My neck's swollen up and I'm ready to pee in a scrape! OK: Rut usually starts at my Bama retreat in a week's time...or at least the "hot-n-heavy" rut does. I'm fixin' to head on up next Friday.
All this "fixin" has got me thinking: Do we have any real hunters and would they (you) be interested in building a hunting knife? (Randall...of course)?
What say you?
Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris

Let the good times begin!
Walker

I am in!

Tom Flynn

I'm down.

Of course!

Pap

Capt. Chris--

Unless you have big antlers, suggest you stay high in a stand, and let the young bucks do all the sparring!

Let's build a knife.

Larry

Let's do this!

I am in. Now you know a serious hunting knife is a 3-5 with killer stag, a compass, thumb notches and a waxed sheath.
Capt be careful on your hunts. Those deer goes nuts during the rut. You know they can't think no farther than their rutters during the rut. oldguy

A Model 3 with a #6 grind.

Pap

Captain,

I am in.

Alan

Well, let’s see………hell yeah!! Long as I can still walk a little, I’ll keep going to the woods to slowly, stealthily hunt. And I will need a knife, so build ‘Er up.

If this is going to be like the model 11 we just did, buying the numbers. then I'm in.

Yes, regards, Mike

Anyone wish to venture out and post their "preferred" hunter? One of the purposes of the builds is educate as well as to make a "smokin' RMK"!
Best, Capt. Chris

Cap,

I hunt with a 25-5 Stag handle in a wax sheath. Sure would like something smaller. Model 11 maybe.

Tom Flynn

There are several small models that are adequate for most hunting, maybe not so much for camp chores, heavy cutting.

Think about the knives on page 11 in the catalogue, and also Model 26 Pathfinder, and Model 21 Little Game.

And in the Non-Catalogue list: Pathfinder, Alaskan Skinner, Old Style Bird and Trout, Denmark Special, and the GTR Special.

Larry

11-4

Hi, I also like the smaller models. My most used knife is the small Model 10. My favorite options are finger grooves, Ivorite ,compass and wax sheath. What ever is decided will be a good for me, regards, Mike

25-5 is a great hunting knife, in my opinion. Love mine. Might have to try a 25-6 one-day, but I've read it's too much of a good thing?

I have a few knives that are close in size to a 26 and that model, I think, would be more build friendly than a 25?

11's are meh as far as I'm concerned, but I bet I'd love it if I used one.

A model 3-6 is what I have my eye on these days.

11-4 or 5

Hi, in the Captain’s web site in “Randall Stuff For Sale “ he has a 11 with a 3” blade with Sambar Stag. Looks good, regards, Mike

Actually a Model 7-4" with a #6 grind is good for any work on small or large game.

Model 26 looks to be a great hunter.

I don't have one yet.

Trying to nail down thinking and direction (never easy for me) in conceiving of our
“By-GOD serious hunting knife…..preferred” Randall model for this Build. This, to me anyway, eliminates one of my favorite hunting users, #28, as the “build” part is pretty much over as soon as ya’ start…. outstanding knife with zero/few options. A few other models are similar in that regard.
I’m thinking “hunting” as being different from “camp-chore” blades and would also eliminate the wonderful Randalls that do extremely well digging foxholes, chopping trees and splitting kindling. Even though I know that the #12-9, 14 grind can do all of these tasks very well and still field dress squirrels and skin out whitetail I’d eliminate a few other models similar to the 12-9 in size as not being in my “preferred” group of “By-GOD serious hunting” knives.
THE Randall that I’m certain that I’ve carried and used the most from the first Deer/Turkey fall season and Spring Gobbler season that I bought it from Perry Miller, AND every season since, is my #8, old style. It has been THE perfect (“preferred”?) knife to field dress, skin and completely process so many whitetails and gobblers every year since. Not to mention dove, ducks, salt and fresh water fish AND day-2-day chores between seasons and adventures as I just love the feel of this stag handled knife in my hand. AND the option of the top of the blade being sharp as hell. Plus carrying it day-2-day means I’m always carrying around a buncha’ campfire stories on my belt.
I even gifted an additional one of these to my then 12yr. old son to use (& IF) he used it to field dress his first buck. Carried it secretly in my pack for 2 years (3rd season) before the opportunity presented itself. Fifteen years ago now.
SOoooo, #8, Old Style, SS, nice, popcorny Stag, TN, Single Hilt, Thong would make my “preferred, by-God, serious hunting knife” to Build.

