Knife of the Week Sasquatch!!!
I have not been able to get in touch with Mr. Keneflick so this is what I have stored from a previous post on this website http://www.knifetalkforums.com/showflat....amp;Search=true

THE SASQUATCH

SASQUATCH! Brings to mind a big hairy beast doesn't it? Well, Doug Kenefick's Sasquatch Bowie knife is the one I'd want if I was gonna face the beast with only a knife! In November of 1977, after drawings and a wood model had been produced, the first SASQUATCH models were delivered to Doug. The blade design was influenced by knives which had been made by Rod Chappel and the soon to be famous Gil Hibben. Special blade forgings provided a knife with an 11" blade, 2-1/4" wide from 3/8" stock. The long top edge was sharpened, and the blades were serial numbered.

Although this knife is a special blade forging, it belongs to the Randall Model #12 family, which is the bowie group. The top and bottom of the blade both curve down in what is called a recurve style, and it bears a resemblance to a "samba" style blade. As one expects, most of these knives have ended up stashed away in collections. However, it was brought to Doug's attention that at least one of the knives had earned it's keep by killing a wild boar! When asked about the knives ability to penetrate the hunter replied, "Up to the hilt!"



In 1978 a smaller 8" version was introduced in stainless steel only, which is in contrast to the larger model which is available only in carbon steel. The hilt, handle, and butt cap on both sizes are available with the options normally offered on the Bowies. Probably the most popular configuration is the brass lugged hilt, smooth brass collar, stag handle and brass crow beak butt cap. The sheaths are made especially for this design and feature a slight curve to accommodate the curve of the blade. As the 11" models are serial numbered we know that 201 have been produced as of June, 1995. The smaller version is produced without serial numbers and Doug estimates about 225 have been produced. These SASQUATCH models represent the oldest, currently available Randall Dealer Special design, which is still being produced. And, I might add, that a very dressed up SASQUATCH 8" model is the knife chosen to be the prize in the RANDALL KNIFE SOCIETY membership contest in 1995!
Ladies and Gentlemen: could we please see some Sasquatch’s

Beautiful knives Jesse. Fantastic scrim of the wolf.

One of my favourite models, here´s three of them in the "baby" version, with ironwood- bubinga and stag handle.

Very classy photo Peter. I hope you're going to enter it into the Edo contest.

Oh, and teriffic looking knives too. That poor tree didn't stand a chance against 3 Sasquatches.

Dubie Baxter

Beautiful stag on that one Peter. I agree, that picture should be entered in the EDO contest.

Peter,

What buttcap is that on the middle one?

Thanks!

Joshua, the buttcap is duralu; a nickle-silver one would probably make also sense weightwise to help balance the 8" blade.

Very nice Peter! Great picture.

See Ya, Chief

See Ya, Chief

See Ya, Chief

Cut it out already!

Sweet knives and sheath Chief.

Great looking knives Peter.
Dang, I just had to have a 12-8...got one
just had to have a TC special...working on that one
just may have to have a sasquatch...thanks alot guys...your breakin me..just kidding, well, you are breaking me, but its fun. Thanks Dubie, you are the one who gave me my first fix...man, these withdrawals are a @#^%&
Hey Peter, that top Sasquatch in your picture, are you sure its Ironwood? Its lookin an aweful lot like Walnut to me. I make Native Flutes and I got one that the grain looks just like it..just an observation, sometimes its hard as heck to identify.

Thanks Steve I have a couple coming around December, a Amboyna & a Narwhal. Looking forward to those.

See Ya, Chief

Chief,

I've got to plead ignorance as a newbie, what's Narwhal?

Vet, it's an ocean-going Unicorn. Only the Eskimo and Alaskan Indians are allowed to take them, but Chief has an inside track.

Dubie Baxter

@samg
Sam, you are right, the wood of the top sasquatch is not ironwood but bubinga, I got the woods listed in the wrong order, that´s what happens if one gets excited all over taking out those Randalls from the display cabinet...

Here is my Small Sasquatch, with stag handle and nickel silver hilt and butt cap:

Thanks for the info on Narwhal. That tusk should make a real interesting looking handle.

Jesse, et. al - I have a copy of one of Doug's catalog mailings from 1980 that shows both sizes of the Sasquatch, and the #16-7 'Special Fighter' (listed as the 'Special Model 16 Fighter') as well.

