs are magnificent. But the one I like most is the couple of Stanaback Special's with 'slab side's', spectacular! congratulations Rex!

Mr. Benedetti,

Thank you for the comment's...especially from a Randall Knives collector in South America!

Mr. Benedetti,
Thank you for your comment's...and taking the time to post.
While my skill as a photographer leaves a lot to be desired,
maybe you were commenting on the Knife ..The 'Stanaback Special'...
if you do not own this Randall Dealer special.....once you have held one, I'm sure you will want to add one to your Randall collection.

Mr. Rex,
Seek one for my collection, but it must be hard to find those Stanaback Specials with slab sides, they seem to be very practical and comfortable to work with them besides being very appealing to the eye. Thanks for posting those pictures.

Here are a couple of Nordic's that you might like to see. They both have ivory handles and one has silver hardware.

Jim

Very nice Jim!! Actually.... REALLY NICE!!!

WOW!!!

All I can say is "WOWSA"!!

That is a pair to draw to.

Jim, is the knife with the mountain lion scrimshaw the one with the silver hardware. Thanks for showing two master pieces.

Walter,

You have a good eye. Yes, the Mountain Lion scrimmed knife has silver hardware. By the way, Jere Davidson did the engraving.

Jim

Very.....very nice!!!

Capt, Are JC specials still made? Thanks Griff

They are not. I have no idea if here are any plans for the Randall shop to introduce that design into the Randall lineup. I doubt it, as it doesn't appear to have enough interest to give it legs.
Maybe someday?
Best, Capt. Chris

Here is my only "matching" pair - well, I believe in diversity

Nice pair to draw to.

Two Is A Pair

Very Nice Tom!!!

Classy looking 2s!

Here are the matching Ivory #25 and #26. By next year these will be scrimshawed Rick Bowles with scenes from Alaska. I also plan to finish the maple burl slab for a display stand.

I love Ivory. They are destroying 6 tons of illegal Ivory here in Denver. What a waste and a shame.

Wow - what a beautiful pair! Congrats!

Can't wait to see the scrimshaw when completed!

OUTSTANDING!!!

Awesome Pair!

Rob

I think we have seen something really special.
Thanks for posting such beauties.
But not all...

WOW! The parkerized 14 and 18 are my favorite Guido. You have an impressive collection.

Wow, those are some beautiful scrimshawed knives you have!!!

Bellissimo!

Thanks alot Guys...
G

"Acey-Deucey"
Best, Capt. Chris

Guido, Just when I think I have enough RMK's, you go and post something new...

Rob

Beautiful Knives Guido.

Here's a pair of Model 1's

Nice Fighters Cap and Tom!
... Hey Cap ... those fighter wouldn't happen to be mint, would they ?????

Mint?...Absolutely.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Here's a pair of Blondes; a 6" Camper Special with 01 steel, NS squared hilt, thumb notches, all red spacers, finger grips, wrist thong and compass with the Cap's bone linen handle.
Also a Stanaback 5" Special with SS blade, Squared NS hilt, thumb notches, alum/black spacers, finger grips, wrist thong, compass, silver name plate and Cap's bone linen handle. There's a pair to draw to.

Pap

Mike

Great looking knives, especially the handle material. Thank you for sharing.

Thanks Rod, I especially love the MOdel C no-hone sheath for the Camper Special. Very unique and functional. I'm having a hard time choosing the Camper Special or my # 3-6 for hunting this fall.

Pap

Nice work Mike - those are exceptional knives and a functional pair! Really like the all red spacer configuration with Cap's micarta. Thank you for sharing the pics.

Have a good evening,

Jay

After seeing Tom's two #2's I had to add mine.

Those are 2 Number 1 Model 2's!!!!

Pap

Nice #2's tomthbomb, also very cool .30 Carbine pistol.

This may be a re-post, can't remember if I already showed these, anyway...

Here my last shot...

Great "pairs", everybody! Thanks for sharing them with us.
@ Guido: I think you should post this pair for the EDO contest - great pic

Guido,

Your Model 18 photo is one of the best photos I've ever seen. Clarity, lighting. Absolutely fantastic!

I will Peter...
Thanks a lot TAH
Very proud about my new(old) uniform...

Here is a matching pair - a Model 7-5 and 3-6 both made from the same FWI tusk. The hardware is silver.

Jim

Outstanding Jim! I'm glad you're happy with them. You'd have to go a long ways to beat this "truly" matching pair! The photography is certainly worthy of the Edo photo contest!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Absolutely, and these handles are gorgeous!

I love the Silver hardware... I wasn't aware you could get pure Silver hardware... Did you have to supply the Silver?

Gorgeous Knives,

I guess it would be rather facetious to ask if they are going to be users.

Just Kidding.

The handle material and silver hardware really honor the RMK craftsmanship.

The difference in the RMK logo stamps is amazing.

Capt. Stanaback furnished the silver. Give him a shout.

Jim

Thanks Jim

Those are beautiful!!!!

This thread has the most amazingly beautiful Randalls (to me) of any of the threads on this Forum. Incredible, yet all still tools made to be used if you choose. Thanks to all and please continue to post more!

Tom,

If I was a Inupiat–Yupik I would certainly have this pair as users!

