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#199348 - 06/12/22 08:53 PM Fakes
Mindelsee Offline
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I was scanning the internet tonight and ran across what I believe to be a fake. I am showing it here. Thoughts?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/294985518049?hash=item44ae81cbe1:g:TLIAAOSwey5igOxv



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Edited by Mindelsee (06/12/22 08:55 PM)

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#199349 - 06/12/22 08:57 PM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
Mindelsee Offline
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Additional info from the eBay post-

Randall Made Knives
Model - 15, kit knife blade and sheath
Condition - unused
Made - 70's
Blade - 5 1/2" carbon steel, ricasso is stamped made in Germany
Overall length - 10 3/8"
Sheath - Johnson rough back model "C"
No stone

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#199350 - 06/12/22 09:04 PM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
rodbrown Offline
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I have dealt with the seller many times and will vouch for him. One of the Model 5’s that I got at Blade (picture posted on this Forum) came from him.


Edited by rodbrown (06/12/22 09:04 PM)
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#199351 - 06/12/22 09:16 PM Re: Fakes [Re: rodbrown]
Mindelsee Offline
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With no disrespect directed to the seller, is this a fake?

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#199352 - 06/12/22 09:19 PM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
Michael_Mason Offline
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Steve is as good as they get. If he’s got it listed, it’s good to go. Buy with confidence..
PM sent !!


Edited by Michael_Mason (06/12/22 09:23 PM)
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#199353 - 06/12/22 09:41 PM Re: Fakes [Re: Michael_Mason]
Mindelsee Offline
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I have not seen any documentation to indicate Randall blades marked made in Germany....

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#199354 - 06/12/22 09:55 PM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
rodbrown Offline
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RMK used Soligen (Germany) blades for many years, mid 50’s to mid 70’s? Not absolutely sure of the years.


Edited by rodbrown (06/12/22 09:57 PM)
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#199356 - 06/13/22 12:38 AM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
Captain Chris Stanaback Offline
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It's real. Solingen blades were contracted by RMK in the 1960's and used throughout the VietNam war...and beyond.
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#199357 - 06/13/22 08:26 AM Re: Fakes [Re: Mindelsee]
Michael_Mason Offline
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Originally Posted By: Mindelsee
I have not seen any documentation to indicate Randall blades marked made in Germany....

Maybe you should invest in buying the book "Randall Made Knives", written by Robert L. Gaddis, and reading it??
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