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#98383 - 02/09/12 09:43 PM The Powers Mod 8
hootie Knife Enthusiast Registered: 04/21/10 Posts: 40	Was the Model 8 that Major Powers carried on that fateful day in May a new grind or an old grind?I remember a post where someone put up some photos taken inside the museum in Russia where his equipment was displayed but can't find it. Tim Buckner
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#98384 - 02/09/12 09:48 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: hootie]
Captain Chris Stanaback Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/14/05 Posts: 12690 Loc: Central Florida	I believe it was an old style. Best, Capt. Chris _________________________ Capt.Chris Stanaback RKCC/RKCA Founder RKS #016 NRA Lifetime Member CAPTSTANABACK@aol.com WEBSITE: www.captstanaback.com
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#98385 - 02/09/12 10:18 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
BOB_TEATES Knife Enthusiast Registered: 07/11/06 Posts: 1029 Loc: BRADENTON FL	this is it Attachments ------ _________________________ Bob T RKS #5138 RKCC #CM-015
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#98387 - 02/09/12 11:27 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: BOB_TEATES]
Captain Chris Stanaback Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/14/05 Posts: 12690 Loc: Central Florida	That hilt looks "full" for an "Old Style". I'm sure it came in a split-loop belt sheath. Is there a more close up view? Capt. Chris _________________________ Capt.Chris Stanaback RKCC/RKCA Founder RKS #016 NRA Lifetime Member CAPTSTANABACK@aol.com WEBSITE: www.captstanaback.com
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#98388 - 02/09/12 11:40 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
hootie Knife Enthusiast Registered: 04/21/10 Posts: 40	Captain,Bob,thanks for the replies.I did some googling and the new grind came out in 63 and the U-2 was downed in 60 so it would have to be an old grind in the photo.That guard does look bigger like the Cap'n says, and the blade a little full in that pic though.
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#98403 - 02/10/12 05:50 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: hootie]
Holzinger258 Knife Enthusiast Registered: 09/14/05 Posts: 1746 Loc: The Desert Southwest	Tried to enlarge and clean up a portion of the picture for you folks, but it still doesn't seem to be quite clear enough... Attachments ------ _________________________ -Steve RKCC CM-066 RKS #258
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#98405 - 02/10/12 08:00 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: Holzinger258]
Tanasie Knife Enthusiast Registered: 03/25/06 Posts: 834 Loc: Tennessee, USA	....well it just goes to show you what the 'Russkies" at that time in history valued most...they released the U-2 pilot Gary Powers..and kept the Randall knife. _________________________ Rex Buckner RKS ~ 5119 RKCC ~ CM-013
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#98407 - 02/10/12 08:56 PM Re: The Powers Mod 8 [Re: Tanasie]
oldguy Knife Enthusiast Registered: 04/27/11 Posts: 772 Loc: Yeehaw Junction	Looks like it has the hole for a wrist thong. oldguy _________________________ RKCC #CM055
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