OK Crew,
The last build was completed, of course: not delivered...but completed...in 90 days. How about a build that we have "never" done before? A "Blade Show Build"!! Now: What in the hell do you think I mean by that? I'll entertain a few guesses before we have any kind of vote (aka: Roll Call)...This could be much fun...
Capt. Chris

How about an ironwood Ward Gay

Peter

You're not even close Peter...."BUT"...you do have one already "In The Wind"!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Cap
I can dream about an ironwood Ward Gay, but I know it isn't likely

I am now thinking that it is something in your latest order to be available at the Blade show

Peter

Decent guess...at yet: Lame at the same time. "Build"? That would be: "Built"!
Keep trying, Capt. Chris

A #10-7" build!!!!!

with "mystery" handle material to be acquired by the Captain at Blade!!!!

OK
how about the attendees deciding the build before the last day at Blade, so the final configuration in very few days

Peter

I think Cap will announce the build at the meeting, hence Blade Show Build. Just a guess lol.

I hate it when I think I know what's going on, but I'm not sure.

My guess too. ???

My guess would be a club knife /Model to be determined!!!!

Nobody is correct...so far...???
Capt. Chris

Blade Show Build-

RMK & BMK Set of knives with Mudbone Paired Sheath!

That would be a pretty good build. To be drawn at the RKCC meeting at Blade.

Tom Flynn

A set of hippo toothed model 1s with sawteeth and 5 inch blades, lugged hilts of nickel silver, and thumb notches. Copper and brass spacers. Etched "Made especially for Wally"

Keep rubbing that lamp Wally

New model called the Wait& See.

A Behring hatchet/camp knife combo and Mud Bone sheath.

Pap

Maybe something more pointy? (Model 2, 13, 24, Gambler)

you NEED to point yourself over to the Trying to Build Forum Interest build....

#19 with resin/wood composite?

Yeah, thanks for the tip.

That was a surprise. It took a minute or so to sink in.

LOL. Congrats man!!! Should turn out to be a very cool knife.

OK Crew:
It's been a total blast reading your guesses. A couple came fairly close...but "no cigar"!! Here's what I have in mind...and it will be up to you, the Crew, to vote this idea into reality...or "not"!!
A great many of you, despite my pleading cannot ( or will not) be attending this year's Blade show. For those who cannot I want you to feel (somewhat) included. As many already know I have very little, if any time to spare at the Blade show. It is, quite singularly, the busiest, most stressful, yet exciting show of the year!
I am setting up "3 times" as many personal displays, in the lobby on our club tables this year, in an effort to recruit new members and educate customers attending this year's Blade show! For "all of the above" reasons, I will be "slammed"!
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning may allow me a bit of time to get away from the club tables, my booth, the general madhouse...and "shop". I will also be calling into service: Billy, Ken, James, Becky, Chief, Wally, Lori, etc., etc., etc. to "help" me shop. Scott will be there to lend a hand as well...I am sure!
Here's the "layout" (as we have no building plans at this time):
* I am going to build 3 RMKs
* Each one will be a different "type", i.e. serve a different purpose
* Choices will come from RMK catalog models, non-catalog models or one of my Stanaback Specials!
* Those special purposes will be determined by "me".
* I will buy "CW" to chose from for these 3 builds!
* There will be multiple choices for each category!
* All handle material will be voted on and chosen by you, the Crew!
* All options for these knives will be chosen by you, the Crew!
* All 3 knives will be completed and exhibited at the 2018 Blade Show, at the club meeting and the club display tables.
* There will be our usual drawing from the winners of each build...just like always.
* All other build rules apply!
So........CREW:.......ROLL CALL VOTE........Vote for one:
A) Hell yeah, I'm in!
B) Dumbest idea I've ever heard of! Count me out!
C) Yes: It's dumb. But I'm "in" anyway!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

James who?

A) Hell yeah, I'm in!

Couldn't resist!