I have (intentionally) used almost every RMK made on field work...just-cause. Some worked better than others but still a lot of choices would be a matter of personal taste.
Here's a brief review and "possibles" to think about. Duke has already expounded on RMK's #8. Whether old or new style, both T&B's work quite well. Other 3/16" stock knives perform admirably, again as Duke mentions, the #28-4 1/2" just to add one to the mix.
Rob wants a Model #26-4", Pathfinder, and they need to be in the discussion...4 sure. Here's a couple of the "above" to aid in your "visual" thought process....
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Keep the 3/16" ball rolling. Pappy talk about a #7 or a #7/ #6 grind...great choices as well. Throw in a #21 or a GTR and The Denmark Spl. as well...
CCS

Let's show ( for your consideration) a few more RMK's, made outta' 3/16" blade stock"
#4-4 1/2"...#5-4"...#11-3 1/4" or 4"...#22-4 5/8"...all have their merit...
Just Sayin',
Capt. Chris

"BY-GOD"..."SERIOUS" hunting knives, to me anyway, indicate 1/4" blade stock..."SO:...in all fairness, and without expounding prejudices, here's some of the "bigger boys" to contemplate.
Stay Sharp...and keep on thinkin',
Capt. Chris
RMK's: #3, #4, #5, #12-6":

Here's few more 1/4" blades...#15-5 1/2", #19-4 1/2" or 5", #20-4 1/2", #23-4 1/2"
CCS

More "Quarters"...#25, #27, Sergeants, Lg. Gambler
CCS

A couple of more...and...YES: There are still even more but this outta' be enough for y'all to chose from:
Copper Companion and both Stanaback Specials: 4" and 4 5/8"...
CCS

Ok--We are overwhelmed, want more than one!

Capt. Chris could just throw all these into a grab bag and let us buy one as our numbers are drawn.

Larry

GTR is indeed another great knife. Great setup on the standard configuration.

BTW, I think this is the same knife as your GTR pic.

27 is just as limiting as a 25 correct? Not a whole lotta handle options?

Can't leave out the Ward Gay Special either. Just sayin'.

Pap

I'm staying with the 11-4

Cap,

Can an 11-4 come with 14-style fingergrips?

Tom Flynn

Ward Gay #20 is a nice setup as well.

I think it's the least-configurable knife you can pick, so not a strong candidate for a build-by-committee.

#8-4" old style,NS1,ASP/BLK,STAG,FG(RH),WT

Rob--

You are right about some of the standard models. Not much room for customization on various ones.

I like the Model 8 configuration offered by Ken.

The only thing I would change would be light ambi finger grooves depending on the stag...I hate to see huge hunks of stag stuck onto petite blades.

If the stag is too large, then the Cattleman treatment could help...and that is only offered on the Stanaback Special...which is a good candidate for the build.

Larry

Tom (& all),
The RMK #11-4" and the RMK #22-4 5/8" are the only 2 hunting knives, in 3/16" blade stock, that can be ordered with FG's.
FYI
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Forget the FG(RH) on my #8

I like Duke’s ideas for an old style 8. I had one, but my daughter likes stag Randall’s. So, I could use another.

Captain mentions a small SSP. My boys liked mine , so I could use another one.

Has anyone mentioned the Old Nordic Special? The #11 3 1/4 inch.

