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Anyone actually use a Randall Knife
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Rusty37874
These are Randall 18s all stainless steel. They were $400 each when I got them (used) in the late 80s.
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Frank237
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I've got an early 1990's Model 5 a four inch model that I have used to dress well over a dozen elk and twice that amount of deer and antelope. Even took it over with me in 1998 to RSA on my first plains game hunt...simply to say it had been to Africa.
Did use it though to search for slugs in dead game, and other cutting chores on the hunt.
Have a model 26 but that ones a safe queen.
FN in MT
Did use it though to search for slugs in dead game, and other cutting chores on the hunt.
Have a model 26 but that ones a safe queen.
FN in MT
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I've got an early 1990's Model 5 a four inch model that I have used to dress well over a dozen elk and twice that amount of deer and antelope. Even took it over with me in 1998 to RSA on my first plains game hunt...simply to say it had been to Africa.
Did use it though to search for slugs in dead game, and other cutting chores on the hunt.
Have a model 26 but that ones a safe queen.
FN in MT
Frank I LOVE that Freedom Arms. That is my dream gun you have pictured as far as SA's go. I had a 7 1/2" a while back but really wanted the shorter one. I guess I am getting old as I forgot just how big an handful those things are to shoot. I had 4 3/4 one about 20+ years ago and it didn't seem that bad...but I was young then
Frank237
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FA's !!!
Curtis,
Thats a M-83 .454 Casull with a .45 Colt aux cylinder, six inch, ported, micarta grips. I've had it for ten yrs or so. It gets shot 90% of the time with the Colt cylinder in place. And even when I hunt with it for deer/elk my Casull loads are fairly mild; 325 gr LBT @ 1200 fps.
I've got painful shoulder and elbow issues and RECOIL only worsens the situation.
Also have a M-97 a .44 Special in 4 1/4"...talk about sweet!! Light, normal Freedom Arms accurate, yet FAR easier to pack around all day long.
FA's really do ruin you for other pistols. Now I look at a Ruger SA and get half a headache. Just NOT the same.
I know a poster here who recently snagged a 7.5" M-83 in .454 LNIB for $700 or maybe $600!! Told him to go out and buy a LOTTO ticket as he was possibly on a winning streak.
FN in MT
Curtis,
Thats a M-83 .454 Casull with a .45 Colt aux cylinder, six inch, ported, micarta grips. I've had it for ten yrs or so. It gets shot 90% of the time with the Colt cylinder in place. And even when I hunt with it for deer/elk my Casull loads are fairly mild; 325 gr LBT @ 1200 fps.
I've got painful shoulder and elbow issues and RECOIL only worsens the situation.
Also have a M-97 a .44 Special in 4 1/4"...talk about sweet!! Light, normal Freedom Arms accurate, yet FAR easier to pack around all day long.
FA's really do ruin you for other pistols. Now I look at a Ruger SA and get half a headache. Just NOT the same.
I know a poster here who recently snagged a 7.5" M-83 in .454 LNIB for $700 or maybe $600!! Told him to go out and buy a LOTTO ticket as he was possibly on a winning streak.
FN in MT
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FA's
I thought that was an 83. I saw one similar to yours at Tulsa that also had a Leupold scope with it. I about cried when he told me what he'd take for because I still couldn't justify it given my current economic status.
No one I know of builds a finer revolver, and I hope to have another some day.
I thought that was an 83. I saw one similar to yours at Tulsa that also had a Leupold scope with it. I about cried when he told me what he'd take for because I still couldn't justify it given my current economic status.
No one I know of builds a finer revolver, and I hope to have another some day.
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These are Randall 18s all stainless steel. They were $400 each when I got them (used) in the late 80s.
Mark
Mark;
I think you got a couple of rare Randall's,--- According to Shel Wickersham"s book "Randall Knives A Reference Book",( pg 137,) he states "There were probably less than 100 all stainless steel Model 18' s produced in the early 80's,--- 25 being the smaller ones" ( 5 1/2")---I think you got a couple of high dollar items there.
My Model #16 SP#1 or "Special #1 Fighter"
Sometime in 2003 Febuary before the invasion of Iraq, My Dad and Uncle called down to Randall in FLA and told'em I was deploying to Kuwait for the Invasion, I wanted the stainless instead of carbon because of a friend who had one that had seen alot of field duty, he let it stay wet after a long field problem and it rusted and pitted promptly! Black Micarta 7" SS blade, w/ military sheath and stone, no wait, they fed ex overnight and I got it 2 days before the Longbird over. Never got to use it as a fighting knife but did use it as a GP knife when needed, It looked very intimidating worn on the front of my ballistic vest beside my Beretta M9 above 4 M-4mag pouches containing 3 mags apiece and 2 Frags and a smoke. Knife has been sharpened but still looks new, the sheath however is still in great usable condition but its looks have suffered, it has turned dark reddish brown and has stains of brass on it. Sentimental so would sell most of my guns before I sold mi Randall!!!
Pictured with a couple of war sovenirs I picked up, in Iraq that is!!