Interestingly enough, the Sasquatch has always been an expensive knife; while most of the knives in the catalog were priced right around $100 to $200 (including the Starflite(sic) at $100), the most expensive were the Smithsonian Bowie in Ivorite w/brassback option at $315, and the Large Saquatch, also in Ivorite at $310...

Cool knives guys

Chief,that narwahl is enough to make a grown man drool. Your eclectic taste is exquisite my Brother, I can hardly wait to see a picture, Good on you. Tom #3081

Beatifull and the best-

Hey Marsus,
Welcome to the forum.We have some beloved brother forum members from Italy.Again,Welcome.
Tony,
Help me out with a proper Italian Greeting.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

Marsus, Giovanni,
Benvenuto!
I am an American of Italian Decent ( my Grandparents, Mi None? were
born in Italia) so my italian is not to good. But I learn more when I can!
We welcome you and look forward to your participation.
Guido and EDO, also from Italy, are members and post here often!
Ciao,
Tony

Thanks for your welcome,my greeting for us is not in italian,but in latin-
AD MAJORA
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RKS # 5554

My website collection : www.americanknives.it

Thanks Tony,I'm very happy for your italian origin,I have many relatives there in USA,and nobody of them speaks italian-The italian word for grandparents,is " nonni",male "nonno",female "nonna",my dialect language : male " papone", female "mammetta"- I know Guido and Edo as collector but not still as person,Guido have the very large Randall and custom knives collection,I hope to know them very soon- I hope know also you and meet you as soon as possible-
My website collection : www.americanknives.it
Ciao,Giovanni

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RKS # 5554

Welcome Giovanni, I consider myself a friend of Tony, Edo, and Guido, and hope someday to visit your great country.

Great website by the way. In a previous life you were either a cowboy or an Indian...I can't figure out which.

Dubie Baxter

Thanks for your welcome and also thanks for telling me in my previous life I was cowboy or an indian,this is a big honor for me- Just you like to come here,remember I live 65 miles east Rome-
Giovanni

Thanks Chief,ok for "American Indian", in Italian language " Indiani D'America"-
Giovanni
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RKS # 5554

Giovanni,
Wow, beautiful web site. Bellisimo!
Thank you for your help with my spelling!
I'm sure we will meet some day. I was in Italy with my Wife last year and we
met and had a great time with Guido. I know we will be back some day.
Ciao,
Tony

I got this Large Sasquatch, with Single Finger Grip handle made of White Micarta, exactly one year ago, and finally got around to taking some photos. Here is my favorite among them:

This is our newest sasquatch.the picture does not do the handle justice.Bob

Spectacular Bob, That's a beauty for sure!

Is the handle Maple?

Ken & Bob,

Those are both awesome looking knives.

Thanks Steve and Tom.I ordered this knife from Mr.Kenefick back in 2006.I ordered maple.when Doug mailed me to say the knife was ready he said it was the first sasquatch that was messed up and that it was walnut and that I could re-order for later this year but he told me Scott said it turned out so good I may want this one.I'm glad they recommended that.In person the handle is the best looking walnut I've seen.Thank you Scott!

Nice looking handle Bob. It's a hand full.
~dale

P.S. Maybe you can put that over in the Fishing section shwoing us how you fillet a blue gill.

Dale,you just show a croppie that knife and it will jump out of it's skin all by itself.

It has just arrived this afternoon.
My new large Sasquatch, with ironwood and black LHS. I am amazed how nice it is, and want to thank the artists at the Randall shop for some incredible work. To be able to grind the complex curves is just amazing. Thanks again guys.
I will have to make a new display cabinet for it, since it is too big to fit my current display. I need to take some better pictures as far as lighting too.
I also want to thank Doug Kenefick for the order, the number on mine is 556.
Peter

That is a fantastic looking knife Peter. Thanks for posting.

Peter,

That is an excellent specimen. I am very much looking forward to receiving from Doug in early 2010 the "yin" to complete my "yin yang" Large Sasquatch pair.

Peter thats a great looking knife you have there.I am partial to the sasquatch.I should be getting my next one any day now. maybe #557 Bob

Thanks for the nice comments guys. This is my first big Randall, and boy is it big. I don't know if anyone uses them for anything but they sure look neat. I have a similarly equipped Nordic Special Bowie due around March next year. I have been trying to obtain all of the dealer specials.
Peter

I was right #557

That is a great looking knife Bob. The stag is fantastic.

