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Originally Posted by Marksman
Many Randall knives that have been used are eagerly sought after by Randall collectors as long as they've not been abused. Collectors seem to favor knives with carbon steel blades over those with stainless steel, does anyone know the reason for this? I know that SS is harder to sharpen and hold and edge, but that would make sense for a user not a collector where the knife would sit in a vault.
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It may be just tradition as the carbon blades were around longer than SS.
Randall will build you practically anything you want based on one of their models. What collectors really want besides vintage examples are those that have a unique set of upgrades.
This knife is an upgraded 14 which has an oval nickel silver guard and a sawtooth back
I also have a #16 Special Fighter (not a Dive) with a stainless blade and a waxed sheath which is an upgrade.