I'm new to the forum. I came across a few knifes and would love the opinion from some professional collectors. Feel free for the conversation to go anywhere.

Interesting.... I have never seen a double S etched like that one.. I'll save that photo for reference.

It looks like it's in a pawn shop. Is it for sale?

Yes it a pawn shop. I couldn't afford them outright, but layaway is a blessing and a curse. Lol. I may be selling them after I get them out. I kinda overstepped my wallet.

Are you selling shares?

Pap

Selling shares? What are you referring to?

Sorta of a joke. In other words, if the price is so high, you may consider partners in the purchase.

Pap

Lol I'm a little slow sometimes pap.

Here is one more picture because there has been interest in the SS knife.

The best I can tell is the knife is a 63-64, but all the pictures I have seen do not look like mine. The SS is stamped different. Has anyone seen a knife stamped like mine?

Here's picture 1

Picture 2

Thanks Michael. I don't know how to post the thumbnail pics.

I have seen several like it. The "SS" is etched not stamped.

So the "etched" and "SS" is a two part rarity? How many were produced in this manner?

I agree Joe, I have seen double S etches, it's the placement on that on that is unusual.

SS marked knives were only made for a short period in 1963, maybe 6 +/- months. The etching isn't necessarily a huge deal. Stainless wasn't a super popular option back then, so a blade was forged and either a weak stamp was polished out or, it was simply neglected and lack of SS stamp was caught before it was shipped and etched.

Approximately how many Randall's were produced in 1963?

Sorry,
But no “Cross-Foruming” is allowed here.
Best, Capt. Chris

Sorry, it was not to offend.

I am trying to determine the correct sheath for both of these knifes. If someone could confirm my research it would be great. For the 1963 3-6 knife I am finding a Randall stamped sheath without the 3-6 model stamps with plane button? What stone should be with it?(I found a stag handle knife for sale made the same year)

And the model 1-7 it should be basically the same sheath produced today?

No opinions?

The double S could be in a Johnson rough back with either brown buttons or smooth "baby dot" snaps. It was during the period that double "S" knives were produced that brown buttons were transitioning out. A grey combination stone with white print is most likely correct. The model (3-6) stamp should appear on the back of the sheath, but I have seen examples from this time period that do not have the model numbers stamped. Either way for you would be fine. Yes, the model 1 would be fine in a current sheath.

Thank you Wally.