My Grandfathers Randalls

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Hi,
I received these Randall knives after my Grandfather passed away a few years back. I know that he purchased them directly from Randall some time ago. I'm curious to see what you folks have to say about them. I only know what I've read on the net about Randall knifes, so any observations are appreciated.

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Hi, nice knives; they're early to mid 70ish, prolly made between '73 and '78. Hope that helps...
 
Sheldon's comment translated into English:

Yeah, sure, nice knives and all. But nothing to get excited about.

Sorry, didn't come here to be a downer. And I'm a jerk, because there's no such thing as a bad Randall knife. But I'm also drunk, and these are really sorta "ho-hum." I don't usually say that, but it is what it is.

I like the 8, though. That's a keeper.
 
disregard the above drunken posts my man. In my opinion, having lost my father, grandfathers, grandmothers, mother in law, and too many friends.... Those things are priceless man. You have a piece of history- a piece of your grandfather in them- and he obvioulsy liked them and perhaps used them a lot over the years. Maybe they were even tucked in a drawer, but the significance lies in the fact that your grandpa held them in his hands-and you can do the same now, and hopefully even pass them on to your own children. What I would do for a knife or something that my dad I had when he was alive. If you need money that bad, sell some, but keep many as well as you will never be able to replace that tiny piece of history. Beautiful knives though and a nice piece of family history.
 
My apologies, I missed the inheritance part - being that, at 49, I've inherited, um, nothing, it wasn't really on my radar. Well that, and many of the 'inherited' knives and collections I buy, are, as Sam said, "Nice knives and all. But nothing to get excited about." CR33 does, however, have a point - that being, enjoy them for what they are, a part of your family history. Hell, use 'em as intended and enjoy the association with your late grandpa, it won't detract from any resale value they may have down the road; just, don't think for a minute though that because they have intrinsic value to you that/that adds to an actual resale value - it doesn't. :)
 
CR33 and Melvin are both right. And, in the sober light of morning, I was too (in my own tactless way).
 
Hey fellas,
Thanks for the responses. No worries on the need for tact. I was just interested in when you thought he got them and such. I knew from pictures and a little internet research they aren't anything amazing. Again, thanks for the posts.
 
Sheldon ("Melvin") and I have both seen so many Randalls that it's hard to not be a little jaded sometimes. I normally just keep my mouth shut, because really, every Randall is something special, but sometimes when I've had a bit to drink it slips out. There may be no "need" to apologize, but I will anyway.
 
CR33 said:
Those things are priceless man. You have a piece of history- a piece of your grandfather in them- and he obvioulsy liked them and perhaps used them a lot over the years. Maybe they were even tucked in a drawer, but the significance lies in the fact that your grandpa held them in his hands-and you can do the same now, and hopefully even pass them on to your own children. What I would do for a knife or something that my dad I had when he was alive.
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+1:thumbup:
I found my dad's old knives in a drawer at my mom's house
They were sitting in the drawer for 15 years
It was the main impetus for me starting up knife collecting again

Grandpa's knives threads always brighten my day
Thanks for posting........
 
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