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#189377 - 08/06/20 10:06 AM How old is this model 8?
Burner208 Offline
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Picked this up on ebay the other day, still waiting for it. Any idea of the age? I'm guessing early 60s but I'm not a expert.




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#189378 - 08/06/20 10:22 AM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Burner208]
Captain Chris Stanaback Offline
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This knife/sheath combo was available from the mid 1970's until the early 1980's when all 5 spacers became the same width.
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
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#189379 - 08/06/20 11:15 AM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Randall often used a three thick and two thin spacer arrangement on non-leather handles during the seven spacer era on smaller knives made from 3/16" stock. It can be difficult to some degree to "date" some of these as they can go either way, from late 60's to mid 70's.

By say 1977-78, RMK went to a thick center spacer arrangement on both leather and non-leather that lasted to around 1984 when the switch was made to all thin spacers.
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#189380 - 08/06/20 11:46 AM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: crutchtip]
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What about the blade profile? It looks different...Assuming it has been overly sharpened?

Also.. im in the Orlando area atleast once a year. How well could they refinish this knife if I dropped it off, assuming the pitting is not to deep.


Edited by Burner208 (08/06/20 12:04 PM)

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#189381 - 08/06/20 01:32 PM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Burner208]
Michael_Mason Offline
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Originally Posted By: Burner208
How well could they refinish this knife if I dropped it off, assuming the pitting is not to deep.

You would be very happy with the results...
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#189397 - 08/06/20 07:37 PM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Michael_Mason]
Burner208 Offline
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Is there anywhere to see before and after photos?

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#189406 - 08/06/20 09:44 PM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Burner208]
Wally Offline
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I daresay, your knife will look braaand new!
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#189418 - 08/07/20 09:20 AM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Wally]
Burner208 Offline
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I'm just wondering if its worth it. Is that blade a older profile or just one that has been over sharpened to heck?

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#189420 - 08/07/20 09:38 AM Re: How old is this model 8? [Re: Burner208]
Dirty_Water Offline
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Point dropped by someone who can't hone straight...glad to see that it's been a good user!
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