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#181670 - 07/19/19 08:04 AM A model 5 question/observation
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General question/observation for everyone:

A Model 5 comes with thumb notches as standard.(although I have a couple older ones without them). IF you order a double hilt, (making the knife like a fighter) the thumb notches deleted? Makes sense, as you can't use thumb notches with a double hilt.

I never noticed that before.
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#181678 - 07/19/19 02:42 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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there were no thumb notches on General Westmoreland's
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#181682 - 07/19/19 03:43 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Wally]
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I posted the answer to this exact question on the "Randall Ordering Knife Questions" thread a couple of years ago, after asking Dirty_Water (Blade Show 2017).

short answer:
Quote:
If you order a model that defaults with thumb notches (like, say, Model 5) and add a double-hilt option, they will build your order without thumb notches.


Longer answer and subsequent discussion:
http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=161005#Post161005
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#181683 - 07/19/19 04:21 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Windsor]
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Rob,
You made a 100 on that.LBB comes with thumb notches.also.
I got one from the Captain not long ago with a double hilt(only one)and no thumb notches.
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#181684 - 07/19/19 04:58 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Billy Poyner]
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I've seen a pic or two of a double-hilted (RMK) knife that also had thumb notches.

Can't say "never", but can say "it isn't the norm." smile
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#181687 - 07/19/19 08:39 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Windsor]
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Anybody got a #5 double hilt with thumb notches?

Let’s see a picture.
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#181692 - 07/19/19 09:01 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Windsor]
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Thank you Rob. I am not smart enough to think of looking at past threads.
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#181693 - 07/19/19 09:02 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: coachblalock]
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Coach
I have at least two (older) single hilt Model 5’s with NO thumb notches.
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#181698 - 07/19/19 09:47 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Rod,

I can see that. In fact, I don’t think that my #1-8 single hilt has thumb notches.

I even had to take my Large Sasquatch and #12-13 Thorpe (both single hilt) back to the shop to get thumb notches.

But I’d like to see ANY double hilt with thumb notches.

Coach


Edited by coachblalock (07/19/19 09:47 PM)
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#181699 - 07/19/19 09:53 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: coachblalock]
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Coach, a model one should have the dip in the spine for your forefinger, regardless of single or double hilt configuration.
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#181705 - 07/19/19 10:44 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Wally]
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Originally Posted By: Wally
Coach, a model one should have the dip in the spine for your forefinger, regardless of single or double hilt configuration.


Wally,

You are correct.

Coach

I would still like to see a picture of a double hilt knife with thumb notches.
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#181707 - 07/20/19 01:59 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: coachblalock]
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"I seen me a mermaid once, but I ain't ever seen a double-hilt Randall with thumb notches." smile

Next time I stumble across an image, I'll post it (or the location) here.
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#181708 - 07/20/19 02:16 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: coachblalock]
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Maybe like looking for unicorns?

But...if somebody really wants thumb notches on their double-hilt knife, they could just file them in and say they have a rarity.

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#181711 - 07/20/19 07:35 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: LarryWW1246]
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That’s what I thought!
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#183597 - 09/22/19 07:21 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Some 5-5’s.


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#183599 - 09/22/19 09:05 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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That is "some" 5-5's for sure Rod! Nice picture.
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#183607 - 09/23/19 06:35 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Awesome collection of 5-5's there Rod; well done!

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#183610 - 09/23/19 07:19 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: GCTom41]
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Wow - an outstanding collection!
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#183611 - 09/23/19 08:07 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Litch]
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Thank you Tom and Peter. IF I can get my act together, I will try to do the same with my 5-4's, 6, 7 and 8's.
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#183614 - 09/23/19 09:32 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Rod,

Middle row, 4th from bottom; is that a Ward Gay handle?
Nice collection BTW.
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#183616 - 09/23/19 11:44 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: W Polidori]
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Warren

It was a gift to me from 3 friends on this Forum. Because of the thoughtfulness that went into this knife, it is VERY special. Yes it has a Ward Gay handle!
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#183617 - 09/23/19 12:04 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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That's a looker, congrats Rod.
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#183619 - 09/23/19 12:11 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: W Polidori]
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Rod,
Would love to see your 6-7-8" Model 5's too. I have an idea that you might have an 8" SS,with lots of goodies on it.

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#183620 - 09/23/19 04:25 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: pappy19]
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Yes, Rod where are the low S's and double S's and so on and on... grin
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#183622 - 09/23/19 05:49 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: pappy19]
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Here are my 5-8’s. Your knife is second from the top. Love the small sawteeth!


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#183623 - 09/23/19 05:51 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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5-7’s
I put the FI handled one the opposite way because of the fire starter hole.

Mike the 5-6’s will be a few days. Most of my knives are 5-6”


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#183625 - 09/23/19 09:45 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Very nice, Rod!
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#183628 - 09/24/19 12:49 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: Shoot870p]
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Oh man Rod, I still miss that 5-8" ,but so glad you wound up with it. That whole collection of Model 5's you have make me drool. I have one coming you might like also and will show when I get it.

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#183681 - 09/26/19 04:18 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: pappy19]
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An outstanding collection - wonderful knives!
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#184330 - 10/29/19 08:24 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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I just acquired these 2 Model 5-5’s. Next to Low S and Separate S 5’s, 5-5’s with the non CC grind and small sawteeth are my favorites.


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#184331 - 10/29/19 08:41 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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Rod
You love messing with us Model 5 nuts. Love seeing them though, so keep it up.

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#184332 - 10/29/19 09:09 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: pappy19]
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Thanks Mike. I am getting picky with my Model 5’s. Something really has to grab my attention before I go for it. Honestly I need more 5’s like I need another hole in my head!! My good wife will confirm the last remark.
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#184334 - 10/29/19 09:29 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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LOL, Wife always knows better Rod. Good grab, but don't let her know that I said.
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#184553 - 11/12/19 11:38 AM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: W Polidori]
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Here are some 5-5” RMK with ST. This picture is for David Kessel. He is a Model 5-5 fan!

All the double hilt knives have NO thumb notches!


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#184593 - 11/13/19 03:51 PM Re: A model 5 question/observation [Re: rodbrown]
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I have a double hilt 5-8 from 2002 or so-no thumb notches.
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