Five Inch Model Two

[Thomason]

5 inch model 2. This one has a few years on it I believe. The sheath keeper strap had lots of green from the brass hilt so it must have been stored in the sheath. Stored in the sheath. Grounds for a flogging I believe.

 

[bladerunner67]

That's a real nice looking 2-5. I've recently become partial to the #2's and was able to purchase a real nice 2-5 with Buffalo horn handle material.
Dan in Kalifornia

 

[Thomason]

Very nice, Dan. I like #2s with that forward curved hilt. That horn ain't too shabby either.

 

[stricknine]

sweet looking blades, makes one have a hankering...

 

[Samael]

Oh yes, storing a Randall in the sheath is grounds for a flogging. Looks like the knife has survived the experience beautifully, though - not even a carbon spot.

Two beautiful knives. Thanks for sharing, guys.

 

[ron mathews]

5 inch model 2. This one has a few years on it I believe.

Very nice piece, Thomason! No earlier than '65 and no later then '72.

Dan: Love that handle!

I picked up an early one on e-bay earlier this year. My guess is late '47 or early '48 (The 2-5 was 1st introduced in the '48 catalog). This one was paired with a CJ Moore sheath. Bo would go to CJ for the 1st of his models before Heiser tooled up for it.

Best,

 

[bladerunner67]

Ron, that's a nice old Randall you picked up. I saw it on ebay, but alas my funds were too low. Glad you got it. I really like the buffalo horn handles, I'm trying to pick up as many of them as possible. So far I've been out bid on a model 1 and TC Special. Since I just started a new job having the funds in the future should be easier.
Dan in Kalifornia

 

[ron mathews]

Dan,

Great news on the new job! Let's get together for lunch one of these days. I'd like to see your 2-5 in person.

Best,