Recent Pre-Owned Purchase, Model 18/ 5.5 with Randall Sheath and Sharpening Stone. It's not a stainless Steel Model, so it must be their tool steel version 01?
It looks to be in very good shape, and has a "tight thread" cap without a compass and takes forever to unscrew!
It got a good polishing out of the box, but the cap is a bear to try and clean up.
Any tips to getting the grooves clean?
The sheath has the Randall Logo/markings/ties on the front. But the back is unmarked without any model numbers or other marks.
Any ideas how old it is and if it's got its' original sheath?
I understand why this model is in the Museum of Modern Art. While I could use the handle knurling and possibly the bigger blade, the form/design/balance on this knife is exceptional.
Suggestions for what to use on the blade to keep it from any rusting?
It almost looked as if it had its' original-shipping coating on it before I wiped it all down.