Fellow Randall knife freaks,
I have about a half a dozen great, interesting, and sometime challenging ideas for our future "building" projects: None of which will be a more challenging construction job than this one. I anticipate everyone to have a wide variety of opinions, shapes, options, etc. in mind for this Randall.
Before we start, it is important to get a couple of the ground rules established before we even pull the permits, let alone consult the architects, for this "building project". There will be one, and only one, final Randall knife decided upon. No exceptions! I am allocating a slot for this knife to be included in my May, 2006 orders. That means that we have to complete this building project (top it off) before the end of mid March, 2006. The cut-off will be established as March 20, 2006. That may sound like a lot of time, but you haven't heard the project yet. As with all of these "building" projects, I would ask for well-respecting, polite debate of opinions. That's about it. O.K.: Understood? Great. Let's begin!
For our next Randall building project we are going to build a Randall "every day carry" knife! We are going to concentrate on a blade with options that can be used for a variety of tasks. But "what" tasks? That depends on what you do "every day". Different strokes for different folks. I hunt, fish, play golf, drive all over the South, and generally "goof off" about 85% of the time. ( I tried goofing off 95% of the time, but just couldn't make it! ) One of you might be an attorney. ( If so, my condolences ) Your needs may be to have a Randall with a belt clip-style sheath, so you can remove it easily to enter a courtroom. You might be a lumberjack. That would probably mean that you could get by strapping on a slightly larger Randall than a C.P.A. Who knows which way this project will lean. I am looking forward to it, however, as it should bring out some spirited debate.
O.K. Let's hear from you. I'll try to steer this project straight. Any problems that arise, such as an option wanted on a particular model that Randall will not make, will be explained and ammended recommendations will be made. Good luck! I'll try not to editorialize too much. Remember that we are not talking about a "concealed" carry Randall, but an every day carry Randall. Local and state laws may have to be taken into consideraton. Best for now, Captain Chris Stanaback

Well here in Colorado if I'm to carry this knife legally everyday it must be no longer than a 3 1/2 inch blade. I have five Randalls that I can carry legally here, my favorite being my model 21. So for Me and my fellow Randall nuts here it would have to be 3 and a half inches or smaller blade. Everyday use Stainless would be best. What are the sizes in some of the other states?
Panhead

Here in liberal fly-over land, (Minnesota), we have a 4" rule for carry. If its a non-folder, it has to be carried in a sheath.

I like the idea of Stainless, for whichever way we go. I'll open up a can of worms, and say that I like the Model 26-4", with a model 25 handle. I do have one, and when its in the cover sheath, most of the knife is not exposed.

For most of my "everyday" things to use the knife for, I don't need a heavier 1/4" stock. The 3/16 works just fine for the high majority of my cutting. I would want something that "fits my hand", and this one does it.:101

But...after all is said and done, I can't wait to help build this next worker bee.

Don't laugh,:D , but I still get goose bumps when I handle the 1st thread knife! I Absolutely love it! :bow

Kent

RKS #109

For everyday carry I would have to consider the Denmark Special with Stainless blade. For my use the 4/2 inch blade of 3/16 steel would fill my needs.
If I were to need an everyday carry in 1/4 inch steel, then I would consider the 4 in Stanaback Special. SOOOOOOO Many Choices!!!! This should be a fun and interesting project and I'm looking forward to seeing the ideas and final results.:) :) :)
Wayne

I think my favorite for everyday carry would have to be my Fireman. I don't think their is anything you can't do with that knife!

I think the Capt Special would be a great every day carry knife

The ideal EDC for you: what a terrific idea for the next "Buildin' a Randall" project.

This one will definitely require some thought, and the input of all the participants should reflect the great diversity amongst all of us Randall nuts.

Thanks Captain Chris for launching us off into another RMK direction. :101

I for one am looking forward to seeing what folks will come up with. I'll be sure to offer my two cents as well. :gossip:

Cheers!

David

Here in Alabama, you can pretty much get away with carrying anything on your belt, as long as it isn't concealed. I work in a somewhat lenient enviroment and have 3 or 4 EDCs. The two that I switch back and forth most is a Bark River NorthStar and my beloved Randall #25-5". All that being said, I think that an ideal EDC would be a 10-3". However, that doesn't give us very many building options, does it?

Therefore, I am going to throw my weight behind the GTR Special. I could be swayed towards the Cattleman but the more "standard" blade wins me over. The 3 1/2" keeps most people on the proper side of the law. Man, that Model 8 is tempting, but no, the GTR... :eek:

Raindog
I also was thinking GTR might be a great everyday carry. Moosehead, sorry Brother but with candian money you have to put 3 cents in. A 10-3 is a great little knife that doesn't offend to many folks but it doesn't have enough options for this cool project. I love this stuff. Captain, I vote that we promote you to Admiral or something, these projects really keep me interested. Hey you luckers this would be a good time to join in on the fun. Heck anyone can win even me.
Panhead
Steven K. Crawford
RKS4109

I have been waiting to see when this next project would come! This should be informative and fun to see what guys come up with. Being new to the Randall scene, I haven't seen to many variations on models. I have a model 8-4" with a stainless blade, I think it would make a good all around carry knife. Also a model 5-4" with stainless would be nice, too many choices! Handles are a whole other discussion, I always tend to lean towards stag though!
I look forward to seeing what others come up with. I will come back with my final configuration after further thought.:eek:

Chris
RKS #5186

Keep em' on comin', folks. We'll kick up a few good ideas with this one. Gee.....Admiral..Nope: The next logical step is "Commodore". Several aquaintances have achieved that ship status, but not this ol' boy. Way too many hours and really big boats!
Back to every day carry. "Trout and birds" are definately a cool way to go. I sell Randalls to folks in Mass. and they are not allowed to have "both" edges sharpened. That's right: I can't make this stuff up. Doesn't matter. A Model #8-4" can be had with a dull top bevel, and a Model #5-4" can be ordered with a sharp top bevel. Code is TB. Yep: No problemo. Keep it up. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Man this is a tough one. I'm torn between a # 8-4 and one of the Capt's specials. I'm going to vote for one of Capt's specials.

Steve

I'm throwin' my vote in for my new love interest, the model 22!

