Overview
This Solingen Randall Model 18-7.5 Crutch Tip by Randall Made has a blade with sawteeth, .207" blade stock and 1.272" blade depth, hidden tang construction. The handle has a brass guard, and stainless steel hollow handle, this knife has the original "Crutch Tip", there is no threaded butt cap, just a crutch tip covering the hollow handle. Comes with a brown leather sheath and original stone. Has some scratches and patina, otherwise excellent condition for its age. Comes with a Randall zippered case.
Comes with a letter of provenance from the original owner. It states that the knife was original ordered and delivered to him at the end of 1966 while he was serving as an advisor in the Republic of Vietnam. At the time he was assigned to the 5th SFG, US Army, and was the senior commander of Detachment A-253, Camp Duc Co, II Corps, RVN.
He "hand carried" the knife to the Randall shop in the mid 1980s to have the hilt resoldered and the knife refurbished.