Here is a comparison of the two sizes of the Model 18 and a mini from the '70s.

Jim

Jim,

Thanks for the comparison pic. It makes me want a 7.5 inch even more. I just received my new RMK catalogue in the mail. I may place my order for one direct in the spirit of the new catalogue. It says on the back that delivery dates are Dec 2016. I don't know if I can wait that long though.

Thank you Jim - cool knives all three of them!
I never had the chance to compare them all "side by side".

Here is my latest addition to the family. The only minus about this knife is the sheath. It came with a newer style Model C. I would appreciate any info on the correct era sheath for it. I have been waiting a long time to purchase a Crutchtip. I have done some research and think this particular knife was made between 1965 to 70. Please let me know what you guy's think or know about this knife.

Wow, Jimmy. Now that is cool blade. Looks like its in stellar condition too. Sweet for sure. Congrats!

for a knife in that kind of shape, i would think a sheath can be found...and a Solingen too... congratulations, sheath or not!....being no sort of Randall expert, all i recall from time period is probably misinformation from writers into the early 80's stating Randall made expensive forged blade and threaded plugs, and also still offered a less expensive Solingen with crutchtip, and i would be interested in hearing about yours as well as any truth to that old "fact"....seems the rarer Solingens are the collectible today?

Halo you need a JRB Riveted Sheath. If you make the Blade Show next week you might be able to find one. You can post here that you are looking for one and someone may contact you. Be preparared to pay a high price.
This is a beautiful example of a Randall Soligen Blade Crutchtip.

Ronnie: I will be there and need the same for my #14 green tenite....hope to be lucky enough to grab it !
Thanks Ronnie for the info.

I hope you find it Guido.:-) Good luck.

Just another tid-bit; when I ordered my first Randall while in college in 1967, I was told that if interested, the shop would make up my #1 in Solingen immediately, but if I wanted the shop made blade, it would be 4 months. I decided to wait as I didn't see any reason to have a German made blade on a USA make knife. Funny how things turn out.

Pap