This is looking like a great build in the making.

It's pictured, along with the 4" Model #11 in my post.
Capt. Chris

Apparently...there is "some" interest for this build...not a lot, but "some"? I'm rather surprised at the majority seeming to want a 3/16" stock knife for a "BY-GOD-SERIOUS" hunting knife as it falls way short on black or brown bear, elk, etc...and big boar hogs..."BUT"...It's your build.
How 'bout this: Pic a couple of blade stocks from both widths and we'll "whittle"?
Sound good to you?
Let's hear from you,
Capt. Chris

Of all my Randalls,the one I come back to the most often is my Old Style Model 8. It was one of my first Randalls and just seems to do all the camp/trail/hunting/fishing tasks just right.

Wayne

Is there anything better than a Model #23?

1/4” option: 3-5 or 3-6 Hunter (I figure Bo knew best).
3/16” option: Denmark Special

I try to not be long winded BUT it sometimes just seems I “have a lot to say,” soooo…..
I do tend to agree with Larry re: big chunks of stag with smallish blades…..they just don’t match up. I do love slab sides of stag however, and especially on Cattleman and Stan. Sp, (in fact sent ya’ an email recently Cap. re: possibly ordering one of your Specials). It’s difficult for me to think about carrying “too much” knife on my belt, but do pretty much always have a larger “Camp” (#15 or #18) and/or “Skinner” (#20) and/or small “hatchet” in my pack. Field dressing game in my life thus far has only added one blackie on top of the mountain of whitetails and realistically at this point I don’t see any Brownies, Moose, polar bear or other “big game” being added to the pile even though VA stocking Elk in Southwest VA is seeming more successful than I expected. I still don’t see it being (&HOPE it will NOT) be as successful as their wild Turkey stocking has become. The other small folder I’ve carried in my pocket for over 45+ years is my Case, 3 blade Stockman, given to me by my dad, and with which I completely field dressed, suitable for dragging over a mountain mile, the 2nd buck I ever took. Ever since then that knife has always cut first on each deer to remove and place into ziplocks the swollen, dripping tarsal glands so as to not taint the meat.
So, while I absolutely do not mind participating in (&/or winning) a Build for a BIG,
“By-GOD Serious-Ass Hunting” knife, I’d like to narrow it down to a do whatever you want, slab-sided Stanaback Special as I’m certain it’ll do everything I’ve done quite well and ALSO be more than satisfactory for going places I’ve yet to be.
And I really am TRYING to be less long winded.

Reply to Duke:

Yep.

Larry

Hey Captain,

Your Nordic Special looks good too.

For a bigger knife: I still hunt bears, moose, along with an occasional elk. I typically use my 23 standard, but have used my 4-6 standard, my A.G Russel 11 and my 3-6 stag. I’ll use my 14 or a hatchet to split the ribs. For wild bison, I used my 23, 4-6, and an ax.

My #2 son used his 25 and an 18 on his moose and an elk this last season.

One of the larger 11s, a big 19, a 20, and even a Sergeant could be good too.

Alan

Steve,

The 23 is an awesome knife. My has been a great knife to carry.

Alan

The #23 was the "beginning" for my Stanaback Special.
Best, Capt. Chris

Stanaback Special history per Capt. Chris...

Knife of the Week Stanaback Special!!!!!!!
Posted by: JesseEgnew
Knife of the Week Stanaback Special!!!!!!! - 07/20/08 08:13 AM
This is from one of the other forums with the Capt’s permission

