Putting Randall to the Buffer

[pawncop]

Another vote to leave it as is. Maintain the history and memories.

 

[shouldazagged]

I would have to honor Lt. Redburn by treasuring, and probably using, his Randall.

There are continuities that should be preserved, to my way of thinking. For me objects like that have spiritual value, if that's not too loaded a term.

Still, it's yours to do with as you wish.

 

[ditrina]

Trolly..

Get on the phone call Randall here in Orlando.. ask to speak to Jason.. ( Grandson of Bo. ) he can answer all your questions..

Myself.. I would leave it as is.. It seems its a piece of history as it were, and we all know you can erase history, but you shouldn't try to change it

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I would to have that Randlell! I would tell everybody I could about Billie Redburn.

 

[G-Mac]

Somebody should give you a good *** kickin' for even thinking about removing that man's name from his knife.

As others have asked....why isn't it in his family?

 

[Smith357]

Here is a thread with another Redburn knife.
Smith & Wesson Forum - View Single Post - Randall Made Knives - My newest addiction. (Pic Heavy)

 

[Nightowl]

Seriously??? You have Randall with a WWll's hero's name on it and you are thinking of taking a buffer to it??

I thought you just pulling our leg with this post!!

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

Somebody should give you a good *** kickin' for even thinking about removing that man's name from his knife.

As others have asked....why isn't it in his family?

He had a bunch of them, maybe collecting Randalls, so the family more likely than not had their choice of knives to pick from. BTW I just saw that a few other knives with his name on them were sold. Five minutes later and I can't find it.

Well that is your answer G-Mac

Trolley

 

[perrazi]

buffing that knife is like rebluing a registered mag because someone had their name engraved on it from the factory. what ever, it belongs to you.

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

Here is another picture of the guy. Owning one of this character's knives....? Gotta keep it. Yea.

 

[Rastoff]

Yo! Forums are for just these kind of questions. I don't however like rants Even like ones. Find the delete button and please give us all a break. And it is you that is whining not me!

I am done with my little rant now. Excuse me. I am usually more like a Southern gentleman.

Interesting. I support your position to do what you want with your knife and you rant at me to go back and delete my post? Amazing.

 

[NE450No2]

I would definately NOT remove his name. Instead I would get all the data and including pictures I could of him and put it with the knife.

I have a few Randall knives that I use when hunting quite a bit, but if I had that one I would not use it.
I would make a display case for it with some of the better pictures Redburn in there with the knife and sheath.

I would get another Randall to use...

 

[Number1gun]

I am rarely sentimental about things. My things...forget about everyone else's.
The knife should stay as is. Plenty of others available.
Plenty of collectors will make offers.

Or..was this a troll thread ?

 

[goldenlight]

I wouldn't remove that name. It adds a huge amount of value to the knife.

 

[Rick Bowles]

I'd like to address a few of these concerns. First I'd like to thank those that have acknowledged my friend's service. Billie was a real cowboy, a true collector and a genuine hero of the greatest generation. Billie is survived by his two adult sons, both of whom are in their fifties. Neither have any children and neither son is particularly interested in knives or guns. Billie had an extensive gun collection and knife collection including quite a few Randall knives. Both of the brothers have chosen to keep a couple of guns and knives to remember their father. I am helping to liquidate the remainder of Billie's collection as neither son has a background with guns or knives.

Secondly, as an authorized Randall knife dealer for over thirty years, I truly appreciate the high regard, for these legendary blades, that has been voiced by our members. Having said that, the knife now belongs to this gentleman. He can do with it as he wishes.
Many older Randall knives on the market have the name of the original owner etched on the blade. Having a name etched on a Randall does not hurt the value of the knife. The etching font and style aid in determining the age of the knife and though most of these names have little or no history attached to them it is another way to research the knife. In this case Redburn has a known history. Indeed he was a part of our nation's history. If the gentleman wants the name removed, and frankly I don't believe that is the case, he must send his knife back to the Randall shop. Doing anything else will ruin the distinctive Randall polish and dramatically devalue the knife.

Please don't contact me regarding Redburn's collection. The guns and knives are being sold one or two at the time. The pieces to be sold are chosen by the owner. I have offered several guns for sale on this forum and others and I will continue to do so. In fact, later this afternoon I will offer the last and I believe the most attractive of Redburn's Randall knives in our For Sale forum.

Rick Bowles

 

[MrTrolleyguy]

Interesting. I support your position to do what you want with your knife and you rant at me to go back and delete my post? Amazing.

Humor is my best friend.

EDIT: An to that I'll add that I try not to take myself too seriously.

Best regards,
Trolley

 

[steelslaver]

Its your knife and you can do what you want. My advice as a knife maker with some connections in the knife make collector community is don't. First you WILL drop the value. I can tell if a buffer has been on a knife and so can lots of others.

#2 Believe it or not I believe my buffers are some of the most DANGEROUS tools in my shop. They look so innocent, but is you don't know what you are doing and are not extremely careful they will grab things at the speed of light and fling them somewhere. People have been injured and KILLED by buffers. Now do it on a knife. They snag corners, edges and are gone in a split second.

 

[Stevens]

I'd leave it as is.
Steve W

 

[Nick B]

I'd like to address a few of these concerns. First I'd like to thank those that have acknowledged my friend's service. Billie was a real cowboy, a true collector and a genuine hero of the greatest generation. Billie is survived by his two adult sons, both of whom are in their fifties. Neither have any children and neither son is particularly interested in knives or guns. Billie had an extensive gun collection and knife collection including quite a few Randall knives. Both of the brothers have chosen to keep a couple of guns and knives to remember their father. I am helping to liquidate the remainder of Billie's collection as neither son has a background with guns or knives.

Secondly, as an authorized Randall knife dealer for over thirty years, I truly appreciate the high regard, for these legendary blades, that has been voiced by our members. Having said that, the knife now belongs to this gentleman. He can do with it as he wishes.
Many older Randall knives on the market have the name of the original owner etched on the blade. Having a name etched on a Randall does not hurt the value of the knife. The etching font and style aid in determining the age of the knife and though most of these names have little or no history attached to them it is another way to research the knife. In this case Redburn has a known history. Indeed he was a part of our nation's history. If the gentleman wants the name removed, and frankly I don't believe that is the case, he must send his knife back to the Randall shop. Doing anything else will ruin the distinctive Randall polish and dramatically devalue the knife.

Please don't contact me regarding Redburn's collection. The guns and knives are being sold one or two at the time. The pieces to be sold are chosen by the owner. I have offered several guns for sale on this forum and others and I will continue to do so. In fact, later this afternoon I will offer the last and I believe the most attractive of Redburn's Randall knives in our For Sale forum.

Rick Bowles

Thanks Rick for this info . I have a #14 that I bought new back 30 years ago and I also had Randall put my name on it . I was thinking I'd have to have Randall buff my name off it before I could sell it but your info above will save me a few bucks by me leaving it on .

 

[PDL]

That for sale Randall didn't last long. Posted at 3:00 and sold at 3:01 to an administrator.
It was a nice looking knife