Randall Made™ Knives Celebrating their 75th Anniversary 8 Years in the Making
75th Anniversary Astro Number 61 of 200 - The Model #17 Astro – RMK’s 75th Anniversary Knife - Stainless Steel blade - length 5 ¾" with a 4 ½" x 7/8 (handmade variations will occur) Vintage American Flag stabilized composite micarta handle. Fastened with removable (not recommended stainless steel bolts. A slot in the heavy tang, as per the original, matching hollow inside the handle which was used to carry matches, fishhooks, line and other survival items. Large stainless steel hilt, silver-soldered, and a wrist thong (tan cord). Brown Model C RIVETED sheath included with a 75th Anniversary stamp.
75th Anniversary etching (picture inset) with sequential numbered etching # of 200 on all knives.
75TH ANNIVERSARY
This RANDALL MADE™ model was especially 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.
Photography by Mitchell D. Cohen.
Layaway
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Shipping
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Returns
Please contact us within three days of receipt for a refund of the cost of the knife: studio@farinafinearts.com. Shipping and insurance charges are not refundable. Returns are subject to a 10% restocking fee and credit card or PayPal processing fee. All items must be returned in the same exact condition as it was received and must be shipped fully insured via FedEx. Most custom knives are guaranteed by the makers we represent and most factory knives carry the manufacturer's warranty. We do not guarantee the durability of natural handle materials (such as bone, wood, pearl, etc...) or the reaction of any material to water and air (rust, oxidation, etc.) If an item needs to be returned due to our error, we may offer a full refund at our discretion. Any condition visible in our product pictures is considered to be disclosed and does not constitute an error or omission on our part.