About mid 1980's Jeff McCartney, one of the Randall shop's key knife craftsman, had a Model #23-4 1/2" that had a slight crack in the false edge. The knife was stainless and Jeff thought that the crack was minor enough and shallow enough to make a decent knife out of this already finished "Gamemaster" without having to toss the whole thing out. What remained, after Jeff's superb customization, was a slightly shorter version (around 4") of the Model #23, with a more "bowie-styled" false edge. Actually it looked like a cross between an "old style" Trout and Bird and a Model #12-6" "Little Bear Bowie"!
Keep in mind that this Randall was made of 1/4" stock! I took one look at it and knew that it was the design I had been looking for! I struck a deal with Gary and my "Stanaback Special" was born! A lot of cool knife designs, as well as other things, come from mistakes. This knife, although not a true mistake, was no exception!! Thanks again to Jeff and Gary and, of course, Bo Randall, for making this superb Randall an exclusive to me. I can't tell you all how well it is received by folks. It just plain "works"!
As for the serial numbers, I only made 100 of these 4" specials with serial numbers, 1-100. All were leather handles and the number was etched next to the trademark. All have been long since sold out and sold for around $225.00. Those were the days, hey guys?
A few years later, when I was allowed to have 2 forgings, the 4 5/8" version was introduced. This knife had/ has the oxblood sheath with an EZE-lap sharpening steel, fitted in a leather tube pouch on the face of the sheath. This model "Stanaback", as well as the original 4" version, are still available today.
I have a serial numbered version of the 4 5/8", the "limited" which is "still available" in limited quantities. The total production of these will be 200, with well over half of them already sold and delivered. These longer specials are etched on the opposite side, a location everyone is more familiar with. They are made up with stainless steel blades, thumb notches, brass single hilt, brass and black spacers, a leather "commando-shaped" handle, and a brass butt cap, which is radiused.

I would like to thank everyone on the form for participating in these “knife of the week threads” it has been a huge success!!!
So without further a due ladies and Gentlemen may we please see some Stanaback Specials!!!!

OK - I vote for either a Model #23 OR a Stanaback Special (preferably the smaller one)!

Steve has swayed me. I like his idea, a 23 or a Stanaback

Alan,
To save any mental anguish from making that choice..........better get them both!!! That way you can't go wrong.

Wayne

Top dog has a very valid point there!
Walker

The more I’ve pondered moving up in size from a # 8, Old Style to a #23 and/or a Stanaback, the more a #19, Stag, FG, SS, NSH, all red spacers, TN keeps floating around in my conscious/subconscious as THE MOST By GOD Serious hunting knife that has/would/will do every dang whatever you wanted hunting and killing anything anywhere in North America.
IMHO.
IF anybody’s much interested in building a hunting knife.

Hi Duke for the "Most BY God" serious hunting knife I think you are right. I have the stainless, stag with finger grooves and compass that A.G. Rusell sells. I still think a small blade is more handy but described as it is "Most By God Serious Hunting" knife I think you hit the nail squarely on the head, regards, Mike

I am still leaning towards an 11-4 FG or a SSP slab side FG

Tom Flynn

Still staying with 11-4

A by God serious hunting knife, or any type, ain't 4" x 3/16" in my opinion. 14 or 15 cdt? Maybe. Sergeants model could fit the bill. Doesn't the story of the model 3 include chopping down saplings, or something of that nature? That's a serious knife to me, clear a path and process dinner ;-)

Jerry--

Your comments bring us back to agreeing just what is a "By God" serious hunting knife.

My own thinking so far has been a knife primarily for processing game in the field and otherwise light duty as required. Not necessarily making camp, fighting off grizzlies, or even butchering the field-dressed game.

If we want to define it as being a general-purpose cutting tool, and take into account a wider range of possible chores, that would change my thinking.

Wonder what others think.

Larry

Basically a 10-3 or a little bigger a 10-5 will fill the bill for just about anything.

Like I said before,my Old Style Model 8 has filled the bill for me for many years and if you want to go a little fancier maybe a Mini Model 27.

No need for a long thick blade. I knew of a n Alaskan Guide that used a Case folding trapper for everything from moose,bear,elk etc and had no problems.

Cutting of bones?? That is what a saw is for.