Peter, is that a white hone in the pocket? Nice knife!

Thanks,

Bob
Nice Sasquatch!! Was that shop Stag? I wonder how many they make a month, it has to be one of the more difficult knives to make

My stone isn't white, it is the standard orange, lighting was funny on the stone.

Peter

Thanks Steve and Peter,It's shop stag,I got a very nice piece on this one. Bob

In preparation for the arrival of my second Large Sasquatch next month, I'd like to share additional photos of my first one:

Lundy,
Great knife! As my brother Chief would say
"the only problem I have with that knifeis that it is not mine"
Best,
Jesse

Here is my favorite Randall Knife the Sasquatch and here is my collection,
Enjoy
Jesse

Very nice Jesse
You get all of the great Sasquatch Randalls!
I have only one at present

Peter

Nice......is that Westinghouse on the top one?

Very, very, nice!

I see that I have a bit of "catching up" to do...

Thank you everyone!
About a year ago I decided to focus on Sasquatches and Rick Bowles Scrim knives as stated in my buy ad on this forum. So selling almost all the other Randalls for these. I wish I could own them all but we all know how that goes.
Jesse

That's a fantastic collection Jesse. Thanks for sharing.

Doug,
Wes that is old yellow it is S/N 109 thank you,
Jesse

DANG,Jesse.very nice.you know I'm partial to the sasquatch also.Bob

Thanks Bob I was bummed when I missed that one you put up for sale by seconds.
Best,
Jesse

I know how you feel,I thought I might get that one myself.I offered a little less but my brother asked to see what would happen on the fourm.

I ordered a Large Sasquatch from Doug Kenefick last May. He included it in his 08/2009 order, and it arrived on 03/24/2010. It is #572. The options are as follows: Nickel Silver Hilt (a Forward Curved Double Hilt is standard), Aluminum/Black Spacers, Black Micarta Handle in Single Finger Grip Shape, and a Nickel Silver Butt Cap (Radiused). I also specified a black sheath.

Anyway, here she is:













Here she is inside of its sheath:

Ken, you get all the good stag, it's just not fair! I need to get myself one of those bad boys!
Dan Snyder #5537

Whoa, that looks even better than I imagined it would.

Okay, so now we need to see a couple of pics of the two (ying yang) together please.

Two more snapshots, this time on top of a chunk of cherry burl:

I received my third Large Sasquatch yesterday, courtesy of Cap, and it is my first one with a single hilt (and thumb notches). Its hilt is Nickel Silver with a squared top. The spacers are Aluminum and Black. The handle is Stacked Leather in #22 Grip shape, along with a Duralumin Crow's Beak butt cap.

Here are a few snapshots that I took a few minutes ago. Note its no-hone sheath:

Hey Ken,
That's a great looking Sasquatch! The leather handle and single hilt does it for me!
Tony

I am seeing a "bleeding color line" running through a couple of the photos?? Is it me? At any rate: Nice knife!
Best, Capt. Chris

Me too, Cap

I don't see a color line but, then again, I don't see very well anyway.

If you're referring to the thin length-wise lines on the stacked leather handle that appear to be white, then it is an artifact of the lighting. If it's something else, then I am not noticing it.

I just received my first small Sasquatch from Doug Kenefick yesterday. I had it configured very similarly to my large Sasquatch that I received last year (556). This one is stainless steel, shop ironwood in single finger grip style, fc nickel silver hilt, aluminum and black spacers, rounded nickel silver butt, wrist thong and black left hand sheath. I also had it etched with the same number as my large one
Ironwood is truly excellent for shop wood and craftsmanship is superb.

The only strange thing about the knife was there was no stone in the stone pocket for some reason, perhaps someone forgot to put it in.
Here are some photos of it and with it's big brother.
It doesn't get any better than this

I forgot to mention, that this did come in almost a month earlier than expected, so the shop is catching up.
Peter

Peter,

That's really beautiful, you are building a very impressive collections of RMK's with Ironwood.

My Compliments

Peter,
Excellent images! Be sure to enter the Edo contest before the end of the month.

Peter,

Those are sexy knives! A really beautiful set. The ironwood handles look like they came from the same tree. The Sasquatch is one of my favorites - thanks for sharing.

