#1 vs. #16

[ohen cepel]

What are the diffences between the 1 and 16?

I had a 5in #1 w/sawteeth for a while and traded it off, seemed to light in my hand. Will the 16 be heavier or was the a function of blade weight that was lost when the teeth were cut into the blade?

Any info on the differences would be great.

Thanks in advance,

 

[Spaceport]

The Model 16 would be heavier simply because it is an exposed tang knife and has more steel. That would also be the case with a Model 16 SF#1 since it has the exposed tang as well.

 

[mic214]

The Model 16 comes only with a 7" blade and weighs in at 14oz. The weight range for the Model 1's is 8 to 10 oz depending on the blade length. The Model 16 comes standard with a stainless steel blade, while the Model 1 comes standard with a tool steel blade and the stainless blade would count as an option. Also the sheath on the Model 16 is finished with a wax impregnated finish as opposed to the standard finish on the Model 1 sheath.

My Model 16 is probably my most used Randall. It has the sawtooth blade and a brass, curved double hilt. The sheath is an after-market nylon sheath:

 

[ohen cepel]

Great info guys.

Thanks!