Hey guys. I’ve been away for a while. Just looked, and my last post was over 10 years ago!

I was going through my modest Randall collection – something I do once in a while, check everything out, wipe down, etc. (the knives otherwise sit in drawers in my climate controlled closet, sadly neglected, esp. as of late) and I got a bit sentimental, thinking of old friends, some of whom have passed in the intervening years. (God rest).

In that spirit, I thought I might check back in. It looks like things have slowed down quite a bit here, but, happily, I see some very familiar eminent figures still hanging around: Capt. Chris, Joe, Scott, Mitchell, et al.

As a way of re-introduction, I thought I might show this knife from my collection.

It has a strong connection to a man I didn’t know well and never met in person, but I spoke with him countless times by telephone and email and thought of him as a friend; a man who helped me more than any one person as I navigated my way into and through the world of Randall knives back in the early 2000s – it all began with that first purchase from him (not this knife - but the beginning of countless others). I didn’t know him nearly as well as some of you, but I remember our conversations, his kindness and his generous spirit fondly. One of the true renowned Giants in the Randall Community: Perry Miller (knifekid on the forums) – God rest and keep him; he’s in my prayers.

Here’s a picture of the knife and I invite all comments on what you think of it, (as Perry himself did on the old forum 16 years ago, in a sort of “guess what it is?” post.

Anyway, hello again and I hope all are well, happy and healthy, Gary in VA (Escapement).

Here's the knife, next to a Mod. 5-6 for comparison.

Welcome back Gary.
It is good to see you posting again and you bring back a great number of thoughts about the years and the folks that have participated in the forum.
I don't remember the knife you posted, but am looking forward to learning more.

Welcome back.
That's not a blade shape or butt cap I recognise,would really be interested to hear the details of it.
I bought a couple of knives from Perry and visited him more than once at his place,he was a great guy,very knowledgeable and seemed to have Randall knives in every nook and cranny of his office.I Remember on one visit he had a cardboard box full of Model 1 minis and another of Andy Thornall dealer specials.
Great guy,very much missed.

Gary,
Well said in regards to my best friend, Perry. Thanks for that. The leather-handled knife: Did it come with a sheath...and (perhaps) have a "K" on the back of it?
Glad you stopped back in...
Capt. Chris

Cap,

What would the K signify ?

Thank-You !!

I believe there were about 6 of these knives, possibly a Kenefick prototype...perhaps something else. Mine is pinned stag. Photos below...
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris

Thanks Cap, I remember now seeing you post pictures of that knife before.
Recognized the butt end w/ the compass..
Cool knife

Yes! And I see you beat me to the punch! (Of course, you knew about these knives way back when Perry played the first game, in 2003)!

I have a set: one in leather, one in rosewood and a stag handle too. The understanding is that just two sets were made. Six knives total.

From the paperwork from Perry:
"In approximately 1983 a friend of the Randall family commissioned the Randalls to make these custom knives off a drawing that the original owner supplied... They have 6 1/2" carbon blades 1/4" stock."
And Perry described the blade shape as "Trapper/ fighter" style.

Pete Hamilton and Perry didn't know what the "K" stood for but they were certain they were not "Kit Knives."

Pete authenticated the knives as made in the Randall Shop. I have the "Randall Made Verification" embossed letter of authenticity by Pete Hamilton showing Perry as owner at the time of authentication.

I got my set in 2005. Perry had the other set too at that time - or at least most of it? I can't remember.

Here's a pic of the sheath and the set.

Sorry, my pics aren't as nice as yours. I have to get the old camera out again and take some nicer pictures...

Outstanding set!
Best, Capt. Chris

All nice words about our mutual Friend Perry...never enough !!
Two of da six are...here in Italy.