Keith

....Part of me says we should work with everyone and accomodate those folks with 3 and 3.5 inch carry laws but I just hate the Randalls that are that short except for the 10-3 and the Triathlete and as was previously mentioned there are not enough options on those to make this an interesting project. So, sorry to all the folks in the liberal idiot states but I think we should go for a 4 or possibly even a 4.5 inch blade. And you guys could move to someplace that has politicians who understand their role in society.
....I always have in my pocket a Benchmade Sequel or MiniGriptillian with 3 inch blade and they have the field covered for most any mundane task I can imagine. What a mean and dangerous :cursin city boy like me really needs is an easy to carry badass blade. So, I vote we make this project a 2-4 or a 24. This would be just the thing for thwarting an attempted mugging when there are too many innocent bystanders around to pull my pistola :doubleenf
....:bow Mrsjclarksnakes hates that I carry a weapon but I just cannot go anywhere unarmed. I concede that a weapon is not appropriate for church so I quit going there a long time ago. Come to think of it church was where I first saw :bow Mrsjclarksnakes. Another good reason not to go back there. Of course :bow Mrsjclarsnakes also hates that I have so many snakes but what the hey, I took her snake hunting on our second date so she can't say anything I do is a surprise to her.
....Did you ever notice how some women think they can marry a man that is nothing like what they want and then after the wedding CHANGE:mod: him around to be just exactly what they want? Well sorry ladies but a man is not SUPPOSED to be a fixerupper project. What you see is what you get. Or in the immortal words of that great thinker Popeye the Sailor Man "I yam what I yam". Speaking of fixeruppers. If any of you know a good woman who really believes men are supposed to be fixerupper projects my old drinking (who stole the cute little beer mugs emoticon?) Army buddy Bill is looking for someone. Bill has his drinking problem under control most of the time and has not been incarcerated at anytime during the last few months. No job but he gets his retirement check and can do light housework when sober. No worries about his exwives. Restraining orders are taking care of that problem. :yield: None of the ladies I work with seem inclined to take on Bill as a project.
....On the other hand, Did you ever notice that women change a WHOLE bunch after you marry them. At one time :bow Mrsjclarksnakes was not averse to romance in an automobile and for awhile we lived in a trailer house when I was in flight school at Fort Rucker Alabama in 1973. For the last couple decades she thinks she is way too good to live in a trailer house and would not even consider any sort of romance in an automobile:mad:
....Speaking of trailer houses. I am thinking about actually totally retiring in 2007 and would like to find an old 8 foot wide one parked behind a good ol boy fishcamp in Florida. :bow Mrsjclarksnakes hates this retirement dream of mine which is what makes it so appealing to me. Do not tell her I said so or it would ruin the fun in this.
....Hey? Are we gonna build a knife??? Quit goofin off and post your preferences.
YOS,
Jclarksnakes

Cap, this ought to be vely interesting! This thread has sent me looking up "knife carry" laws. My Commonwealth is liberal in what they allow but, you are right in that some states are really strict. I pulled up to the drive-through window at the Dairy Queen the other day with my Cattleman, .357 magnum and bull barrelled Ruger on the dash of my truck:o and never gave it a thought until the lady opened the window and handed me the bag of goodies. She never said a word although I felt a little funny when I realised what I had done. Are dealer specials allowed here since the knife will be ordered from the shop by you? I know in this case, you can certainly order your own special but not the others, right? I think I'm going to go small on this one since I can't imagine a foot of knife and sheath banging around my person all day:punchself . For me, I like the Cattleman's sheep-foot blade, your 4" inch special or the GTR.

seuss

Jeff,
The results are in and tallied up. Ya' just ain't right!
Seuss,
I cannot order "other" dealer specials from the Randall shop, as they cannot order mine. Although I probably could "use up" a favor with one or two of them to make something up, but I think not. We need to qualify this building project by stating that this Randall needs to be something that I can order on one of my order slots. That would eliminate all other "dealer specials', but not "non-catalog" Randalls.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Guess I've been outvoted. I prefer a slightly beefier blade than described in most of the other replies. My choice would be a Model 15 with nickel-silver SINGLE hilt, O1 steel, thumb grooves on top of blade, and standard finger-grip handle with full width tang, in maroon micarta. Probably a black sheath without hone pocket. (For my friends in Massachusetts, maybe the Randall shop would leave the top edge unsharpened.)

I can use my EDC pocket knife when a smaller blade will do...

In case you are interested, below are links to a couple of sites where you can find information on knife laws by state. Of course these sites are for reference only and you should check your actual State laws to determine what is and is not legal.
Wayne

http://www.packing.org/

http://pweb.netcom.com/~brlevine/sta-law.htm

Cutnrun,
For your information, as well as others, Randall does "not" supply maroon micarta on a full "exposed" tang knife. A Model #15-5 1/2", Model #14-7 1/2", Model #16-7", Model #16-7" Spl. #1, and a "Fireman" can only be ordered with black micarta, or green linen micarta. Any other handle material has to be sent to the shop for approval and meet their size requirements. It must be already cut and slotted to proper dimensions. As far being out-voted, I think we still have a good long ways to go before we get to that! Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

#8 Old Style

Thanks,
Jeffery
RKS#1700

Well folks, this news may surprise some of you. :eek:

Despite your visions of Dudley Doright saving Nell from the evil Snidely Whiplash amongst other things, Canadian law enforcement simply requires that fixed blade knives of any length not be concealed when carried. :fencing:

There are local restrictions in some municipalities, such as bringing any kind of knife into the public transportation system. DOH!

Of course, unsheathing one's "Smithsonian" to slice up an apple at the annual office picnic may be looked at askance by one's colleagues. :gossip: "He needs...:help:"

For my EDC I'm leaning to either of the Captain's "Specials", or the Non-Catalogue Denmark Special. However, I also am considering the shorter bladed GTR. No need to make up my mind just yet. :p

Cheers!

Moosehead

P.S. Mr. Snakes: Ya' just ain't right! (Thanks goodness!)

Hey!, I don't know...

What about... Say... Oh! I know...

A DENMARK SPECIAL...
NS Hilt...
Green canvas micarta handle...
RED spacers...
TEARDROP Handle...
maybe some T/N, a W/T, with a Black sheath!!!

Thought that up just off the top my head!! :lie:

What do you think Capn'?, How 'bout you Grindo?, and hey!, let's get Crimsontide's input here!!!

I wonder what it would like...Hmmmm...:photo:

-----DW-----

This is easy.

4" Stanaback speacial.

Just bought one on eBay. I could use another one to keep it company!

Single N/S hilt, black #22 style micarta grip, N/S buttcap w/thong hole and aluminum/black spacers!

Oh yes!http://users.pandora.be/eforum/emoticons4u/happy/1074.gif

Scott,
Where have I heard that description before????? (except the spacers on mine are black and brass) I had the opportunity to use it yesterday heping a friend clean some small game he had just brought home from hunting and I really like the knife. As ALWAYS you craftsmen in the shop did an EXCELLENT job. THANKS!!!! The only problem that I encountered was getting my knife back from my friend after he used it. I feel sure that Grindo would agree with our choice
Wayne
http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2812&d=1139610037

Oh man! There's that knife (Wayne's) again:bow If you guys show pictures, I'll be changing my mind every time a new picture pops up:cursin

DW and Grindo, I thought for sure that you guys would all be required to wear the full dress GTR in order to gain admittance to the hallowed ground every day:lol By the way, I'd buy somebody a Coke if they would hurry up with my new cattleman. I need a Randall fix bad!