Jim

Tom,

The difference in the large and small Randall stamps is striking. Here are closeups of them.

Jim

Jim
Thank you for the photos of your FI handled RMK. Without a doubt, you have the best collection of fossil ivory RMK I have seen.
As far as I am concerned you could post a different photo of your FI everyday of the year. It would make my day!

My brother´s Rolf matching pair. Both re handled by his fine work.

That's a super work...

Resizing Roderick's photo.

Thanks!

A very nice job on the handles, Roderick!

Here's my pair........Stainless seven spacer Sportsman's and early Bear bowies, both numbered "1" from Randall........

Here's another way to look at your pair.

If you want to keep you and your camera's reflection from showing on the blade on the second photo, hold the camera over the handle and shoot at an angle at f/11 or f/16 for more depth of field.

Hope this helps.

AV8R, you posted, "both numbered "1" from Randall........"

Just to be clear, the number "1" is etched on the right side of the blade (opposite side from the trademark side)?

Buck: Thanks for bringing the pictures up. Each knife has a marking below the logo. It can be seen on the closeup of the 12-9. They're both marked the same. The original owner, knifemaker Earl Witsaman, was good friends with Bo Randall and had these knives made on request. Randall marked the knives this way, but I don't know what it signifies. Both knives have the exposed flat brass nut. Thx again for the photo help.

I'm curious if anyone has seen another early 12-9 with stainless. Could this be the first one??? As far as the Bear bowie, I believe Griggs made the first stainless 12-8 in the late 1960's. Thx,

Pete

Meaning no disrespect, but the number "1" below the trademark doesn't appear to be something the Randall Shop would do.

The number would likely be etched on the blade in a neat professional font.

Again, not trying to "torpedo" the story, the number just doesn't look like it came out of the Shop.

Perhaps, Capt Chris or Tunefink or Crutchtip will offer their observation on the "number".

The only trademark side etches I have seen are "KIT" for the old kit knives.....and the maker initials for the authorized "out of shop finishers like Leschhorn. I don't have any experience with an etch like the one in the pictures..... sorry.

You don't see many bowies with 7 spacers, usually they were 5 spacers in the 50-'s and 60's.

Never say never, but I agree with Buck..... not a shop etch.

Guys: Thanks for the info and Buck, no disrespect taken. I'm definitely not trying to construct anything but a well documented and factual history on the knives. I just bought this set from Dave Harvey, who got it from Earl's widow. Dave gathered what info he could on the knives from Earl's wife and he spoke to Gary Randall about them. Dave was impressed with the fact that the blades are stainless and was trying to establish the rarity of such blades on early bowies. He documented what he knew about the knives in letter form, so I'd have some authenticated history. Dave never had any mention from Gary that the etch might have been done outside the shop, so I never really thought about it. I agree with your opinions and I'm going to have to say "jury's out" on the etch at this point. I appreciate your comments very much and would also welcome any info with regards to the history of stainless on the early bowies. Gary told Dave Harvey that back when these were made, the shop was filling special requests and trying different things. Based on his and Bo Randall's close relationship with Earl Witsaman, Dave said Earl most likely got Bo to agree to do these knives in stainless for him. I just figured that whoever forged the blades from stainless at that time probably just did the etch with Bo's approval. I still think that's a possibility, but also have an open mind to that not being the case. I'm going to research these knives as far as I can go and hopefully be able to put together more actual facts. Please don't ever think that I would try to put my own "story" to the knives. I would never do that, all I'm after is the real history. The knives themselves are really cool beasts, I love the set and it's fun to try to figure out the history. Again, I welcome your info, opinions and I appreciate your wealth of knowledge and your time. Thanks,

Pete

Pete...... the 'early' Stanaback Special Limited.... 4" blade, also has the number etched on the Front of the blade beside the RMK stamping..the 4 5/8" blade is etched on the back side of the blade.

Rex: Nice set there. Seeing your knife makes me feel that etch on mine was most likely done at Randall. I'll ask Dave Harvey to speak with Gary Randall again specifically about the etch this time. BTW, if anyone here has never dealt with Dave, I can attest after knowing him for 20 years, that his integrity and his character are solid gold. None better. Rex, thanks again, helps a lot,

Pete

Pete,

I have no doubts about what Dave wrote about the knives regarding origin of the pair. I met Dave at Blade Show. 2013. His reputation is well known.

It's just that the "number 1" design on your blade looks like someone "scratched" (?) an outline of a number "1" instead of an acid-etched number "1", which is in the serial number, "010" on Rex's knives.

If the number "1" on your pair of Randalls were in the same font & etching as Rex's, I would not be as concerned about the validity of the numbering of your knives. It just doesn't look like Randall Shop workmanship.

I realize too that there is a large span of years between the production of your knives and Rex's knives, but I've seen etching on Randalls that went off to Vietnam, and none showed the design found on your knives.

As stated in the previous post, I'm not trying to "torpedo" the history of the knives. I believe everything else you and Dave have stated. But when you compare the two number "1"s on yours and Rex's, there's a concern for further investigation as to who numbered your knives.

My apologies if I'm overbearing the quandary of the numbering of your knives. I look forward to hearing the voice of authority from the Randall Shop regarding this.

