Thought I'd kick-start this again.

Setting aside the fact that this version of Rick Bowles's special hasn't been made for a while and that it’s ivory, this is about options and option combinations…

Stuff you don’t see anymore.

This knife has two options(*) no longer offered for quite some time (not counting the ivory), one semi-rare option(**) and one option(***) that predates it becoming an available option on later knives. (According to Rick himself, who was kind enough to provide a detailed assessment of this knife many years ago).

I thought it might be cool to show it.

The Knife:
“RBS” - 5 ½” stainless blade, ivory single finger grip handle, NS single hilt, NS collar, NS butt cap with thong hole, nut on butt cap and black spacers. Johnson Smooth-back sheath. (Late 80s).

(*) NS collar on a SFG handle and Exposed Nut on butt cap (non-leather handle).
(**) SFG option in ivory (on an “RBS).”
(***) Dealer supplied Nickle Silver butt.

I’d love to see some more rare or discontinued options/ combos…

Thanks Guys, Gary

My favorite blade of Rick's.
Love a collar on ivory.

Gary,

One of Rick's best there!

Tom Flynn