- Jim

Thanks guys
I am expecting an ironwood Stanaback special later this year and then one of my collections within a collection will be all of the current dealer specials with ironwood except the Buxton Fighter which is only available with synthetic handle materials as it is the only dealer special with a full tang.

Peter

Beautiful matched set, Peter!!!... My small Sasquatch is supposed to be ready in April... I've got it set up more like a camping/hunting knife w/ a single N/S hilt, B&A spacers, finger grooved stag handle, and thumb notches... Can't wait!!!... Again, great looking set you've get there.

Super nice pair Peter !
My best to your collection !!

Peter,
Great set of knives. You are making me a big fan of ironwood.

Great set of knives Peter. You are defiitely king of the ironwood.

Thanks Mike, Guido, Jimmy and Steve
I have been lucky in how nice some of the wood on my knives has been. I like how much character the ironwood has with its colors and patterns.
I still like other materials too, but the ironwood is my favorite

Peter

So, Peter, which of these Sasquatchs are you going to lug around the hills of Pennsylvania?

Actually, I think the Small Sasquatch is a manageable knife to carry, but would probably prefer to have a porter carry the large one if I had to take it along.

Good taste in knives here. Thanks for sharing.

Larry

My two little sasquatch...

Very nice Guido. I have never seen sasquatch up close. What are the overall deminsions of one?

Thanks, Jimmy.

Jimmy, both are small with a total length of 12,5 inces.(8"of blade).
Bottom one looks bigger because camera splashed it...
Happy you like those!
best
G

Guido,
When Rhett sees those walking sticks he'll probably want to trade something. As you know, he collects them!

Guido
Very nice pair of small Sasquatches. I am always impressed by the quality and diversity of you collection.
Thanks for posting

Peter

Nice knives. Anyone know when the shop started etching the S/N on the right side? Thanks. Tom

My Small Sasquatches are not numbered, but the large ones are numbered. I suspect that if you have a matched pair, then you could ask that the small one be numbered to match the large one--although the etching would be a chargeable option under the 5-chargeable-option rule.

Hi Larry
I had my small Sasquatch numbered with the same number as my large Sasquatch only the number on the small is on the back side and the large is on the trademark side.
Since both of the Sasquatchs are dealer specials, you are not limited to 5 options, which is the case for all dealer specials

Peter

Peter,
I think you meant to say..."You are "NOT" limited to the 5 options"...Did you not?
Best, Capt. Chris

Is there a limit on dealer options?

Thanks Cap
I just corrected that
Peter

Capt. Chris--

I might be getting lost in the language here--I understand that dealer specials also have the five-chargeable-options limit.

Of course, I understand that some features might be standard on some dealer specials, and therefore not count as chargeable options because they come normally on those specific knives.

Thanks if you can clarify this.

Larry

Larry,
Within reason, dealers specials are allowed more than 5 options. Blame Peter for confusing everyone.
Best, Capt. Chris

Sorry I confused you Larry my mind knew what I wanted to say but my fingers didn't listen

dealer specials can have more than 5 chargeable options
Peter

Here's the one that I've been waiting for, & I couldn't be happier with it.

Wow. Very nice Small Sasquatch! When you have a chance, please post these photos in the SHAG thread in the "Sharp Talk" subforum. See: http://www.knifetalkforums.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=73533

Just a fantastic knife would be a pleasure to own

Great looking knife you have there. I really like the silver and black spacers. The stag is pretty nice also.

Beautiful knife and great stag handle.

Mike--

Very nice example of one of my favorite knives.

I will trade you a nice piece of stag for the one on this knife. I suspect the shop would find it a bit unusual for you to send it back and ask for a trade-out, but I have also been toying with the idea of sending in a Model 23 that I have and asking them to make the blade Stainless. Otherwise it is an ideal example of this model, and I simply overlooked asking for Stainless when I ordered the knife!

Before everybody goes ballistic, or starts sending in requests like this to the shop--it is only a daydream on my part.

Always tinkering with combinations of options, and getting a bit of stag envy now and then. I don't expect this is in any way Freudian, and it must be pretty widespread among knife people. Consider--no matter how nice our knives are, there is always something to aspire to.

Anyway, you got a nice one here!

