Randall Model 2-5" (Letter Opener / Boot Dagger) Vintage 1965 – 1969 Era

• The Sheath (1965–Late 1960s): Maurice Johnson became the sole sheath maker for Randall in early 1965. The unlined, un-buffed "Rough Back" style leather was standard for Johnson during the Vietnam War period.
• No Stone Pouch: For narrow or short-bladed knives like the 5-inch Model 2, Johnson produced "Model A" sheaths without a sharpening stone pocket because the sheath body was too narrow to accommodate one. 
• 5 Spacers: Randall transitioned from 7 spacers to a 5-spacer configuration (typically Red/White/Blue or Red/Blue/Black variations) around 1964–1965, aligning perfectly with the introduction of Johnson's rough-back sheaths.

• The Blade: A 5-inch double-edged dagger blade hand-forged from Carbon Steel (O-1 tool steel). It features a central spine running down to a sharp tip, tapering from a 3/16" thick blade stock. Because it is carbon steel, older models often exhibit a natural dark patina or faint carbon spotting if stored over time.
• The Hilt: A double brass hilt (crossguard) providing top and bottom hand protection.
• The Handle: A stacked leather washer grip that has been shaped, sanded, and polished down to a smooth finish.
• The Spacers: Distinctly finished with 5 spacers flanking the guard and butt cap, which serves as a landmark signature for mid-to-late 1960s Randall build styles.
• The Butt Cap: Usually paired with a standard duralumin (aluminum) or brass butt cap holding the hidden tang construction together.

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• Original Johnson "Rough Back" sheath
• Condition is near mint to mint

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.