#39654 - 04/06/08 07:23 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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 Here are some Model 26s. From top to bottom: Model 25 handle with stag, this knife is always with me Model 25 handle with shop-supplied birdseye maple Model 25 handle with polished stag Model 25 handle with water buffalo and rounded butt cap water buffalo handle  Stag and brass handle with rounded butt cap antique gold Micarta with rounded butt cap Model 25 handle with ironwood and rounded butt cap maroon Micarta with rounded butt cap As you have probably deduced, 26s are my favorite Randall knife model, much to the chagrin of my friend Chief.  Kevin
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#39655 - 04/06/08 08:09 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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Man, Kevin, I guess you DO like Model 26's. Those are beautiful. The stag on those knives is magnificent and the black buffalo horn against the nickel silver is definately a crowd pleaser. I only have two. This one exquisitely scrimshawed by Rick Bowles and engraved by David Perdue, and another one also beautifully scrimshawed by Rick:     The name of the boat is "Randall Maid" and if you look closely you can see Rick peeking out the door of the shack wearing his ever-present Atlanta Braves cap. The subject of this #26 with my .999% fine silver hardware is a frilled lizzard, native to the Australin outback and the very famous "Ayers Rock" found in north west Australia. I regret that I did not get a chance to see it first hand on my last trip but I won't get too busy to see it on my next one.  By the way Kevin, thank you for undertaking this "knife of the week" project. It really gives us all a chance to see some very outstanding examples of the Randall craftsmanship and to show off our own treasured Randalls. Regards, Doug
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#39656 - 04/06/08 10:25 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: silverknife]
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Kevin, those knives are stupendous. If they where mine I would have to display ALL of them on my belt at the same time to dazzle the ladies.  Doug, you seemingly have a never ending supply of Mr. Bowles top notch work being showcased and if you keep on doing this before long his backlog will be as long as the shop.
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#39657 - 04/06/08 11:42 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: JesseEgnew]
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Nice ones guys... mine are not near as ornate as the example that Doug shared, but are model 26's nonetheless.  Here are the ones that I have... ~dale 1st one has a standard handle, nickel guard/wrist thong, and has been scrimmed by Gary Harbour. This was the first scrimshawed knife I aquired. The backdrop is an asort. of fish (most of which were caught by by neighbor-luckiest fisherman I ever met ) while ice fishing this winter. 
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#39661 - 04/06/08 11:58 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Dale,
Nice knives and beautiful photos, as always!!!!
Tony
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#39662 - 04/06/08 01:57 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: TonyLaPetri]
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Beautiful knives and great photos! I have a 26 with the 25 handle on order. Thanks for sharing your 26's!
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#39663 - 04/06/08 04:48 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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This is an early 1980's Model 26 that belongs to our buddy Dubie. The scrimshaw is of an Indigo snake by the artist Faustina Meade. 
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#39665 - 04/06/08 05:04 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#39666 - 04/06/08 06:07 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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We got us some knice #26 nives in Polk County, don't we Mr. Mallory? Dubie Baxter
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#39667 - 04/06/08 09:56 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: sterusmall]
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I have a couple  of the L.L.Bean's one is #002 don't remember the other. I also have one with the 25 handle and maybe one more, not sure until I rummage through the safe,also have the one Burnie had up for sale here. Almost forgot. I have a bad case of CRS.
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#39668 - 04/07/08 09:12 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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Kevin,
Nice collection of Model 26's. You've become a friend and a Randall mentor to this recent enthusiast. I submitt my one and only (for now) Pathfinder for your column.