Buck: No worries, I'm not concerned. There's nothing to "torpedo" here. The knives are what they are and they're legit, with 1 owner previous to me and that being a long time repected maker/collector who was personal friends with Bo and Gary Randall. Bo Randall took delivery of knives made by Earl Witsaman and put them directly into the Randall museum collection. They were long time friends. As a little time goes by, the etch is concerning me less and less. A stainless seven spacer Sportsman's bowie is a very rare bird. My main question regarding the etch was if it signified that this one was the very first with stainless. Maybe, maybe not, I don't know. Would be nice to know if it was the first, but doesn't matter greatly, the knife is still one of only a few. As far as the etch itself, keep in mind that my picture is an extreme closeup. In person, it looks professionally etched, not scratched in and after seeing Rex's, I don't doubt that mine was shop done. Dave thinks it was and I trust his opinion. Anyone who knows Dave, knows that he's not prone to reckless speculation. The history of the knives is not in question, it's documented and solid. The etch is there on both and there's no reason to think that it was not done at Randall when the knives were made. At any rate, it's secondary to what the knives obviously are and to the well documented history of ownership. Don't get me wrong, I do appreciate your interest in these and it's definitely fun to have a pair that is rare enough to spark discussion. Thx,

Pete

Back to the title, "Your Matching Pair......"

Here is a pair of "Twelves" that are "Tens".

A Sportsman's Bowie, #14 grind, & Bear Bowie with ivory handles and nickel-silver furniture, recently ordered.

Yeooooza, what a pair!!

"Tens"... no doubt! Nice work Buck, that is a classy pair!

Have a good week guys,

Jay

Here is a pair consisting of a #1-8 and a #2-8 with yellow micarta handles. I actually bought these from the same person at two different times. When I bought the first one, I didn't know he had the other. He contacted me later and offered it to me.
- - Buckspen

Another awesome pair. Very Nice!!!

Documented first matched pair.

Jim Behring red micarta.

Matched pair +1.

Tom,
Those are really cool!


_____________

Doug
RKCC CM# 170

Wowsa!!!

S U P E R N I C E T O M !!!

All very nice. I love the Behring red Micarta.

Just a pair!! Hard act to follow from Tom!!!!

1st file was too large. Here's a backup pic from awhile back!

Lovely couple! =)

Thanks!

Steve, that stag looks like it came from the same deer. Left side, right side. Great looking set!

Tom Welch

Man you can count by two. Noah could have used you. I really like the red micarta.

Steve, as Tom H says, superb stag on your pair.

Here is a rather rare (one of a kind) matching pair. It is an Ivory Mini 25 and matching full-size 25. The mini has a 3" blade.

SUCH a BEAUTY !!!

Probably the nicest full size/mini combo I have seen,superb.

Very Very nice.

Looks like it came out of Tom's stuff. (Clinton...or Leschorn) Beautiful Jim. I have the matching sheath for the mini to match the full size! (Just Sayin')
Capt. Chris

Sweeeet!!

Jim,

One sweet pair!

Tom Flynn

Thanks all. Here is another neat mini pair. A 1990 Model 1 & 2.

Jim

Very classy,running out of superlatives.

Dang.

Tom, Steve and Jim: awesome knives - and pairs!
Thanks for sharing

Here is a nicely matching #12-13 and #13-12 with a pair of Colt .22 Short derringers.
- Buckspen

Very nice group Buckspen. Slow em up with those derringers and finish em up with that fine steel.

Thanks, Jimmy. I liked the composition because the colors in the knives and guns seem to complement each other well. You may find this photo interesting. It's a pair of holsters for the little derringers and a custom made miniature belt.

- - Buckspen

Ankle rig…..

That rig is cool as the pistol. Now you need to get a pet monkey and train him up. Maybe a Randall mini #1 in gold micarta also.

Jimmy, Jimmy, good to see you posting!

I also noticed your website link! Looking good!

I saw another rig like this one at a Colt Collector's Association convention a few years ago. The owner told me that the belt on her rig was made by Bianchi, but there is no maker's mark on mine. The holsters are marked with the Colt brand. I bought the belt and holster rig and then had to find a pair of pistols for it.

- - - Buckspen

Both nice knives but one moved on to another owner.

Indeed a very nice pair, Tom!
I would have expected a different handle material though

Hey Tom,
Very Nice!

Cool how you got Micarta to look like stag.

Yep...like yellow micarta
:-)Rocky

Didn't have two pieces.

I did......
:-)R

How about this matching pair I just re-handled for a customer??

That's really cool. Did you re-use the Randall stag?

Pap

Love those sub-hilts! The hammer mark coming down to the choil looks great.

Awesome job!

Tom Flynn

Very early work by Tom Leschorn: "Low S" = 1964 = the 1st year that Tom started working on Randalls. The handle of the double hilt 3-6 is of Brazilian Rosewood and the brass butt is pinned. The carved ivory inserts include Ton's initials. The handle of the miniature Model 3 is of ebony and it's custom made Johnson sheath has a "wraparound" keeper:





I hope you enjoy.

Best,

Ron,

That is some pair; Tom's Ivory inserts are incredible when you consider the shape of the handle.

I would have a special place in the cabinet and look at them alot!