Love all this input here guys! Keep those thoughts rollin!

seuss

DW,
Green and red? What is this...Christmas?
Seuss,
March, 2006 (in other words, the end of April, 2006 before delivery) for your "Cattleman". You owe me a coke!!
Tom,
While I appreciate folks wanting one of my "Stanaback" specials for an EDC, the fact is that it will be too "butt-heavy" with a nickel-silver butt cap. Duralumin butt cap would make a lot more sense. Extremely durable and a lot lighter. BUT: Whatever ya'll decide on...I'll do. Nickel-silver butt cap, radiused and with a wrist thong, is not too, too heavy on a 4 5/8" "Stanaback" Keep it up, folks. Interesting so far. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

"Every day" for me means a knife that rides around in a briefcase M-F and on my hip Sat. and Sunday. Normal use during the week is all the things that confront a high-speed desk operator - opening mail, disembowling packages from the wife's online buying, deanimating a can of sugar at the coffee station, entertaining colleagues with "look at how sharp this is". On the weekend, the demands increase substantially, what with cutting twine to bundle the trash and breaking down boxes from the PX, I mean Costco.

While it is natural to think those problems are best addressed by a #14, frankly I prefer the challenge of using a shorter blade, primarily to hone my skills.

What this really leaves me with is a maximum 4-4.5" blade, preferably thin and narrow. Having a little bit of a point on it is useful, and a sharpened top bevel is mostly a hazard. A #21, #26, GTR and #7-4.5 all seem to fit the bill and a #5-4 might, if is not as wide in profile as a #8.

I vote for the cattleman. an all around edc knife. have carried one for about a year and hafh. It cuts metal ,wire,wood,bread,pie,everything and anything. Thats my vote. thanks TK RKS#4291

I am going with the 4" Stanaback Special. I think that 1/4" Stock Blade is needed for "Every Day User", since it may see a little bit of abuse. Is there any options available for the top edge on this Model Capt that we may not know about?

TKK,
Tell the truth. You conned me out of "my" every day carry Cattleman at the Orlando gun and knife show!! Orange G-10, as I re-call? Good to see you posting, my friend. Everyone: Say hello to a fellow Randall "junkie". TKK has "got it bad". Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Mike,
Email has been sent. With regards to my "Stanaback" special, there really isn't too much the Randall shop can do differently to the top sharp bevel. It is definately a "Bowie-clip" point. Tons of options on the "rest" of it, though! Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Hello to TKK!

Glad to have you aboard, even if the Captain endorses you! :101

Cheers!

Moosehead

P.S. Sounds like you and Seussbrother may have a lot in common. Moooooo.....

Cap, thanks for the update on the Cattleman and if all I owe you, is a Coke, I love your bookkeeping!:lol Keep those ideas for your EDC coming everybody. I love to read about them! Everyone has a lifestyle for a Randall of some sort:rockon:

seuss

O.K., it's obvious to me that the most useful everyday knife would be a #6 steak knife, but that wouldn't make much of a building project. I'll have to give my second choice some thought.

Joe

pepe,
So you don't think a Model #6-4 1/2" Randall knife would make a very interesting building project. Oh really? I don't think that folks know just how many options are available for this model. In the interests of expanding people's knowledge and keeping this thread wide open and amply confusing, let me give ya'll a few examples.
Stainless or carbon steel: 4 1/2" or 5" blade lengths: thumb notches: brass or nickel-silver single hilt: reduced hilts available: fiber, metal, or collar spacers: stag, leather, wood, micarta, laminates, G-10, assorted ivories, for handle material, standard, #22, border patrol, single finger grip, concaved, or commando shaped handle: brass, duralumin, or nickel silver butt caps, standard or radiused butt cap shaping: brass or nickel silver butt plates: wrist thongs: compass installed: scalloped or smooth buttcap: brass or duralumin coolie cap: black or tan sheaths: handle keeper strap (reduced hilt) or diagonal keeper strap (single hilt): handle name plates: etching! I know there are probably more, but I think ya'll get the idea. Comfortable to say: enough combinations to fill a couple of pages with ideas for folks to throw around. O.K. I'll go now. Keep it up, folks. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Capt Chris,

It's amazing how many options we as a group can kick around! This past weekend, I carried a model 8 and a Denmark Special on my belt loop. Carried one each day. Both are nice, and I don't think that you could go wrong with either! Both of these are stag.

I initially thought that I wanted a model 26 Pathfinder, but these two listed above are now creeping into the mix. Comparing blade styles, I now prefer the DS. The handle justs seems to fit my hand batter. :focus:

Can't wait to see what the rest of the crew is thinking!

Kent B. Warnberg

RKS #109

Everyday carry to me means easy carry, and to me that means a 3"-4 1/2" blade. It also means a blade that you can carry in public without making sheeple uncomfortable. I think that's easier with a cover sheath. That leaves a #3, cattleman, and 26. Unless you can special order some of the other 3"-4" knives with a cover sheath. Gambler's, 24's and triatheletes(my favorite in the old grind) make great EDC'S, but I don't think they meet The Cap's criteria for this build, as they're more of a concealed carry knife.

Joe

Well, folks:
The results of our top pick for an every day carry Randall building project are a bit "varied" to say the least. Some people have a clear choice. Others have listed several (6 in some cases) favorites. I am very pleased to see some new names and more folks posting than ever before! We still need to decide upon 1 Randall, only.
So far Randalls mentioned, in somewhat the order of preference are:
A) "Stanaback Special"
B) "Denmark Special"
C) "Cattleman"
D) "Model #8-4" "Trout and Bird" (including "old style")
E) "Model #26-4" "Pathfinder"
F) "Model #21-3 1/2" "Little Game Skinner"
G) "Model "GTR" Special"
H) Model #22, #15, #3,#5-4", "Small Gambler", "Triathelete" all had a mention, or 2.

As you can see, we still have a bit to go and some discussion to cover. Many good choices to choose from. How about this: Let me hear "ONE CHOICE" from each of you. I'll post those results and we will discuss it from there. You can certainly give the merits for your choice when you voice it!! Couple of days: Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

I'll go with the Stanaback special.

Steve

I'll go with the Stanaback special.
Steve
Same, with any grip, but prefer micarta for everyday use.

p.s.
Captain, please check your messages.

The Cattleman ! Tkk Rks34291

Stanaback special for me

Sure, I'll join the Stanaback Special bandwagon! Are we doing handle shapes and materials as well? Or just models right now?

Place my vote for the SS. To be perfectly honest, when my RKS5 comes in May it is going to get carried quite a bit!

Keith

Capt,

I'll go with the model 26.

Kent

RKS #109

Hi all!

It was a tough decision, because the alternatives are so good.

However, I'll opt for the shorter blade version of the "Stanaback Special".

I like the "Bowie" clip point very much, and I believe that the sharpened top bevel would come in handy for certain tasks. The overall size of this knife is not too large for every day carry, and the no hone sheath makes is very practical.

Cheers!

Moosehead

I'll also go for the Stanaback special.
But, like Rigby said, with stainless steel.

....For once I agree with my buddy the Moosehead on something. The shorter Stanaback Special is my choice. No hone sheath will work good for EDC.
Jeff

Hey! Is that the Stanaback Special? Wait and let me jump on that wagon!

As the proud owner of 7 Stanaback Specials, including four of the 4" variety, I understand the growing consensus for the 4", but my vote is for a #26.

For me, small, light and thin is the ticket for an every day knife.

