One more... http://www.knifetalkforums.net/imageupload/30225-PICT0016b.jpg

I was going to put this knife on thread of it's own but will include it here first. 1-7 acquired in 1958 by a hunter/sportsman in Canada. Nice knife but nothing special really you say? How about Stainless Steel (unmarked of course), unheard of in knives generally until the early to mid 60's!! He paid $1.50 at the time for the Stainless option. The earliest non-model 16 I recall seeing in stainless excluding some early 40's "Fish & Bar" knives or Henkles carvers.

A friend of mine obtained this Smithsonian a while back.
I believe that it is from the early 70's.





Great thread Jim,
Kevin #5109

There are some great knives posted here.

This #12 9" Sportsman's use to belong to me.
Now another member has It.
Kinda different with the choil cut out.

This is such a great thread, especially for someone like me who doesn't
own any Really Old Randalls. Thanks Guys!!
This is the oldest Randall I own...a little younger than most here.
#1-7" Leather Commando Handle, JRB sheath, white Bear brand stone.
Using my Randall Quick Reference Guide, I'd say late 60s-early 70s.
Let me know if I'm off on this one!
The name of FRANK MASSERESE is on the other side of blade.

Great #1 Tony,
Love the commando leather .
Here's a 1-8,JRB Riveted,Stag,Finger Grooves,Duralumin Butt Cap.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!

Here is a nice little model 7-5 w/heiser corn row sheath I got today. Maybe Boblade could help date this one? how about Ron you out there? Burnie

Here ia another photo!

Burnie,
!
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!