Registered: 09/14/05
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Loc: Central Florida
Bobby, What you have is "Solingen" Randall Model #14-7 1/2", "Attack" model. It is of VietNam war era, as is indicated by the unlined wrist thong. The entire package looks original...with the exception of the stone. It could be a replacement. Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
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Buck Buchanan, RKCC #CM-16, RKS #1003 NRA LIFE NMLRA LIFE Authorized Randall Dealer buck100_10x@icloud.com
Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 12881
Loc: Central Florida
Bobby, I your opening comments you stated that you "contacted Randall in Orlando and that was not very helpful". I think that is what Buck is referring to. Best, Capt. Chris
Edited by Captain Chris Stanaback (01/19/1511:25 PM)
In fact that ole knife is affectionately called a hump back Solingen. Like Joe said that knife probably came in another sheath....not 100% but most likely and it would have been what we call a Riveted Johnson Sheath. That Model Randall served well in Vietnam.
On second thought I believe that is the correct original sheath. If you look closely at it you can see punch marks where it was punched in preparation for rivets to be added. I believe it's good.
Like I stated in the Heiser vs. Johnsnon threads, that is the problem using photos. Often it is hard to say for sure. I can see one mark on the sheath that looks like it could be a punch mark but looks more like a dent than a punch hole. Don't know for sure and I only see one mark. You Ronnie?