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#139231 - 03/27/16 03:37 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: RamKingJC]
KnifeScout Just dropped in Registered: 05/23/15 Posts: 6	Which Model 2 has the best balance? I am assuming the fulcrum moves forward, closer to the hilt with the longer 8" blade. Does the 7" have a similar balance to the F-S? If anyone can measure where it is, that'd be great. Also, anyone have a photo of a 7" or 8" in the hand for a better grasp on the size?
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#139232 - 03/27/16 03:44 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: KnifeScout]
tunefink Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/13/05 Posts: 4052 Loc: Bambalam	A lot would depend on the handle material and if there was a butt cap and what it is. Aluminum, brass, nickel silver. _________________________ Always, buying, selling and trading. www.randallmadeknife.com
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#139353 - 03/29/16 07:42 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: vklough46]
Whiteman Knife Enthusiast Registered: 12/03/05 Posts: 746 Loc: Indiana	1950s 2-7...and now I need another safe... Edited by Whiteman (03/31/16 02:11 PM) _________________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/559325434186922/
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#139356 - 03/29/16 07:59 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: Whiteman]
crutchtip Knife Enthusiast Registered: 11/16/05 Posts: 2841	Beautiful example _________________________ www.rmkcollector.com BUY-SELL-TRADE
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#139383 - 03/30/16 12:01 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: crutchtip]
Whiteman Knife Enthusiast Registered: 12/03/05 Posts: 746 Loc: Indiana	Originally Posted By: crutchtip Beautiful example Couldn't pass it up. _________________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/559325434186922/
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#139390 - 03/30/16 02:28 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: Whiteman]
Ronnie Knife Enthusiast Registered: 02/13/11 Posts: 2255 Loc: NW Mississippi	I really like the thick spacers we see on this no. 2. Do we know why Randall changed over the years to the thin spacers. Are the thick spacers still available thru suppliers? _________________________ Ronnie RKS#2166
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#139402 - 03/30/16 06:07 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: Ronnie]
Whiteman Knife Enthusiast Registered: 12/03/05 Posts: 746 Loc: Indiana	The thick spacers and wide mouth sheath caught my eye. _________________________ https://www.facebook.com/groups/559325434186922/
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#139409 - 03/30/16 07:56 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: Whiteman]
Ronnie Knife Enthusiast Registered: 02/13/11 Posts: 2255 Loc: NW Mississippi	Yep it's a beautiful rig. _________________________ Ronnie RKS#2166
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#139415 - 03/31/16 04:00 AM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: KnifeScout]
Fairbairn Knife Enthusiast Registered: 02/25/14 Posts: 108 Loc: Oakville Ontario Canada	Knifescout, the first pattern FS balances on the handle side of the guard, 7/8" behind it. Comparable Randall model 2s ( 7" blades) balance as follows: leather, brass butt cap, 3/4" on the handle side of the guard, stag, no butt cap, and stag, duralumin butt cap, both balance on the handle side, 1/4" from the guard. As you probably already know, a first pattern FS, properly held, is just an extension of your arm, and feels virtually weightless. Hope this helps......Fairbairn
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#139475 - 03/31/16 10:00 PM Re: Knife of the Week!!!!!!!! Model 2 [Re: Fairbairn]
Wally Knife Enthusiast Registered: 07/08/06 Posts: 2444	Hey Whiteman, I see you're in Indiana. Did you happen to drive over to Illinois to pic up that beauty? _________________________ Wally
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