Hey everybody, I cant belive nobody put in for the gambler. Sorry have not posted in a while. We have been remolding the old house. We gutted the basement and found out the basement wall was leaning in 4 inches. This sucks:cursin . Anyway I will not be in this build. Anyway I thought I will through an idea out about the gambler.:)

After finally seeing a few Stanaback Specials up close and feeling them in the hand, thanks to my friend Mike, I would also vote for this model as an "Every Day" project. When it is all decided, we need to start talking about what handle and all. I learn a lot from these posts, thanks Captain.:bow

I could go with the Stanaback Special. Stainless and no hone sheath all sound good to me. Looks like we may have a winner here.
Panhead

I will also go with the 4" Stanaback Special.
FYI: It is ONLY available in Stainless Steel. The Sheath for the 4" is Black with a Basketweave Pattern & No Hone Pouch.

I will also go with the 4" Stanaback Special.
FYI: It is ONLY available in Stainless Steel. The Sheath for the 4" is Black with a Basketweave Pattern & No Hone Pouch.
You are correct sir!

BTW, you (Mike Walters) sold me my first Randall Made Knife. My wife has some ill feelings about that. I just don't understand it!
(The photo below is not the one I bought from you. I believe it was a #14 with n/s hilt and stag with finger grooves.)

http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2953&d=1140649189

How about this knife with black micarta?

26

Tom,
BTW, you sold me my first Randall Made Knife.
You aren't the only "Randall Newbie" I have Broke In.

My wife has some ill feelings about that. I just don't understand it!
I am sorry to hear that there may have some "Marital Issues" over that First Randall purchase. I see that those "Issues" have not slowed down your subsequent Randall Purchases though!!! If you need to continue Blaming Me for this Addiction you have, so be it.

(I believe it was a #14 with n/s hilt and stag with finger grooves.)
Seems as though you have so many now that you aren't even sure what you Bought First???

How about this knife with black micarta?
As far as the "EDC" goes, I think you might be on to something here Tom.

If I have a vote, it's for the shorter Stanaback. I picked this one up from Perry a while ago intending to make a user out of it (Talk about feeling good in the hand!). No matter how I tried, I couldn't bring myself to mess with it's perfection. Ended up trading it to Dick and he has it up for sale now (Whatsamatta, Dick: You a woosie like me?) :D

Best,

Ron

I have a hard time using any of them I guess I am a W----e

(Whatsamatta, Dick: You a woosie like me?)

O.K., O.K.,
I hear ya'. A "Stanaback Special" it is. 2 lengths are available. A 4" and a 4 5/8", but it appears that the 4" has the nod by a wide margin, if not a total landslide. With regards to the other great models mentioned for an EDC: Well: Maybe we'll get around to a building project for those models in the future. For the present "Every Day Carry" Randall knife building project we are going to proceed with a 4", stainless steel (that's the only steel available), "Stanaback" special. This short "Bowie" clip Randall is available with just about all of the popular options, even a few bit and obscure ones. The false edge comes sharpened. A brass single hilt and matching spacers, i.e.: brass and black or brass and red, are "standard" on this "Stanaback". Leather handle and duralumin butt cap finish off the standard knife, but many handle options and materials are available. I also have some CW (Randall's code for "customer's wood") available. CW does not have to be, in fact, "wood". Micarta, stags, laminates, G-10: All can be used. Single or double hilts are available, but for this project we should probably go with a single, although I will not rule out a double. Nickel-silver hardware, both metal butt plates and all 3 butt caps are available. Several "styles" of butt caps are available. Compass installaton, wrist thongs, name plates, etching, etc. are all available. In other words:WE AIN'T DONE, BY A LONG, LONG SHOT!!
The sheath is set in stone. Black basket weaved with no hone pocket and a diagonal keeper strap. A "Certificate of Authenticity" is also furnished at no additional charge. This is additonal on other Randall models coming from me.
O.K. I think you folks have enough information to start the "trim work" on this building project. Let's see what you can come up with!! Good luck "selling" your choice to the rest of the crew. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback
P.S. I thank everyone for their input to this project. It is running far ahead of all the others for amount of thread posts, viewings, and more importantly: new or previously unheard from members participating. I hope you folks truly want a "Stanaback Special"-4" for the foundation of this splendid project, and aren't just trying to flatter me. I "am" flattered, don't mis-understand that, but I also think this finished project will prove to be a splendid example of an every day carry knife. It would "not" have been my choice!!
P.P.S. A week or so on this part. CCS

Since my sales skills were inadequate to move the herd to a #26, I'll offer a lightweight configuration:

NS Hilt (not sure if it is lighter than brass, but maintenance is easier for me)
Handle material - the lightest wood, is that maple?
NO butt cap
Wrist Thong

How about NS Hilt, Cocobolo SF grip handle, no butt cap, compass, Wrist thong.

Brass single hilt, brass and red spacers, slab side stag handle, brass plate butt or perhaps no butt.
jc

Here is some additional information you folks should know. JC mentioned "slab sides". Slab sides are available on many Randall models. Similar to the handle that comes standard on the "Cattleman", slab sides, or flat sides, especially with underneath #14 style finger grips, make a great amb. grip and handle combination....and I'm not just talking about stag handles either! These finger grips are more subtle than a model #14. The edges are rounded off and the entire "line and look" of the knife is not compromised. The same goes for wood or micarta. Just something that I did not mention earlier.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Single Brass Hilt
Scalloped Brass Collar(If Possible)
Thumb Notches
Stag Handle
Wrist Thong
Compass

Thanks, Jeff...

Jeff,
Brass collar, scalloped or smooth, along with a smooth nickel-silver collar is available. Also scalloped butt caps, coolie caps, etc. are also available. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Nickel silver single hilt, alu and black spacers, slab side stag handle, either n/s butt plate or compass.

Unless, The Captain has some big horn sheep CW, in which case I would love to see that instead of stag.

No:Sorry, Gary. No sheep horns of any kind at this time. I've got some Spanish goat horn being cured for a much later date. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Capt., Fill us in on these 3 different types of Buttcaps.

Mike, and all,
There are a whole lot more than 3 different type/ styles of butt caps. Standard: Standard, with a radiused edge or "rounded". Both of those are available in brass, duralumin, and nickel-silver. So, let's see...That's "6" already. Crow's beak, in brass and duralumin: "2" more. Smooth "coolie" caps in brass or duralumin: "2" more. Scalloped and flanged scalloped in brass: "2" more. Smooth flanged in brass and duralumin: "2" more. PLUS: You can order "thin" butt caps in brass and duralumin, but "not" nickel-silver: "2" more. Then there are those same last "2" with a radiused edge: "2" more. Get the picture? More than 3. Lots of options. Of course for an EDC several of these are pretty impractical. Hope this helps to confuse ya'll even more. Best for now, Captain Chris Stanaback

Stag with nickel silver hilt, alu & black spacers and compass. If I lose this one I think I'll just have to order one. this is one I have to have.

