It’s the classical dichotomy that all Randall users seems to think on. For me, I could never afford such a knife to actually go out in the bush to use. My $60 Mora Bushcraft, or $80 KA-BAR, are both bombproof and extremely efficient in task for a general field or emergency defensive option.

Clearly, Randalls are superior in every way I’m sure, but to me it would be diminishing returns to go out and thrash on a $600 blade that won’t work any better than those other two options. The cost of the Randalls come from their precise fit, exquisite finish, craftsmanship, and collector’s market interest. All of that is well and good and they are a tremendous example of the knifemaker’s art, but the OP asked about actual use, and to me none of that matters at all for a field knife. I just do not see any logic in off-roading with a Maserati.