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#35120 - 12/31/08 10:24 AM Re: A few shots of mine... ** [Re: David]
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Ya gotta love this description of the Model 16 from the July 1964 issue of Skin Diver magazine:

"Thoroughbred with an edge."






David,

Thanks for the lead on the article. Here's the front cover...



You can Buy It Now on eBay for $12.99...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Skin-Diver-Magazine-...p3286.m20.l1116
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#35121 - 01/02/09 12:55 AM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: TAH]
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Warren and Ben,

I have come to the conclusion that my entire scuba equipment configuration needs a rethink. I have acquired everything piecemeal over the past several years, and I have made the transition from mostly cold water to mostly warm water diving. I may just acquire two different sets of gear, one for cold and one for warm, rather than try to combine everything and compromise.

As for the knife, it is not so much a question of what to keep the knife in but how to attach it to me and how to securely operate the keeper with gloves on. I already have a Blackhawk sheath, but I don't like it. IMO, the Spec Ops sheath has a better configuration. Sullivan's may be an option for a special order, or an ankle sheath may work best. A forum member has graciously agreed to sell me a pancake flipper sheath, which I appreciate very much. I will just have to continue experimenting.

Now, let's see some more 16s!
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#35122 - 01/03/09 09:45 AM Re: Knife Of The Week Model 16 [Re: vklough46]
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Here is my new model 16, it came with the nylon Blackhawk sheath.

Peter


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#35123 - 01/05/09 09:30 AM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: David]
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I have come to the conclusion that my entire scuba equipment configuration needs a rethink....




I think you should go with all vintage equipment and the leather pancake sheath.



http://www.vintagescubasupply.com/index.html
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#35124 - 01/05/09 01:09 PM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: TAH]
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I have come to the conclusion that my entire scuba equipment configuration needs a rethink....




I think you should go with all vintage equipment and the leather pancake sheath.






Me too! Thanks to Tunefink, I now have a new (old) Pancake Flipper sheath. Pictures will be posted soon.
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#35125 - 01/06/09 12:53 AM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: David]
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Here it is, my new (old) Pancake Flipper sheath for my Diver, with a little brother. Thanks again Tunefink!

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#35126 - 01/06/09 08:33 AM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: David]
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David,

Good looking sheaths. Do you plan on using either sheath in the water?

The Diver/Pancake has always been one of my favorite RMK offerings. I've always wondered how well the waxed leather would hold up especially in salt water. The closest my #16 gets to water is when I flush the toilet in the other room.
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#35127 - 01/06/09 12:41 PM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: TAH]
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Yes, the old Randall sheath will definitely get wet. I would love to see this type of sheath offered again.

I sat down and compared my Flipper sheath to the waxed sheath that came with my latest 16, as well as my nylon Combat Master sheath to a Blackhawk sheath. Overall, the Flipper is my favorite, followed by the Combat Master. Both are very versatile.


Edited by David (01/06/09 12:45 PM)
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#35128 - 01/06/09 12:45 PM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: David]
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David,

Is it possible to have the sheath waxed [ not in the Agency sense ] by Gregg or find out how it is done? That would add longevity.


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#35129 - 01/06/09 01:28 PM Re: A few shots of mine... [Re: David]
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Yes, the old Randall sheath will definitely get wet.




Good for you for enjoying the sheath as it was meant to be used. After a few dives, please give us a report on its performance and durability.
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