Ya' know, Rhett...and others:
It took me a good, long time to warm up to the Model #11. I never cared for the "cut-out thumb notched" knife blade design. Well: All of that has changed and it changed decades ago! I love 'em! Just as other folks have their "pet" model Randall knives, so do I...and The Alaskan Slinner is definately on my short list. Thanks to you Rhett, and all others for posting such fantastic examples here!
Best, Capt. Chris