Steve

N.S. Hilt

Gold Micarda

Slab side

No Butt Cap

Compass

Kent, RKS #109:flame:

Since it is going to be an "EDC" Knife, in my opinion it "MUST HAVE" the following:

Thumb Notches (Every "User" needs these)

Duralumin Butt Cap - Rounded Off (The full length bolted Tang, for strength, can't be beat. The Duralumin Butt Cap to keep the Butt Weight Down, plus the Rounded off Butt cap will not show the Nicks that this knife will eventually get)

Wrist Thong (Every "User" also needs this, but most of the time the Wrist Cord will be left off)

I have not committed yet to the Handle Material, Handle Shape & the Spacers, but Black Micarta with all Black Spacers or Leather with all Black Spacers is what I am leaning towards. I personally don't care for a "Flashy / Shiney User".

This was a lot more fun when the mods tallied all of this up. So far this is what we have: Sort of a "pre-result". Still plenty of time to voice your opinion:
Stanaback Special with a 4" stainless steel blade of 1/4" stock. Thumb notches. O.K., no problem. All of that is standard. Black "basket weaved" sheath, with no hone pocket. No problem: Standard.
Nickel-silver single hilt: 5 votes
Brass single hilt: 2 votes
Aluminum and black spacers: 2 votes
Brass and red spacers: 1 vote
All black spacers: 1 vote
Brass scalloped collar: 1 vote
Micarta handle: 2 votes total ( 1 for antique gold and 1 for black)
Wood handle: 2 votes total (1 for maple and 1 for cocobola)
Stag handle: 4 votes total (2 standard and 2 "slab sides")
Duralumin butt cap: 1 vote
Nickel-silver butt plate: 1 vote
Brass butt plate: 1 vote
Wrist thong: 4 votes
Compass: 5 votes
Single finger grip handle: 1 vote
O.K. still a ways to go. I think we should pick a "HANDLE" and decide upon the "rest" of the options from there. Someone may want a slab side handle with stag and finger grips with micarta. Without trying to do it "all" at one time, we can ease this building project. So: come on: What kinda handle do ya' want? Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Since we're supposed to pick a handle first, I'll vote for black micarta.

I'm with stag, slab sides.

I'd Like Stag With Finger Grips

black #22 style micarta grip

Stag With Finger Grips please!

Stag With Finger Grips please!
Come on Moosey. You got plenty finger grips.
Just check out the f/g's on your antlers!

http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/member.php?u=5043

antique gold micarta

Joe

I would like to see stacked leather with finger grips. After feeling one in the hand, I feel it's a good all around handle for "Every Day" use. My 2 cents!

Chris

I'm with moose. stag with finger grips.

Steve

I want to get on this bandwagon now. Stag with fingergrips Right hand. I think black and red spacers would be the cats meow.
Panhead

Hi all you Stanaback Special builders!

You may wish to check out some examples of these knives over on the "Randall Gallery" on the appropriately named thread: Stanaback Special.

See here:
http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34351

Feel free to add any photos of the Captain's Special you may have over there.

Cheers!

Moosehead

I sure like that black micarta with finger grips and brass/black spacers.

That's my vote!

I sure like that black micarta with finger grips and brass/black spacers.

That's my vote!
You're right, it does look good! But, I'd rather see something that hasn't been done before to come out of this project.

Cap asked me to post the picture below. He advised that he would post a description later.
Wayne

http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3100&d=1141700524

Thanks, Wayne,
Did you folks know that red and blue micarta was available from the Randall shop? True story! Someone posted requested red and black spacers. That got me to thinking. That's always a problem. The photo is of one of my 4 5/8" "Stanaback Specials" with red and blue micarta. The handle shape is #22 style with a duralumin butt cap. Just more food for thought.
The picture looks a lot better when it doesn't have to be reduced so much for transfer. Anyway: Black, Green canvas, antique gold. maroon, and even red and blue micarta are available for the micarta fans! Stag is winning as far as I can tell, but....Ya' never know. Best, Captain Chris Stanaback
P.S. We are trying to educate folks on the ins and outs of ordering Randalls: Aren't we? CCS

O.K., fellow Randall knife freaks,
So far, here is what we have:
Stag: 5 votes (in various configurations)
Black micarta: 3 votes (again, different shapes)
Antique gold micarta: 1 vote
Leather: 1 vote
"Something different": 1 vote
So where does that take us: A "trend", but no clear winner so far. Stag leads the way, but nobody is agreeing on which shape and options. No problem, but there are still a few folks we have not heard from. It has only been 3 days. I will let this run until a week has passed: total time. Then we will move on. Pipe up!! Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Rosewood, SFG, thong hole with thin brass butt plate. Dense beautiful wood with some shaping to bring out the grain. Cap, if you order NS 1/2 hilt, can you get a thin NS butt plate instead of Duralumin and if so, will the shop line the thong hole with NS?

Check out the Moose man's small Bear with ironwood finger grips to visualize the beauty of shaped grained wood.

Thanks!

seuss

Seuss,
Your post is confusing to me, but...what else is new? By a 1/2 hilt do you mean a "reduced" hilt? Either way, a nickel silver butt plate is the "only" silver-colored butt "plate" Randall installs. Butt "cap" is a different story. Nickel silver or duralumin are available, but "only" duralumin can be ordered "thin". Both caps can be ordered radiused or rounded, but not thinner, excepting for the duralumin. The ferrule installed in the handle for the wrist thong is either brass (used with brass hardware) or alumin (used on all silver hardware). No substitutions. I hope I answered your question.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Stag with Finger Grips

Thanks..
Jeff

Sorry for the confusion Cap. Using the wrong vernacular again.:cursin I should have said standard NS single hilt and the NS 1/16th butt plate. I may be too old to learn Randallese:banghead

Thanks,

seuss

Standard Leather Handle.
It's hard to Beat the Original Design for a "User".

O.K., Sports fans,
We are ready to go ahead with our "every day carry" Randall building project. The handle material has been chosen by you, or at least the majority of you. Final results:
A) Stag- 6 votes
B) Black micarta- 3 votes
C) Leather- 2 votes
D) Rosewood- 1 vote
E) Gold micarta- 1 vote
As Ya'll can see, stag almost totalled all other entries. STAG IT IS!! This portion of the building project is over. Thanks for your input. Now: Let's review.
We are going to build a "Stanaback Special" every day carry Randall knife with a 4" stainless steel blade out of 1/4" stock. The top "Bowie-clip" will be sharpened. The handle will be made from sambar stag. That is what we know for sure. Now let's vote on the next "stage": Handle shape/ options. We can have "just" stag, finger grips, "slab sides", or "slab sides" with underneath (#14-style) finger grips. Those are your choices. Let's hear from you.

Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Slab side would be nice or slab side with grips.
Panhead

I have the larger Stanaback Special with slab side stag. It is very nice. I have never seen slab side stag with finger grips but it sounds ideal for this knife. So that is my vote.
jc

My vote is for slab side.

My vote is slab side also!

Chris

Hi Jeff et all!

Here's a very cool example of the slab stag handled 4" Stanaback Special with finger grips. It's a very neat little knife that would make an excellent EDC.


http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3186&stc=1&d=1142260756


This one is adorned with deer tracks scrimshawed on one side by Kerry Johnson.