Tom Flynn

Thanks, Tom. Suffice to say I appreciate the heck out of them.

Best,

Ron

I've been fooling around with my camera and computer, taking photos and resizing them.
For practice, I decided to enter a set of knives in this category.
Not just a pair--four knives with similar features ordered over a span of several years.
All have stainless blades; green micarta handles; N.S. hilts; finger grooves; duralumin butt caps; red & aluminum spacers. (The #23 has a thong hole, too.)
All the sheaths are the standard for each respective model.

My first post here and just joined. A fine set I just acquired.

The story i got with this set was that they were carried by Don Donaldson in Vietnam. He was a Huey Pilot with a unit of the U.S. Army Air Cavalry. It has the attached gun belt for a Single Action big bore, 44 or 45. The stone is missing. Has anyone ever seen a set like this?

No, but that is one of the coolest rigs I've ever seen. What a piece! Thanks for posting it and welcome to the forum, Jake!

Thanks Tom

I just noticed that I screwed up and posted the wrong picture. Woops, sorry!

I think I "know" which photo you meant to post....Don't I?
Would you like me to delete your previous post?
Capt. Chris

Hi Chris! Yes, please delete this embarrassing entry. And you were correct....I wanted to put up the latest two I got from you. Maybe now I will wait until I have another pair (or two) before I try again. Putting three pairs up together might cause a stir.

Tom, do you or anybody else here on the forum have any idea when this set would have been made?

Jake,

From the spacers alone, they appear to be from the 60s. The original sheaths and stones would help nail it down even closer.

Here's an interesting pair. I call 'em "Palm Gamblers". The black palm Small Gambler was ordered with aluminum & black spacers, while the red palm one was ordered with aluminum & red spacers. Hope you like them, Capt. Chris

Nice pair to draw to.

I'm a fan of that pair - great looking knives!

Jay

Tune,
Hope you'll bring this pair to Hot'lanta…
See you there
Guido

Finally my Chef Set is completed !!!
Tanks Capt.
Thanks Jason

Those are awesome, Guido. Great photo, too!

Guido,

I think you replied to the 8-5, model 20 pair? If so, I have already sold those.

Thanks Tune...

PERFECT ... for some Steak Fiorintino!

Guido,
It took some doing and it took some time. Now...You need a set in "ivory"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

...you guys are making me crazy awesome set, Guido!

el·e·gant





adjective

adjective: elegant





pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner.

"she will look elegant in black"




synonyms:

stylish, graceful, tasteful, sophisticated, classic, chic, smart, fashionable, modish; More


refined, gracious, dignified, poised, beautiful, lovely, charming, artistic, aesthetic;

cultivated, polished, cultured;

dashing, debonair, suave, urbane

"an elegant black outfit"





antonyms:

gauche



•

(of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple.

"the grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms"

This says what I think about those knives! Bob

#12 Matching Pair--9" Sportsman & 9", #14 Grind.

--Check out the Super Elegant ELEPHANT TRUNK Sheaths by Greg Gutcher.
--Gorgeous Afzelia Wood Handles Supplied by Greg
--Nickel Silver Double Hilts and Butt Plates
--Black Spacers

Doesn't get Much Nicer than these!!

"Doesn't get Much Nicer than these!!"

No it does not!!!

WOW!

Very Nice!!!!

Rich,

You've been busy behind the scenes on that pair. Nice work!

Great Pair, Knives and sheaths!!

Rob

This is superb!

# 14 #15 #16

# 1-6" #1-7"

#1-7"
#2-7"
#3-7"
#4-6"
#4-7"
#5-7"

#1-7"
#2-7"
stainless steel
nickelsilver hardware
black/silver spacers
green micarta

OUTSTANDING!

What Tony said.

TRIPLE THAT!!!!!!!!!

Stunning!!!!

Very nice collection!!

Pap

#1-8"
#2-8"
Guard: nickelsilver
Spacer: silver/black
Handle: black Micarta
compass installed in butt

#1-8"
#2-8"
Guard: nickelsilver
spacer: r/w/b
Handle: leather
Butt: alu

#18-7,5"
#18-5,5"

Nice collection Ralf.

Looks like the 7.5 has smaller teeth than the 5.5. Is it older?

I'll throw my pair into the mix.
:-)Rocky

I guess there is nothing matching about these two, but still they are a pair.

RMK #4-6" with Australian Mally Burl
RMK #3-6" with Australian Ringeed Gidgee

Very nice pair, Graham - I like them both
Thanks for sharing!

The brass looks great with the wood colors. Very nice pair of RMKs.

Nice Randalls. Great looking wood.

That 3-6 is the bomb!!

My pair of Sasquatchs, large and small. Though big and bigger would be a better discription, you could hardly call the smaller 8" knife small.

Nice match on the stag.

Very nice stag.

Just got a pair of 4Fs, courtesy of Captain Chris. Awesome knives!

Here is my lastest pair. Two Drop Point Hunters with old yellow micarta handles. One is inscribed to Alan Moir and one to Jim Moir. They did not come to me as a pair. I was happy to get the first one and REALLY happy when I found the second one.
- - Buckspen

Real Nice!!!

