Randall Made Reviews

Super Rare CDT model 15 "SS" Stamped

Super Rare CDT model 15 "SS" Stamped

Perhaps the earliest known example of a cut down tang model 15, made two decades prior to being offered in the catalog from Randall Made Knives. Comes with official authentication.

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  • Surely one of the rarest RMK’s I have come across in quite some time. A cut down tang model 15 from the period the early/mid 1960’s is unheard of. To find this example and it being “SS” stamped is like finding kryptonite!
  • I have had a model 14 cut down tang from this period with saw teeth (never offered from RMK) no less with a low “S” stamp. It is pictured in Bob Hunt’s first book. So to say I was surprised when this 15 turned up is an understatement.
  • The knife is in near mint condition showing a few slight “sheath scratches” that show in the “right” light. The blade shows absolutely no sharpening or use. Has original grind and polish.
  • Single finger flat top hilt and adjoining seven spacer stack show no issues and are in beautiful condition.
  • The stag handle has a great mellow hue that only comes with age.
  • The Maurice Johnson split-back sheath is in unused condition showing minor handling but no real use. The sheath lacks model or blade length stamping. The leather toe tie has been removed.
  • The correct two tone crystolon stone in in the pouch.
  • Overall this is a prime example of when Randall still made “custom orders” for individuals requesting something a bit different for their use requirements. It is also a prime example of possibly the rarest “SS” stamped knife in existence.