Wayne

Valid points, Top Dog. Survival or just processing of your game is the choices I guess. I do favor the old style 8-4 (dressed out if so desired!).
Walker

I'm Baaack! Good trip to the woods. Although I saw many deer, none with enough or big enough horns to shoot. 2 weeks I go back. Nice to see all the posts...and anyone awaiting shipping: I'll start tomorrow getting stuff out.
"By God" hunting knife means a "hunting knife", nothing more "AND"...nothing less. Those would be "other builds". Hope this helps. Bama hunting consists of (mostly) whitetails, hogs and turkey. Deer and turkey fold easily to 3/16" stock knives...."but" big hogs? Not-so-much!
Elk hunting in Northern New Mexico, etc...yield easier to 1/4" stock knives...IMO. It all depends upon your definition of your
"hunter".
I use a #3-5" and a #5-5" an aweful lot. No complaints and never seem under-gunned. My last trip out west I used a 4" Stanaback Spl. and a "Trailblazer"! (This was before it was numbered #27-5 3/4")...Again" no complaints.
Now: What do you guys want to build? Let's get it narrowed down to 3 or 4 choices and go from there.
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Old Style #8

I'm stuck on a Model 5-5" 01 steel, since it has done everything from butchering numerous elk, mule and whitetail, Trout, salmon, steelhead, grouse, and multiple camp chores, since 1975. I have used other Randall models, but my old Model 5-5", has done it the most.

Pap

Cap,

Glad your back!

Leaning towards SSP Slabside FG Stainless, wrist thong

Tom Flynn

Capt,
Just how large are the deer in your neck of the woods where you go??

Up north,typical size is about 180 lbs although there are many that go over 200 lbs.

A few years ago,a bowhunter harvested a 305 lbs white tailed buck from a state forest just 5 miles from me. Haul that out of the woods.....it is uphill both ways.

Wayne

180-190 is a large buck where I hunt. 160-165, during the rut when they've got a lot of "running, fighting, screwing" going on...
Best, Capt. Chris

Side note--

Are deer in rut in January in the south?

Up north it is in the fall.

Larry

Fall in Florida...and "2" ruts in Bama on account of the "Wisconsin Deer" that were brought into the state, decades ago. PRIME time is mid January-1st week in Feb...
Best, Capt. Chris

From what I'm reading...thus far...we have the following mentioned.
* Model #8-4"-X (Old Style)
* Model #5-5" (Camp & Trail)
* Model #23-4 1/2" (Gamemaster)
* Model #19-5" (Bushmaster)...also available in 4 1/2"
* Stanaback Specials (4" and 4 5/8")
Please add, deduct, ammend, comment, etc., etc....
Thanks...and Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris
PS: I think a Model #3 and/or #7 have also been talked about....CCS

19-5

#23

We-e-l-l...

Since Capt. Chris uses two, maybe, could we, think of a "a pair?"

And think about what each might be better suited for?

And "maybe" the option for the first person drawn to buy one or both?

Just thinking, maybe out of bounds, but it is easy to dream.

Remember the Last Hunt Build from Spring 2019? 5-inch Model 3 and Model 5. I got lucky on that one.

So "if" it were done again I would vote for a different pair.

Larry

I wouldn't mind seeing a model 3 get built, 5 or 6 inch.

A pair, like the Capt's, would be cool but it's been done recently. Any reason not to build a model 25? A 25/26 pair could turn out nice

SSP
Slabside
FG
Stainless
Wrist Thong
AND, because Larry (& others) have mentioned two (2) knives, add a
#11-3 &1/4” for my # 2 “By GOD, Serious Hunting Knife.” Why not??

I am with Duke!

Tom Flynn

I omitted another choice when listing knife models earlier: RMK Model #11-4", which is 3/16" blade stock...sorry Brother Billy and Tom.
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Maybe the Model 5 small fish & game set up like Bradford Agier's in the larger model with the Micarta handle w/compass??

