Randall Knives-Anyone Else Waiting

[Spartan 2]

In early 2013 I ordered a Randall model 1 apfk with 7 inch carbon steel blade, black micarta handel, and double nickle guard. Delivery was to be this July but I received a letter from them stating that delivery would be this October. I dont mind the extra wait as I have waited this long. Wonder now if Irma will affect it as well. Anyone else waiting for their Randall Made Knife.

 

[Dennis]

I ordered my first Randall in the late 80's and had to wait 2 1/2 years.
For your next order, try Nordic Knives. Website. And store.
They always have a great selection ready to ship. AND they can order one to your spec's and you will have it in about 6 mos.
They charge a bit more, but they are excellent to deal with.
For your next Randall. Heehee. Can never have just one.

 

[Class III]

ALL of my RMK's have been procured on the secondary market, aka USED/NEW, USED/USED. The last set of four Randall Knives I bought were all USED/NEW and included a 3-5, 7-5, 11-45 & 19-45. All are carbon steel with the exception being the 7-5 made with a SS blade. All have a brass single hilt with a stag handle with the exception being the 3-5 which has a brass single hilt and stacked leather handle with Duraluminum grip cap. I still have the 3-5 and the 7-5. I gave the 19-45 to one of my brothers and sold the 11-45. I bought all four RMK's, a Buck 110, a Schrade UHLB5 and a 1983 Camillus Jet Pilot Survival Knife for a "Stupid if you don't buy it RIGHT now ridiculously low price" two years ago.


Class III

 

[Rio Laxas]

I am waiting for one ordered through Clinton Knives, an authorized Randall dealer that sells at catalog prices (i.e. no upcharge). Gary Clinton is great guy to deal with. New Randall Made Knives – Clinton Knives

As has already been mentioned, you have a lot less of a wait time when going through one of the few authorized dealers. I waited over 5 years on the only one that I ordered direct from the shop.

I am waiting on a a 14 Cut Down Tang with an ivorite handle.

 

[BearBio]

I have had about 8 or 9=currently around 5-6. Never bought from the factory. A couple from E-Bay but most from dealers.

 

[chief38]

WOW - 4 years for a knife! My Son is getting married soon and I guess I should order one now for a Grandson that has not even been conceived yet!

Seems like many of the high end knife makers have more work than they can handle. Google Stan Wilson Knives. Not only years waiting but the prices start at $4,500!

Good for them I suppose.

 

[Valmet]

With a 4-5 year wait time, I decided not to buy direct from Randall. You've been patient, I hope it is everything you dreamed come October!

 

[Trooperdan]

I believe that Randall still has a policy of 90 day delivery to deployed military.. that's how I got my first in Iraq in 2008. I have a great deal of respect for them for that policy. If you are ever in Orlando be sure to visit their shop.

 

[chief38]

Randall knives are great! When I was younger and spent days and days in the Woods I could not afford a Randall. Now that I can afford one I spend a lot less time in the Woods.

 

[gman51]

I can't imagine waiting that long for a knife so they must be like finding gold. I saw quite a few on ebay ranging from a few hundred bucks to one ad was for a set of 3 for $4200. WOW! For three knife pack of used knives? I guess some people really like knives to shell out big bucks for them. I am not one of them. Back in early 80's I thought $60 for a Buck knife was insanely expensive.

 

[eveled]

I ordered one to my specs and am waiting patiently. I've bought a couple from Buxton knives, but I wanted to have a number 1 made for me, I don't mind waiting.

I also ordered one for my son (to his specs) when he turned 13, as an 18th birthday present. I told him if he doesn't stay on the straight and narrow it would be sold on eBay.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

I have a few working their way down the line.

Got a sportsman's Bowie last month, and should be getting a Smithsonian bowie in November. Shown here with my #14 grind sportsman's bowie and my Raymond Thorpe bowie.

 

[inspcalahan]

I've got two, of which one see's frequent use. What good is something you don't use? Ok, never mind..I've got guns I don't, or at least haven't as of yet, shot. Regardless, Randall's are superb blades. I normally wouldn't wait 5 years for one. If I find one I want, for a price I can tolerate, I'd rather buy it then.

That said, just yesterday in fact, I decided I was going to surprise myself for my 50th, which happens to be 5 years out. So I actually ordered myself a Randall from them, with engraving, that will arrive in 5 years. By then, I'll have forgotten about it and it'll be quite the surprise.

 

[Xfuzz]

Here is one I doubt gets used much.
Model one with ivory...

Two that will...

 

[Lee's Landing Billy]

I have many Randalls. A #1 mini on my side everyday, like right now.
Mr. Clinton has gotten me several knives built exactly to my specs for straight MSRP. Longest wait time 5 months. He IS the man!!

 

[eveled]

Just checked mine is still 3 years away.

 

[Texas Star]

Of the better known dealers, A.G. Russell sometimes has Randall knives.

 

[hlwjr1947]

I ordered one through Gary Clinton and was very happy with his service and delivery time.

 

[Texas Star]

I'm very worried about what Hurricane Irma may have done to the Randall shop. Anyone heard from them?

 

[Spartan 2]

Thanks for all the responses. You are correct, there are many good sellers out there. In the past I have bought from Clinton, Nordic, A.G. Russell, Mileswelze, etc, All have been superb as far as customer relations. I know that I could have one close to what I ordered but I wanted one made exactly how I want it. I know the wait is pretty long but it gave me time to save up for it when they let me know that it is ready. It may seem silly but you have to hold one to appreciate it.