RANDALL MODEL 15 - AIRMAN ~

RANDALL MODEL 15 - AIRMAN ~  The top cutting edge is sharpened. A forward curved hilt of 1/4″ brass. Approximately 4 1/2″ durable Black  Micarta finger grip handle. Extra-heavy 7/8″ wide tang extends through a channel in the handle, which is firmly fastened with epoxy. Wrist thong through brass ferrule in the handle.

The age is unknown, but it came from a collection from the 1970`s to the early 2000`s. 

This knife was designed to meet the demand for an almost indestructible all-purpose knife. Designed especially for aircrew survival and combat purposes in cooperation with U.S. Marine Corps Equipment Board.

• Stainless steel blade
• Forward curved brass hilt
• Single finger grip shaped black micarta handle
• Thong hole
•  Leather sheath ( Bottom snap is missing)

• Blade Length: 5.50"
• Cutting Edge: 4.50"
• Handle Length: 4.75"
• Overall Length: 10.25"
• Blade Material: Stainless Steel
• Blade Thickness: 0.220"
• Blade Style: Sharpened Clip Point
• Blade Grind: Hollow
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Handle Material: Black Micarta
• Handle Thickness: 0.93"
• Sheath Material: Leather
• Weight: 12.5 oz.
• Weight with Sheath: 1 lb. 3.2 oz.
• Designer: Bo Randall
• Brass Double Guard
• Made in the USA

• Condition is near mint, see all photos

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.