Best,
Warren Polidori
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#39670 - 04/07/08 11:40 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Cabinet_Man]
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It seams to me Mod. # 26 got many Fans here ....  Best Guido 
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#39673 - 04/07/08 02:43 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Cisco]
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Friends, Kevin, Dale, and Guido, WOW! The #26 is one of my faves too! Only have 2 so far, both with the #25 handle, and one O/O with the Capt. with a #25 handle, with an ivory center. Guido, Is the scrimming of a Timberdoodle, (snipe)? Beautiful, and is he second one from the Left, Mammoth Ivory? Awesome! Kevin, You have way too many! and Dale, your right up there! Oh, today I just received from Dale, a display base with a stag horn on the ends..to hold a #26! (Dales work is Really Nice)! Kent RKS #109
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#39674 - 04/07/08 02:50 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: MARK]
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Friends, and Doug! Sorry Doug, but I wasn't trying to leave you off of that last post, so as another writer said, "You seem to have too many scrimmed"! Anyway, I don't want you to get tired of that scrimmed 26, so I'll just send you my address, so that you can send that one my way! That way Mr. R.B. can do another one for you. Oh, I will pay you with my un-dying gratitude! Awesome 26's! Kent RKS #109
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#39675 - 04/07/08 03:00 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Kent_Warnberg]
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When Gary was still in the R&D stage of the Pathfinder he sent me one of the prototypes to scrimshaw. This particular knife had a false edge and a mini commemorative handle complete with the polished center section and a small crown stag butt. As I recall I scrimshawed Sitting Bull on the proto #26. I asked Gary to send me an image of it (if he can find it). Sorry for the story and no pic (yet) but it's very cool.
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#39677 - 04/07/08 06:11 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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#39678 - 04/07/08 07:08 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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I would like to thank everyone who has posted. From those who have several 26s to Warren Polidori's first, but not last, 26. Thanks for making this your first post, Warren.
We have seen beautiful examples of another great RMK model. From 26s carried in the field to those that have been embellished with beautiful scrimshaw and engraving. From stag to wood to ivory to Micarta, all wonderful examples of this great little knife.
And to my friend Chief who doesn't have any 26s, someday you will see the light, my brother. The beautiful shining light of the charismatic little 26.
Kevin
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#39680 - 04/07/08 09:43 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Rick_Bowles]
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Quote:
When Gary was still in the R&D stage of the Pathfinder he sent me one of the prototypes to scrimshaw. This particular knife had a false edge and a mini commemorative handle complete with the polished center section and a small crown stag butt. As I recall I scrimshawed Sitting Bull on the proto #26. I asked Gary to send me an image of it (if he can find it). Sorry for the story and no pic (yet) but it's very cool.
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Rick,
Any info or stories on how the 26 came about?
~dale
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#39682 - 04/08/08 03:34 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Chief]
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#39683 - 04/08/08 06:09 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Chief]
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Mrs. Randall needed a dependable potato peeler
David, I didn't know that you had such disdain for the pathfinder. Thank goodness I found out in time. I had this one packed and ready to ship for your birthday.
Maybe a nice Cinderella lunch box with a Prince Charming thermos bottle instead?
Regards, Doug
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#39684 - 04/08/08 07:30 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Ausblade]
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Quote:
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Mrs. Randall needed a dependable potato peeler
See Ya, Chief
It works pretty well as a deer peeler as well.
My favorite one.
Basic, one option - stainless
Good on ya mate... Great photo too.
Dubie Baxter
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#39686 - 04/08/08 12:14 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: sterusmall]
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Steven, that "Indigo" #26 was my first Randall...a gift from little brother Jere. It is an Early Pathfinder, and that's why the grind is different. It's also smaller than the later ones. You're right about the skinning capabilities. Chief thinks they're perfect for foreskin removal. Dubie Baxter
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#39687 - 04/08/08 12:55 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Kent_Warnberg]
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Hi Kent, the scrimming is a "Woodcock" and about second question: yes! it's Mammouth Ivory. Best Guido
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#39688 - 04/08/08 02:08 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Guido, Absolutely Stunning! I about drooled in the keyboard when I saw those pictures! Kent RKS #109
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#39689 - 04/08/08 03:50 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#39690 - 04/08/08 06:39 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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There are a bunch of fine model 26s here but this one would take the cake for my money. This thing is too cool for school! This is a prototype Pathfinder. The false edge was a consideration during the R&D. The handle is clearly a mini commemorative style with an ivory center section. I scrimshawed Sitting Bull on this piece and Tom Leschorn carved his ivy pattern in high relief on the hilt and the plate which he inlayed into the crown. A big thank you to Gary Randall for digging this out and taking the image. 
