O.K. RKS members:
As promised, the next Randall for us to discuss is the Randall Model #2-7", "Fighting Stiletto"! Bo Randall first started making the Model #2 in 1943 (early to mid 1943). Designed for our servicemen and to be a stouter, more beefy, version of the Fairborn-Sykes style of dirk (Commando), the Fighting Stiletto was a bit more of a utilitarian knife than it's British predecessor. I believe that the 7" was the original blade length offfered.
Today the Randall shop forges 6,7, and 8 inch blades out of 1/4" stock in carbon and stainless steel. Additionally, a smaller 4 and 5 inch are offered in 3/16" stock. This Model #2 will be a 7 inch version (in keeping with the "theme") and will sport a leather handle. I would like to know your ideas for hilt, butt cap, wrist thong, etc.? Let me hear from you. We have 4 days!! (no pressure)
Thanks, Capt. Chris
PS: Here's one recently on my website in a 6" with a "reduced" hilt"...(just to show that there "are" options out there)...CCS
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Edited by Captain Chris Stanaback (10/28/10 07:47 PM)