it is a Model 5 with 6" blade, "5-6"...

by passing by, Thursday, May 21, 2015, 20:15 (3414 days ago) @ Cherokee

It is close to what is called a Bradford Angier model, famous 60s/70s primitive living author who called it his ideal all purpose knife.

His had an O-1 blade and compass inlet to butt of handle. Mine has neither. But same model, same teardrop black micarta handle (i requested shaped for a small hand to get flatter/trimmer), nickel silver single guard and wrist thong...those plus stainless and etch all extra cost items.

But lightweight powerhouse, has pukko feel but also ultimate kitchen knife. Blade is civilian version of #1 Fighter, minus dip in ricasso/thumb-rest and sharpened upper clip

The NO.5 personalizing is an inside joke between a guy at the shop and myself, in case you end up with this knife 20-40yrs from now.

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Unboxing NO.5 - passing by, 2015-05-21, 19:38
- It's a great knife - bj, 2015-05-21, 19:40
  - i have quite a few as simple investment - passing by, 2015-05-21, 19:51
    - I have 3 - bj, 2015-05-21, 22:25
      - most first time buyers seldom stop at one... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 22:43
      - ah...the Model 3.... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 23:02
- Unboxing NO.5 - Cherokee, 2015-05-21, 20:02
  - it is a Model 5 with 6" blade, "5-6"... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 20:15
    - Very nice! - BC, 2015-05-21, 20:29
      - thank you, i tried... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 20:44
        
        Good stuff - BC, 2015-05-21, 20:51
        
        try these....a) better pics, and b).... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 21:14
      - Love my #5 had it since 1990 - MR, 2015-05-21, 20:46
        
        I like the rounded top on the guard on yours better than - MR, 2015-05-21, 20:49
        
        you got me there.... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 21:26
        
        same here...one from early 70s now lives with friend... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 20:59
        
        There are better places for a compass anyway - BC, 2015-05-22, 12:50
        
        One friend noted ferrous mass that close to compass, - passing by, 2015-05-27, 18:15
- couple of shots showing handle dia. and blade thickness - passing by, 2015-05-21, 20:23
- Great using knife - cubrock, 2015-05-21, 21:02
  - one of the best....i have one overdue... - passing by, 2015-05-21, 21:42

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it is a Model 5 with 6" blade, "5-6"...