Question about a Fitch D2

[Smooth Bone]

In Tactical Knives many months ago (might have been the May '02 issue) there was an article about some knives Mr. Fitch was making for those going in harm's way. I think it was called a Ranger and it had a 7" blade of D2, not forged but stock removal, micarta handle possibly.

I went to the Tactical Knives Magazine website and reviewed all the back issues. The May '02 was the only one I could not find any info on. The contents were not listed. I could find no mention of it in any of the other issues.

Questions:
What was it called?
What was the price?
What issue of TK?

Thanks!

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

It is the "plan b" model
some are forged, some are d2
some have leather, some have nylon. John wanted to build a combat knife-we talked about it and I suggested a flat gound 7.5" utility fighter that would fit in a standard KABAR sheath. Good idea huh?

I have one
I wrote the article

They sell for somewhere areound 5-700 depending on options. I am pretty sure they are the last non-forged knives John has made.

 

[Smooth Bone]

Thanks! Answers from the author no less!!

There was one recently available but the price was more than I was willing to part with.

I've got a stock removal D2 he did with a 10" blade (JS stamp). Purchased from Les Robertson at Blade Atlanta. Les said he did two this size for him. This bowie is a user and a great cutter (flat grind, of course). I would have liked to've added the Plan B as a companion.

I like the idea of being able to use the KaBar sheath . . . great idea! Imagine replacing the KaBar with a Fitch!!! Sweet!