Dale, nooo, I wish it had been...but as Ron alluded to, it 'was' in Bob Hunt's first book...
As to CDT's - from 'Randall Knives - A Reference Book':
From page #85: 'The mid to late 1960's was a noted period of model experimentation at the Randall Shop, including the production of a few 'Cut-Down Tang' (CDT) Model #14 styled knives, roughly 20 years before their catalog introduction...'
From page #127: 'Probably the biggest product development news coming out of the Randall Shop during the early 1980's was the introduction of a design modification that has had a tremendous impact on both the shop, and Randall knife enthusiasts. Since its development sometime around 1984, the introduction of the
Cut-Down Tang variant of the Model #14 & #15 knives has gone on to become a huge success for the shop...'
From page #128: 'Although not officially cataloged until 1988, Model #14 and #15 'Cut-Down Tang' (CDT) knives were available through the authorized Randall dealer network in 1985. These new models were soon available in the entire range of hilt and handle combinations previously the domain of Model #1 styled knives, resulting in a completely new avenue of collector interest...
From page #136: Model #14 & #15 'Cut-Down Tang' or CDT knife variants, likely one of the worst kept secrets in Randall history, were first cataloged in 1988; but, as previously mentioned, had actually been available through the authorized Randall dealer network for several years prior to official introduction...
There's more info there, but I think you guys get the idea...
Nice knife Joe, real nice!
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