Kevin,
I have a "not-so-bad" one. I have emailed a pic to Mitchell and Ron. If they get it (and I have the right emails) perhaps they will post the pic in here. If not...Any volunteers?
I have to dissagree with the statement that Model #22's are not popular or collectable..even "over-looked". They were an "oddball", for sure in the beginning, but not now.
I won't even go into what the guys in the shop used to call it..(and perhaps still do), but it's time has come! Think about it: Look what "options" on other models come "standard" on the "Outdoorsman".
A) Stainless steel
B) Thumb notches
C) Nickel silver hilt
D) Black micarta handle
E) Special handle shape
F) Crow's beak butt cap

I order a couple every month. I also order a couple of Model #1's every month. If my pic gets up here, ya'll can see some "other" ways to order this great Randall model. Best, Capt. Chris

The Captain's 22



I think he may be on to something

Thanks, Charlie,
"Additional" options are:
A) Aluminum and black spacers
B) Stag handle (Yes: It is shop-supplied. No: It's not dyed)
C) Wrist thong
D) Black "no hone" sheath
All and all this combination makes for an excellent all-around camp knife. It will skin and quarter whitetail deer surgically. Cuts a ribeye like nobody's business and is just at home "outside" as it is "in the kitchen". The 3/16" is a huge "plus" as far as I am concerned for what I use 90% of this style of knife for, i.e. slicing and standard duty "stuff".
Now: Maybe somebody else will post...and if not: "Ya'll" need to get one of these here "bad boys" on order. Ya' have no idea how far behind you are!!
Best, Capt. Chris

Capt. Chris,
What a great knife. I have some slots with you coming up. I know what one of them will be. Unless you want to sell me this one.
Thanks for posting it for the Capt. Charlie.
Kevin

Sorry Kevin,
But this one's just a "tease".I'll be happy to order one with one of your slots...Just not "this" one! I don't remember exactly "who" was at the "RKS mixer" at The Blade Show, but I covered the topic of these #22's, along with way too much other talk (right Perry?). My point was that the Model #22 (along with the Model #6-9") can be the best value in the catalog, "if" ya' play your cards right...and order it "smart"...to be continued... Best, Capt. Chris

Hey Captain,

I got to agree with you. I just received my Christmas presesnt today - it is a #22. Mine has a squared off hilt and maroon micarta also. I am looking forward to using it during our January deer season. I've been infatuated with my #23 and our #11s for general skinning knives, but my new #22 looks to be a nice addition to the skinning knife collection.

Cheers,

Alan Grombacher
RKS #5531

Alan,

Pictures please. Love to see your new addition. Good luck and go get-em.

Best,
Warren

Hey Warren,

Once my 11 year old year old daughter finds my camera, I'll post a picture of my #22. My camera evaporated into her room. Maybe next time I let her borrow it, I'll squirt some pheasant scent on it. That way my Nova Scotian Duck Toller can retrieve it for me!

Cheers,

Alan

Capt, I got one just like that due in 6 months.Cant wait.Bob

Our good friend, Kent Warnberg, wanted to share some of his knives and sheaths with us. Model 22, stabilized box elder handle, the sheath is Australian cane toad.

Thanks,
Kevin