Intro and RSK MK2 Question

[Geektechnica]

Hi guys,

Figured I'd save space and combine an intro thread along with the question I have for you.

I just took delivery on my first fixed-blade knife, a Doug Ritter/Becker RSK MK2. Oh man it is a beauty, it's like it was made just for MY hand. I'm pretty new to the knife scene, but I'm a tool fanatic and so can appreciate fine workmanship when I see it.

The question I have for you guys is in relation to the serial number printed on this knife. I know the initial run of 100 were inscribed with serial numbers (based on the info in the RSK MK2 thread here on the site). I know that initial run is long past, so I wasn't really expecting mine to have a number on it, yet it does. Does anyone know how big the current pool of MK2's is? I am also assuming that they aren't handing these out in any particular order, as the one I received is #159, and I can see from looking at pictures of other MK2's out there that there are ones numbered over 250. It really isn't a big deal, though it has sparked my curiosity.

In any case, I look forward to learning from you guys, and hope that my wife doesn't find out that I have found yet ANOTHER obsession...

Regards.
JP Davis

 

[Bladite]

i made sure to get in on the early numbers i've seen a few past 250, but other than that, most of the ones i've seen lately have no number. mr Critter will likely chime in if we keyword his name like that :>

 

[FAL'ER]

I think Shon Rowan serial numbers all his stuff. All of those I have seen are numbered, I have #59 but am still on the look out for #22.


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[Geektechnica]

Thank's for the swift replies. I'm very pleased with the knife. Does anyone know a good source of custom scales for this model?

Regards,
JP Davis

 

[maethor]

There is the standard issue micarta, available from Tomar's. That's what OREGON's MK2 is sporting.

Saint Cutlery makes some nice micarta scales.

Lots and lots of different stuff on fleabay.

I believe marathonman makes wood scales.