My new Randall
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A classic Randall knife.
Texas Star
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So, basically, you have a std. Model 1, with no frills. Not even stainless steel blade, although some prefer their normal, rustable steel.
But if you don't store the knife in the sheath and keep the blade oiled, you should be fine. Just give the knife added attention if you live in a coastal or otherwise humid area. Salty air is very damaging to steel. And non-stainless edges will become duller from oxidation, just sitting at home.
If you go Advanced in editing, you can correct your spelling of Randall. I hope that was just a typo? Caused by your excitement in getting the knife?
NOTE: I see you've corrected that spelling. Nice work.You have an excellent knife there. Care for it, and it'll take care of you. Apart from the dip in the blade spine, the Model 1 is among my favorite knives. I think it's an excellent all-purpose tool/weapon, as the name says: All-Purpose Fighting Knife.
When I was in the Air Force, I absolutely lusted for one of these with a stainless seven-inch blade, nickle silver guard, butt cap/pommel drilled for a wrist thong, and black Micarta handle. I eventually got one, using a Model 5 blade, to avoid that dip in the spine that I don't like. This is among my favorite knives of all time. (I don't use a knife to baton through wood.)
I think you're really going to like that Model 1. Just be aware that the carbon steel blade will discolor if you cut meat, and maybe anyway. That was the case with my Model 3, the only non stainless Randall I've owned.
After you use the knife and learn it until it feels alive in your hand, you'll understand why it's been copied by other firms. You do know how to hold it in the classic Applegate-Fairbairn grasp? That allows good wrist action for both slashing and stabbing.
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Nice blade...
nate-dogg
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Nice knife! I also have a 1-7" but with different handle material. Be careful, Randall knives can be addicting.
Very nice!! I have always wanted one, but never got past KaBar's.
Pride of ownership ENJOY!!!!
BearBio
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Mine looked like that once!
Delicious!!!
I never got past a whole lot of lesser, but decent, knives. I need a Randall.
My last cool fighter by CRKT:
I never got past a whole lot of lesser, but decent, knives. I need a Randall.
My last cool fighter by CRKT:
armenius
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Simply beautiful.I hope someday to get a Bowie or similar knife as yours to go with my #3 Hunter and Boot Knife.
Congratulations! You have every reason to be pysched.
I don't know what it is. Jim (aka Texas Star) can explain it a heckuva lot better than I ever could, but there's just something about a Randall knife. I don't know if it's the feel, the balance, the heft, the edge retention, or what. But, there's definitely something special about a Randall knife.
(By the way, Texas Star wrote a very informative article about Randall knives for Knife World in 1999. I hope Jim doesn't mind me posting the link: "The Randall Story" by Jim Williamson)
I saw my first Randall 48 years ago. It was a hunting knife. It belonged to my roommate Tommy's father. When Tommy showed it to me, he spoke of it almost reverently. The minute I held it, I could tell why. The blade was high carbon steel and was stained from years of use, but still, I could tell this was no ordinary knife.
Now, be warned, there will always be a few in the crowd who will deem it foolish to spend that kind of money on a knife. Pay no attention to them. Chances are they've never had to use a Randall knife, so they really can't base their opinions on experience.
Will a less expensive knife skin out a buck? Of course it will. Then, someone will ask, why spend that kind of money on a knife? There are several reasons, but a few are, exceptional quality (one that has reached almost legendary proportions, and rightfully so), good looking, great edge retention, they usually go up in value, and they have an incredible warranty.
They're actually cheap when you realize how much labor is involved. You're essentially getting a hand-forged knife for what is now the high end of production knives.
I'm not knocking anybody who prefers something less expensive, especially if it'll do what they want it to do.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that a hundred-dollar Saturday night special will go "bang," but there's a reason I'm sticking with a Smith and Wesson. It'll go "bang" so much better.
Again, congrats on your new acquisition.
I don't know what it is. Jim (aka Texas Star) can explain it a heckuva lot better than I ever could, but there's just something about a Randall knife. I don't know if it's the feel, the balance, the heft, the edge retention, or what. But, there's definitely something special about a Randall knife.
