I thought this could be fun.

I have some Randall Knives in cases on the wall. I also have a few users handy to grab quickly when I need one.

But I have a bunch packed away which I don't see very often. I imagine this might be the case with many here.

So lets see some of those "safe queens" ... I'll start off with this
CLINTON SPECIAL with fluted buffalo horn handle. I was told this was probably the last or one of the last buffalo horn handles
to be fluted.

Here's another ...

STANABACK LIMITED SPECIAL #095

Tony,

That T/C Fluted Buffalo is one of the best; I have been looking for one of these for years. Gladly relieve you of this one; that way you don't have to polish it or let it take up too much room in your safe-Just Sayin'

Tom Flynn

Tom,

Thanks.

If and when, I'll remember!

Randall Narwal!

Tom Flynn

Tony, I have the Lil Brother 2-5 to that Fluted Buffalo. I'll try to post it when I get home for Christmas...

And Tom..... Geez.... I got nothin' for that stash but Geez!!!!!

Tony,

Great idea. This 12-9, #14 Grind stays packed & stashed most of the time. This one is a hand full. With the SS blade and all NS hardware you wouldn't pack this one if carry weight were a concern.

Tom
Those narwhal handled knives are stunning.

This is going to be a good thread!!!

Tom,

Great Stag-Beefy & Dark; love the collar & hardware.

Don't have a 12-9# 14 grind yet but will soon!

Tom Flynn

Vietnam...

Thanks Rod!

I like this Dust 'Em Off topic, you never know what'll come out.

Just imagine what Capt' Chris has collecting dust! Hmmm

Tom Flynn

This is probably the most ornate fighter I own....

I believe it's etched and inlayed by Shaw-Leibowitz who did the Lewis and Clarck Randalls. I don't have any documentation and have not been able to locate Leonard Leibowitz.

That really is a beautiful model 1!

marc.

Wow!
Great knives Guys! Thanks.

Keep 'em coming.

Here's a #19 that hasn't seen the light of day in a long time.

Tom,
Love the narwhal!!!!
would love to see a close up of the handles, nice pieces. You buy a tusk or individual pieces?

Brassbacks.

Tune,

That is one beautiful knife; the engraving is classic and the gold inlay for the bear is awesome.

Thanks for sharing that one!

Tom Flynn

David,

Thanks! Bought the tusk and then looked at what knives I could make that maximized the yield from the Narwahl. Took almost two years. That's all fine silver too, except for the Tri.

Always liked the Sasquatch's by Doug Kennefick & Rick Bowles was doing his 30th Anniversary Set at that time, can't go wrong with Rick's set. That left the biggest piece and that was a no-brainer to make a Smithsonian Heavy# 12-11.

My photo skills are not the best! Working on that for the New Year.

Tom Flynn

Tom,

That is one beauty, would look pretty cool with Sam Houston on there.

Keep dreamin', hey you never know when it may happen. You got it this far.

Tom Flynn

Here are two that I don't handle very often.

The 5-7 has fine silver fittings.

The 1-6 has nickel silver fittings.

Buck when is the first class of photography school?

Tony,

I have the twin to your Tom Clinton with a fluted Buffalo handle.

Jim

another Vietnam...

Jim great looking TC Buffalo & Sheath!

Tom Flynn

Tom,

I did much the same as you. I bought Narwhal and had a set made from the pieces.

Here is the photo of the pieces:

Tome,

Here are the finished knives:

Here is a really fine Narwhal knife with pure silver hardware and Ron Skaggs engraving. Note the two Narwhals on the butt cap with crossed tusks in gold inlay:

Jim,

Their great projects to put together.

Really nice set of Narwahl Knives; thick spacers-Fine Silver?

Tom Flynn

Tom,

The 2-8 and 13-6 have pure silver hardware.

Jim

Jim,

That engraving of the two Narwahl's is awesome! I saw that one before and am still in awe; one beautiful knife.

Tom Flynn

Awesome display Jim!

Sure can see the difference in color between pure silver and NS in the photo. I don't think I have seen the two materials side-by-side before.

