got it.....thank you.Go to the Collectors Forum, and then the Randall Forum, they will probably be able to answer your question. John
yessir!All set now
well aparently not.....I can't remember my password to upgrade membership! can you help?yessir!
I bought this sheath [https://www.dropbox.com/s/xv2bz6xhzbw6g5d/1 W 7.jpg?dl=0] in the very late 1960's or very early 1970's. I wanted some water-resistance. (the "W" stands for "waxed.")Can a brother get some help on the date range of this Randall #1-7......my guess is '70's,...plain button snaps. .but what do I know??
You're showing the backside of a tightly stitched Maurice Johnson 'Roughback' sheath (JRB), and based on the Smooth Snap description you provided, that would narrow down the sheath manufacture date to 1964/1984, but it's got two digits stamped, one for model (1) and another for blade length (7), that would put it into the pre-1972 category; so, '64/'72. If you want a more accurate date, show the knife blade stamp, spacer configuration, and stone type showing any impression (type/color of stone, color of ink, etc.) - for older RMK's made before 1990 this is pretty straightforward stuff.
You're showing the backside of a tightly stitched Maurice Johnson 'Roughback' sheath (JRB), and based on the Smooth Snap description you provided, that would narrow down the sheath manufacture date to 1964/1984, but it's got two digits stamped, one for model (1) and another for blade length (7), that would put it into the pre-1972 category; so, '64/'72. If you want a more accurate date, show the knife blade stamp, spacer configuration, and stone type showing any impression (type/color of stone, color of ink, etc.) - for older RMK's made before 1990 this is pretty straightforward stuff.
OK...did the photos come through, and can a date be "roughed in" with them?You're showing the backside of a tightly stitched Maurice Johnson 'Roughback' sheath (JRB), and based on the Smooth Snap description you provided, that would narrow down the sheath manufacture date to 1964/1984, but it's got two digits stamped, one for model (1) and another for blade length (7), that would put it into the pre-1972 category; so, '64/'72. If you want a more accurate date, show the knife blade stamp, spacer configuration, and stone type showing any impression (type/color of stone, color of ink, etc.) - for older RMK's made before 1990 this is pretty straightforward stuff.
Sure. Let's see the Model 2, close ups and side-by side or standalone.Do you have an offer ? I have a No 2 I think is in the same ballpark, but not sure by any means.