C) Yes: It's dumb. But I'm "in" anyway!

Tom Flynn

C) Yes: It's dumb. But I'm "in" anyway!


Tom made me vote this way....

A.

Category C for 300 Alex

A. Hell yeah I'm in...all in.

A) Hell yeah, I'm in!

A

A

Pap

A-Ain't missed one yet and this one is no exception!!!!!

A))

A) Hell yeah, I'm in!

A and C
I will explain my double down at Blade if you get a microsecond.

A) Hell yeah......Geter’ Done!!!

A.

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

A

Dennis

Count me in!

Now is that A or C? Lol

I think, upon further into these builds, "C" will be proven wrong!
Just sayin',
Capt. Chris

We're just bustin' ya Cap. You put it out there, too good to pass up.

I know. I put it out there because I knew it wouldn't get passed up.
Capt. Chris

Mission accomplished skipper.

I second the Ward Gay--but in Stainless.

Larry

Capt. Chris--

That is quite a scheme! I don't envy you the joy of managing all of it.

But I will play, since this is some of the cheapest entertainment to be had by knife guys. And then somebody gets to own some special knives that might not have been put together otherwise.

Larry

I'll be watching; B. But I don't really think it's dumb, just confusing.

Go to it, y'all!

A
sharpi

BLADE SHOW BUILDS...........................


Well then: CREW,
Apparently, with one possible exception, we are (officially) a "GO"!! Here's how this will work. "Most" of the decision-making will come from you, as always, on these 3 knives. "Some" will have to be made by me, being the location and limited internet access and time (of course)...."BUT"...It all starts :
....................HERE AND NOW..................
We are going to build 3 Randall knives, each to be the majority-choice (voted on by you) of each and every category. I will list the 3 categories and several Randall model options for each. We will vote those groups of knives down to one...and one "only"...for each category. I will "shop-the-floor" at Blade and come up with some "killer" handle options (believe me on this) for us to vote on for each category.
Now then: From that point, I will separate the builds into 3 individual builds and we will conduct them, as is usual. Anyone who contributes to any build will be eligible to enter their name and a number guess into any of the builds. You can opt out of any that don't fit your pistol or go for all "3"! I hope this will be fun...cause I know it's gonna' be work! Good luck to all of you crew...and let's get rollin'...!!!

We are building the following: 1 knife for each purpose (or group):

A) Hunting/Camp Knife
B) Fishing/Kitchen Knife
C) Fighting/Prepper Knife

Here's what we have to chose from:

A) For hunting knife that will also serve you well around the camp for light chores, I have narrowed the field to:
1) Model #3
2) Model #4
3) Model #5
4) Model #11
5) Model #20
6) Model #23
7) Model #25
8) Model #27-5 3/4"
9) Model #28
10) Sergeants
11) Your other choice
B) For a Fishing knife that can handle most kitchen chores we have the following choices:
1) Model #6-4 1/2"
2) Model #7-5", #6 grind
3) Model #4-4 1/2", 5" or 6"
4) Model #10 (any size)
5) Model #21
6) Model #22
7) Model #26
8) Model #6-9", Large Filet
9) Your choice
C) Fighter/Prepper knife (combo) can be all over the place "but" (I know) we have to have some limits so...Here goes:
1) Model #1
2) Model #2
3) Model #3-TB (top bevel sharpened)
4) Model #12 (your choice)
5) Model #14
6) Model #15
7) Model #16 (or #16, Special Fighter)
8) Model #18
9) Model #19
10) Combat Companions (FT or CDT)
11) Stanaback Special- 4 5/8"
12) #4-6-"F"
13) Your choice
.....................ROLL CALL VOTE...............(1 in each category, please)
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

A-9 Model#28
B-2 Model#7-5 # 6 grind
C- 10 Combat companion

Keep in mind Crew: #28's and #10's don't give a whole lot of "fudge" room. That's fine...and, when you're talking custom handles, the #28 is a "no-show".
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: Model #18's, obviously, as well...CCS