Here's the other side:


http://www.knifenetwork.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=3187&stc=1&d=1142261207




Since I like it so much I'll vote for slab side with fingers grips! :D

Cheers!

David

The Boys Sure Love that "Haji Horn".
Let's go with the "Just" Stag Handle with a thin Duralumin Butt Cap than.

I agree with Mike Plain Stag with finger grips I don't really like the slab side look

I agree with Dick. Finger grips, no slab. I do not like the look of slab sides either.

Too many decsions!

The slab side is gorgeous, but the temptation to have someone draw all over it would remove the knife from my EDC list.

:yield:

Redelk,
Come on: Ya' can't be afraid all of your life!! Live a little. I have 3 slab-sides that I use and I haven't whittled on any of em'. As far as the other folks thinking that they aren't as nice looking as full stag: Ya' haven't seen some of them that I have seen...Nicer than ya' can lie about!! Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

I haven't had good luck getting "bottom-only" (shallow) or #14-style (deep) to fit my hand well. Right hand shaped FG is better, but I still find them a bit limiting for a knife that will be asked to do my kind of everyday cutting work.

My vote is slab side, no finger grips.

R/H finger grooves.

O.K., folks,
I count 6 for "slabs" and 4 for a full stag handle....some with and some without finger grips in both types. I'm going to post up on this thread tonight or tomorrow and make the call. You can all help me out. I try not to influence the voting, but it's time to get 'er done!
This "Stanaback Special" is an "every day carry" knife, not a hunting, camping, fighter, survival, or any other single-purpose knife. It is multi-functional. Finger grips are a good option, but only if they fit you. Most Randalls I have made up in finger grips work well for a wide range of hand sizes. They may be less perfect for some, but acceptable for most. "Slab sided" stag knives, with finger grips underneath, are a little more multi-functional for ambidextrous use. They fit well in either hand. They are taking away from the already slightly smaller diameter though, but not a terrible amount all things considered.
It is fine to say that you prefer "all stag", or no finger grips, because your experience with your knives has led you to believe that this is the choice for "you". Fine: I totally agree with that: However (notice there are a lot of "howevers" with me?) that does not mean you really know what you're talking about, with regards to the vast majority of Randalls. Let me explain, before anyone thinks I'm steppin' on their toes.
Ask absolutely anybody at the Randall shop who gets the most hunting and camp-styled knives from them. All, not some, but all will tell you that the 'ol Captain does. Ask them who gets the most stag handled Randalls: same answer. All this means is that I have had as much experience with this subject as anyone has. Literally hundreds of Randall knives each year pass through my hands with stag handles. Many more than most people's entire collection. Spread this out over 25 years and you can get some idea of the knife count I am talking about.
O.K. You get the point. I've seen some stag!! Folks come up to me at various gun and knife shows, after see my display, and say things like: "Boy, who do you know to get all of this nice stag?" That's easy: I get more stag. I get more chances to get good stag simply because of the numbers....Period!
All this comes down to the fact that, although several of you may feel that you are qualified to make observations about the Randall shop's stag, you have not had the opportunity to see the vast majority of the shop's representation of stag. Without this incredible advantage, it is difficult to observe and generalize, with only a handful of examples. I don't take this advantage for granted, nor lightly. It is from this observer's vantage point that I tell you: You all cannot make a bad choice here. If you feel that stag handles have to be "full" or void of finger grips to feel and fit well into your hand, then that is exactly what we will build. Just don't make that decision based upon a handful of Randalls that you have had to observe.
Part of the reason everyone has asked me to continue with these "building" projects is to learn. We can learn from everyone's experience. That is why I call upon "all" viewers to post up your thoughts and experience. Let's hear from all of you. Finally: And I will shut up after this: I don't want anyone to have in their Randall knife collection a knife that they received from me that they don't like. If anyone...EVER... has a knife that they bought from me that doesn't fit, isn't the right color, is too big or small or whatever...Call me up...send it back...and I will order you another one...no problem. AND: It won't take long. I have emergency slots on every single order set aside for this very problem. Just send it back. You cannot lose with this project, folks. Vote for the one ya' want. If it ain't right, or ya' ain't happy with it..I'll fix it. Let's get 'er done and move on to the "trim work"!! Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

My vote would be for the slab sided stag with finger grips. I think that would would make a very nice handle for an EDC Stanaback!!!!!
Wayne

O.K., My fellow Randall knife freaks,
Such a deal I have for you! How about this: "Slab-side" stag, with finger grips won out over a traditional stag handle.....but not by a landslide. Here's the deal. I cannot make "both". I simply do not have the slots, right now. I propose this to all that might participate. I don't want to see the participation go down because this "Stanaback" is not being made exactly the way some of you folks would like. Let's finish up the "trim"on this "Stanaback" EDC, i.e. hilt, spacers, butt cap, etc. I will make the slab side up and the person coming closest to the lucky number will have the oppurtunity to buy this knife in 4 months, when it is completed. After that person receives the knife, if for any reason they don't like it, or think it is not a good every day carry Randall, I will take that "Stanaback Special" back and make the full stag grip for an even swap!! Sound fair to you folks? If so, let me know, and we will continue finishing this thing up!! Best for now, Captain Chris Stanaback

Sounds more than fair to me. Let's complete this puppy!

:bow

gary

Wondermous Cap! NS single hilt and NS 1/16th butt plate with black and aluminum spacers and thong hole. Sound familiar Moosebreath? Gotta keep the weight off'n the butt of this'n so you can play mumbletypeg better with it.:D

seuss

I have to agree with Seuss. My vote is for NS single hilt and NS 1/16th butt plate, black and aluminum spacers, thong hole would be great!!!
Wayne

.....The slab side and fingergrips and NS hilt and black and aluminum spacers and the NS butt plate sound ideal to me and with the Captains offer to take it back and replace the knife it sounds like a win-win situation. Though I cannot imagine anyone not being happy with the knife with stag either with full or slab side and with or without fingergrips. I just hope I pick the right number this time.
Jeff

I'll go along with Seuss. And if the winner doesn't like the slab sides just send it to me and I'll buy it. Of course I am due to win one so this shouldn't be a problem.

Steve

I too agree with the slabside, fingergrips. Didn't think that I would this interested, but Wowzie! :bow

This has turned out to be a Great building project!

Kent
RKS #109

I agree with Suessbrother. Keep it light at the back end. Nickel silver hilt and but plate, black and alluminum spacers. Can't wait for this one! Thanks Captain!

Chris
RKS5186

Wayne said: "I have to agree with Seuss."

Steve said: "I'll go along with Seuss."

Chris said: "I agree with Suessbrother."

This has got to stop! :doubleenf

Seussbrother is going to get the idea we all agree with him. That just ain't right... :fencing:

So I'll vote for a brass hilt with a thin brass butt plate on either side of a slab side stag handle with finger grips. Black and brass spacers

Thanks to all who have participated so far.

Cheers!

