OK members,
I know we have a build going on over on BMK's forum and I don't want to mess with that..."BUT"...Here's the "deal":
TK & I are headed out in the early morning hours on Wednesday, November 6th to set up at the Wannenmacher's Tulsa Arms Gun & Knife Show! This is the largest gun show in the world! It also affords me the opportunity to "shop" for handle material...just like I do at The Blade Show.
What I'm proposing here is that we do a "Tulsa Build" with a piece of hand-select (literally) handle material that I pick up at the show! I just want to know one thing: ROLL CALL VOTE!!! Are you:
A) "IN"
B) "OUT"
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: A typical Tulsa set=up...CCS

Raffle build works for me.

Pap

I'm with pappy. Raffle sounds good. A
Walker

if you build it they will come
A
Sharpi

I'm in.

See ya on Thursday.

I'll play!!!

I'm in

A

A-Might as well.Can't dance

I'm always down for a raffle build

A) Count me in too!

A) I’m in.

Raffle, raffle.

Larry

A) I'm in.

I'm in of course

Why not..I AM from Tulsa lol

I am in. I have not hit the number in quite a few years but I did once so I keep playing the game.
Thanks Capt for the time I did win a build here.

Course have not been to the "Shop" in years either.

Tom Vaught

Come to the show and swing by the booth. Capt got one close to the front entrance (south side) this time.

In addition to being from Tulsa, Marty usually has a table... IN Tulsa!!!!

A

I’ll be there! Same time, same place. 8-C-2.
Captain and his crew know where.. ( upper level Middle) I’ll be stopping by.
Great show for anyone who’s on the fence.

I'm in

Coming up....3 choices for your viewing pleasure.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

OK Everybody,
Here goes! I promised to fetch up some handle material at the most recent Tulsa show so we could build a one-of-a-kind Randall knife. You'll notice 3 examples, shown below. Unfortunately, I could only find material of proper size to build 3/16" stock knives but it's nice stuff, never-the less:
Left-to-right:
A) Red Mallee
B) Pink Ivory
C) Cocobola
The last build consisted of 2 Model #8's, one standard and one old style. Those knives should be completed within the next 90 days, FYI. I hope we can agree on a way-cool RMK to build with one of these examples.
This build will be a little different. At the end, anyone getting in will simply add their name to the list. I will assign numbers, starting at #1 and continuing until all names have a corresponding number. The Random Draw (computer search) will determine which number (Crew member) will have the choice to purchase this knife...or not?? I will chose "3" names.
Also" Anyone bringing in a new crew member will get an additional number. If a couple of crew members feel energetic and want to go the extra mile, by signing up "5" new members, their name will go in the hat for a way-cool door prize also to be given away.
1st things 1st: Let's vote for one of these great examples of their species of wood, thanks.
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris
ROLL CALL VOTE!! Vote for one and one "ONLY"!
A) Red Mallee
B) Pink Ivory
C) Cocobola

B. Pink Ivory

No dog in this fight "BUT" if we were going to build: EITHER a:
* #2-4"
...OR...
* #2-5"
...Pink ivory would be BOMB!!
Thanks, Capt. Chris

B) Pink Ivory

B) Pink Ivory

A) I am in

B) pink ivory

B) Pink Ivory

Tom Flynn

B pink ivory

Pap

What the heck -- B

woo-hoo, I have a 16% chance at winning this thing!

"Hopefully",,,there will be more! Forums are definitely on the way out. It's a pity there is not an equal way to have viewership and the hands-on history/library all-in-one...
Capt. Chris

B
Sharpi

Pink Ivory --B

B

Yo Captain. Seems like lately there has been more interest and participation when it's a raffle build. Just tossing that out there. I'm good either way.

I don't think we'll sell enough numbers Jim. If somebody doesn't want to buy it, they can still participate in the build and then bow out for the drawing this way..."BUT"...I'm totally flexible, either way.
Best, Capt. Chris

I'M IN!

B. Pink Ivory

One thing to think about is if we all go for a raffle and in the end, the total raffle amount doesn't cover the total cost, the winner could pick up the difference, which would still be way less than the total cost.

Pap

OK, I'm in.

Even though the pink ivory looks to be the favorite, that Cattleman on the other thread has some pretty ironwood, which makes me think Capt. Chris's cocobolo is real nice.

I will vote for cocobolo, but would be happy with either.

Larry

I'm in Capt.
I'm intrigued by the Pink Ivory

Dennis

I kinda like Pap’s idea. More work for you Capt., but (I think) it makes the raffle more fun, given the chance to get a nice knife at a reduced price

OK Crew:
With 13 votes in, thus far, we have a 12-1 decided vote for PINK IVORY! That's what we will go with. I appreciate the support for this build and hope we can swell the numbers during the build. Remember: Ya' can't have at it unless you participate!
On to the next order of business. This piece measures just a tad over 1" in diameter x 4 1/2" in length. This will meet the requirements for almost all RMKs with a blade material of 3/16". There should be a couple of exclusions that I have found, over quite a bit of time building these things, that should not be considered. They are:
* Model #11's
* Model #22-4 5/8"
* #6-9", Large Filet
These models sport a more robust blade shape and depth and I believe this wonderful piece of pink ivory would yield a handle too smallish to be compatable with them.
So...As is usually the case, let's talk it out, express our preferences and decide what we're going to undertake!
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

#6-9

Pap

I'll play #6-9 in pink ivory will make a good user, blood won't bother the handle at all.

