I can help out with the Glade hunter. It was 100% RMK shop-made, including the blade etching. #4-6" blades are commonplace. The #6 grind was only available in a carbon steel version, up and until The Glades Hunter. The design, name and limited numbers, along with the Alligator sheath...(not Croc, Gator) were my concept.
OK: Perry comes into play because, being my best friend, authorized Randall authenticator and owner of Spaceport Cutlery, he was looking for something he could offer to his best of the best customers on a limited basis. This was the marraige of The Glades Hunter and Spaceport Cutlery!
GTR (Gary Randall) had a personal interest in this project, to the extent...and above the call of duty...of assisting me in hand-picking the crown stag from stock he owned, personally! I still remember he and I, sitting on the office floor, behind Valerie's desk, counting out the crown stag pieces when Gary stopped. A long pause took place..and then he said to me..."You know, you're good! You're really, really Good"!
I still remember that as though it happened 15 minutes ago! What a blast!
The Glades Hunter, or at least the "options" are available to be ordered today. Like the RKS "club" knives, "Denmark Special" and a few other limited runs, there are no patents. It was and is a helluva' undertaking, took well over a year to complete, and wound up being a quite collectible knife, especially if you bought the set! (Crown and standard stag handles)
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: My pair (old photo)...CCS
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