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.
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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.
Quote: 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
Hi Bernie,
Yes I'm out here in the ozone Can you post a photo of the Heiser marking on the back of the sheath? Also please describe the stone or post a photo of that as well. That may help me some.
Thanks,
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