Beautiful knives, I am partial to the Model 2's.

All I can do is sit back and applaud!!!!All of these are really top shelf!

Jim Gates

You have the greatest collection of ivory and fossil ivory handled RMK, I have seen.
Thank you for sharing.

Whoa!

Very Cool, Jim!

Here's a #7-4" with Rosewood Handle.

Excellent, Tony. How about a mess of minis.

And a 2-8 with a Rosewood Handle

If I could only keep one, this would probably be the one.

Tony,

How about a Randall Carving Set with Walnut Box; loved the stag on this set!

Tom Flynn

Very Nice Guys!!

Tom ... you don't use that carving set?

Tony,

Holidays I am feeding 25-35 people depending on the holiday; I opt for the electric knife, two at a time if they are hungry!

It's a safe queen!

Tom Flynn

Ok.
I use mine, especially during the holidays!

Tony,

That looks tasty; love my Chianti's too! Just have not been able to use it yet. Will have to reconsider, maybe!

Tom Flynn

Time for Sasquatch!

Love these big knives!

Tom Flynn

Tom,

Thanks for the pics, really nice job putting them together!!!

Now if we could get Dave L. to post his Narwhal

There is a picture of Dave's Narwhals in this thread from 2010. As usual, Peter Kaufman does a good job documenting his travels.

Looking at the pictures, I'd say there are a few safe queens....

So.... let's "dust off" this old thread.

http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=77758

Tune & David,

That was the photo that got me interested in Narwahl; never even saw it before that. That is a fine collection, hope it stays together!

Tom Flynn

Here are some ya'll might like.

Billy,

Great pair, love the handles! Digging deep; all the good stuff is coming out!

Tom Flynn

Billy,

LOVE 'EM!

Tell me about the #3 on the left ... curious about that handle shape.

Tony

Tony,
That is a updated Ward Gay on that 3-5.I also have a 20 that has
that handle on it too.Got to give all the credit to the Captain for talking me into that.He took the knives to Gene Beal with an original Ward Gay and the 3 and 20 came to life.Will try to get the 20 posted up tonight.Just finally learned to do this picture thing and it's still a struggle for me.Still have a long way to go to catch up with other folks that do some outstanding pictures.
Thanks

Geeezzzz..!!!
Jim459…I cannot compete with you !!!

After tough research I met a new guy able to meet my taste in terms of engraving.
So got off the safe something sleaping for too long…!

Asymmetrical engraving for…asymmetrical blade !
Symmetrical engraving for…symmetrical blade !

Guido-

Those are really beautiful Randalls, and the engraving is superb. Who did the engraving? Thanks for posting!!

Pap

Enjoying the show, gentlemen. Keep dusting'em off.

This is like being ringside at one of the classic title boxing bouts!!! Awesome items showing up!

Wonderful knives, Gentlemen, all of them!
I especially like the engraving, Guido - bellissimo

Here is a 1-6, with working compass oldie with a pinned natural handle..

Here are 4 more oldies with natural handles.. Note no cracks or checks on any of the handles.. The Model 1-8 was Hunts, and its pictured in all of his books. Any guess on the one in the Moore Sheath?

A big Thank You to Mitch for walking me through on getting these photos resized and posted.. Mitch, show me your 1's, ill show you mine..

Guido,

You have a very creative eye and a love of fine materials & craftsmanship; awesome sets of knives! The engraver you found is very good. Thanks for sharing with us.

Tom Flynn

Pat,

Love your Mini's. Would like to buy some more but hesitant. There are Randall made Mini's and then there are Don Hedrick's. I think that Don's work is fantastic and own a couple. However,do collectors look at the Don Hedrick any different than an RMK Mini's?

Tom Flynn

Tony,
Her is the 20 and adding some 27's.

Guido,

What is the handle material of the asymmetrical/symmetrical blades with the engraved hilts? It is gorgeous.

@Pappy; the engraver is Francesco Salvadori.

Tony,

Rick Bowles 30th Anniversary Set-Narwahl.

Tom Flynn

Guido,

You found a special guy in the engraver Francesco Salvadori; extraordinary work!

