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This is for all you Randall collectors, and people considering getting a Randall knife, dont be afraid to use it.
Just wanted to share some pictures of some small work that I did with one of my newest Randalls, its a Model 16 SP#1, it has the same Blade profile of the Much Heralded Model 1-7, but it has a full Tang and some other nice option, namely Green Micarta Single finger Grooved handle, forward curved nickel silver hilt, Model C Waxed Sheath with no hone, and a very useful lanyard hole. There are many other options and choices when ordering direct from Randall (Which I did not, I have no interest in waiting 5 years) as with all their knives. The Blade Steel is forged 440 Stainless Steel, yes it is forged.
Went on a hike to day in Harrimon State Park, its in New York State, about 25 minutes north of Manhattan. And wanted to have some fun with my new blade. It was a cold and rainy morning, all the more fun to make a fire.
Before the trip, I blunted the sharpened back swedge with a coarse hone, so it wouldnt chew up the baton that bad during woods work. Didnt do anything crazy, chopped down some small dead trees and branches, de-limbed some branches, some light splitting, made Fuzz Sticks, and a little fire, Peeled an apple. Nothing too demanding, and as expected, the knife performed flawlessly, and honestly, it was just about as sharp after all this as before, their steel is darn good. It chopped great, extremely comfortable in my hand, and with a lanyard and the single finger groove, it really locked in my hand.
Just some pics that will hopefully inspire you to take out your Randalls out of your collections
A Pic Next To My Favorite Woods Blade, my Silky Saw, Best hiking saw for me, tried the Sawvivor and others, this was a big step above.
Just wanted to share some pictures of some small work that I did with one of my newest Randalls, its a Model 16 SP#1, it has the same Blade profile of the Much Heralded Model 1-7, but it has a full Tang and some other nice option, namely Green Micarta Single finger Grooved handle, forward curved nickel silver hilt, Model C Waxed Sheath with no hone, and a very useful lanyard hole. There are many other options and choices when ordering direct from Randall (Which I did not, I have no interest in waiting 5 years) as with all their knives. The Blade Steel is forged 440 Stainless Steel, yes it is forged.
Went on a hike to day in Harrimon State Park, its in New York State, about 25 minutes north of Manhattan. And wanted to have some fun with my new blade. It was a cold and rainy morning, all the more fun to make a fire.
Before the trip, I blunted the sharpened back swedge with a coarse hone, so it wouldnt chew up the baton that bad during woods work. Didnt do anything crazy, chopped down some small dead trees and branches, de-limbed some branches, some light splitting, made Fuzz Sticks, and a little fire, Peeled an apple. Nothing too demanding, and as expected, the knife performed flawlessly, and honestly, it was just about as sharp after all this as before, their steel is darn good. It chopped great, extremely comfortable in my hand, and with a lanyard and the single finger groove, it really locked in my hand.
Just some pics that will hopefully inspire you to take out your Randalls out of your collections
A Pic Next To My Favorite Woods Blade, my Silky Saw, Best hiking saw for me, tried the Sawvivor and others, this was a big step above.
