Changing the grip?

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Ok, this is probably a bad idea but I wanted to get an opinion. I have an older Model 15 that I recently picked up. From what I can tell ( it has a split, roughback sheath and was part of a collection before I got it ) it is an early 80s or late 70s. The finger grooves in the micarta grip don't fit my hand very well so I was considering sanding the handle down to either a single finger grip or just a smooth even grip. Is this possible? I know that this would greatly reduce the value, but I bought it more to use than to "collect". Any ideas or opinions?
 
Why don't you post a picture of it and let the experts tell you just how old the knife is. If is older than what you think it is, it maybe more valuable to a collector and you could sell it and purchase a newer model for a user. I know knives are tools and were made for use, but, there are some that are more valuable than others. Just my .02.

Dan
 
That is a great idea. Let me figure out how to put photos in here and I'll do it. May take me a couple of days to figure it out, but there are some guys at work that can help me out.
Thanks
 
Ehh id sell it and use the cash to buy one that fits you.. Please dont sand or grind on it.
 
I need to upgrade my membership to post pictures. I am going to do that after Christmas and will post some then. Thanks
 
If you email me the photos I'll post 'em for ya... swickersham at sbcglobal dot net...
 
here it the photos of the knife in question

no doubt its a late 70's to early 80's knife

Johnson rough back sheath

3 sided stitched stone pocket

lined thong hole

blade stamp

what do you all say?





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I won't tell you what to do. But, honestly? You'd be destroying it. Too "purdy" of a knife to do that to. Sell it. Pick one up that already has a BPH or Single Groove handle on it. Think of it this way - by "modifying" it you're taking an opportunity away from a fellow "collector" who would love to own that piece (if you need a way to rationalize leaving the way it is :-)

:D
 
Thanks for all the replies. A special thanks to crackerjax for posting the photos and to Melvin-Purvis for offering to. OK, I am now back to the part in the origonal post where I said this was probably a bad idea, except now I am certain that it is. I think I'll follow y'alls advise and look for one that fits my hand better and maybe trade this one or something. Sufler, I see your point, I'd be taking away something that can't be brought back.
 
I appreciate it, but I really am stuck on the blade style of the 15, just not so big on the finger grips. Thanks though.
 
I modified one of my own, but it was no were near as old as that one. I agree, let someone else appreciate that one for its vintage, and get a new one configured the way you want it.
 
I found a Randall that is said to Randall No.1 found on a battlefield in Korea. I called Randall to see if I could verify it and was told they never did a knife with a clear handle, therefore, it has been modified and they will not touch it. So, I don't think I would change the handle in any way.
 
Mitch W. said:
I found a Randall that is said to Randall No.1 found on a battlefield in Korea. I called Randall to see if I could verify it and was told they never did a knife with a clear handle, therefore, it has been modified and they will not touch it. So, I don't think I would change the handle in any way.
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Post pic's, maybe still start your own thread in the Randall forum. It sounds interesting.
 
Actually I hadn't thought about calling Randall to see if they would modify the grip, that might be a thought. That way it would stay origonal, sort of.
 
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