do you use your Randall?

BURNSY56

BURNSY56

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I finally landed my 1st Randall. A 25-5 stag, carbon steel with brass butt & guard.
I've pared down my knife collection to a few choice hunters with this being the crown jewel. I'm seriously considering taking it moosing.
Am I nutz? Is it up to the task?
Thanks in advance.
Bill
 
I think Randalls are up to any task. They are nothing if not built to take it.
On the other hand if you plan to use such a pretty and expensive knife to dress moose, you've got more sand than I have. Especially when a $20 butcher knife would do the job better, faster and easier. But it's your knife--and your call.
DD
 
I would use it. Clean it well, get some metal polish to take off the coloration from the blood, oil and put it away. Just take care of it, they petina quick, so some polish will keep it looking good.
 
one of my first "good" knives was a Randall #14. Purchased when i was in the USCG stationed in Everett, WA.

Used it for about 7 years than traded it for an MAADI AK-47, dumb trade I know.
 
Here's what I would do.

USE IT!! Then call the Randall shop (or another dealer) in the morning and put in an order for the same knife and you'll get it in a few years. This way you get to use a great knife that was made to be used and you will know that eventually you will get a brand new one just like it to put up.

Just an idea.
 
your Randall was made to be used,dont be afraid, even if you bought it only to sell in the future(something you would no doubt regret) it would not change the price much. I bought all of mine to use ,and I have although I have never used them as a prybar,screwdriver etc. every mark ,scuff ,scratch etc. shows a well cared for but properly used knife,just the way the knives were meant to be!
 
I use my Model 25-5 with 0-1 carbon and micarta brass on brass. I have a few other randalls all stainless. I wouldnt use any of the others due to their more of a collectors item but are they up to the task? Yes they are but I think my Busse Combat's are alot stonger and easier to maintain. Randalls are great knives but they need to switch to a higher grade of steel and come up with some new designs. I dont see Randall as hardcore.
 
Thanks for the feedback everyone. You know the story...collect, sell, trade, collect then finally land "the one". Then the reality of actually tasking it....that first scratch is always the hardest.
 
I'm sorry but that sounds like someone who buys a Ferrari and decides to haul sheet rock with it, but is worried about damaging the upholstery. Seems to me it would make more sense to use the sports car for sunday drives and a pickup truck for the dirty work.
DD
 
DJD said:
I'm sorry but that sounds like someone who buys a Ferrari and decides to haul sheet rock with it, but is worried about damaging the upholstery. Seems to me it would make more sense to use the sports car for sunday drives and a pickup truck for the dirty work.
DD
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sage advice!
 
Once you use it you'll see why Randalls are coveted. The feel, fit, and finish are wonderful as well as a very good blade. I have a model 23 from the late 70's and a model 8-4 given to me two years ago for my 40th birthday. I use them both and appreciate the thought and hard work that went into making them. Knives like Randalls were made to be used, at least that's how I feel. Hope that helps...Jim
 
Use it. Or, as I did recently find a used one you want and trade the new for the used (plus you get cash, which I liked :-).

If taken care of and used for years it will still be worth more than many comparable knives, plus will mean much more to your heirs.
 
Used for four decades by two generations. Retired for another two decades, but could still go back to work and get the job done.

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Hi Rob,

Bo meant for them to be used from the start. Nothing pleased him more. Any way you can post a photo? Next to holding one, I love to see pics of the old ones.

Best,

Ron
 
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