Original Brown Micarta Thread (1959-65)

[Ta2bill]

In recent light of photo hosting becoming a huge issue for some of the finest threads on the planet, I would like to initiate a fresh research link on the very scarce Brown Micarta from the early 60's. Similar to an owner registry if you will.

There has been some very exhaustive research on the topic by a well respected member of the Randall community already, so we do not have any need to re-hash that, just an informal "Head Count" of these knives. If you own one or know someone who does, please share it with us for their historical interest!

I will kick it off with a few pics of my original "Ward Gay" Special Skinner. These were the precursor to the Model 20 Yukon Skinner pattern of the present.

[Ta2bill]

Here is the second knife to insert into the thread. Exposed tang and two bolts.

[Ta2bill]

The third entry is a knife that I sold last year to one of my good collector friends from Italy.

[cut_n_run]

Originally Posted by Ta2bill

If you own one or know someone who does, please share it with us for their historical interest!

Here's my single filled hole, low-S Model 14 (CLICK HERE).
-Steve

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Maybe this is a better picture. CLICK HERE
-Steve

[Ta2bill]

Beautiful knife Steve. I was admiring it earlier on another site. I need to take some pics of my Model 14 and also of my Model 5. The pics that I have won't upload onto here.

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Thanks, Bill--I admire MANY of the knives you have posted!
-Steve

[Ta2bill]

If your M14 ever needs a new home, I would appreciate first refusal! lol

[Ta2bill]

A couple shots of my Model 5 Camp Knife.

[Ta2bill]

Here is another early Model 14

[jeepster]

Bill please post a photo of the handle side of the guard.
Thanks.

[Ta2bill]

Originally Posted by jeepster

Bill please post a photo of the handle side of the guard.
Thanks.

I added the pic, but I haven't figured out the re-sizing part of this stuff yet.....lol

[jeepster]

Thanks Bill.

[crutchtip]

Bill-

In the photos the handle of the model 5 looks like black micarta. Of note is the Angier model did not come out until after the use of brown was all but over. Even in Gaddis it is described as Bradford liked the NS hilt contrast with the black micarta. Bring it to Gator, would like to see it.

[Ta2bill]

Originally Posted by crutchtip

Bill-

In the photos the handle of the model 5 looks like black micarta. Of note is the Angier model did not come out until after the use of brown was all but over. Even in Gaddis it is described as Bradford liked the NS hilt contrast with the black micarta. Bring it to Gator, would like to see it.

You got it Joe! It has the old compass in the butt as well.