Need help identifying this knife!

[AriusDixon]

I received a knife with my grandpas belongings after he passed away. I can't figure out anything about the knife. I need help deciphering what the top line says in the photo. It's a fixed, full tang knife. Serial number 070. On the other side it says, "December 28th 1988 Edmondo Washington S.S.-CNSI-D2". It may help to know my grandpa was in the Navy during Vietnam, but then then the date wouldn't make sense. He's also been to six continents hunting. Please help!

[AriusDixon]

Correction: it says Edmonds Washington

[TripleF]

Somthing I think I see is: Col. _________ ____________ Clifford

Does that tie things together?

[AriusDixon]

TripleF, I don't believe so. I had my own interpretation of "---stick caribou ch---el". I looked at it under 15x and it looks like a doctor engraved it. If it helps any, Edmonds is a city in Washington just north of Seattle (and where my grandfather lived). I looked up the different knife stores in that city and found nothing remotely close to what I think it says. I'm also curious as to the monetary value of a piece like this, not that I'm looking to be rid of it. I appreciate the input. I also appreciate all and any knowledge related to this knife. All I know about it, is that it was likely made on the date engraved on it (December 28th 1988), and that it has a D2 blade with a redwood handle. Thanks for the help!

[cato]

i think, it says Roderick (caribou) Chappel

maker in Alaska i think you can google it

[wazu013]

Here's another Roderick chapel signed knife with 440c blade steel. Your knife is D2 blade steel.
Nice find
Rod "Caribou" Chappel named his business, "Davis Custom Knives", after his grandfather Roderick Davis. Rod began making knives around 1973, possibly earlier, and studied his craft under Gil Hibben and Harvey Draper. Rod's knives incorporate his many diverse talents, culminating in both artistic and functional designs rooted in his deep appreciation for perfection.

[knife7knut]

Great knife and a great maker as well! Rod Chappell is(was) one of the great innovators in knife design and execution.I remember reading an article on him back in the 1970's that showed some of his exotic designs.The flowing lines were a sight to behold.I'll have to see if I can find the article and post some pictures.

[btrwtr]

Great work by all to identify this knife. Does the bottom line say Redwood Forrest? Maybe a model name for the knife?

Wayne

[gmusic]

Sorry for your loss, Grandpas are special.

Very nice piece AR!

The scales could be Ironwood, hard to tell. The deep grind nearly to the spine is a very popular look then and now. The diameter of your wheel pretty much determines the width of the blade when it's taken to the spine like that. I like it! It has nice lines, a canted plunge and as the other guys have pointed out, made by a notable maker! Check out Arizona Custom knives for a clue as to the valuation.......


http://www.arizonacustomknives.com/Rod-Chappel.aspx