Good price on Randalls?

[renoknives]

I've been offered 3 Randalls for $700 - they are: 1) #3 stag handle - nice wildlife scene etching on the 6" blade 2) #4 stainless 7" blade,black micarta handle,brass butt cap,wrist thong 3) #12 6'' blade snap loose on sheath - all unused condition - is this a fair price? I've researched the auctions and the knives offered aren't exact comparisons. I'm a novice on Randalls so I appreciate any feedback. Thanks Jack

 

[kevinb17]

I'm not an expert and don't even play one on the internet, but if you like them, they are worth it. If you are looking to make a little money...hard to say without pictures, but I would think it would be difficult.

Was the engraving on the #3 done by/for Randall or post-Randall? Do you know who the artist is?

 

[Paracelsus]

If you go to www.nordicknives.com and check the list price for knives similar to the ones you list, this is what you find:

#3 Hunter 6" tool steel stag handle is $291. Stainless is $321. No price is mentioned for engraving. Let's assume this knife with engraving is worth at least $321.

#4 Big Game and skinner 5" (not 7") in stainless with a maroon micarta handle is $292.

#12 Little Bear Bowie 6" Stag handle. Thong hole...Tool steel-$287...Stainless-$317.

Assuming the most conservative cost, in order to purchase these knives new at list price it would cost you at least $870. Significant is the fact that #4 is two inches Shorter than the knife you are considering, and $3 lacks engraving. I have no real idea what additional cost these features might be worth.

$700 sounds like a good deal to me. That would make quite a collection of wonderful Randall's. I hope you use them and enjoy them.

Paracelsus