This one is inspired by the Randall model 8. It was the model 8 that Gary Powers was carrying when he was shot down over Soviet Russia in 1960, while flying the U2 spy plane. The U2 is affectionately known as the “Dragon Lady”, hence the name of the knife. Usually, this knife will come by default with a bolt pommel (being a pilot’s survival knife), but for this one I decided to go with a stag pommel because the model 8 Randall’s most usual configuration is with a stag handle. I really love this little knife and the history that inspired it.

*This knife has a somewhat short handle, not because I made it too small by accident (that happens a lot), but because of the idea of the knife. It is a small carry knife. Made for compactness and lightness. So if you have big hands, this might not be the best fit for you.

Here’s the specs for ya:

3/16” o-1 tool steel hidden tang construction

varied convex grind

antique brown duracoat finish

nickel silver full guard

crosscut natural canvas micarta handle

thin orange and thick blue linen micarta spacers

crown stag pommel

neon etch maker’s mark

come with matching number Protect-o-plate

Blade length about 3 7/8”

handle length about 4 1/2”

No Sheath: I can make a sheath for it if you’d like. It would be an extra $200 for a leather coffin sheath and would take between a week to three weeks for me to make it. If you want one, just let me know after you purchase the knife.

Number 0 warranty on handle, Number 4 warranty on blade. (see catalog for warranty descriptions)

Insured, Priority shipping in the US or to an APO is INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

Shipping outside the US is available. Once you click the "buy" button you will be charged a flat rate of $45.00. I will get an email with your address after you pay. (if it doesn't let you proceed just send me an email)

I will email you back with an invoice for the remainder of the shipping rate. You can decline if it's too expensive and I will put the item back up for sale and refund your money. Please know that shipping anywhere outside of North America is expensive. You can figure a minimum of $50.00 and a maximum of over $100.00.

If the item is shipped to the state of Missouri then 8.475% sales tax will be added after check out. I will invoice you the tax amount shortly after you purchase the item, I’ll pay the PayPal fees on it. Politicians need more of our money to waste, I reckon.

I use no jigs or helpers. My knives are not perfect by any means, if you’re looking for perfection then I urge you to choose another maker. I don’t want to run business away but I also want you to get what you expect. You must be 18 years of age or older to buy from Turley Knives.

By buying, you certify that the product in question is legal to ship to your address and you are of legal age to own it. No returns accepted for anything obvious in the pictures and/or noted in the information of the sale.

Thanks for looking!