Moosehead

If there is still room on Seuss's NS bandwagon, I'll take a seat. What he said-exactly.

Put me on the Seuss bus as well. Nickle silver sounds great!

Brass Single Hilt
Black & Brass Spacers
Wrist Thong

Thanks, Jeff
RKS#1700

I agree with Seuss Also

I'll go the Seussbro route with one exception: ALL RED SPACERS! I really like this look!

Azgator said: "If there is still room on Seuss's NS bandwagon, I'll take a seat..."

Rigby470 said: "Put me on the Seuss bus as well..."

DUH120 said: "I agree with Seuss..."

BoBlade said: "I'll go the Seussbro route with one exception..." (Thank goodness!)

See folks, I know how to herd this mob. I just disagree with the Seussman, and everyone takes his position. ;)

And Mrs. Moosehead says I'm not very psychological. :D

Cheers!

Dr. Moosehead

I'll jump on the Seuss bus as well.

I don't waqnt to upset the apple cart so lets Suess it. But I like Boblades idea of all red spacers. I can see it now.
Steven "Panhead"
RKS 4109

I will ride on that "Empty Wagon" that Moose is Drivin:

"Brass hilt with a thin brass butt plate on either side of a slab side stag handle with finger grips. Black and brass spacers. We also need to add a Wrist Thong.

O.K., Seuss,
And all of his "followers"(boy that's scary). I hear you! We are almost finished with this building project. A couple of things remain just a bit un-answered. The "Every Day Carry" Randall will be a "Stanaback Special" with a 4" stainless steel blade out of 1/4" stock. The hilt will be nickel silver (single). There will be thumb notches on top of the blade. The "Bowie" style false edge will be sharpened. The handle material will be stag and it will be shaped with "slab sides" and finger gips will be placed on the under side, so as to make them more ambidextrous. There will be a wrist thong. This much is a "done deal"
There are only 2 questions: What color spacers and what type of butt are we going to put on it? I now that Seuss wants aluminum and black spacers, and I agree that they look great! I know that Seuss wants a nickel silver butt plate and that also looks great. Other folks have requested aluminum and red or "all" red spacers. These are both doable. Options for spacers are: Aluminum and black: Aluminum and red: All red: All black: Red and black: Red, white, and blue: Options for the butt: Nickel silver butt plate: Duralumin butt cap" No butt cap: Compass: Nickel silver butt cap;
The nickel silver butt cap will probably be a bit heavy on a 4" blade, but it is an option. Let's hear from you folks, so we can move on and get this thing "built"! Don't forget, in the whole scheme of things, that this "Stanaback" comes with a black basket-weaved sheath, with no hone pocket or sharpening steel. That may influence your decision.

Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Nickel, Silver cap and aluminum and red spacers.

Steve

I'm voting for black spacers and duralumin butt cap.

aluminum and black spacers, nickel silver butt cap.

Now: Do you folks mean a nickel silver butt "cap" or a butt "plate"? This "Seuss thing" started out as a "Stanaback" with a nickel silver single hilt, aluminum and black spacers, and a nickel silver butt "plate". That is the thin butt plate. Let's just all make sure we are posting up exactly what we want.

Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

P.S. Tom: Did you get my email?CCS

Cap,
My vote is for aluminum and black spacers and nickel silver butt plate.
Wayne

Hi Cap et all!

Before the Seussman weighs in here, I'm going with the 'tide.

"My vote is for aluminum and black spacers and nickel silver butt plate." DITTO! :smokin

Cheers!

Moosehead

Moose, welcome to the seuss bus! I knew you would like this configuration eventually since it came from a picture of your knife. :101

"Wondermous Cap! NS single hilt and NS 1/16th butt plate with black and aluminum spacers and thong hole. Sound familiar Moosebreath? Gotta keep the weight off'n the butt of this'n so you can play mumbletypeg better with it."

seuss:rockon:

Aluminum and black spacers and a N/S butt plate.


gary

NS single hilt, black and aluminum spacers and NS butt plate sounds good to me. This is gonna be a nice knife.
jc

AH HA! I knew that sooner or later ole Seussbro' would trip up.

He said: "Moose, welcome to the Seuss bus! I knew you would like this configuration eventually since it came from a picture of your knife."

While it's true I've jumped on the Seuss bus in an blatant effort to re-direct the mob towards my original choice of BRASS, by opting for NICKLE SILVER. It's clear that this attempt at reverse psychology has obviously failed miserably. :p

HOWEVER, the hilt, butt plate and spacers on my "little" Stanaback "Special", which the ever erudite Seussman referred to actually are made of BRASS!!! :lol

Sorry, Seuss!

If any of this makes sense to anyone, you're in serious need of :help:

Now..:focus:

Cheers!

Moosehead

Aluminum and black spacers & nickel silver butt plate.

Thanks, Jeff
RKS#1700

Moose,
....You have ALREADY earned the title of "You just ain't right". You can quit trying so hard and just act normal................as if you would know what that would be like?
jc

Still Ridin the Moose Bus:
Black & Brass Spacers, Brass Butt Plate & Thong Hole.
A "Loyal Mooseite"

Is there a Doctor in the house? I think at LEAST one of our moderators needs one. QUICKLY PLEASE! :help:


seuss:rolleyes: :banghead :smash: :gossip: :punchself :D

Aluminum and Black spacers. NS butt plate, but as thin as possible.

Black and Aluminum spacers and a N/S Butt Plate. Thong hole also!

Chris

To all my construction friends,
This building project is a "topped-off" done deal! Here are the final, and I do mean "final" results. Our "every day carry" Randall will be built as follows:

"Stanaback Special"
Stainless steel (1/4") stock, 4" blade
False edge (Bowie clip) sharpened
Thumb notches
Nickel silver single hilt
Aluminum and black spacers
Stag handle (slab sides)
Finger grips (under)
Nickel silver butt plate
Wrist thong
Black "basket-weaved" sheath (no hone pocket)

I will still offer my previous "swap-out" option. If the winner of this project purchase receives this "Stanaback Special" and does not like the "feel" of the slab sides and underneath (#14 style) finger grips, I will receive the knife back and make that person a standard stag and finger grip model...straight-up and within 90-120 days. This should keep everyone involved in the final process of this "building project", i.e. sending me your guess.
O.K.: After a long process of elimination we have finally concluded our specifiatins for our "every day carry" Randall building project. This knife will be ordered with a scheduled delivery date of June/ July of "THIS YEAR"!! As most of you folks know, the Randall shop is a few weeks behind, but delivery to me, and therefore shipment to one of you should happen by the end of August at the latest! Pretty quick turn-around, all things considered. So: The next step...........
This Stanaback Special is going to be a bit pricey, as we have made it up with a bunch of goodies on it. Whomever is interested in obtaining this carry knife "AND" has participated in this building project, needs to do one simple thing to have a shot at purchasing this fine knife. Email your guess as to the winning number to: CAPTSTANABACK@aol.com. The number will be from 1 to 100. All 100 numbers are eligible. I will email the moderators with the number I have chosen. "Closest to the pin" will win!! It's that simple. One additional thing: Because it is possible that 2 people may choose the same number, please email me your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choices. They will be logged in that order and first come, first served basis applies on numbers. I will announce the results in a week. or so. Good luck to all!
On a finishing note: Anyone can look at the number of posts and views for this thread to see that these projects are very popular on this forum. Alex W., the owner of this site, has generously granted me permision to go forward with these projects. The moderators of this forum, not only support our efforts, but embrace them and exclude themselves from eligibility to win, just to keep the air "clear" of any conception of wrong-doing. I think we "all" need to thank them, and I mean publically on this thread, for their fine ethics and benevolent generosity to this project. I have been and am still to a much smaller degree a moderator (on another forum). It ain't for sissies!
O.K. Enough of that: Let me hear from you and, of course, thanks to all of you for participating! Without ya'll we'd be havin' a party and nobody showin' up! Best for now, and more to come, I promise ya',