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#39691 - 04/08/08 08:44 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Just...WoW !!!!! Did Chief "sit" for the portrait? Dubie
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#39692 - 04/08/08 09:26 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Rick_Bowles]
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WOW is an understatement. That is one beautiful knife! I've really got to get myself one!
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#39694 - 04/08/08 11:34 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#39695 - 04/09/08 01:40 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Chief]
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There are a bunch of fine model 26s here but this one would take the cake for my money. This thing is too cool for school!
This is a prototype Pathfinder. The false edge was a consideration during the R&D. The handle is clearly a mini commemorative style with an ivory center section. I scrimshawed Sitting Bull on this piece and Tom Leschorn carved his ivy pattern in high relief on the hilt and the plate which he inlayed into the crown. A big thank you to Gary Randall for digging this out and taking the image.
That really is a beautiful piece of art, and something you don't get the chance to see every day. Thanks for getting the pic posted.
~dale
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#39696 - 04/09/08 06:34 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Chief]
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Neither the false edge nor the commemorative style handle was ever an option. To the best of my knowledge this is the only one. This one-off was made around 1988 when the 50th anniversary knife was coming out. This is an example of Gary having an idea and carrying it to fruition.
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#39697 - 04/09/08 06:55 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Rick_Bowles]
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Rick,
That's a beautiful knife. I'm sure that Tatanka lyotanka would certainly approve. Thank you, Gary Randall, for finding this image for us all to see. That's a special knife.
Kevin
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#39698 - 04/09/08 07:05 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Simply..... ......WONDER..... Best Guido
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#39699 - 04/09/08 08:23 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Very nice!
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#39700 - 04/09/08 11:59 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Cisco]
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Cisco,
I really like how the blade is "pointy" compared to mine. You should put that one in the photo contest. Nice lighting, and overall clear shot. Nice job!
~dale
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#39701 - 04/10/08 01:27 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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hey Kevin maybe we can get 3-4 of those welded together for ya
See Ya, Chief
The two he had with him the day his pants caught on fire were "welded" together.
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#39702 - 04/10/08 07:47 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: JesseEgnew]
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Doug, you seemingly have a never ending supply of Mr. Bowles top notch work being showcased and if you keep on doing this before long his backlog will be as long as the shop.
Jesse, if only that were true!  I have been buying Rick's art since the early 90's, way before his incredible talent was well known. As a consequence I do have a lot of his work, but not anywhere near enough!!
Regards, Doug
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#39704 - 01/31/09 05:17 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Close-up of blade stamp. 
Edited by Burnie (01/31/09 05:18 PM)
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#39709 - 03/13/09 07:44 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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This is one of my very favorite knives that I purchased from a very dear friend. I wonder if there are any others out there quite like it????????????????????? Best, Warren  
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#39710 - 03/13/09 07:51 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Warren_Polidori]
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Nice knife Warren. Here is your knife's sister for a little reunion. Kevin  
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#39711 - 03/13/09 08:25 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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Kevin,
Looks like fraternal twins at birth to me.
Best,
Warren
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#39712 - 04/11/09 04:39 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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Our good friend, Kent Warnberg, wanted to share some of his knives and sheaths with us. Model 26 with beautiful stag handle and fantastic baby hornback croc sheath. Thanks, Kevin 
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#39713 - 04/11/09 05:57 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: vklough46]
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Kent, Great looking 26 dressed in a leather Tuxedo. Great job! Best, Warren PS: Kevin called to tell me since he likes Model 26's so much he's keeping this one.
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#39714 - 04/13/09 11:18 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Warren_Polidori]
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Warren, I think that Kevin all ready has Enough #26's, and Many nice ones to boot!  This one too really turned out great. Kent RKS #109
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#39715 - 04/13/09 12:43 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Kent_Warnberg]
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"Kevin has enough #26's" ???  Kent, That's like saying that a man has enough guns or enough power tools  Remonds me of my ex-wives. Talk like that could get a fella excommunicated from the RKS faster than lard thru a goose! Regards, Doug
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#39716 - 04/13/09 01:44 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: silverknife]
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Doug, Point Well Taken! and..We all Don't want to see the "Lard go through a Goose"! Kent B. Warnberg RKS #109
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#39717 - 04/16/09 10:55 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Kent_Warnberg]
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I recently picked up a 26 stag with finger grooves. Does anyone have any pics of a model like this?
