Jim Thanks for the reply... the points you made about sheath were part of the reason I was hoping for some feedback Thanks Tom

Warren they have the same serial number engraved on them as your Bowie.

Actually, it's somebodies Social Security number on them. It would probably be the humane thing to buff them out.

Bill,

I did a bit of research into the SS number on my blade. If what Ronnie states is correct, it belonged to a veteran born in 1958, deceased in 2011. What I don't know is he was the original owner, and did he dispose them before death. I do know the name that belongs to that SS number. Apparently the man had a taste for large knives.

And deep pockets for a 7 yr. old......lol

He may have gotten these from a family member. That's why we don't know.

Very true. It's interesting trying to track the old information down....

So MY Brothers at a Gun Show at The Elks Club In Pompano Beach, Fl Saturday and he tells me he saw an old beat up Randall Knife in a junk box with a cracked stag handle for $50 and a old worn sheath. I said go back at once like your on a mission and buy it!!
So he does but when he gets back to the dealer some dude is peeling of two %20 for it. He said it had two brass pins in it and was cracked. he never seen one like that
After I sent him this picture and asked him if it look this

He said yeah but it was only 5"
ARGH...............................

Sharpi

Sure glad it wasn't me that missed that knife. I'm not sure I'd ever recover. Maybe after a while I'd be able to convince myself that it wasn't what I thought it was.

1950's Model 4-7" Stag