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Owning a Randall model 1 has always been a "dream knife" for me. I've wanted one for at least 15 years, if not more. I kept putting it off because of the wait.
I just recently came to terms with the idea that the wait isn't getting lower, and the price isn't getting cheaper either. So I put my deposit down and ordered my dream version. 6 year wait.
Then this week this model one popped up for sale new and in stock. Naturally, i couldn't help myself and snatched it up. It's not the "dream configuration", but it is very handsome. Model 1-7 with desert ironwood handle, brass hilt and butt plate.
It will be interesting to see - when I get the other one in 6 years, will I find I prefer it, or this one i will have handled for 6 years? Preferred looks or old familiar? Both will be easy on the eyes.
Either way, I don't suspect I'll be crying about having 2 Randall's.
I just recently came to terms with the idea that the wait isn't getting lower, and the price isn't getting cheaper either. So I put my deposit down and ordered my dream version. 6 year wait.
Then this week this model one popped up for sale new and in stock. Naturally, i couldn't help myself and snatched it up. It's not the "dream configuration", but it is very handsome. Model 1-7 with desert ironwood handle, brass hilt and butt plate.
It will be interesting to see - when I get the other one in 6 years, will I find I prefer it, or this one i will have handled for 6 years? Preferred looks or old familiar? Both will be easy on the eyes.
Either way, I don't suspect I'll be crying about having 2 Randall's.