Larry

Here is a project, that just got completed and arrived today. I was lucky to get hooked up with this piece of fossil walrus ivory with a left hand palm swell, and wanted to have a special knife made. This is what I decided on and I want to thank the guys in the shop for doing a superb job as usual.

And you see, I don't just like ironwood either.

Peter

Peter-

This is about the most classy Randall I have seen yet. Super set up on the way you placed your order. Kudo's!!

Pap

Peter,

That is one purrty handle and knife! FWI like that is rare! If you ever want to sell it, let me know!

Jim

What great color that handle has! Beautiful! And very nicely optioned too!

Peter,
That's a REAL beauty!

That's one realy nice knife.Beautiful colours on the handle.

Thanks guys
I really liked the piece of handle material before the knife was made, but when finished, it really shined.

Peter

Peter
Very Cool Randall. Turned out fantastic!

Here is my first Sasquatch. I almost left the show with out it, but changed my mind. I made the right decision. The big brother is needed now.

Serious looking Sasquatch, Jimmy! Nice "catch."
Tony

Nice Sasquatch Jimmy
Now you can order a large one with the same options.
That must have been a great show, you picked up some really fantastic knives

Peter

I doubt you'll ever regret that purchase, beautiful knife !!!

Thanks guys. I had a great time at the show talking to Captain Chris and meeting some of the guys from the forum.

Here are my two Large and small.
And my Small with my 454 Casull

Sasquatch pairs are nice. Here are a couple and a baby.

Jim

Great Sasquatchs everyone! Very impressive!

Since my first Sasquatch "sighting", I searched and hoped to find a small and large - with handles that were a bit different.

Over the holidays, I was able to snag both models - the small with blue G10, and the large with kind of unusual burl.

[I've tried to attach pics - my apologies if I mess things up - I'm far from proficient...]

Darn - didn't work - I'll try one more time with smaller files...

Try again - small with blue G10 (fingers crossed)

Large, with burl. [Again, sorry for my "confused" first attempts to post the pics...]

Interesting burl. I always want to chop up something big with my Sasquatches.

Well boys, I lucked out and just got my first one this mourning. nothing fancy but a good work knife. NS front and back, with black handle and silver spacers. I can already say it cuts like a dream. Great shape on the blade. this one is going on my gear, so now I think I have to get one to put in the safe and keep nice. One of the best angle on a blade yet.
Also thanks for all the great info on this site. Buck was right about just going and looking at all the models just to see how others have set theirs up.

Small Sasquatch that was previously owned by Grady McCotter!

Wow, nice set and that's a beautiful knife!

I believe that the Burl on the big Sasquatch is double dyed box elder burl. Very nice I used to have one with the same material.

Latest addition! Large Sasquatch with an earlier number (083)

Now the search for an engraver........help!

Is there a site that I can find out when the knife was ordered or made by the serial number?

Bill - you'll have to contact the dealer directly since he's going to be probably the only one to give you those details - unless, the Randall shop keeps track.

Got #083 back from my Engraver today!

Eye candy!

Beautiful!

Bill,

Great Sasquatch there; like the pairing with the toothpick. Will you be engraving that one also?

Who did the engraving?

Tom Flynn

Just received my latest set of knives from Doug Kennefick-Sasquatch Set# 770 SFG Silver (Doug Cream), Musk-ox (Duke McCaa), Double Lug Hilt, Spacers & Butt Cap.

Real happy to get the package when I got home and right on time to the schedule Doug gave me.

Thanks to the shop, the Doug's and a special thanks to Duke for some great Musk-ox.

Hope to send out for engraving.

Tom Flynn

Very nice pair Tom; exceptional Musk Ox. I hope to get an image posted of mine soon. This would be a nice addition to the "Show Your Pair" thread. The shop did an outstanding job once again!

Beautiful!!
I've been think'n about a lugged hilt for a #2....in my future...and I've got a nice piece of musk ox...sitting here, doing nothing.....just think'n.
That's sure a nice set!!
:-)Rocky

That's one giant sized chunk of silver on the Super-squatch !

LOL Now you are just being MEAN!! What a great set. Great get!!!
Good choice on the SFG.

Large Sasquatch, N/S Hardware, Musk Ox SFG Handle

Tom / Warren

who's is newer can't see the numbers?

David,

Mine is certainly older #680, I've hade it a while. Tom's is I believe #7XX.