Sometime in 2003 Febuary before the invasion of Iraq, My Dad and Uncle called down to Randall in FLA and told'em I was deploying to Kuwait for the Invasion, I wanted the stainless instead of carbon because of a friend who had one that had seen alot of field duty, he let it stay wet after a long field problem and it rusted and pitted promptly! Black Micarta 7" SS blade, w/ military sheath and stone, no wait, they fed ex overnight and I got it 2 days before the Longbird over. Never got to use it as a fighting knife but did use it as a GP knife when needed, It looked very intimidating worn on the front of my ballistic vest beside my Beretta M9 above 4 M-4mag pouches containing 3 mags apiece and 2 Frags and a smoke. Knife has been sharpened but still looks new, the sheath however is still in great usable condition but its looks have suffered, it has turned dark reddish brown and has stains of brass on it. Sentimental so would sell most of my guns before I sold mi Randall!!!
Pictured with a couple of war sovenirs I picked up, in Iraq that is!!
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gunblade
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LOVE Randalls, but I sold off most of my collection some years ago. Regret that now of course. I still have a 7" No. 1 in carbon w/leather, a 5" No. 11 in stainless w/leather, and two No. 14s...one is in stainless w/micarta finger grip and the other is in carbon w/black micarta, #1 style brass hilt, brass & black spacers and a flat brass butt. Use the 11 and 14 mostly.
The Highlander
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Don't own any Randalls, but I do have a custom by Harold Corby that I even picked out the Buffalo scales for. Harold made me promise to use the knife before agreeing to sale it to me, and also made me promise to never try to sharpen it myself, just bring it back by his shop. I kept both promises!
My only regret is that I didn't let his son Phillip make me the folder he and I talked about before his untimely death. I really wish I had that knife.
I'll probably "settle" for a Sebenza by Chris Reeve.
Nice blades folks.
My only regret is that I didn't let his son Phillip make me the folder he and I talked about before his untimely death. I really wish I had that knife.
I'll probably "settle" for a Sebenza by Chris Reeve.
Nice blades folks.
CW Spook
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I carry a Spyderco waved Endura that I bought at the Randall retail store in Rogers. Does that count?
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My #16 Special Fighter...and another
Well I finally took pics of the #16. Stainless and Micarta with a waxed sheath...according to the catalog these usually ship with the A Type sheath which is not waxed and has a stone pouch which I wish this one had (the pouch).
The other knife is a pre-patent Buck 184 Buckmaster. I bought it brand new in 1984 and it has been ABUSED. I have literally cut fenders off of cars with it. It is one of the 1st 2500 made and had the compass in the handle. If I had known what it would be worth today I may not have been so tough on it.
The "Non" Smith in the pic is my EDC Sig 229 40/357...it has had a hard life too
Well I finally took pics of the #16. Stainless and Micarta with a waxed sheath...according to the catalog these usually ship with the A Type sheath which is not waxed and has a stone pouch which I wish this one had (the pouch).
The other knife is a pre-patent Buck 184 Buckmaster. I bought it brand new in 1984 and it has been ABUSED. I have literally cut fenders off of cars with it. It is one of the 1st 2500 made and had the compass in the handle. If I had known what it would be worth today I may not have been so tough on it.
The "Non" Smith in the pic is my EDC Sig 229 40/357...it has had a hard life too
michael thornton
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the one i had was acid etched with w miguel swanwick i guess it was his, i was told that it went to nam, yea im still kicking my self! if i told you the rest of the story you wouldnt belive me anyway.
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One more interesting tidbit about the 14 in the OP. My friend's last name was Lewis. At some point in his life he tried to engrave his last name into the blade with an electric engraver. He spent 3 hours on the project and barely got "Lew" etched into it.
Been in Orlando 17 years.. live about 15 miles from the Randall Shop..
keep saying "I gotta go, just to see it.." maybe this thread will get me motivated.....
One of these days I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one..Just because.. They are fairly easy to come by in this town.. but the prices are as steep as anywhere
keep saying "I gotta go, just to see it.." maybe this thread will get me motivated.....One of these days I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one..Just because.. They are fairly easy to come by in this town.. but the prices are as steep as anywhere
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Been in Orlando 17 years.. live about 15 miles from the Randall Shop..
One of these days I'm gonna bite the bullet and buy one..Just because.. They are fairly easy to come by in this town.. but the prices are as steep as anywhere
Hey Sal, glad to see you weighed in. Hope the grandson aint wore the blue off that 29 teething on it
I have had a LOT of knives...many of them more expensive than a Randall, but I have always been infatuated with Fla. steel. Guess once you hold one you will know what I mean.
Hey Sal, glad to see you weighed in. Hope the grandson aint wore the blue off that 29 teething on it
I have had a LOT of knives...many of them more expensive than a Randall, but I have always been infatuated with Fla. steel. Guess once you hold one you will know what I mean.
Curtis.. Your generosity will be remembered for a loong time....
I'm sure you can figure out who I'll buy the Randell for
Wadda 'ya mean I can't play with MY lettered Model 29 yet!!
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Curtis.. Your generosity will be remembered for a loong time....
I'm sure you can figure out who I'll buy the Randell for
Wadda 'ya mean I can't play with MY lettered Model 29 yet!!
NOW that is CUTE!!!! Maybe you can take him to Germany some day
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