Registered: 09/25/13
Posts: 1153
Loc: the other side of the earth
Thanks Capt. Chris!
I do not think that someone special grind a knife, just often used and often sharpened. This often occurs in old knives. Knife tool was expensive, because was used until the end - until it transformation into awl.
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Registered: 12/19/13
Posts: 286
Loc: The Netherlands
Here's one of mine. Bought about 4 years ago. I supplied te handle material myself, a piece of moose horn from a big one shot in Sweden. Nickle silver guard and rounded nickel silver butt cap. I think the model 11 is a great all round using and hunting knife.
Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 12867
Loc: Central Florida
Snake, No...It has been "extremely altered"! I have knives that have seen hard use, plenty of wear & tear. "BUT" (There's that word again) there would/could be no other explanation for this one you have shown, seeing as how 1/2" of the "TOP" of the knife has been altered, which would have nothing to do with any type of "usage". Best, Capt. Chris
Bill, I wouldn't go that far.... If I had that knife, it would go the deer cabin, or fishing boat, and used...heavily...if it falls off the boat, or gets lost in the woods, there would be no remorse. There is always some kind of use for an old Randall. you should see one of my older filet knives(non Randall)...it's about "sharpened" out...