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#39723 - 04/16/09 10:04 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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It's true: My buddy, Gene Beal, salvaged this 1" X 1" X 3" piece of cocobola out of a fairly large piece I bought at the Knifemaker's Guild show, this past summer right here in Orlando! It was perfect for this little project. It compliments the leather and vice versa! Another example of a rounded butt cap, by the way! Best, Capt. Chris 
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#39725 - 04/16/09 10:16 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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A shot of the blade, with my usual "fuzzy" focus, from the other side  ! Best, Capt. Chris
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#39728 - 04/16/09 10:26 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Lastly: The handle was Randall shop-supplied green linen. I have to find the rest of my Pathfinders?? Hope this will do for now... Best, Capt. Chris P.S. I just got one with my last order from the shop. I'll dig it up, when I get a chance as see if it's worth posting...CCS 
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#39729 - 04/16/09 10:34 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Captain,
You've been quite busy this evening. Great display of Pathfinders. This was my skinner of choice last season on my 7 point whitetail. I especially admire the Cocobolo handle and the 26/ 25 blade grind. You gotta love that blade grind if you have a pulse. Thanks for posting some really great Model 26 Randall's.
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#39741 - 04/19/09 08:20 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Nice knives and sheath Capt. Chris and Tony.
Thanks for taking the time to post.
It's always good to see RMK 26's!!!!!!!!!
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#39745 - 05/11/09 06:57 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Hey Tom,
You pick that beauty up on ebay a week or so ago?? I think I was watching that one.
Very Nice #26!!
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#39746 - 05/11/09 06:58 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Dan,
That's also a beauty!! I like that brown micarta.
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#39747 - 05/11/09 07:02 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Tom,
Nice looking 26. I'm assuming that is Westinghouse Micarta and not Yellow Paper Micarta? I still have trouble with that color but then again I'm more of a stag nut. I wouldn't mind adding that one to my collection of 26's though!
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#39748 - 05/11/09 07:12 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: New2Randalls]
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Dan,
One of the few Micarta Randall's that I do have has a handle that has the same brownish color as yours and it was referred to as Green Canvas Micarta. I was told there was no mistaking Brown Micarta even though this type appears brown. Anyone disagree with that?
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#39749 - 05/11/09 08:02 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Warren, the person that I got the knife from said he supplied the handle material to Randall when he ordered it after he found out that Brown Micarta wasn't available. He said he bought the material online. I do notice that in the top picture the handle does have a sort of greenish look, but I think it's picking up the colors from the brass hilt and butt cap. If you were to hold the knife and see it in person there's no denying it's brown in color not green.
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#39750 - 05/11/09 08:11 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
[Re: New2Randalls]
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Dan,
I thought so too but was told that it was Green Canvas. Don't ask me why but it looks brown. Anyway nice 26. First one I've seen set-up with that material. Check out Knife of The Week Model 20. The Captain posted a Ward Gay like mine recently that shows the Green Canvas handle material.
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#39751 - 05/11/09 09:01 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Tom and Dan,
Beautiful knives!!!!! I hope that you both enjoy your new 26's and I know that they will do everything that you ask of them.
Thanks for sharing them with us.
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#39753 - 05/26/09 09:49 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#39755 - 05/26/09 10:01 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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doublethink98,
Since you haven't signed your posts I don't know your name but those are some really great 26's. Thank you posting some great photos and good luck to you.
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#39756 - 05/27/09 08:14 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Where in the wide, wide world did you ever have the good fortune to land that B-25 handle in musk ox!?!?!? Simply outstanding!! (and a #26 with finger gripped stag ain't no slouch either! Nice pair!!
Best, Capt. Chris
Capt, I think you know where it came from, of course the Randall Shop! haha via you of course! Thanks again for delivering me such a great knife. I finally made Rick jealous when I showed him the knife last night. I also showed him and susan that pic of you from your younger days from your hunting forum. If you all havent seen thie picture search through the capts posts and find it.