Hunting/Camp: #22
Fishing:7-5 #6 grind
Fighter: 12-9 #14 grind

A. Hunting/Camping: 7. Model 25-6"
B. Fishing/Kitchen: 8. Model 6-9" large fillet
C. Fighter/Prep: 3. Model 3-TB

A. Hunting/Camping: Model 3
B. Fishing/Kitchen: Model 6-9"
C. Fighter/Prep: Model 14 or 16

A. 3) Model #5
B. 2) Model #7-5", #6 grind
C. 2) Model #2

5-5"
6-9"
18-5"

Pap

A3) #5
B4) #10
C1) #1

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

A)Hunter/Camper - 3) Model #5
B)Fishing/Kitchen - 2) Model #7-5", #6 grind
C)Fighting/Prepper - 12) #4-6-"F"

A) 2) # 4

B) 5) # 21

C) 9) # 19

Capt. Chris--

I believe that for any of the exposed tang knives the shop requires Micarta or G-10. I recall Gary telling me once that they will not do stabilized wood, etc., on those models. Makes sense from a durability point of view.

My Choices:
A) Model 23 (I don't recall one being done in a build before)
B) Model 7-5"
C) Model 1 (after all, it was bred for this and has a record of success)

Larry

My thinking on the 16 or 16/SP1 for the fighter is that you get stainless without using up an option. But .... are there option limits for those models that might be a problem? Like no CW?

Capt. Chris,

A) Hunting/Camp Knife-Model #19
B) Fishing/Kitchen Knife-Model #4-6"
C) Fighting/Prepper Knife-Model #12-9 14 grind

Tom Flynn

B 6-9
sharpi

A)Hunting/Camp
#4

B)Fishing/Kitchen
#6 - 41/2"

C)Fighter
#1

Memorial Day we will whittle these long lists down and, by the time I pull out for Blade on Wed. we'll have our 3 candidates. Thanks for all the ideas so far.
Best, Capt. Chris

I like
#1 model #3
#2 model #7 with #6 grind
#3 model #3 TB makes fir a VERY cool knife!

Nice build Chris. And here ya' go......
-A)-1 Model #3 TB
-B)-8 Model #6-9"
-C)-13 Model #5-8" TB

Nice idea, Cape. Chris! I would suggest:

A) Hunting/Camp knife: Model #5

B) Fishing/kitchen knife: Model #6-9", Large Filet

C) Fighter/Prepper knife: Model #15

OK Crew:
As promised, I tallied up the votes and we are down to these choices.
A) Hunter/Camper- #1) Model #5 #2) Model #3

B) Fishing/Kitchen- #1) #6-9", Lg. Filet #2) #7-5", #6 grind

C) Fighter/Prepper- #2)Was a Tie: a)#3-TB b) #12-9"

I am "slammed" but, hopefully by tomorrow we will have a clear idea of what I am looking for, as TK & I are pulling out by 12 noon tomorrow. Please: ROLL CALL VOTE! Vote for "only 1" in each category.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

Model #5
Model #7#6 grind
Model #3 tb!!

Ok

A) - #5
B) - #7-5 #6 grind
C) - #12-9

A) - #5
B) - #7-5 #6 grind
C) - #12-9

Tom Flynn

A)Hunter/Camper - #3

B) Fishing/Kitchen - #7-5", #6 Grind

C0 Fighter/Prepper - #2

Tony

Hunter Camper #5
Fishing 7-5 #6 grind
Fighter 12-9 #14 grind

#5
#6-9
#3 TB

Pap

I'm not sure I can vote in this second section but I try.
Yhank you Capt.!

Hunter Camper #5
Fishing 7-5 #6 grind
Fighter 12-9 #14 grind

Antonio

RKCC CMI-011

A.) Hunter/Camper: Model #5

B.) Fishing/Kitchen: Model #6-9" Large Fillet

C.) Fighter/Prepper: Model #3 TB

Checking in for Billy Poyner!

