The knife was carried in the Korean War by Louis F. Armstrong and his name is inscribed on the blade (as shown in the photos). This Model 1 Fighter is about 13 overall; classic slim blade is about 8. RANDALL MADE / ORLANDO, FLA. Stacked leather washers handle with colored fiber spacers, aluminum pommel and wide double-hilt bronze guard is in great overall condition; all parts are tight with no play.
Original leather scabbard is in good shape with original stitching intact, but it is missing the stone pocket and a keeper on the front. Heiser / Maker / Denver, Colo. This is a very rare knife.The blade has been sharpened and not very well (see photos). If you have any questions please contact me. The item "RARE 1950's RANDALL MADE MODEL 1-8 KOREAN WAR ERA ORLANDO, FLA FIGHTING KNIFE" is in sale since Friday, September 14, 2018.
This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Vintage Fixed Blade Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "juel-of-a-deal" and is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida. This item can be shipped to United States.