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#39757 - 05/27/09 09:37 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Cpt. and Clay, Man oh Man are those a Beautiful set! First, Finger grips!!! I would give my oldest daugters car (OK, it's a high school car), for that #26! And...#25 handle with Musk-Ox--That would deserve a 2nd Mortgage! Really Really cool, nice, fantastic..SO..You think that I like it?? Kent B. Warnberg RKS #109
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#39759 - 06/15/09 12:58 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here is my new stag Pathfinder Peter .JPG)
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#39763 - 04/11/10 11:46 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Peter, I know what you mean about the maroon ... you have to "pump in" more light than usual to highlight the color ... and then put a "shadow" on the blade with a hand held card of black cardboard to compensate for the bright light. Did I make any sense??  Still ... nice photo. How's that book? Tony
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#39764 - 04/11/10 02:40 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Hi Tony
The book is great, I have one of the original books, American Hunter, which is way out of print, that introduced me to Archibald Rutledge
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#39765 - 04/11/10 07:16 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Great RMK 26 Peter.
Thanks for posting and Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
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#77420 - 06/03/10 11:38 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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I love 26's.
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#77421 - 06/04/10 01:05 AM
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My Stainless #26 with Redwood burl handle and Nickel/Silver furnishing: 
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#77424 - 06/04/10 10:16 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Very nice #26.
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#77425 - 06/05/10 08:58 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Oblivious,
That's a real beauty.
Thanks for taking the time to post on The Knife Of The Week.
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#77464 - 06/06/10 04:32 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks! and no worries.
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#77506 - 06/07/10 09:20 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Chris,
That Redwood Burl handle is quite magnificent.
Thanks for sharing.
Scott
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#78411 - 07/09/10 03:39 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here's a new #26 I just received ... has a 25 handle with polished stag, SS Blade, NS Hilt, Rounded Aluminum Butt Cap, Thong.
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#78436 - 07/10/10 08:06 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Tony,
That is Randall at it's best! Love the polished stag; didn't know that was available.
The David T. Abercrombie catalog in the background what year is that from? A&F was formed in 1900; that's in some shape if it pre-dates that!
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#78437 - 07/10/10 08:55 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks Tom!
I know polished stag is available on a #25 handle, but I don't think it can be had
any other way.
This catalog is from 1940. It is the company that David Abercrombie started
after he left Abercrombie & Fitch, due to a dispute with Fitch.
Fitch continued to run Abercrombie & Fitch.
This catalog was a gift from a Friend ... a good outdoorsman who also happens
to be the person who introduced me to Randall Knives, when we were in High School.
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#78443 - 07/10/10 10:10 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Beautiful knife Tony.
Thanks for taking the time to post on The Knife Of The Week.
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#78451 - 07/10/10 01:12 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Great knife Tony
I like the polished stag
My first model 25 is a polished stag and brass hardware, I think it may be in the 25 folder
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#83709 - 12/12/10 12:20 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here´s a pic of my Pathfinder! It´s a nice little user for every day! 
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#88063 - 04/25/11 02:47 PM
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Not too fancy but a couple of knives that I own. I 've owned the 25 for several years but the 26 just picked up recently.
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#136983 - 02/11/16 10:19 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here my Model #26 Pathfinder The knife is 1996, the screamwash was made in 1997 by Fabrizio Silvestrelli (Silvester) a famous Italian Knifemaker and a member of the CIC (Corporazione Italiana Coltellinai). Last week Silvester promise to me a LOA for that work  Hope you enjoy it  
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#136990 - 02/11/16 09:49 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here's a few to view...
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#137091 - 02/13/16 04:18 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Warren, What kind of equipment do you use for these incredible pictures???
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#137092 - 02/13/16 04:24 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Warren, What kind of equipment do you use for these incredible pictures??? Check out the archives Bill. Warren's pictures have always been top notch !!!
