I know this is going to blow your mind but what if Ross Allen had more then just one Randall and even carried these Randall’s. I am convinced that he may have had a love for more then just the #5. Just saying

Are you suggesting that his profession finally caught up to him and he was bitten by the Randall bug?

Ouch Tom, I get it. I think I hear a rim shot.

You guys are too funny, it was the woman that made the mistake on the correct model, don't forgrt that. Do we have any women Randall participants? Maybe we should give one away in order to entice them to join, like a kitchen model??

Pap

Ok, Not to poke at anyone I checked back I was just repeating what the piece said. The piece says The Ross Allen special. May have been just a ad that Ross was never even asked about. I showed the photo from the Shop not to say or imply that Ross carried the #3-7"., but just to show the image for all to see. Ross may have had many Randall's of different styles. We might be able to find or as his son Tom Allen if he is still living. I too also felt he wore the #5 when he went to work. Always learning thats what makes this forum so much fun.

I asked about any additional information, regarding Ross' knife, yesterday when I stopped by the Randall shop. Scotty & Jason couldn't find any additional "scoop" for me (us) but you have to remember that a huge portion of the museum is in transition. Also, the fact that GTR wasn't there didn't help either. If I hear more...I'll let ya'll know. I feel peronally that Ross' EDC was the Model #5. I've just heard about it for too long to drop that theory. I also believe that the reference to Ross having/using a Model #3-7" would not have been printed if it were not the case.
Having 2 Randall knives to use and endorse would not be ground-shaking. It's just a bit more of the Randall lore. Not unlike the stiletto posted in another thread, these Randall knives cannot be pigeon-holed into a specific date or specific use. ...to be continued...
Best, Capt. Chris

Captain,

Thanks for asking Scotty & Jason about Allen's knife. Even though it was a dead end (for now), I appreciate the follow up.

Sorry to resurrect a 3 year old thread, but it's my thread, so I did it.

Today, I was reading The Story of Buck Knives, which is a book on the history of the company. On page 32, there is a testimonial from Ross Allen after using Buck knives on his expedition of the Okefenokee Swamp in the early 60s. Personally, I was thrilled to discover that Ross Allen was a Buck man as well and I would still like to know the configuration of Allen's Model 5 if anyone has new information.

I am not going to be much help on this thread. I am a serious snake guy and grew up in central Florida. I did see Ross Allen a couple times in the 1960s. I remember that he wore khaki pants (maybe a khaki colored shirt also) with brown boots and had a sheath knife on his hip. At the time I was not really cognizant of Randall Knives and cannot say for sure whether the knife or knives I saw him carrying were Randalls or not.