(By the way, Texas Star wrote a very informative article about Randall knives for Knife World in 1999. I hope Jim doesn't mind me posting the link: "The Randall Story" by Jim Williamson)
I saw my first Randall 48 years ago. It was a hunting knife. It belonged to my roommate Tommy's father. When Tommy showed it to me, he spoke of it almost reverently. The minute I held it, I could tell why. The blade was high carbon steel and was stained from years of use, but still, I could tell this was no ordinary knife.
Now, be warned, there will always be a few in the crowd who will deem it foolish to spend that kind of money on a knife. Pay no attention to them. Chances are they've never had to use a Randall knife, so they really can't base their opinions on experience.
Will a less expensive knife skin out a buck? Of course it will. Then, someone will ask, why spend that kind of money on a knife? There are several reasons, but a few are, exceptional quality (one that has reached almost legendary proportions, and rightfully so), good looking, great edge retention, they usually go up in value, and they have an incredible warranty.
They're actually cheap when you realize how much labor is involved. You're essentially getting a hand-forged knife for what is now the high end of production knives.
I'm not knocking anybody who prefers something less expensive, especially if it'll do what they want it to do.
I guess what I'm trying to say is that a hundred-dollar Saturday night special will go "bang," but there's a reason I'm sticking with a Smith and Wesson. It'll go "bang" so much better.
Again, congrats on your new acquisition.
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I have one just like it.I bought mine about 1975 I used it hard for years. But other than a few marks on the blade from sharpening.It is as good now as it was then.Someday it will go to a son or grandson.I hope
It treats them as well as it has treated me.
It treats them as well as it has treated me.
I have had a few Randall's pass through my hands over the
years. Great blade and as stated it is hard for many to
justify the bucks.
Of all the ones I have had...many were good "users" that were
sold or traded. I kept this one for some unexplained reason.
Just a Little Bear Bowie with some trim.
Nothing "classic" or even practical.
Just kinda "spoke" to me.
Maybe a dumb move...but it is stayin with me.
years. Great blade and as stated it is hard for many to
justify the bucks.
Of all the ones I have had...many were good "users" that were
sold or traded. I kept this one for some unexplained reason.
Just a Little Bear Bowie with some trim.
Nothing "classic" or even practical.
Just kinda "spoke" to me.
Maybe a dumb move...but it is stayin with me.
I have had a few Randall's pass through my hands over the
years. Great blade and as stated it is hard for many to
justify the bucks.
Of all the ones I have had...many were good "users" that were
sold or traded. I kept this one for some unexplained reason.
Just a Little Bear Bowie with some trim.
Nothing "classic" or even practical.
Just kinda "spoke" to me.
Maybe a dumb move...but it is stayin with me.
The handle on that is beautiful. What particular model is that?
Model 12..Little Bear Bowie with
Stabilized Walnut.
Stabilized Walnut.
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samandglove1
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Thanks everyone for sharing my excitement for my first new Randall Knife (I have a couple of others that I bought used). The more knives of other people that I see makes me want to get another. The bug may have bitten me.
Thanks Jim (Texas Star) for your tips on the care of my new knife, especially on the non-stainless steel blade.
Thanks Jim (Texas Star) for your tips on the care of my new knife, especially on the non-stainless steel blade.
Ballistol is great for knives as it's a food safe medical grade lubricant.
Texas Star
US Veteran
You're welcome, and don't neglect to read my article in Chip's link to it. I think you'll enjoy it. (See post by Mule Packer.)
In that article, the seven knives with tan Micarta handles are the very ones for the Project Gemini and Mercury astronauts, and the knife with white Micarta handle was my own first Model 1. The guard/hilt is nickle silver. Wrist thong is green parachute cord. That knife is among my favorites of all time. My name is on the stainless blade.
Just hit that link and scroll down to see the photos. I took the one of my knife and Randall supplied the others.
At the risk of seeming vain, I honestly believe that that article is among the best ever written on Randall, as an overview of the brand. I hope that you'll read and enjoy it.
You fear that the Randall "bug" may have bitten you. It probably has, and its bite is as potent as that of a giant desert centipede. No known antidote, either.
Which used Randalls did you buy? I'm especially fond of Models 5, 7, and 14.
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Congrats, Samandglove1. That's a beauty!
I'm a Randall novice, too, but have been fortunate to acquire three in the past year. My first was this #1-7:
I'm a Randall novice, too, but have been fortunate to acquire three in the past year. My first was this #1-7:
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