Thanks Capt Chris,
What I was trying to ask, is, I know that the early 50's model 11's had the Randall stamp up higher and square with the spine of the blade, and at some point, the stamp was then struck lower, and square along the grind line. I was just wondering if anyone has any idea as to when the stamp changed its place on the blade.
Thanks again Capt for the info.

I'll see if I can find out, with regards to the trademark, but your post also appeared that you thought the squared top hilt was a "goner".
Best, Capt. Chris

Thanks again Capt Chris,
Sorry about the confusion on the hilt. My primary question is in regards to the placement of the Randall Stamp, but as to the question on the hilt...has it always been an option either way,square top or rounded, or was the square top hilt standard for the early 11's with the rounded being available later on?
Thanks again Capt for your time and research for this.

In the early 1950's Model #11, "Alaskan Skinners", were supplied "both" ways also. The first drawings, submitted to the shop by Tommy Thompson showed what appeared to be a rounded hilt. The earliest photos in Bob G's book shows round, but squared hilts most certainly were shortly behind. They were indeed shown in most old catalog photos as well. Hope this helps...
Best, Capt. Chris

Thanks again Capt Chris,
That does help as far as the hilt is concerned. Thank you. As to the orientation of the stamp, I would like to know if there was a point in time where the shop just changed the angle of the trade stamp on the blade on this particular model. Or was the decision to do so on this model just an arbitrary decision based on aesthetics?
Thanks again Captain for your responses and wanting to help out. It is a learning experience, out of a desire to learn as much as possible about these beautiful knives.

Graham,
Good eye.
Thanks, it's a hand me down from my dad. Funny, we fought about the Randalls....."they were too expensive for me to keep", he wanted the $....the guns were different...go figure..
I'll try to post a couple shots of the grip later.
:-)Rocky

Sam,
I'm gonna try a couple here...I have not had much luck with multiple shots, however I have done it....
:-)Rocky

Thats a beautiful handle Rocky, thanks for taking pics and posting them, they came out just fine.
I love the stag handles, they are all so unique...no two are the same. Great knife, thanks.

Here's a "new arrival".
Best, Capt. Chris

Other side...
Best, Capt. Chris