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RARE Springfield Stamped Randall Made Model 1 Fighter Knife WWII Era

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RARE Springfield Stamped Randall Made Model 1 Fighter Knife WWII Era
Produced in Springfield, Massachusetts in response to the elevated demand for Randall knives during WWII. This Model 1 was produced by the Northampton Cutlery Company, based on design specs and a prototype knife supplied by Bo Randall himself. Production on these were limited due to restrictions on wartime material and an unwillingness to compromise on a quality combat knife, its believed only around 500 had been manufactured. The knife measures 12-3/4" overall, with a 7-7/8" carbon steel blade. Stamped "RANDALL MADE / SPFLD.MASS." on the left side of the blade. Brass double sided hilt with red, white and black spacers on either side of the leather wrapped handled. Capped with an duralumin end cap with lanyard hole pommel nut and leather strap. Includes an unmarked Randall-style brown leather sheath and RMK soft storage zippered case.
CONDITION
This knife does show wear, some stained spots and a few light pits. Shows re-sharpening. Sheath and storage case shows minimum wear.