Tom Flynn

what year ? incredible condition including the sheath .... even the top snap looks great to secure the knife ... I wish randall would have kept the sheath just like this

Guido,

I have one word ...

BELLISSIMO!

All,

Great knives all around! Thanks for posting.

Keep 'em coming!

Tony

Here's a #26 with antique gold micarta (I think?)

Tom…here my Hedrik's minis…
...not from my safe…but from my lower drawer..!!!

Guido,

That is one great lower drawer!!! Love the hatchet with the 25 handle!

Tom Flynn

Sorry, but I would like to add a Randall that most of you have seen. I never need to dust it off because I'm always fondling it. For those of you who haven't seen it, this is one of my favorite old photos.

Lord only knows what's in Guido's safe, if these are just in his "drawer"

:-)Rocky

Rocky,

I guess you could call it, "a safe bet"!

I know, don't quit my day job.

Dang, Tom. You just had to show that one again!!! sunny beach, that one is fine!!

26's Black,Brown Canvas,Nasa Jade

Couple of 25's AGM Burl Maple

Very nice triplets there Billy!

Billy,

Looking good; Love the 25's & 26's!

Tom Flynn

BEAUTIFUL knives Guys!

Here's a pair ... #25, #26 with polished stag

great knives guys
here is a FWI small Sasquatch and a musk ox Gambler

Peter

Tony,

Love the polished stag; don't see that often.

Tom Flynn

Tony,

How about Da Bears'!

Tom Flynn

Thanks T,T,S & P.
Tony for shame I guess you know your 25 & 26 has flung a craving on me!!! It's great to see what we haven't seen.

Peter,

Sweet Musk-ox Gambler & Sasquatch!

Tom Flynn

Love dos Bears!

ETA: NOT the Chicago Bears, just the Randall knives!!!

So do I

I think the blade shape on the Big Bear Bowie and the Sasquatch are the most eye catching of all the RMK models.

Some of the safe queens have been posted before so I don't mind putting this one up again.

It came with documentation from Perry.

Thanks Guys.

Nice stuff Peter.

Tom, Tom ... I think I need a Bear!

Hey Tomthebomb ... YOU like Micata ???

:-)

NICE!

Tom,

That Lil' Bear is sweet! I have to agree the Bears & S'quatch are the best shaped blades. Although Rick Bowles skinner shape is also up there!

Tom Flynn

I do believe that the blade on the Bear Bowie is in fact the best looking grind that comes out of the shop. It was the first knife that I ordered.
:-)Rocky

I agree with the Bear Bowie and Sasquatch blade shapes being amongst the most very attractive. And, I also like the 'elegant' shape of the Mod #1, and the 'this blade means business' shape of the Mod #19. Oh, did I forget to mention the Mod #27 shape?!! On a similar subject....Which one of your kids is your favorite?!!!

____________

Doug
RKCC CM# 170

Ya know Tony, there's a nice one for sale in the Buy and Sell Forum...

They are all my favorites. Some get used more vs others though.

Tom V.

Tony,

How about a pair of TC's!

These are my first two TC's; really like the shape, balance & feel in your hand. One is Ironwood with fine silver. The other I think is Ivorite with Nickel Silver & polished smooth coolie cap; bought it at Blade without doc's.

Tom Flynn

Classy lookin' TCs!

Here's my Glades ... the one and only time I used it.
Just HAD to!

Uncle Giussepe's?

Nice Glades Tony!

Tom Flynn

To Georbie: Black & White Ebony !!!

Could be!

Or Razzano's in Glen Cove.

Guido,

Love the black & white ebony! Really great matched pair with the engraving.

Tom Flynn

27 AGM I got on Dec 20th

There's another great stocking stuffer!

Billy,

Nice AGM-Merry Christmas! Santa came early!

Tom Flynn

Tony,

Randall 50th Anniversary one of the best looking knives they ever made and a great tribute to Bo and the Randall Family.

Tom Flynn

Cool!
Similar to the ancestor Trailblazer

WOW!!!!! A real beauty!

