Hearing about Bob Loveless' passing got me to thinking. Bob was most certainly a custom knifemaking pioneer. I believe his most famous offering was still (and always will be) his drop point hunter. Bob made many styles but the drop point seems to stand out (and stick out in my memory) as his "trademark" or "signature" model.
A Loveless drop point was offered many ways. Many were full tang (exposed tang) construction and offered with just about any handle material you wished for. I have seen some hidden tang models as well.
I am curious if anyone would be interested in building a Randall knife (drop point, of course) as we are all thinking about this great knifemaker at this time. Let me hear from ya'. The choices would come from the following group of Randall knives:

A) Model #11, "Alaskan Skinner" (from 3 1/4"-5" blade length)

B) Model #25, "Trapper" (from 5-6" blade length)

C) Model #26, "Pathfinder" (4" blade length only)

D) Model #28, "Woodsman" (4 1/2" blade length only)

A #28 certainly would not allow for much creativity as it is not offered with many "options". It certainly is a dandy model...just not much for us to "build on". We could include other models. A "Combat Companion" has a drop point shape to the blade. A large and small "Gambler" as well. What do you folks think?
Best, Capt. Chris

Great idea Cap!!!!
And a tough choice ... but I'd like to see a
5" Model 25 Trapper.
My second choice would be a
4 1/2" Model 11 Alaskan Skinner.
Thanks,
Tony

I'll vote for a #25-5".

How about a #25-6"?

My vote is for the #11-4 1/2. I love that model..

Hey Captain,

What a great idea. I second Tony's picks, but I think a model 11 4 1/2 inch would make a better Italian hard sausage cutter.

Cheers,

Alan Grombacher
RKS#5531

Are we interested in building a drop point, you bet !!

How about a 6 inch model 25

Peter

Hey Alan,
You know how to sway me!
Tony

I vote for a #25-6" as well. One way to make it special would be to use fine silver furniture with black and sterling silver spacers (the sterling silver spacers are subtly, but noticeably thicker than the standard aluminum ones). One of mine is configured like this:



One advantage of the #25 is that you are unlikely to reach the limit of five chargeable options. Metal spacers are standard. Thumb notches are also standard. Hand-picked Stag would be a must.

Ken,
I'm gettin' the dreaded "Red X" ??? Also: Metal spacers are standard but silver is definately a chargeable option...(Just didn't want folks confused)...Now where's that pic??
Best, Capt. Chris