Captain Chris Stanaback

....Thanks to Captain Chris and the forum owner and moderators. Thses building threads are an excellent source of information about options and ordering RMKs. My winning guess is already in and so all the rest of you should not waste any effort putting in your losing guesses.
jc

JC,
Ya' just ain't right.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

My winning guess is already in and so all the rest of you should not waste any effort putting in your losing guesses.
jc
Nice try.

Now go to the house.

And no supper!

Good try JC. Wish i had thought of it. i might have had a chance.

Steve

Many thanks is owed to the forum owners, the moderators and the good Captain for their hard work.

I really hate to see the moderators not be able to join in the fun. Couldn't a couple of previous winners of knives be responsible for keeping tracks of the winning numbers so that the mods can play?

Gary, thank you for your kind offer but, the good Captain is correct about our forum goals and commitments. It is a pleasure and an honor for us to participate with our fellow forumites in our love of Randall Made Knives in more subtle ways. The winners of the "builds" would be hard pressed to be more thrilled with their opportunity to buy one of these special knives than we are to cheer them on. Many thanks to Captain Chris for doing these builds and teaching us along the way so that we are better informed about the many options which are available on the different models! We enjoy and appreciate the support that the Randall Made family has given us from the start, when we gingerly approached Gary about gaining his permission to start a forum honoring Randall Made Knives! The participation of Jason, "Dirtywater" and "Grindo" has been especially gratifying when they have stepped in and offered their expertise or humor. I actually believe that they are probably charter members of the Stanaback "ya just ain't right" club which we have fun with on a continuing basis. I hate to be mushy but, you guys make this forum function and we love visitin' and jawin' with ya'll!

Many thanks!

seuss (Allan)

Hi all!

In this particular case I have to say I completely agree with what Allan said.

AND THANKS TO EVERYONE!

Cheers!

David

P.S. I agreed with Seussbrother??? Now I know I just ain't right :p

Sorry I'm too late for your mid March cut off but I'm new to the forums (but not Randall knives) and I wanted to get my 2 cents in. I live in the state of Georgia where, fortunately, we do not have many knife or gun restrictions. If you do not have any felonies and can fog a mirror you can get a legal firearm carry permit which both I and my wife have (I love this state). My ideal Randall project for a carry knife would be a BMF. I love the model 12 with a fourteen grind (see my previous post and picture) however, if it was my choice, I would go for the large Sasquatch (Capt., can you order this or is it only a dealer special through another dealer?). I would opt for a carbon steel blade, a big stag handle (I find stag is a good grip even when slippery), a forward curved nickle silver hilt and a crows beak nickle silver butt cap with lanyard. I would strap this bad boy to my side on primitive camping trips or the occasional excursion to downtown Atlanta. In the later caes this would be my personal defense knife (remember the 15 foot rule if someone goes for a firearm) and the 357 in my inside the waistband holster would be my backup. I own a similar Sasquatch and let me tell you it can sever limbs whether from a tree or whatever. So that is the opinion from a humble, mild mannered coutry boy in Walton county Geragia. Y'all have a nice day.

Each Randall "Dealer Special" is assigned to that particular dealer. Doug Kenefick is the "only" source for a "Sasquatch". I own a couple of these big 'ol boys, and I even have one that I use. When trailing deer I use it in the same manner I would use a Marine Corps "bolo" machete. It works quite well. I don't think of it, in any way, for EDC, except "in the woods".

Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Capt, thank you for the information on where to order a Sasquatch. Actually, I was kind of kidding when I recommended the Sasquatch as an every day carry. I just thought everyone would get a chuckle when they imagined carrying a monster like that every day. I guess I should have clarified that at the end of my post. Yes, it is hard to beat it as a big chopper in any circumstance but it is not very practical for most every day chores. I own one my wife bought me for Christmas. Some of the forum members might be familiar with it. It is a Sasquatch that Perry at Spaceport Cutlery had for sale last year: large carbon steel blade, forward curved nickle silver hilt, alumuninum butt cap with a thong hole, and an aculuster handle. I'm not quite sure what aculuster is but it sure looks great. In reality my choice for an every day carry would probably be a model 5, 4 inch. The size (for me) is perfect and the straight blade while being easy to sharpen also fits most of the tasks I would use it for. I always prefer the carbon steel blade over stainless and the perfect model for me would have a stag handle, nickle silver hilt, and a nickle silver butt cap with a thong hole. To me it just doesn't get any better than that.

O.K., sports fans,
Being as how I have been "on the road" and it is Easter weekend, I will announce the results when I get back to Florida...Tuesday evening! Anyone who has contributed and still wants to "get it" on the fun has until then. Happy Easter everyone!

Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

O.K., enough time has passed and it is time to reveal the winner of the oppurtunity to receive this "Stanaback Special", EDC . The winning number, as reported ahead of time by me to all of the moderators, was #77.
The "closest to the pin" and a "repeat winner" for the first time is...DUH120!! Congratulations, Dick. Get with me, via email and we will work out the details.
Thanks to all involved. A lot of interest and positive correspondence was received. It was good for the forum, Randall knife freaks in general, and even any novice "lurkers" that might have been or might "be" still out there! Thanks to all.
Best, Captain Chris Stanaback

Congrats DUH120! And thank you Captain for, welll.... captaining this project. We expect to see pictures!


gary

Way to go Dick!

I'm sure you're going to love this "Little StanabacK" (oxymoron)! ;)

It will make a great EDC.

Also remember, from now on you'll be known as two-timin' Duh. :D

Thanks to the Captain and all who participated.

Cheers!

David

Yee Haw
Thanks Capt These are very Informative and I feel very Lucky To know everyone in the Randall Community that participate
Dick

Congradulations Dick. Enjoy that EDC & I hope it gets used for that.

congrats to you DUH, and that was a fun build. Thanks Capt. and thanks to this forum and everyone involved with it. YEA HAW!!
Panhead

Way to go DUH!

This makes you a two-timer (winner that is!).http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/8399/thumbsup4kk.gif

Congratualtions to DUH. This building project has been great. I am heartbroken I did not guess the winning number. I do have a matched set of Model 1 and Model 2 with ironwood coming from Rick Ward in the next week and that should make me feel a little better.
jc