Due to severe storms he has had power issues and can't log in. So he asked me to enter his vote for him.
He is fine and looks forward to seeing everyone at Blade!!!

A) - #5
B) - #7-5 #6 grind
C) - #3 w/ TB

A = Model 5

B = Model 7

C= Model 3

A) Hunter/Camper- Model #5

B) Fishing/Kitchen- #7-5", #6 grind

C) Fighter/Prepper- #12-9", #14 grind

A)Hunter/Camper - #1) Model #5
B)Fishing/Kitchen - #2) Model #7-5", #6 grind
C)Fighting/Prepper - a) #3-TB

A) Hunter/Camper- Model #3

B) Fishing/Kitchen- #6-9", Lg. Filet

C) Fighter/Prepper- #12-9"

Model #3
#6-9", Lg. Filet
#12-9"

A) #5
B) #6-9"
C) #12-9"

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

Current tally shows like this Capt. ...
A) Model #5 has 12 votes
Model #3 has 3

B) Model #6-9 has 5 votes
Model #7 has 10

C) Model #3 has 6 Votes
Model #12-9 has 8

How'd the #3 get in 2 groups?

The 3 as a hunter completely legit, so is a 3 with top bevel sharpened as a fighter. Not saying I agree "but".......

Warren IS saying he agrees... just sayin...

Fake news

A) Model 5
B) Model 6
C) Model 12-9"

A-5
B-7
C-12-9

A) #5
B) #6-9"
C) #12-9"

OK Crew, As promised, we are building "3" RMKs, one per each grouping as follows:
A) Hunting & Camping knife: Model #5

B) Fishing & Kitchen knife: #7

C) Fighting & Prepper knife: #12-9"

I have brought (& "bought") several nice examples of custom wood we can use for these builds, if agreed. I will post them as soon as I shoot 'em up in the tent!
Best, Capt. Chris

Build "A"...ROLL CALL VOTE...Vote for one "only", please.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A-1 Amboyna Burl
A-2 Lignum Vitae
A-3 Something from RMK's shop

Build "B": Vote for "one only", please:
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B-1: Box Elder Burl
B-2: Cocobola
B-3: Something from the RMK's shop

Build "C": Vote for "one only", please.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

C-1: Big Leaf Maple
C-2: Bog Oak
C-3: Something from the RMK's shop

Hell yessssssssssssssssssssssss!!!!

A-1 Amboyna Burl
B-1: Box Elder Burl
C-2: Bog Oak

Votes will be tallied and displayed here:
Build "A"
A-1-
A-2-
A-3-

Build "B"
B-1-
B-2-
B-3-

Build "C"
C-1-
C-2-
C-3-

That's super chunks!

A-1 Amboyna Burl
B-1: Box Elder Burl
C-2: Bog Oak

A-1
B-1
C-1

A-1
B-1
C-2

A-1
B-1
C-1

A-1: Amboyna Burl
B-2: Cocobolo
C-1: Big Leaf Maple

A-1-Amboyna Burl
B-1-Box Elder Burl
C-2-Bog Oak

A-1 Amboyna Burl
B-1: Cocobolo
C-2: Bog Oak

While I'd rather see the amboyna on the 12-9.......That is some really nice wood Captain.
That is some very nice cocobolo great lines & color.
Good job on the selections. I'm sure that these pieces weren't located very easily, Thanks for your time!

A-1 Amboyna Burl
B-1 Box Elder Burl
C-1 Big Leaf Maple (though I really like the Bog Oak as well).

Beautiful selection of wood Capt. You have a great eye!

Bob

C
B
A

Pap

A-3 Something from RMK's shop
B-1: Box Elder Burl
C-1: Big Leaf Maple

Just a point of order maybe....
When is the last time we used OAK on a knife????

