14 vs 16?

[AlonzoMosely]

What is the difference between a model 14 and a model 16? Would greatly appreciate a description of the differences and thoughts about which would be a better first acquisition for someone who has never owned a Randall.

 

[sams]

The model 16 has a slightly narrower blade. The "point" is different. The hilt is normaly single on the 16, double on 14. The blade thickness is the same. It is common to find "saw " nothches on the back of the blade on the 16. The steel is stainless on the 16, the 14 can be o1 or S/S.

The sheath on the 14 is usually type C and the 16 can be wax, or nylon with a plastic sleeve. I bought all 3 for my dive knife. Oh yea, the 16 is considered a dive knife, the 14 a HD outdoor knife.

I prefer the 16 with a wax sheath but you can get that in a model 14. So other than the shape and size of the blade there is no difference imho.

One more thing I thought of, you can special order options on the model 14 Attack.

 

[Samael]

Assuming that you're referring to the 16 SP#1, not much. The 16's slightly smaller and lighter. That's about it.

Now, the 16 Diver's another knife altogether.

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

Additionally, the blade width (spine to edge) is typically 1.125" on the Model #16, 1.250" on the Model #14. Further, the blade length on the #16 is ~7.0", whereas the #14 is ~7.5". The difference in width and length thus becomes a noticeable difference in weight as well....