Originally Posted By: desert.snake
Nice work! I like the smile

As for the prototype "Bushkraft",
I wrote a letter to the store RMK about a month or two ago.
I was told this is not possible.
I hope maybe someday in the future.


The bottom line is that there is a model of "fireman".
Enough to make a choice of 3 types of guard (reduced, single, dual), choice of blade length (3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, 6"),
selection of steel (O-1 or SS) and selecting the thickness (1/4,
1/6, 1/8") and all the "new old" model is ready))


I'm in the hike use 10-5. Now sent for restoration.
During the absence of 10-5, I use the classic Finnish knife, master N. Palomaki 1939 year of release (~440A steel).
This wizard has long been dead, but the knife lives and works very well on wood smile

More in 1991 Green Crider Catalog,
on page 8 http://www.tunefink.com/5435283_6158233
I can see the excellent machete (P-236), it would nice take a hike as a big brother #10-5 or 10-3.
It is a pity that RMK did not make.


Anything "is possible", (that neat P-236 Special Machete proves that!)....but "we don't have the time or inclination right now" more the reason I think. Get down to a 6 month backlog and that may change,.....but don't hold your breath. Too many collectors out there,... and safe queen spots to fill. laugh

I didn't know the Fireman's Special could be ordered in much thinner stock than as listed 1/4" stock. Are you sure about that, as ONLY the 1/4" blade stock is listed online? (where did you see that listed as an option?)

The other "problem" of sorts is that I'll be 59 in July. Waiting 5 years to have one made is not going to happen. :-) Perhaps ordering through a Randall dealer who already has a spot available for 6 months out or a year delivery,...maybe?

If this model "can" be ordered with a thinner blade, using 1/8" blade stock in 01 tool steel, and with the Border Patrol handle would make a pretty decent Bushcrafter knife with that grind and no finger choil.


Edited by Joe Tousignant (04/08/15 12:26 PM)