That's a good question. I haven't seen oak, pecan or hickory used as a handle material either. Walnut, Osage Orange, sycamore and so on, show up, but not the oaks. Must be a cracking issue.

Pap

That's a good question. I haven't seen oak, pecan or hickory used as a handle material either. Walnut, Osage Orange, sycamore and so on, show up, but not the oaks. Must be a cracking issue.

Pap

We have used (or at least, I have) spalted pecan and sycamore in the past.
James: Need a head count so I can post the votes...
Thanks, Capt. Chris

A = 2
B = 2
C = 3

P.S. Are any of the woods stabilized?

A. 10
1
2
B. 9
4
0
C. 7
5
1

Including the Cajun!

1/1/1

Here we go...so far.
Capt. Chris
PS: I still have no idea what Pappy wants??

A1-10 votes
A2- 1 vote
A3- 1 vote
B1- 10 votes
B2- 2 votes
B3- 0 votes
C1- 6 votes
C2- 5 votes
C3- 1 vote

It all depends on the processing of oak, it unfortunately,
often cracked due to temperature and humidity changes.
And it's still bad to make hilt of complex shape - SFG and FG,
in the case where the fibers are straight (as on lignum vitae).
Here the fibers are curved, everything will be fine

A2
B2
C2

Thx!

A-2 Lignum Vitae

B-2 Coco Bola

C-2 Bog Oak

Tony

A3
B2
C1

A-2 Lignum Vitae

B-2 Coco Bola

C-2 Bog Oak

When did you get a chance to find handle materials at Blade? You were busy the whole time!

...I have "people"!!

A-2
B-2
C-2

Voting update:

A-1: 10 votes
A-2: 4 votes
A-3: 2 votes

B-1: 10 votes
B-2: 5 votes
B-3: 0 votes

C-1: 7 votes
C-2: 8 votes
C-3: 1 vote

Thanks for all of your interest. This should be a good-un!
Capt. Chris

A-1
B-1
C-1

PAP

Cap,

A-1 Amboyna Burl
B-1: Box Elder Burl
C-2: Bog Oak

Loving the wood today!

Tom Flynn

Update:
A-1: 12 votes
A-2: 4 votes
A-3: 2 votes

B-1: 12 votes
B-2: 5 votes
B-3: no votes

C-1: 8 votes
C-2: 9 votes
C-3: 1 vote
We need to move on with this process crew. I would suggest that the 1st 2 builds, i.e. both A & B show a clear winner. Let's continue on with Build "C" only, i.e. the Sportsmans Bowie, 9 inch blade handle choices. "ROLL CALL VOTE"...Please vote for one...and "1 ONLY">>>

Build "C"
1) Big Leaf Maple
2) Bog Oak
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: No previous votes count. From here on, these 2 handle materials are a completely new and separate vote...CCS

2) Bog Oak

2) Bog Oak

2) Bog Oak

Ken Lambert
RKCC CM-020
RKS #3610
NRA Benefactor
FOP

Maple.

Build "C"
1) Big Leaf Maple

Maple

Maple

2) bog oak

"So it is written, so shall it be done."

1) Big Leaf Maple

Maple

Maple

Pap

Bog Oak
Please, can I have more?

As much I love me some truly wide flame western maple - after much consideration I will have to go with: Bog Oak

I don't care what we build "BUT" (I know, I know) any talk about this oak splitting should be squelched. Bog oak is as stable as any maple...and: Yes, to earlier questions, it has been stabilized.
Good luck on this vote. No way will there be a loser. Both are great choices and The 'Ol Captain will make the 2nd place finisher into a knife for the "ever-increasing" "STASH"!!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
Latest:
Maple- 7 votes
Bog oak- 6 votes

Bog Oak

Bog Oak , please

Cap,

He is right Bog Oak is one of the oldest forms of Oak you can get!

2) Bog Oak

Tom Flynn