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#93062 - 09/25/11 12:08 PM Re: This Old Randall * [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Another reason Cap I know it is earlier is the "red" spacers are still the maroon color, and not the bright red the showed up in the early to mid 70's.

I have had more than a few 3/16" knives from the later 60s, some documented, that didn't have 7 spacers but the pattern of Peter's knife. It is just a conclusion I came to, that there may gave been a change.

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#93067 - 09/25/11 12:37 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: crutchtip]
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Crutch,
I agree there was some "5" spacers knives (other than leather) in this era. The sheath still looks a bit newer...maybe it's just me.
Thanks,Capt. Chris
PS: You still haven't called me...CCS
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#93075 - 09/25/11 01:21 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Cap -

Here is a file photo showing what I am talking about. First items ia a model 21 w/ separate "S" and 5 spacers. Second is a 7-5 low "S" w/ 7 spacer. Last is a 8-4 w/ low "S" and 5 spacer.

Obviously the 7-5 is a bit earlier and had some exposure as the stag has yellowed nicely as it was a carried piece.

I will have to look further but I think this characteristic seemed to be reserved to stag handles.


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#93077 - 09/25/11 01:28 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: crutchtip]
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Joe:
Just so folks aren't confused, the #21 does not have a "low S". Seperate "S" possibly.
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#93078 - 09/25/11 01:30 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Typo that has been corrected. It is definitely a sep "S". You will notice a small RMK stamp and larger "S" stamp. In any case, you see where I am coming from on this.

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#93085 - 09/25/11 03:08 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: crutchtip]
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Thanks Joe and Capt. Chris for some further information on knives of this era. I have been a mostly newer knife guy, but this was a nice older knife, at what I thought was a reasonable price. The only Randall I saw at the show

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#93135 - 09/26/11 10:27 AM Re: This Old Randall [Re: crutchtip]
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Originally Posted By: crutchtip
Personally, I don't polish knives as a general rule, and definitely don't polish the hilt. Nothing looks worse to me than having a nice vintage knife with a hilt that looks like a mirror. Keep the patina.


Peter,

I agree with Joe. I think the knife looks great the way it is. Also, using Flitz on the blade will eventually turn the original brushed, satin finish closer to a mirror finish - very bright.
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#93138 - 09/26/11 11:17 AM Re: This Old Randall [Re: TAH]
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Capt,
can you please explain to me how it comes this Gambler getting its sheath marked as 8-4S.
No doubt I got it like it's shown...and it perfectly fits in it!
Thanks in advance Capt.
Best
GG


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#93140 - 09/26/11 12:55 PM Re: This Old Randall [Re: Guido_Bitossi]
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I think the exact same explanation as the "first Pathfinders" Guido. Johnny Johnson simply used a pattern he had and denoted it with the "S" for "Special". No documentation to prove this, but that's what I have concluded and GTR seems pleased with that explanation. Nice knife, by the way.
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#93165 - 09/27/11 03:22 AM Re: This Old Randall [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Muchas gracias my Capitano !
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