Good example of the fact that Randalls are truly hand made. Same models, but the slight differences are evident. The blade shapes and grinds are different and it appears that the hilts are also different. Very nice pair.

Outstanding!!!

O.M.G. !!!

What a find and lucky too!

Tom Flynn

WOW!
Great find Buckspin
I guess i just don't get out enough.

Thats really cool, what are the odds

These two knives were offered for sale in Amoskeag Auctions sale #100 (March 2014). I bid on both but got only the one marked "Jim Moir". The other one (marked "Alan Moir") was reported sold to an "onsite bidder". To my great surprise, that one appeared again in their #102 sale (August 2014) and I got it this time. I don't know why that happened, but I was pleased to be able to put the two knives together again.

- Buckspen

It has taken me about 15 years to re-unite the Brothers but it's finally done! I had regretted selling off part of this "matched set" (hence the proper content)...and had agressively gone after them for their "reunion".
I hope you like them. They are:
* Model #20-4 1/2", Yukon Skinner
* Model #23-4 1/2", Gamemaster
* Stanaback Special-4"
All are stainless, with thumb notches, nickel silver "old style" squared top single hilts, aluminum & black spacers, green "canvas" micarta handle, wrist thongs and, of course: Ward Gay Handles! All 3 have black, no hone sheaths. As Perry would say: "Thanks for lookin'".
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
PS: The "3rd" pic was taken 15 years ago!...CCS

Let me know if you ever want to let them go again. Also, I rarely see that sentimental side of ya Capt".

I especially like the brother's Moir pair shown last page... cool how they were parted and then reunited.

Here is a pair I recently acquired that were shown a long time ago by previous owner, Tom Dehart. I think they deserve a second look ... Delrin handles on 1-8 and 2-8. I like these...a lot.

Awesome Captain!

Never give up!

Tom Flynn

Jack, I would have my initials engraved on those shields on that pair, were they mine. They are so awesome that I'd keep them forever!

Wow, those are really nice, Jack. I like them very much!

- - - -Buckspen

A great pair, Jack - I like them too!!

Congrats on your "reunion", Capt. Chris.
These Ward Gay handles are very nice - to handle and to look at

My friends, these aren't going anywhere anytime soon. They are just my thing...about 1967 or so, late '60s period, heart of Vietnam era, still wrapped in the original green tinted wax paper they were delivered with. The Delrin handles are slick and feel different... well heck... they ARE different, which is the main thing that makes the pair unique. Tom did me a favor and honor by parting with them.

Jack,
That's a nice pair for sure!!
Take good care of them
:-)Rocky

Why did the shop quit using Delrin? I used to know and am too lazy to look it up. Please enlighten me. I certainly like the way it looks.

I don't know if the answer to that question has ever been asked or covered. Nor (in my opinion) has the time span for the use of Delrin been documented or accurately defined. Mr. Gaddes did not address Delrin in his book and what has been written here and there on occasion have been declarative statements issued without backup data, that were then repeated as fact until it became circular scholarship (where have I seen this tendency before?).

But I can speculate about Randall-Delrin based on on-going occasional research into the product, and examination of the published Randall knives with Delrin handles (there aren't many).

Delrin was developed commercially about 1960-62 with the opening of a plant to produce it, but only after some patent issues (I think). Randall apparently first used Delrin shortly thereafter, probably by about 1964 at latest, based on a picture of a "SS" knife with a Delrin handle. This was at a time when the shop was apparently experimenting with different handle materials, including micarta, as a possible alternative to Tenite ... which had a cheap plastic look to it.



Delrin continued to be used off and on by Randall, under the moniker of "ivorite" until the end of the 1960s-early 70s, or so. But it apparently not many knives were made with it. Why? I speculate that the success of Micarta as an artificial handle material made the use of Delrin moot ... except for those that wanted a specific ivory look without the cost of ivory. At this time ivory was readily available but cost bucks.

With the further development of Micarta as a material in the early '70s with new colors including gold and white, Delrin was probably superseded by market demand and shop preference and decision. It would make production sense to limit the number of artificial products used for handles.

But what is interesting is that Delrin was also developed by others as a handle material for knives in the 1960s and 70s. Many colors were indtroduced including multi-colors that resemble stag, and the material went on to become possibly the most common knife handle material ever used ... because most of the Swiss army knives use Delrin for their scales even today.

There are some misconceptions (my opinion) about Delrin.

1. It discolors... well not so much... it is easily cleaned.

2. It is too soft and is easily marred. Well, nope. It is quite hard, harder than Micarta and Tenite and is difficult to scratch. Indeed it is used for ball bearings, billiard balls, and the stock of the M-16 rifle. Don't know where the "soft" rumor started.

3. It is too slick feeling... well, yes it does have a a slick feel, but so does a well-used ebony handle. The difference is that the Delrin feels cold and ebony feels warm. I suspect the cold-slick feel put off some people, like holding a cucumber just taken out of the refrig.

4. The initial limited colors and artificial look of Delrin WHEN MR. RANDALL EXPERIMENT WITH THE MATERIAL gave it an artificial translucent look. Yes, this is true in my opinion. The early colors were only black and white and brown (there is no indication I've found that Randall used any Delrin color other than white) ... and were not particularly attractive especially compared with solid substantial look of Micarta. But that changed by early '70s with development of the coloring process for the material.

