"Randall Made Hunting Knife"

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So reads the just closed ebay auction. I only have 2 Randalls but i also have a copy of Sheldon's excellent Randall book, but what this knife is eludes me. Bidding by numerous bidders was vigorous so it must have some imprtance despite it's condition.

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The listing:http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320741570376&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

I'm sure someone here can explain this beat up old knife to me.
thank you, roland
 
I have no Randalls yet but I also have Sheldon's book and it seems he missed that one. I can't wait to see what the experts have to say about it.
 
I am highly skeptical. Nevertheless, Bo made some pretty strange things in his day. Without some sort of provenance, I'd have to say it's a fake.
 
Could it be one that the tang broke off before finishing and somebody welded on a "handle".
 
Just about anything is possible. Whether it's likely is a different thing.
 
The seller gave no description and his pictures are of poor quality so that a detailed look at this knife was not possible.
What is surprising is that there were many bidders and it sold for $950, as if the knife is so well known that description and good pictures were not needed.
Surely if it somehow is a well known Randall knife with special provenance someone here will know of it.
roland
 
Apparently, it is legit, and it's a very old fishing knife, possibly made by Bo himself, and very rare. I'm guessing the condition kept it from selling for considerably more.
 
Roland, good to see you posting again friend!

Yes, it's a circa early 1940's stainless steel fishing knife; not many were made, all were slightly different as hand made knives; and a better example is shown on Page 90 of Pete Hamiliton's book. I didn't mention it, because like so many other Randall knives from the late 1930's into the early 1990's, there are thousands of rare, unusual, low volume, and one-off Randall knives - most that the casual observer/collector will never see.
 
Thanks to all for identifying this knife. And Sheldon, it's because of your fine book on Randall Knives that my interest in all things "Randall" is ongoing. I'm a "General" knife collector and not primarily focused on certain makers or knife patterns. Your book has enabled me to have a basic understanding of Randall knives that i otherwise could not have acquired without becoming a dedicated Randall collector.
roland
 
Very interesting. Thanks to all of you for opening my eyes to another rarity. I'm learning a lot from you guys.
 
Melvin-Purvis said:
Roland, good to see you posting again friend!

Yes, it's a circa early 1940's stainless steel fishing knife; not many were made, all were slightly different as hand made knives; and a better example is shown on Page 90 of Pete Hamiliton's book. I didn't mention it, because like so many other Randall knives from the late 1930's into the early 1990's, there are thousands of rare, unusual, low volume, and one-off Randall knives - most that the casual observer/collector will never see.
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We agree Sheldon! Although I do think it could have been made in 39'. I'm somewhat shocked that it didn't bring more money. I have authenticated two of them to date, both were near mint though, and they sold in the $5,000.00 price range.
 
Shel,

I owned this one for a while, but too late to get pics to you for your book:

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These were really "crude" by todays standards..

Best,
 
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While they may be crude, they have that unmistakable Randall grind. I'd love to see todays makers match it.
 
Perry, well, there's that too... :D

Ron, you never fail to amaze! :eek:
 
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