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#97951 - 01/27/12 08:33 AM Let's have a "fith" !! *
Captain Chris Stanaback Offline
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Registered: 09/14/05
Posts: 12867
Loc: Central Florida
No:
I don't drink. A "5th" starter set in the series, that is...The Randall Model #5, Camp & Trail...!!! I do believe that as many forum members like this catalog model as any other, so I expect some great input from you guys. Don't dissapoint me!
Let's begin with an overview of this terrific model. The Model #5 is available in 5 blade lengths, the most of any model! The 5-4" is forged from 3/16" stock. The 5,6,7 & 8" varieties are forged from 1/4" stock. Carbon or stainless are both doable for this build, but I think we should limit our choices to the 1/4" stock knives. We can always follow up with the smaller model at a later date.
Leather handles are the norm and no additional charge for the 1/4" stock models. Thung notches are also standard so we have the base from which to start.
Let me hear from you folks. Being as this series is concentrating on a good "starter" set (or possible "user") I would hope that we can limit the options to 2 or 3. What do ya'll think?
Best, Capt. Chris



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Edited by Captain Chris Stanaback (01/27/12 05:32 PM)
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#97952 - 01/27/12 08:44 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
TAH Offline
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Registered: 10/26/05
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Loc: USA
Originally Posted By: Captain Chris Stanaback
What do ya'll think?


I think that is a great photo and a beautiful knife. smile
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#97953 - 01/27/12 09:11 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
Ironworker Offline
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Registered: 02/24/10
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6" blade TS brass hilt leather handle finger grooves brass butt cap standard spacers.Walt RKS#5924
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#97954 - 01/27/12 09:31 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Ironworker]
Billy Poyner Offline
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Registered: 08/25/11
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Loc: Mississippi
5" blade-n/s hilt--blk/alu spcrs-stag fg--black sheath






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#97955 - 01/27/12 09:38 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
rodbrown Offline
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Registered: 12/11/05
Posts: 2141
Loc: Ontario, Canada
Capt.

5's are what I collect. I have seen many configurations of 5's, so I will try and think of something different.

O1 blade, 5"or 6"
Brass hilt
Brass and black spacers
Leather handle with finger grips
Brass butt cap

I see my knife is quite similar to Walt's a couple posts above.



Edited by rodbrown (01/27/12 09:39 AM)
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#97956 - 01/27/12 10:07 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: rodbrown]
Jay G Offline
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Registered: 10/24/11
Posts: 473
Hey guys - I really like the builds so far… Here’s mine with a few tweaks:

SS 6” blade
Brass hilt
Brass and red spacers
Leather handle w/ finger grips
Brass butt cap

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#97957 - 01/27/12 10:11 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: rodbrown]
TonyLaPetri Offline
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Registered: 10/05/05
Posts: 6904
Loc: Glen Head NY
Man ... I, like manny of us LOVE the #5.
I had to think about this but ... I would go with ...
6" 01 blade. (5" is good but I've carried my 6" #5 for years and LOVE IT)
NS square-top hilt.
Black micarta. (This model just yells out for a nice durable micarta handle)
Wrist thong.
smile
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#97958 - 01/27/12 11:09 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: TonyLaPetri]
Guido_Bitossi Offline
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Registered: 09/22/05
Posts: 2779
Loc: Florence, Italy
#5 is the most crowded in my collection !
Add compass to Tony's choice and...DONE !
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#97959 - 01/27/12 11:20 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
Peter_Kaufman Offline
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Registered: 02/14/08
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Loc: Southeast Utah
I think we need to build the classic "Brad Angier"
Six inch, ns hilt, black micarta, compass and wrist thong.

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#97960 - 01/27/12 11:28 AM Re: Let's have a "fith" !! [Re: Guido_Bitossi]
Steven Offline
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Registered: 09/21/05
Posts: 1898
Loc: Denver, CO
5" 01 blade
brass and red spacers
Ironwood/ finger grips
brass radius butt cap
wrist thong
compass
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