Model 17 - Astro with Black Micarta

Product Description for Model 17 - Astro with Black Micarta

Maker: Randall Knives (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 103533
Blade length: 5.50 in.
Cutting edge length: 4.50 in.
Total length: 10.25 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.20 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.22 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.22 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.07 in.
Item weight: 10.20 oz.
Shipment weight: 20.4 oz.
Blade: Forged 440B stainless steel with a satin finish
Bolster: Stainless steel
Handle: Removable black Micarta
Sheath: Leather sheath with field sharpening stone
Description: The models offered by Randall Knives have been developed over a period of 80 years from personal experience, extensive research and the study of hundreds of designs submitted by individuals around the world requesting custom-made knives. Each model has been thoroughly field-tested and has proven to be properly shaped and designed for its particular use. Randall knives are 100% hand made and no two are exactly alike. This knife has been kept in a private collection. It is in new condition and by all appearances this knife could have beeen made yesterday.
The Model 17 Astro was specially designed for the seven Mercury astronauts who carried them on America’s first manned space flights. Astronaut Gordon Cooper did the final design and two of these historically valuable knives are on display in the Smithsonian Institution.
The 5-1/2 inch harpoon blade is forged 440B stainless steel with a satin finish. The blade is hollow ground for an easy to maintain edge. Randall's mark is on the flat of the blade along with their symbol designating a stainless steel blade.
The handle is formed from black Micarta set on a full tang. The scales can be removed using a flathead screwdriver and reveals a slot in the tang and handle scales that can be used to carry survival items such as matches, fishhooks, etc. The handle is fit perfectly to an polished stainless steel guard. A green paracord lanyard is included to add additional retention if desired.
To keep the knife close at hand, a brown leather sheath with original field sharpening stone is included.


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