Summary... I suspect that the development of Micarta as a handle material in the mid-lkate 1960s superseded Delrin and limited its use to only substitute ivory. Better coloring of Micarta then caused Randall to quit offering Delrin entirely though it may have appeared occasionally into the 1970s. Without the development of Micarta, Randall might be using Delrin today.

Footnote: I still have a suspicion that General Westmoreland's famous ivory handled APFK actually had a Delrin handle.
Footnote: This line is suppposed to be dedicated to matched pairs and I have diverted it to Delrin. Perhaps a general topic opened in the other forum would be more appropriate. Regards.

I don't want to hear that! That's like saying Patton carried "pearl handled" pistols instead of ivory.

[what has been written here and there on occasion have been declarative statements issued without backup data, that were then repeated as fact until it became circular scholarship (where have I seen this tendency before?).]

[Footnote: I still have a suspicion that General Westmoreland's famous ivory handled APFK actually had a Delrin handle.]

Gee, I wonder how these misconceptions could ever come about??

FYI, Bo Randall said that it was an ivory handle....good enough for me...

---DW---

Well, if Mr. Randall said it, it is the word. I have a picture that seems to show a translucent looking handle. Gen. Westmoreland apparently acquired his knife before mid-1964 which would correspond approximately with the date of the SS knife shown above ... which is why I was interested (there is one on-line post that seems to indicate his knife was an "SS" stamped blade but I don't know how reliable that information is).

I've written a letter to the family using my SF lineage to ask about the location of the knife and if it were possible to get a picture. No response yet. Still hopeful. Few more pictures of my delrin pair for those interested.











The original green butcher paper accompanies each of the knives and on the papers are hand writing shorthand notes describing the contents, and a price tag that reads "$63.00 + $6.30 = $69.30."

Jacknola, I think Westmoreland's knife may be at either the Citadel or VMI. Seems that I have heard or seen that some time ago. Oldguy.

Well, Westmoreland went to Citadel for one year, then to West Point. I queried Citadel because that seems to be conventional wisdom for its location...but the reply I got didn't confirm it (that's a nice way of saying...).

I suspect the knife may have been part of his estate and his heirs may have it. His papers are in the U. of South Carolina State library. Thanks for the tip. Regards. Oh.. If I find it and get a picture, I'll share it of course.

Thanks for the run down on Delrin. I always learn something on this site.

How can we name this??…double triplet or…triple pair..!!!

Guido
Very nice set, I would call it a six-pack

Peter

That's the ONE..!
SIX-PACK…that's it !!!

Last find at 2014 BLADE SHOW:

I can't figure this site... love the pics.. but I have been trying and trying to download a pic to get help identifying/ dating my Randall's... and that is proving to be harder than it was to get my hands on the knives in the first place lol.. anyone know the skinny? As soon as I hit the add file icon to choose a pic, it tells me the file is too big.. yet I haven't even chosen one yet.. all I have is my phone.. can that be the problem? Any help appreciated.. this is my favorite site on the web... I want to participate lol

Email your pics too me. I'll try & help ya'.
CAPTSTANABACK@aol.com
Best, Capt. Chris

Thanks Cap.. I will

Since many smartphones now are between 5 & 8 megapixel, the file size generated, 3MB to 6MB, is usually too large for the Forum's limit of under 2 MB.

A little OT fact, I use a Canon camera, which can generate a Raw, as opposed to a JPEG, photo image of about 26 MB, which is 6MB larger than the hard drive in a MAC SE/30 computer that I bought in 1990. Amazing.

Here Ya' go. I have no idea what you were doing wrong but the pics weren't too big.
Best, Capt. Chris

Not as exciting of some of the other sets but a nice pair of Sargeants...ironwood and elephant

Rob

Thanks Captain. I don't know what was up. Any idea when these would of been made? I have heard so many things on that, not sure what to think. I wanted a mod 1 for a long time, then had these drop in my lap... would like to find out as much as I can... Randall will tell if ya send them the knives.. don't really want to do that. They are the stars of my collection though... such well made knives, beautiful and deadly looking all at once.

Whaddya mean, Rob. I'll take those "boring" Sargeants off your hands!! Those are an awesome pair. I love the blade shape.

Anyone care to hazard a guess on the approximate age of these knives?

They are 60's knives...... probably later half.

Classics....!

Welcome!

Thank you... that's what we thought, going by what was known of the owner.. picked them up as part of a collection from a estate.. I love them.. the mod 2 is one of the nastiest feeling knives I have ever held in my hand

Wow, Guido - I love those combos! Beautiful and a very practical combination, I bet

Thanks my Friend !!!
G

Scrim by Gary Harbour

Nice GH scrim work Bill. I had one of his many years ago but I reluctantly parted ways with it.

Here's my latest Model 19-5 and my Model 5-6 with the same options; Carbon Blade, NS Hilt, Red spacers, Blonde "Cap" Linen handle, Thong, Compass and Finger Grips. The 19 has deep finger grips and a custom Gutcher Basket Weave Highrise with Canteen snap.

