Model 14

[chairman moe]

I just found a Model 14 with white micarta handle, nickel hilt, black sheath and stainless blade. I guess since this is my second Randall, I am now on the road to being a collector. Can anyone tell me if the stainless blade is (hand forged) or is it a blank? I have read the literature from Randall, but I'm still a little confused. I currently own a Model 1 with a 5" blade in tool steel and am very happy with it, but I desired something a little more robust. Can't wait to get it into my grubby little paws. Just thought I would share.

 

[willis]

It's forged,I think the only ones that ain't are the guardian,the saltwater fisherman's,and the throwing knife.Them 14's are nice,i've had mine nearly 15 years.

 

[chairman moe]

All right, let's just say that I like the size and feel of this knife, but I don't know if the color of the handle is for me or the black sheath. Regardless, my experience with "white" micarta has been that it tends to be a little on the yellow side. This handle is truly "white"...will this discolor with age or will it always look like cheap white plastic? I did not know if I was going to like the finger grooves, but they do feel comfortable. It looks like I may have to sleep on it for a while and decide if I want to keep it.

 

[chairman moe]

Sorry for another post. I decided to send it back and put one on order for future delivery. I came to the conclusion that the finger grips just did not fit my hand, so the one on order is going to be of the single finger grip variety...I guess a one year wait isn't to bad. Anybody with the single finger grip? Pros or cons? Thanks....

 

[Stiletto Raggio]

I have a single finger grip 14, and I like it a lot, although I wish it filled the hand a little more. The single finger is really a fighting design. My next Randall will have a Border Patrol grip to take care fo that issue.

The knife is great, and I plan to have it as my priamry field knife upon commissioning.

 

[chairman moe]

Just would like to thank everybody that gave me some input as well as reading these posts. I decided to go with a Model 3 with a 7" blade and stag handle with a couple of other extras. I made up my mind that I really needed a good outdoor knife and that the 14 was just to much knife for what I really needed. So I guess I have to wait for my new knife to show up. This is one crazy addiction...I know that I will have a 14 in the collection in the future and I'm already looking to find a #8....sheesh, I guess you just can't have one knife.