Gents:
Model #6-9" should "NOT" be considered. Did I word my post wrong?
Best, Capt. Chris

Lots of choices. Here are two:

#5 - Small Camp
#27 - Mini with NS hardware

I am almost positive #27 mimi's are built exclusively 2 ways... Stag or copper with green micarta. I could be wrong

Could a #4-4 1/2 be done??

Could a Model 28 be done?

If not a model 2 would be sweet!

What about a #26 or an #8?

YES

#4-4 1/2" #8 #7 #26 etc...all good choices. #27 & #28?...Not a chance!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Sooooo that's a no?

Your #3 choice was a #6-9. So that's not on the table?

Pap

LOL he got me too he listed the NOT to be built.

Not fair to old farts. Ok fine, then #7-5, crow's beak,wrist thong, ns squared hilt, thumb notches, all black spacers.

Pap

LOL it's the same when you talk to him as well!

Crows beak is a great way to cover up cool wood! 8-)

How about a #2-5"

Dennis

Yep Dennis...Doable!
Capt. Chris

Suggestion--maybe jumping the gun.

Model 7, either blade length, Stainless Steel, Model 6 blade grind, NS Hilt, Black and Aluminum, Wrist Thong, Duralumin Butt Cap.

Handle shape? Not sure what the stick of wood will accommodate, but on the smaller knife it might allow any of the shapes.

I think the option for the Model 6 grind is no charge?

Larry

#6 grind is a chargeable option.

I like the idea of the model 2, but more along the lines of 6" or 7".

That's "8" options Larry...???
Capt. Chris

Rob,
4" or 5" are doable (3/16" stock). Anything longer? Not-so-much (1/4" stock).
Capt. Chris

Well...it costs nothing to dream.

Maybe I need to switch this to your other topic...Dream Knife.

Larry

Good call, lest we should mis-guide crew members.
Best, Capt. Chris

Somehow I've missed this thread being re-opened and would like to participate . I think the #2-5" would be great.
Thanks for opening up another great Build.

My bad, missed the "3/16" stock only" note.

If we can CW a Model 22, I think that would be nice.

Aluminum/Red spacers, square hilt, WT.

Read Rob...#22 is on the no-fly-list! Too broad!
#11, #6-9" and #22 at least won't work. This material is too small.
Best, Capt. Chris

I like daggers so 2-5 sounds good to me. Fishtail? (Sorry, that one should go in the wish build thread.)

OK Crew,
Welcome Duke. Let's have a "ROLL CALL VOTE"! Vote for one of the following: Let's build:
A) Model #2-4" or #2-5" (to be determined later)
B) Model #4-4 1/2"
C) Model #5-4"
D) Model #6-4 1/2"
E) Model #7-4 1/2" or 5" (to be determined later)
F) Model #8-4" or #8-4"-Old Style (to be determined later)
G) Model #21-3 1/2"
H) Model #24-4"
I) Model #26-4"
J) GTR Special
K) Denmark Special
L) Small Gambler
M) Cattleman
A lot to consider...and the "TOP 3" will go on to the general election afterwards but these choices will work well with this particular piece if pink ivory.
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Remember Crew: If you don't participate ya' can't get in on this knife...Thx, CCS

A

F

Thanks for listing them ALL side-by-side Chris, so that I can lay down the catalog & stop flipping pages. What a bunch of "loser" choices to pick from.....NOT!!!
I want all of 'em. Might as well put 'em on my dart board to help choose.
BUT,.....
B) Model #4-4&1/2"
And I'll be happy to list all of my reasons later, if needed.

A

C) Model #5 - 4”

L small Gambler

Peter

5-4

Pap

J

I

Nice to see your vote, Pappy. I figured I was swimming against the tide....

E Model 7

J GTR Special

J

F) model 8

D Steak Knife
Sharpi

I see about 5 that I want.
I'll start with A) Model #2

Dennis

Maybe...Perhaps..TOO many choices? I was just trying to establish which models the pink ivory would work on...and give you all the options. Hopefully, 3 will prevail. If not...maybe we'll vote on which models we "don't want"...just sayin...
Capt. Chris

OK Crew,
I see a couple of models which have zero votes. Several models have 1 vote only but only "3" have multiple votes. We are moving on. New vote coming up...and thanks for being so prompt in voting.
Any of these choices would make a very nice RMK. Please: ROLL CALL VOTE!! ONE KNIFE ONLY per member...and feel free to argue your case and influence the others to your side! (That's half the fun)
Best, Capt. Chris
A) Model #2 in 4" or 5" blade length (to be determined later)
B) Model #5-4"
C) GTR Special

A

B) Model #5-4"

After all, it will do what the other two will do.