Pap

Pap
great looking pair of knives, do you have a hunt coming up to try them out?
I can't tell, but does the 19 have model 14 finger grips

Peter

Yes, the 19 does have the 14 finger grips, good observation. I mentioned that on the other post with just the 19 as the subject. I tried to do a search on Knife of the week Model 19 but got 1000 entries.

Pap

Pappy,
Nice set up!!

:-)Rocky

Pappy,

That 19 is just awesome, 1 of my favorite models.
Does the finger grips that way make the handle more like slab sides?

Yes with the deeper finger grips and the heaviness of the 5" 19, it is really comfortable.

Model 13 Arkansas Toothpick pair!

Bill,

Great pair of Toothpicks; awesome sheaths! You like big knives too!

Tom Flynn

Never been a big fan of the 13s, but that is one sweet pair.

Model 25 and 26

Model 19 and 23
The 19 has lost its luster, but only because it's been put to some serious use....I love that 19!

Love that 25-26 pair.

Here's a pair of Bear Bowies in jumbo crown stag.

Warren,
Photos like that make me glad you remembered how to post pics! Was the crown stag shop supplied?

__________

Doug

Beautiful knives Warren!

No it was dealer supplied Doug. The crown on the top knife is roughly 2.3". These definitely fill your hand. Thanks for the reply guys.

Here's the Maynards' contribution...

Here ya' go Scott.
Nice, Capt. Chris

Great pair Scott. Spalted Maple?

Yes sir!

I'll figure out the pictures one of these days!

Not exactly a pair but close relatives dressed the same.

A very nice pair for sure.

Pap

Nice pair of toothpicks!!!
Just out of curiosity does Gail let you hold the Large toothpick??

No

Hey Warren those look familiar. ........:)

Yeah when I put them up I thought; well will he or will he not remember. LOL Burnie!
They're retired now and resting.

I raise..... I think I sold the one on the left to Burnie.

Correct!

Now what about the 11?

Re-raise.....

Call!

Now I don't who did what to whom in-between but I purchased them both from a somewhat famous west coast knife slayer.

What a GREAT group of knives, guys! Here are a couple of mine...

...and another pair

Very nice Steve. Love those fishtail 24's. Is that ivorite on those Gamblers?

and a couple of 12's 14-style

No, David Warther's ivory--when it was still allowed!

more ivories

Good stuff Steve, perfect ivory.

so far, so good...except for this next pair of ivories (a little problem with checking after the scrim was done, unfortunately, ruining Bo's face)

I suppose these make a pair, sort of...
To my knowledge the only two knives having NATO compasses installed by the Randall shop--they're not doing that anymore.

Steve,

Do you know the reason why, on they not installing the NATO compasses any longer?

Because some @+)#a$$ that no longer posts here did EXACTLY what I said would happen...t(he)y requested even yet a different size compass and raised a stink when we refused...

RMK should keep in stock 50 different style compasses so every idiosyncrasy can be accommodated....then, and only then....we can start on all the other options......what do you mean, you cannot put a #25 handle on a #2!!! why can't we get any sheath on any knife we order....just what's going on over there!!!
it's never ending....
:-)Rocky

Friday night is for couples!

Steve and Bill, thanks for posting some great pairs today. This thread continues to grow with some really fantastic knives. I suspect we're far from done yet.

Thank You Scott for the reply.
Much appreciated !!

Thanks for the explanation, Scott. Until now, I didn't know why, either.

Scott,

Those installed NATO compasses look great! You shouldn't let one bad apple ruin it for everyone else. The policy should simply be: standard or NATO compass only, your choice, price will vary.

I like white!

Agreed Tom..
Some people just seem to think it's all about them.. NOT !!!

Bill,

Nice white trio. The 20, &21 are big brother, and little sister.

Sometimes...Good things come in "3's"!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Exceptional trio Capt. Too bad the Ward Gay handle is NLA.

From what the Captain said earlier, sounds like the Ward Gay handle situation is like the NATO compass situation --NLA because someone abused the situation and ruined things for everyone else. Maybe some day RMK will reconsider. I would love to have a Ward Gay handle with a NATO compass. Just kidding Scott. ;-)

That about sums it up.

Here is a pair of 28s that are a good example of "custom made".
They are both model 28s but there is a significant difference in the size of them. The black one is significantly larger and much heftier in weight. It is neatly half way between the smaller green one and a Sgt's model. Pretty cool, IMHO. I really like the Woodsman and I definitely have two different ones. I also have another black one with NS hilt and it is between these two in size.

Hey Pat,

His and Her's pair; nice

Pair of Grigg folders.

Very cool, Bill.

Models 15 / 16 Brown canvas micarta, sawteeth, 18 style hilt

Bill and Michael,

Great pairs!

Tom Flynn

Thank-You Tom !!!

where we THESE at breakfast time!!!!!!! So cool Mike

ya gotta bring ALL the good stuff to Show-N-Tell!

Great thing on this Forum.....you look at new posts (GREAT KNIVES!!), and you get to see posts missed. Really nice #28's, Pat....do 'ya reckon these Randalls are custom made.....& not just stamped out??

Trying out different Buckeye colors. didn't think I'd like the yellow versus the white.
Tough to decide on which I like better.
What ya'll think?

