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Posted: **Thu Mar 07, 2019 11:25 pm**

Thanks Terry.

Posted: **Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:09 pm**

terryl308 wrote: Makes me wonder why Randalls are so popular, most of those are made from 1/4" stock. I guess they have their place but not so much for field dressing game. Terry

Back in the post-war years, GIs came home having carried bigger knives and this was even true before the war, I guess. When they bought a lot of Randalls in the 1950s and 1960s this trend was very strong. It was partially driven by the popularization on TV and movies of the 'bowie' knife. Nowadays hunters generally have moved over to more sensible smaller knives. I like a knife with a blade four inches or less for hunting. I have two Randalls that fit that description and they are superb knives for the purpose. I also purchased a great big Randall knife as a collectible and I will never use it unless somebody gives me an all-expense paid safari for elephant in Africa. Here is that one, a RMK pattern #5 with a seven inch blade. If I ever want to use something that big for anything I will go fetch my hatchet or saw or axe.

Posted: **Fri Mar 08, 2019 5:26 pm**

Tho it doesn't meet your needs tongueriver, it is certainly a handsome knife. Beautiful lines.

Posted: **Fri Mar 08, 2019 6:53 pm**

Thanks for the nice comment, QS.

Posted: **Fri Mar 08, 2019 8:26 pm**

It is a looker for sure.

Posted: **Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:22 pm**

My opinion didn't mean I didn't like Randalls, I've had several myself. They know how to make a good big knife for sure! That's a great looking stag handled number 5 Tongueriver. I guess I meant a smaller knife with a 4 inch blade or even less of 1/8" thickness is usually plenty of knife.

Terry

Posted: **Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:39 pm**

tongueriver wrote:
terryl308 wrote: Makes me wonder why Randalls are so popular, most of those are made from 1/4" stock. I guess they have their place but not so much for field dressing game. Terry
Back in the post-war years, GIs came home having carried bigger knives and this was even true before the war, I guess. When they bought a lot of Randalls in the 1950s and 1960s this trend was very strong. It was partially driven by the popularization on TV and movies of the 'bowie' knife. Nowadays hunters generally have moved over to more sensible smaller knives. I like a knife with a blade four inches or less for hunting. I have two Randalls that fit that description and they are superb knives for the purpose. I also purchased a great big Randall knife as a collectible and I will never use it unless somebody gives me an all-expense paid safari for elephant in Africa. Here is that one, a RMK pattern #5 with a seven inch blade. If I ever want to use something that big for anything I will go fetch my hatchet or saw or axe.5-7 RMK001.jpg5-7 RMK002.jpg

That's a gorgeous knife!

Posted: **Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:47 pm**

Sean O'Hare Finback, Sean's own damascus, 672 layers of O1 and L6 with a shallow raindrop pattern. Desert Ironwood burl handle, very chatoyant in the sunlight. Paul Long sheath with full quill ostrich inlays,

Posted: **Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:03 pm**

Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.

Posted: **Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:10 pm**

doglegg wrote:Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.

Thanks doglegg, here is an older pic, but gives you the idea.

Posted: **Wed Mar 27, 2019 3:37 pm**

I have not heard of this maker but it is a great looking knife and world class sheath. Montanaman sure knows how to find exceptionally fine knives.
kj

Posted: **Thu Mar 28, 2019 12:24 am**

It is indeed a beauty. Thanks for showing it!

Posted: **Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:36 am**

Montanaman wrote:
doglegg wrote:Montanaman, you sent me to the dictionary on that one. Not only leave me dazzled with beautiful knives but mottled as well with 50 cent words. Oh well, if words exist I suppose they ought to be used. And I bet there is a narrow band of white light reflected when that beauty is in the sun.
Thanks doglegg, here is an older pic, but gives you the idea.

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That does show off the handle. Absolutely beautiful, thanks.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:07 pm**

Made by Tony Mont from Greece

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:35 pm**

bigbore, unusual handles. Don't know what kinds of wood are used but I find them highly appealing.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 1:43 pm**

Those are gorgeous Bigbore. Love the blades and the handles.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:16 pm**

Thanks.
Q.S: It is simple oak. Tony burns it with fire when its half finished.
I like it because it looks good and feels right, not to slippery.
The handle on the Sgian Dubh is from 8 discs with different pattern.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:24 pm**

Bought a Western W66 from Scott. It didn't have a sheath.

So I bought a made in Mexico, leather Ka-Bar sheath off of eBay.

That'll do the trick.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 3:09 pm**

Knice pick up Jerry and the sheath looks like it was made for it.

And Scott is indeed a good source.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 5:23 pm**

kootenay joe wrote:I have not heard of this maker but it is a great looking knife and world class sheath. Montanaman sure knows how to find exceptionally fine knives.
kj

tongueriver wrote:It is indeed a beauty. Thanks for showing it!

Thank you gentleman, much appreciated. The O1 and L6 takes a great edge.

Here is one for Roland, this has been on my belt for at a least a thousand miles. Handle treated with beeswax and the sheath with Montana Pitch blend. This knife was from the first run, very nice birch and overall construction is quite well. I used to spend most of my time in the wilderness with my malamute, summer and winter. With family, children, business over the last many years, it has been less. I look forward to getting my girls out, as they get older, to enjoy what nature has to offer.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:32 pm**

Montanaman wrote: Here is one for Roland, this has been on my belt for at a least a thousand miles. Handle treated with beeswax and the sheath with Montana Pitch blend. This knife was from the first run, very nice birch and overall construction is quite well. I used to spend most of my time in the wilderness with my malamute, summer and winter. With family, children, business over the last many years, it has been less. I look forward to getting my girls out, as they get older, to enjoy what nature has to offer.

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Another great one; those Swedes know their stuff. I love that birch.

Posted: **Fri Mar 29, 2019 11:35 pm**

I use that Montana Pitch Blend also and like it very much. Here is one hopefully in the mail. Kustaa Lammi rhomboid puukko blade handled by Boris Krylov.

Posted: **Sat Mar 30, 2019 2:07 am**

Montanaman, Tongueriver, those are absolutely beautiful knives. And that you use them that is awesome! Wow those are lookers.

Posted: **Sat Mar 30, 2019 6:47 pm**

just finished this one up, carbon Damascus and stag handle. Hand stitched sheath.

Terry

Posted: **Sat Mar 30, 2019 10:21 pm**

terryl308 wrote:just finished this one up, carbon Damascus and stag handle. Hand stitched sheath. Terry

Nice! Actually VERY nice!

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