Thanks for the help. always appreciated. So I'd guess by the lined cap, it would be close to 20 years if not a little older, with a newer-style sheath. The "Randall Snaps" are nicely finished, as the Capt. explained and do look almost pewter-like.
Is it me, or does the tool steel have a brighter shine to it than the SS? Out of the box with a simple wipe-down, not even a major polishing effort, the blade looks "brighter".