In all honesty,it is what you choose will be the best. That is why there are so many Models/variations.

Wayne

Torn between the Model 23, Model 19, and the Stanback Special 4"

Any would be a great knife.

Larry

I'm still thinking #8 old style !!

Awrite, lemmie see, Capt. Chris, you’ve omitted the model #11’s (3/16” bunch) by NOT listing them with those other outstanding possible choices so far. You didn’t shut down the “maybe 2 like you” feelers though so I’m thinking that your SSP, just like I’ve suggested, is # 1 on the list AND, to handle all camp chores PLUS every big boned, gristled-up critter alive I’d like to throw in a #12-9” for “By GOD Hunt’n Knife” # 2……to crush pelvises, quarter anything, etc. etc. All dressed out like:
-SS,
-a special chunk of Stag,
-NS, single Hilt,
-Compass
WHOOO-WHEEE!!!
I am so ready to win these and get to packing,
BTW….the boys here (VA) are rut crazy blind from late Oct. thru early Dec. The deer too.

Ken,
One of the many reasons I like about the old style Model 8 is how it came into being.

It was basically the design thought up by BO's friend Litch Stienman.and BO made some refinements as to what we now know as the old Model 8.

And,I could be wrong on this,it was Litch Stienman that was using a custom knife that BO purchased from him that got the ball rolling on Randall Made Knives.

Wayne

My only problem with the old style Model 8, is the reduced hilt. Too easy for your hand to slip by the reduced hilt and slice a finger. Had that happen to me in my 20's, not on a Randall, but a similar reduced hilt, and made me cautious ever since. I believe that a Model 7-4.5 has a very close blade design as the old Model 8, but has a full single hilt. Just sayin'.

Pap

Pap,
I can see your concern about the reduced hilt but I think that thumb notches may help in reducing the tendency to slip.

Maybe if you wrap the wrist thong around your hand would prevent a slip??

Just a thought.

Wayne

11-4.

Hi, the more I read the more I want them all. Since my addiction can not be satisfied in regards, to this knife I can only offer some thoughts. I think a hunting knife needs to have a skinning type blade. When I split wood or do camp chores I used my hatchet and my EDC knife. In the last 50 years I have carried a Henckels stockman and a Heckles wooden handled Skinning blade that I attached a lanyard. I dressed out a lot of game big and small with these. I'm no Nessmuk but I like his knife. I think an Alaskan # 11, a Yukon # 20 or a blade like the woodsman #28. I know nothing about grinds etcetera but I find a shorter blade handier than a longer and a waxed sheath better in the outdoors than a plain. I like a compass just in case and a lanyard for safety. Just my two cents.
That being said any knife you guys decide on is Ok with me and will be a remembrance of the friends I have found here, fondest regards, Mike

PS: When your done start thinking about a self defense knife.

Mike C,
Usually,the longer the blade on a knife that a "woodsman" wears indicates the more of a green horn he is.
Three to four inches is pretty much the standard and can get most stuff taken care of.

Clearing of brush,cutting up saplings etc is much better handled by and axe,saw or Woodmans PAL...at least in my opinion.

As for self defense knife.............my advise is distance and plenty of it. Trust me on this,in a knife fight,no one walks away (if they are able to) unscathed.

Wayne

Long distance is next best thing to being there according to Ma Bell!
Top Dog, I also handle a shorter blade better. Yes, the longer blade gets you an extra inch or two away but it “slows” the flow down for me.
Walker

Hi, when I associated with "Hard Types" they told me that when they met/trained with "feriners" (sic) they often made disparaging remarks about the "cowboys" that typically carried large Bowie style knives. I think the perfect offensive knife size maybe about the same as the Applegate-Fairbairn knife or about 6". I didn't wish to start this discussion, but only wished to point out that after a hunting knife maybe a defensive/combat/offensive knife can be discussed. When I was a LEO I was attacked with knives but was never in a real knife fight or in the Military; so I defer to others more knowledgeable than me. I did talk often with Col. Applegate and even in his old age knew his stuff, regards, Mike