Larry

Wow, I'm "Oh fer two" on this thread.

As for the vote:
A) Model #2 in 4" or 5" blade length (to be determined later)

B) 5-4

B) #5-4”. Who opens letters anymore?

B 5-4

Pap

A) Model #2 in 4" or 5" blade length (to be determined later)

5-4. This is a great all around knife.

C...... the GTR is a sweet blade that will do anything you ask of it!

C

A

All look like good choices but .....

A is my vote

Sticking with the GTR. C

M) Cattleman

Tom Flynn

C) GTR Special

OK Crew,
Just sat down to my desk after a 2-day marathon trip to the woods to pick up my venison from the processors. I have tallied up the vote and The A)-#2 and the B) Model #5-4" are both tied with 5 votes each. The GTR is close behind but in third, if you will...and Tom: Cattleman was eliminated earlier...sorry.
So...If there are no objections, I think we should vote between the 2 tied at the top and come up with the knife we're going to build so we can move on...What say you? While there can be great arguments made for a #2 or a small #5, I'll leave it up you crew members to "sway-as-you-will! (I know which one I'd chose...but I'm just the wrench...not the driver!
............"ROLL CALL VOTE".............VOTE FOR "1"!

A) Model #2-4" or #2-5" (to be determined later)
B) Model #5-4"
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

A.

B) #5-4. I like the utility (as I would have the GTR, but it’s out of the picture)

A) Model #2-4" or #2-5" (to be determined later)

(already have a 5-4 user)

Interest has dropped off, as best I can tell, significantly. I'll give this 24 hours and then? Plug pulled!
Capt. Chris

b #5 4"

B) Model 5-4

B) #5-4

A Sharpi

B.

B) Model #5-4"

b

Better...much better. I'll call it tomorrow evening but #5 is leading the way right now.
Thanks, Capt. Chris

b

A) Model #2-4" or #2-5" (to be determined later)

Thanks for the votes. This time the #5-4" won out. I hope all of those "other choice choosers" will stick around and participate. As for the build: We are building:
* RMK Model #5-4 inch, Small Camp & Trail Model!
Standard this knife comes in carbon steel, "with" thumb notches, a brass single hilt, red, white & blue spacers, a stag handle and a Model "B" sheath in tan leather. There is no room on the sheath's front panel to add a hone pocket so that's out of the running.
Now then. How are we going to trick this pony? Let me hear your thoughts?
Stay sharp, Capt. Chris

How about brass and black spacers maroon micarta in Border patrol shape and wrist thong

Peter

Is a 22 crow's beak available on a 5-4? Never seen one.

Pap

Since we’re using the pink ivory for the handle, I’d suggest a single NS hilt, with red and aluminum spacers. Cap’n — does the size of the ivory you have limit us to a “standard” handle shape ( I’m thinking a 22 handle with a crow’s beak butt cap....)?

Since stag is standard, maybe the Captain's CW would not count as an Option?

I would opt for Stainless.

Larry

Brass single hilt (standard)
brass/red spacers
stainless
WT

2nd on Rob’s ideas above.

Brass hilt
Brass and red spacers
tool steel blade
wrist thong
black sheath

I'm with Bob and Alan ...

Brass single hilt (standard)
brass/red spacers
stainless
WT

Maybe add a compass?

Pappy,
You mean...like this? My bone linen micarta...and other goodies!
Best, Capt. Chris

Yes Cap, that's a dandy.

Pap

Pink BP shaped grip
SS blade
Brass single hilt (standard)
Brass & Red Spacers
TN
WT
Black No Hone Sheath

5-4, Pink handle, carbon blade, all black spacers, nickel silver hilt, 22 crows beak aluminum, wrist thong. Black pouch sheath.

Pap

This piece of pink ivory, being the shop's minimum size for this knife, would not be a good candidate for a #22 handle shape as there just isn't enough there there!
Also: CW, regardless of the original handle material "is/counts" as an option.
How about we decide if we want:
* Carbon
....or....
* Stainless
for the blade material?
Let's hear it, Capt. Chris

carbon

Stainless

Stainless

carbon

stainless

* Stainless

Stainless.

Stainless

Carbon

Carbon

Pap

Stainless

Stainless

Stainless

Dennis

Good morning Crew:
By a vote of 9-4 a stainless steel blade wins! Thumb notches are standard. Pink ivory wooden handle has been decided. So...What's next?
We still need to decide upon the spacers (or collar) and a butt cap, butt plate or neither, along with a wrist thong or compass. Still a ways to go including other option possibilities (HILT)? (SHEATH)?
Any ideas?
Best, Capt. Chris

Mel's arrangement might look nice with this wood:

Brass hilt
Brass and red spacers
Compass
wrist thong

With the CW and stainless, this would use up the five options.

The black sheath would be optional for me, maybe let the winner decide if they want it?

Larry

From the images I’ve seen on-line for pink ivory handles, I think a NS hilt with aluminum and red spacers is the way to go.