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#137093 - 02/13/16 04:38 PM
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Many thanks for the kind words guys. Bill, I'm not using anything professional. Since I don't have a light tent anymore I have to rely on natural light and what ever props I can dig up around the house. I wish I could find my old editing software which somehow disappeared in the storm.
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#137662 - 02/23/16 10:48 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here is my contribution to the thread. My latest Randall 26, in basic carbon, stag, and brass. Just what I was looking for to wear on my hip next deer season.
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#137663 - 02/23/16 12:13 PM
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Good looking knife, Will. And that's an exceptionally nice photograph.
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#137673 - 02/23/16 09:11 PM
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Bill,
Look at my thread in the Picture Gallery, "How to Improve Your Knife Photos".
Mitchell, Peter, Steve and others provide insight on improving quality from either the camera or the smartphone.
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#143658 - 06/17/16 04:04 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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My Model 26 Fighter in Ivory with Sullivan Croc Sheath
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#143659 - 06/17/16 04:07 PM
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Another nice one Eric!
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#147199 - 08/10/16 04:38 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Picked up this early 26 from Gary Clinton, I've never seen one with this style sheath before.
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#147202 - 08/10/16 04:47 PM
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Beautiful knife! I was admiring that one myself!
I believe it's an early Pathfinder before they became a catalog item as Model 26. Check out the blade grind on it compared to a current model.
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#147203 - 08/10/16 04:49 PM
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#147204 - 08/10/16 04:52 PM
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It's the earliest of the Pathfinder sheaths as well. Great little knife!
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#147205 - 08/10/16 04:58 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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I posted these somewhere on this forum a short time back. Older #21 and #26 (Pathfinder) sheaths.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: I have (as do many that don't even know about it) some of the old blade grinds as well. There were "3" all together...CCS
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#147207 - 08/10/16 05:02 PM
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#147239 - 08/10/16 07:45 PM
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#155600 - 01/10/17 08:00 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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One great 26 set up with a SFG maroon micarta handle. One of my favorite knife photos and my wallpaper.
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#155601 - 01/10/17 08:22 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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That is a very keen setup on a 26. Very functional.
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#155610 - 01/11/17 06:54 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Hello Warren, Happy New Year !! One of the nicest set-up 26s I have seen. Good get !! 
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#155611 - 01/11/17 07:22 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks guys. HNY back to you Mike.
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#155819 - 01/18/17 05:40 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Fossil Walrus Ivory with custom sheath
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#155841 - 01/18/17 10:53 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Eric,
Really nice knife. Looks like a companion to the 8 you just posted.
I don't see a stamp on the sheath, any ideas?
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#155842 - 01/18/17 11:02 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks Warren, Gutcher sheath, stamped inside the belt loop.
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#156483 - 02/08/17 07:14 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#156485 - 02/08/17 07:42 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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That's a beauty!
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#156487 - 02/08/17 08:01 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Eric,
What model sheath is that? Is it a special order?
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#156488 - 02/08/17 08:09 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks TB
Mick, Could be wrong but the double stamping tells me it is a special order from Sullivan's.
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#156491 - 02/08/17 08:35 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Eric,
I'm pretty certain that whoever engraved this knife also did the 11-5.
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#156495 - 02/08/17 10:05 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Warren, think you are right.
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#156497 - 02/08/17 10:13 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Hilt looks to be brass, is the buttcap aluminum? Appears to be a different color.
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#156501 - 02/08/17 11:16 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Warren, nickel silver engraved guard, duraluminum engraved butt cap.
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#156502 - 02/08/17 11:23 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Ok cause it looks like brass. Thanks for the update Eric.
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#156599 - 02/13/17 01:45 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Here's mine. Stainless blade, nickel silver hilt, maroon micarta handle, duraluminum butt cap.
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#156991 - 02/21/17 07:29 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Attila, Love the early #26 blade grind.
Mitchell, I wiped the verdigris off the hilt and low and behold, Brass hilt just like you said. Good eyes.