I think, at this point, we've had ample discussion as to what "we" (?) prefer. I've used Model #10-3's...up to a #5-6" on game of various sizes and shapes. No question...the most difficult was not the largest..."HOGS"! The skin if super tough and greasy to "hand-remove" once the skinning is started.
Point is? I'm not sure but a 1/4" stock knife worked best on hogs...with much less sharpening (or touching up) to do.
Whitetails, small game and birds (ducks, pheasants, dove & quail) required less "tune-ups" also and a 3/16" stock worked well. It all depends upon "what" you're hunting.
OK: Nothing is off the table as to your choice...and, as I have said many...many times: I don't care "what" we build. So let's decide, please.
I'd like each and every one of you to post your "one...preferred...choice". Not a 2nd and you can explain your "why". Afterwards we'll start whittlin'...
What Say You All?
Stay Sharp, Capt. Chris

Standabck Special, either length.

Larry

Old Style #8 because 3/16" works for me as I don't hunt hogs !!!!

11-4 FG

Tom Flynn

11-4

Model 7-4", with a #6 grind.

Pap

19-5 because it looks like it could dig a ball joint out of the socket and separate ribs.

Hi, model 11 , regards, Mike

Model 15 Camping version.

1/4” stock meets the “By God Serious” criteria in my view and, a length of 4-1/2” hits the sweet spot that’s been discussed. So the #23 — mentioned by some earlier — gets my vote.

Rob Frey,

I would think that the Model 5 camp knife would be nice set up the way Bradford Angier had his full size Model 5 set up.

But,in all honesty,any Randall Knife you choose will be a good choice.

Wayne

#23

So, Rob Frey is heading in the right direction BUT I’d like to take it up a notch. To be certain that “Our BY GOD Serious Hunt’n Knife can handle any Hog, Moose, Puma, Holstein Heffer, Brownie and any/everything else we care to camp to hunt AND process. A
#14; 7&1/2” full tang, 1/4” stock,
-Bowie Clip Blade grind (chg.?), sharpened top of blade
-SS blade (nc)
-Green Micarta (nc), single-finger handle
-NS SINGLE HILT, squared-off
-TN
-Thong Hole, lined (nc)
-Waxed, No Hone Sheath
Thanks so much Chris, for one helluva’ Build that many others seem to be missing out on.

I think I've seen enough (or lack thereof) to give up on this build.
Sad,
Capt. Chris

Yep, SAD

I am not a serious hunter in the least...but 11 pages of responses, 15+ in the last few days shows "lack of interest"?, enough to abandon the build?

That's what I was thinking DW. Just got settled back in from a winter (teens below zero) camping weekend to see this is no more. SAD indeed. I certainly respect the Capt's decision, he knows better than I do how these builds play out.

Decision was/is not based on "early" participation..."BUT"...when comes-a-time to "actually" get at it...SAD.
Decision's final. I've had it with good intentions petering out. We'll do "something" down the road...but not in this format...not any more, no sir.
Best, Capt. Chris

I think the CAPT has the most knowledge, always has pretty good ideas, and common sense to just build it and it will turn out great. I feel the majority of the fine members here will like it. My 2 cents.

I was not paid for this endorsement.

Dang, Just up North from Patagonia, now in Temuco. Back in communication, I hope we don’t kill the build.

Alan

I am still liking the Stanaback or a 23.

ditto

I believe this one is done for.
Walker

I liked the Raffle we did, you get to see what your going to get, heck it can be anything, not new even. Just purchase your number and your in. Keeps it simple.

Just my 2 cents.

My only issue with the raffle is, much like this one, I was out of town for a few days and it's over. I realize I haven't participated that much, mostly from the sidelines, over the years so take it for what is worth