I'm a little late at this post, but I was wondering if anyone had any info on this one.

somebody ground that blade down to near scrap!

Hello Leatherman,

Thanks for your opinion.

This was a working knife. - A.J. carried it in Vietnam for 2 years. Maybe he just thought the blade entered the ribcage better with this shape?

I was primarily interesting in knowing if anyone has seen other carry knives that had such a "Quick-Draw" sheath.

O M G

I think it is cool as hell and nice to know some of the history of the knife. Theatre customized Randall.

Hello Steven,

Yes I also like Randalls that show Military use, not just carried, and brought back mint. As you can see by the blade marking, and the uniform patch, A.J. was a K-9 handler, using his dog "Bo" for all sorts of activities, including ratting out tunnels looking for any hiding Charlies, and detecting bobby-traps, and stashed munitions.

Nice. I like it. I new a few tunnel rats, all little dudes and for the most part mean as hell. Told me they preferred to puncher the kidneys to slitting throats because of the gurgle. That knife looks like it would work well for that.

Buck,

Really like the design of the quick release retention system on the sheath. Looks like it would work well, yet hold the knife securely until needed. Very cool Randall! Thanks for posting it.

That 18 took a beating and it could take it.
Good to know it served someone well!
Tony

Hello TAH,

Yes, it is very simple, and very, very, fast. You don't even have to think about it. You just reach for the knife handle, and your hand action of grabbing it, opens and releases the knife.

I imagine the guy that designed this sheath, knew exactly what he wanted.

After several days of researching, I spoke with Dick Murray, from Murray Custom Leather Company. He told me this sheath was made by, and hand stitched by, his younder brother Jim Murray, who had his own business in the late 60's into the 90's, but passed away in Dec. 2003, and Jim's company is no longer in business. He said Jim was in the marines for 4 years, and was likely very proude to make this special sheath for a serviceman.

Dick said the snap release is definitely his dad's design. (George Murray)