5 1/2" blade of 1/4" stainless steel stock. Large stainless steel hilt, silver-soldered. Approximately 4 3/8” black Micarta handle fastened with removable stainless steel bolts. A slot in the heavy tang and matching hollow inside the handle may be used to carry matches, fishhooks, lines, and other survival items. Wrist thong.
This Randall Made™ model was specially 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.
Specifications:
This Randall Made™ model was specially 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.
Specifications:
- Model: Model 17 Astro
- Overall Length: 10.375"
- Blade Length: 5.50"
- Blade Steel: Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Finish: Polished
- Edge Type: Plain
- Handle Material: Micarta
- Handle Color: Black
- Hilt Guard Material: Stainless Steel
- Sheath: Model "C" Leather Sheath w/ Sharpening Stone
- Features: Removable black micarta scales with hollow space for storage of survival supplies
- Weight: 8.00 Ounces
- Country of Origin: USA
Remark: Brand new.