OK,
As promised...I will try and "post" more often. Here's one that, just this morning (Christmas Eve morning) I got out of my stash, wiped the dust (and drool) off of it, and returned it to it's nest!
Model #12-6", Sportsman Bowie, in redwood burl.
Ho-Ho, Capt. Chris

Wow!!! captain! I need to buy more randalls!

NICE!
Scalloped collar and coolie cap work perfectly on that knife.

I'll add this one to the "wood pile" I don't have many with wooden handles...it was not the most popular material for fighters. But, this one walked up to my table at Blade and I thought it was a really neat piece. I don't know who did the checkering and inlay....it is well executed.

It's an early 90's knife i a Johnson smooth back sheath.

Thanks for posting more great knives guys

Here is an old Nordic Knives Special before the 11-3.25 became a non-catalog knife. As expected it is ironwood, but not as expected, Ron Skaggs engraving

Peter

Tune - I noticed that wood handled fighter on your web site earlier today. Interesting that you would put up a photo just now. I like the checkered handle. Can you tell what the inlay material is?

- - Buckspen

Capt. Chris,

Love the Redwood Burl with the brass hardware; great looking knife. I picked up two nice pieces of the Redwood Burl at Blade, now you have me thinking!

Tom Flynn

Tune,

Look real nice next to a 1911! Great handle checkering.

Tom Flynn

Peter,

Ron Skaggs did a superb job of engraving that one; beautiful detailing that compliments a nice piece of Ironwood. Thanks for sharing that one.

Tom Flynn

Thanks guys,

I am not sure what the inlay is..... it could be a little piece of fossil ivory. It has a grain to it and changes color across the piece.

My oh my those are all great keep em coming.

Nice Knives tune, Peter.

I'll add to the "wood pile" ...

AG Russell, 4.5", Ironwood. #36

Tony...as we'R almost Bro...I can tell you...I hate that blade...!!!
It's the ugliest blade RMK manufactured ever... even if I do have both sizes of A.G.Russell.
Just my 2c

Guido, Fratello Mio,
I don't disagree. It does have a strange shape.
Not very graceful and not "tough" looking.
But, I'm sure some people like them a lot!?

While this configuration can be ordered from the shop, this is one of 200 that was commissioned by AG Russell many years ago. AG Russell provided the Maple Burl handle material. I was not aware of this when I purchased from Nordic. Nordic had acquired it from the original owner in a trade/sale. I had the knife with me on a visit to the RMK shop quite a few years ago and GTR identified it as one of the AG Russell 200.

I am quite certain this is the only kind of stuff this 2-8, G10 will ever cut.

Great Randalls Tom!
Like that green handle!!

Nice stuff Tom...!
That #1 is the top.

Tom,

Both great knives; love the Jade G-10 on the 2-8!

Tom Flynn

...not only in need of "dusting off" but new pics as well. Oh well: Model #14/CDT in ironwood.
Happy New Year everyone, Capt. Chris

Two minute details on that knife jump out at me(besides the obvious)that help make it a stunning #14. The blade stamp, it is full and evenly stamped, and the thin taper of the hilt. An "identical" knife may have a thicker, differently shaped hilt and no two blade stamps are exactly alike.
Stunning example, there, Cap.

Here's a 3-6 with a few options. Good size stag handle too!

Pardon the photo posting issue.... This may be a better look. Color is off, however!

Here's another view of your print. I reduced it.

I noticed you shot it at 1/8 sec at f4 @ ISO 800.

Was the camera hand-held?

Tony,

Here's a couple of Stanaback's Specials, Cracker & 25th Anniversary!

Tom Flynn

Cap,
A Classic lookin' #14!!

Steve,
Very NIce #3 ... nice stag and handle configuration!

EXCELLENT grouping of Stanabacks Tom!
Especially like the finger grip micarta handled one.

Buck,

Thanks for working your magic and yes it was hand held.

Cap, Steve, and Tom... beautiful knives! Just as the title of the thread suggests, you guys have a bunch of "keepers" -- thanks for sharing.

Have a good one,

Jay

Happy New Year All!

Here's a big one that doesn't see the light of day very often ...
#12/14 Grind