It was difficult for me to send them to ya', Brother! Nice ones!
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Found a "Killa" piece of huge "spalted" in my "STASH"!!
CCS

It's difficult fir me to have NOT seen these before they were sent to Chief!!
Great gets. .. I like the 19 best

Me too! Go figure!

I didn't get a message with pictures!!

Your wood from Blade?

Yes

made an addition to my matching pair...compliments of the shop, and the Capt!!!
As you can see...the AGM will take some time to catch up with the others!!! BUT is will get there....now for a #8...that has pretty much the same grind, and I'll be done....check out the light stamp
:-)Rocky

"One more and I'll be done" - heard it (said it too). Nice looking set Rocky.

Nice knife Rocky. Sorry I had to ship it but all's well.
Best, Capt. Chris

shoot Capt!!!
the older I get, the longer I can wait
:-)Rocky

...Blame Tunefink! He started it! Posting on FB he asked for photos of AGM and/or Old Yeller. This is a pair I ordered about 12-15 years ago. Model #4-4 1/2 and matching #7-4 1/2", optioned as follows:
* Stainless steel
* Thumb notches
* Nickel silver single hilts
* Aluminum & black spacers
* AGM handles
* Wrist thongs
* Compass installed
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Cap,

Teardrop shaped handle?

They were both ordered as such but the #4 is a little more predominant. I have a Stanaback Special that was in my exhibit @ Blade that is a "true...real" teardrop-shaped handle. If I get a chance I'll post a photo of it.
Best, Capt. Chris

Here's some "Lil' Stickers" from totally different times with the common denominator being "Ole Yeller"!
Best, Capt. Chris

#26 - AGM

Glad to see to still have that one Tony; very nice. Thin rounded ButtCap is the way to go.

That'd be the only #26 I've ever seen that I would like to own!! VERY cool Tony!

2 ivory 19s

Love those 19's, Chief.

Pap

The 19's are nice......but I would love to play with the KSG.

I'm with you Mitchell on that one; serious looking gun.

Tom Flynn

Those Ivory 19's are the balm. I have not seen many Ivory tipped handles with a wrist thong. Sweet looking shotgun too.

Chief,
Great looking 19's.
That KSG will rattle your teeth!!

Warren, you have a good memory.

Thanks James!

Tony

Thank you, I have had it for a long time, it's a user. I didn't have it made, it came with the thong hole & a waxed sheath.
It's not center cut ivory either.

Thanks Billy!
The KSG isn't to bad till about the 9th or 10th round if your trying to rapid fire it dry.

We might have to work out a trade.........soon as my FDE model comes in.

Works for me!

Any feed issues on the KSG? I think K-T did a pretty good job straightening it out when they put out the gen 2's.Good thing ammo's cheap..

Great looking 19's, I especially like the thong hole.

I have only had feed issues when I rapid fire, and in K-Ts defense it was me anticipating the shot as I cycled.
Also it's a lot like my M-4 in that it doesn't like short brass.

Chief, you got that right, my Benelli (M4) will not fully cycle using any short brass. Loves 3" 00 buck.

Added a longer spring to fix my M-4 to take mid length brass.

...on topic guys..."PALLEASSE"!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

My bad Pair of cocobolo Specials.

Can you imagine me wanting a 4-6 Fighter with R/B micarta.Goes
nicely with the maroon.

Billy,

Bad camera angle or is the left blade larger?

Warren,
Camera angle and excitement.Just got the R/B today.

Damn, I was hoping you had an Albatross.

I like the red spacers more every time I see them!
Nice knives!

Warren,Chief
THANKS!!!

Billy

Handles and spacers are one thing but that blade is the show.

Well said.

eXXXXXCELLENT PAIR B.P. !!!!!!!!!!!

Billy,

Sweet pair there!

Tom Flynn

So Billy you need to start a Trio thread,you think?

Tom,
Thanks
Warren,
No sir.It started out as single and you know how these
Randall's seem to multiply..

A matching pair of Stag Solingen Fighters. Late 1980's I think.

#14 Blade grind with #18 Handle and all Stainless #18.

A couple of 1970's examples.

Great pairs, Eric, all of them! I especially like the grind of the #14. The blade is not shaped like a spearpoint although it has sawteeth. Very nice!

NICE!!!

Up this good thread.

Very nice pair!

Tom Flynn

I like those 12-9s!

Eric that 14 with teeth & a model 1 blade grind with teeth is killer!
Want that in 12-9!

Here is a pair of Model 5's, Bear Camp Specials. Serial number 1 and 5.

Rod,

Rare low number Bearcamps. #1 is considerably darker. Great duo.

Funny how the handles age through the years...
With the recent delivery of the build knife, I now have another pair to post up.
Not a "Bear Camp"....BUT close

:-)Rocky

A pair of Veterans..

A pair of US Border Patrol 14's #33,and #115

Wow I want one
very nice
I'd even contribute to building a wall to get one
Sharpi

Here's a splendid pair of stilettos as follows:
* Stainless blade
* Nickel silver double hilt
* Forward curved hilts
* Nickel silver smooth collars
* Red amboyna burl handle
* Concaved handle shaping
* Heavy, "domed" nickel silver butt caps
* Model A sheaths, in tan leather
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

Cap,

Beautiful pair love the Domed/Rounded end caps!

Tom Flynn