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#161405 - 06/14/17 04:22 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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L.L. Bean #032 Pre-Model 26 Early Pathfinder
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#161408 - 06/14/17 04:47 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Very nice knife TB. I sold mine a couple of years ago. It was #145
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#161409 - 06/14/17 05:23 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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You have sold a couple Eric! lol
These are all Pre-26 Pathfinders that are special in one way or the other. They are a stark contrast to my favorite model.... The Smithsonian! lol
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#161411 - 06/14/17 05:40 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Bill,
Second from the bottom, is that ebony and fossil?
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#161412 - 06/14/17 05:41 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Buffalo Horn and FWI
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#161419 - 06/14/17 07:35 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Thanks, like that one.
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#161427 - 06/14/17 08:59 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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I have also sold #129 and #324 in recent years.
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#163259 - 08/06/17 06:11 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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My Model 26 Fighter in Ivory with Sullivan Croc Sheath Eric, Is this knife still in your collection?
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#163262 - 08/06/17 07:30 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Not mine anymore Tattoo Bill.
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#163271 - 08/06/17 10:13 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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I have several of the L.L. Bean knives including the first one they sold which is #2. # 1 is in the Randall Museum. I will try to dig them out and take some pics.
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#163285 - 08/07/17 02:57 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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This morning I got a delivery from the Captain. It consisted of a pair of Randall knives, one of which is a Model 26 that I have lusted after for quite a while. Mine has a carbon steel blade, brass hilt, stag grip with a brass butt cap and wrist thong. This knife will be used for hunting trips out at the ranch.  I think it makes a nice companion to my other stag handled Randall, my 12-9 Bowie: 
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#163288 - 08/07/17 03:46 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Good thing I didn't open it first and see that stag! Nice knife! (Nah: I wouldn't have kept it..."but"...It's worth keeping).
Glad you like it.
Best, Capt. Chris
PS: How do you like the radiused butt cap? Thanks Capt! I really like the radiused butt cap on this knife. I will have to keep that in mind for a future order of a Model 5-4 that I am thinking about!
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#163293 - 08/07/17 05:51 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Congratulations! Very beautiful knives and photos
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#171846 - 06/14/18 06:44 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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L.L. Bean, #003, arrived yesterday.
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#171847 - 06/14/18 08:25 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Nice. That is the second one they sold. I have 002 which s the first one they sold as 001 is at the Randall shop. May put mine up for sale soon as I have several from there.
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#171848 - 06/14/18 09:13 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Sidney, do you think the Sullivan sheath is legit? I've always seen L.L.Beans in Johnson pouch sheaths...
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#171849 - 06/14/18 10:19 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Sidney, do you think the Sullivan sheath is legit? I've always seen L.L.Beans in Johnson pouch sheaths... Sheath is absolutely correct. Very nice job! TB
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#171853 - 06/14/18 11:33 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#179526 - 04/08/19 12:00 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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#179529 - 04/08/19 07:03 AM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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ivory, I believe...
:-)Rocky
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#184130 - 10/24/19 05:50 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Just in .
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#184133 - 10/24/19 06:38 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Very nice; I have #113
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#184134 - 10/24/19 07:13 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Nice LL Bean #26
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#186441 - 03/13/20 02:48 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Off of another thread/topic I took a couple of very quick-pics but they belong here as well. This is one of my Pathfinders, dug up out of The Captain's STASH! I originally ordered this with a reduced hilt, black, pouch-style, sheath and requested no keeper strap. Greg Gutcher made this and sent it to the shop for my order...(as memory serves me). Nice rig in AGM, teardrop.
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#191209 - 12/19/20 02:49 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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And the younger brother.
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#191210 - 12/19/20 03:36 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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This is the Pathfinder #26 that was stolen in the USPS Priority mail, insured for $600. Took me 3 months to get the PO to pay up, but got it done. Would have rather had the knife delivered.
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#191212 - 12/19/20 05:55 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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Yo Cap, I always knew you were Santa!!
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#191215 - 12/19/20 11:52 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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The Capt. is Santa'a little helper!
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#194207 - 05/21/21 03:59 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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My Model 26 L.L. BEANS ..... been growing
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#195543 - 09/05/21 09:45 PM
Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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One bada$$ Pathfinder in the backwoods of the Great Land!
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Re: Knife Of The Week Model 26
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