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Non-Catalog III "Sergeant's Model"
So, who has ordered or received a "Sergeant's Model" knife? It is new for 2011, among the Non-Catalog III knives. See: http://www.randallknives.com/nonCat3.php
I broke down today, and finally ordered one, through Gary Clinton (aka, Clinton Knives). I should have it within a year. I specified the following chargeable options: Stainless Steel Brass/Black Spacers Ironwood Handle Brass Butt Cap I also specified the following non-chargeable options: Squared Hilt Top Teardrop Handle Radiused Butt Cap Thin Butt Cap I additionally specified a Black Model "B" No-Hone Sheath w/Diagonal Keeper Strap, which is an additional $25 (at least in 2011). |
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Hi Ken and guys
Here is my Sergeant's model, with ss, black and brass spacers, ironwood in border patrol shape and brass butt cap, rounded. Peter __________________ Peter Kaufman NRA Life GOA JPFO SAF RKS # 5642 Shag #005 |
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Peter,
My "Sergeant's Model" order was inspired by your knife. Gary Clinton told me last night that I cannot specify a thin butt cap. Of course, it's not a deal-breaker, but it seems that RMK no longer accepts that (non-chargeable) option. |
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Ken
I thought I had heard all the RMK terms, but alas, I have not. Could you explain what a "thin butt cap" non chargeable option is? Or what it looks like. __________________ ----------- Rod Brown RKS 3846 |
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Rod
The thin butt cap was just not quite as thick as the standard thickness butt cap. This might make a knife balance better if the handle is already fairly heavy. I believe this model 19 has a thin butt cap Peter __________________ Peter Kaufman NRA Life GOA JPFO SAF RKS # 5642 Shag #005 |
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This #5-6" has a Thin and Radiused Brass Butt Cap (and all-blue spacers):
BTW, I contacted the shop, and it turns out that a Thin Butt Cap can be specified as long as the material is Brass or Duralumin, so I asked Gary Clinton to add it to my order. Also, I just adjusted the Randall Ordering FAQ accordingly. See (Items I-1 and I-3): http://lundestudio.com/RandallOrderingFAQ/ |
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Hi all!
For those of you who may not know, the current RMK offering of the "Sergeant's Special is based on the original Stoddard's Sergeant's model which was a a serialized dealer special available from Boston cutlery store Stoddard's Inc. The following is an excerpt from Issue 27 of the Randall Knife Society's Newsletter of June 1995, written by Kent Harrison, who gave detailed descriptions of the various RMK dealer specials available at that time: Quote:
One good change is that the "new" version is now offererd in stainless steel. Peter, that's a fantastic looking example! Ken, great choice of options, and I bet you can't wait to get the knife. Anymore out there? Cheers! David __________________ It takes less effort to smile than to frown ! |
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Peter
Thank you for the explanation. Man I learn something new every day. Now if I could just remember all I learn! Ken Great picture. But coming from you, I have learned to expect nothing less. Great looking knife as well. __________________ ----------- Rod Brown RKS 3846 |
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Hi Folks!
Here's an item that you won't see often: It's a serialized collector's belt buckle offered by Stoddard's some time ago. This one was sold by Arizona Custom Knives for $395. I've only seen pictures of one other. I don't know the original price or how many were made. Does anybody know? Or even better do you have one in your collection? Cheers! David __________________ It takes less effort to smile than to frown ! |
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David
That is very nice, I had never seen one of those before. I would be curious if anyone else has one also. Peter __________________ Peter Kaufman NRA Life GOA JPFO SAF RKS # 5642 Shag #005 |
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One of these as well as the knife were sold on Ebay several months ago - the combination went in to four figures with no problems. The scarcity of the commemorative piece helped drive it up I'm sure - as noted - not often seen.
__________________ "He who seeks refuge in price often takes the worst soaking" |
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First one I've ever seen. Rare and beautiful.
Steve |
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Peter, 505Gibbs, Steve et al!
The other buckle I saw also appeared on eBay several years ago, and as I recall it sold from about four to five hundred. By the way, I hope I didn't leave the impression that the one I posted belongs to me. I discovered it by accident while Googling for information about Stoddard's. I just wish I had the new software that can turn a photo into a material object. Cheers! David __________________ It takes less effort to smile than to frown ! |
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I wear #10 of 100 on my belt everyday to work, picked it up at The Blade show from a very good friend a few years back...
---DW--- |
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Cheers! David __________________ It takes less effort to smile than to frown ! |
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