Randall "mystique" question from an Ignorati..

Sorry if this is a little long but this what the Randall brand is to me.

I have an old Randall model 7 that my father had made for him in the late sixties. When my father began teaching my brother and myself about shooting and hunting this knife occasionally came out of the gun cabinet. Unlike his other knives that were all over the house this knife had a special place in my Dads collection. I didn't realize the value financially of the knife since I was probably only ten at the time but I knew it meant a lot to him just by how he handled the knife and talked about it.

Years later my father died and me and my brother had the difficult time of going through his firearms and knives and basically seeing who was going to take what. The first thing I said I wanted was his Randall knife.
This was among a pile of rifles pistols and other blades. My brother understood since I always had a "thing" for knives and let me take it.

I occasionally take my Fathers model 7 out for a hike in the woods or wear it while pheasant hunting. I believe that it was meant to be used and my father purchased it for that very reason.

I since have ordered my own Randall (a model 23) which will be in next March. I look forward to owning my own to carry while hunting, and woods loafing as it will always remind me of my childhood and the good times I had with my Dad and brother learning about the outdoors.

I hope one day that my kids will inherit my Randalls and it will give to them the same good memories I had growing up.
 
I'm brand new here (hi, y'all) and there is no way I could adequately explain the so-called "Randall Mystique". I just know what I like, and whenever I see a Randall #1 or #25 or #19 or #27 or ... well, you get the idea - I just fall in love with the design all over again. It's the appearance, the lines, the materials, all of the above, some of the above - Honestly I just can't put it into words. I know this: the Randalls appeal to my eye, and they fit my hand perfectly. I've never had a Buck or any other mass-produced piece feel that good. Maybe it's something about the balance.

I love the #25-5 model. Talk about perfect balance, that li'l puppy's got it in spades. And it's a real looker.

I have handled a few other makers' pieces, some were even copies of Randall designs, but they didn't have the right feel to them. I'll stick with what I know, and what I like.
 
stevetexas said:
Hi Y'all :) ,

The Randall is a knife of about medium quality that has managed to Market itself into a place way beyond it's true means.
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What marketing? Oh, you mean the word-of-mouth type? Ain't never seen a Randall ad on television or in print. :jerkit:
 
Hi all od you. I love knives since I was i little boy. I specially like military types knives. I read a lot about knives, knives used by Special Forces Green Berets and I wondered if I can ever buy a Randall. Model 14 was my favorite, and I get one from Randall's Store. Then I buy # 2, # 18, #1. I use all of them and I get n love with #1. I love so much knives that I wanted to learn how to use them in a self defence situation. I was lucky to find one guy that really knows and we became good friends. I learn a lot and in the meantime I continue buying knives (Al Mar, Gerber, Bayonets, Ka-Bar, Spyderco, Boker, Puma, survival knives).
In 1995/2000 my friend and I instructed the Argentina Army in Hand to Hand fighting (empty hand and with knives). We base our knowledge in the filipino martial arts and Argentine Gaucho's knife fighting techniques.
I then wrote a book about knife fighting. It is the first in spanish.
I can tell you that my personal defense knife ia a Randall #1 8" blade. I go every where with it, I even spleep with it (and a HK P9s .45).
Is a thing of thrust. I can relay on it.
I also think that is the man behind the blade who makes the difference. Randall's knives are made to use them, although many people like to collect them.
I salute you all from Argentina
 
Have you ever saw "High Art" movie with Peter Coyote? There you can see real knife fighting and Randalls too.
 
I am new the the Randall Made Knives, as I just ordered my very first Randall; a Model 16 Dive knife, with green micarata handles and nickel sile single guard. I am very patient, and I would wait twice as long for this knife. I read everything on the Randall website, and was very impressed. I have visiting the Randall website a lot of late. I look forward to the arrival of this wonderful knife. The wait and the knife IS very much worth it to me!!
 
As with any serious tool, I like balance, fit, and quality. The Randall 1-7 with the micarta or stacked leather handle just might be the perfect knife in the world for me, for those reasons. There have been copies of the 1-7, but they seem to fall a bit short in one way or another.
 
Greetings to everyone,
I have a small collection of knives and have handled plenty of knives in the civilian and military area of operations. We can sit all day long and debate what is better but in my opinion what do you have when you need to get the job done? Different tasks require different tools. Randall has gotten the job done for many years and is appreciated by people who will continue to use them and get the job done now and in the near future. The bottom line is will you put a Randall Knife down when required to complete the job? Probably not because at the end of the day you can count on it. So give the respect and admiration that is has rightly earned over the years. I don't need a Rolls Royce to impress anyone. A Randall Knife will do just fine in getting me from point A to point B. As long as I am happy with it you can keep the Rolls Royce all to yourself. And from my present area of operations Baghdad, Iraq. Randall Knifes are more than welcomed. It will get the job done and allow me to go home.
Kind Regards.
 
Thanks for your service, Pepe. It will be a great day when you let us know you've arrived home safely.

Best,

Ron
 
Peppe: THANK YOU for your service. I pray that God will keep you safe and sound. Good bless you.
 
Peppe...that was a cool post :cool:

Cover your six brother, come home safe & soon :thumbup:
 
Current order deliveries are being scheduled for delivery in 58 MONTHS, year 2012. Effective March 1, 2006, Randall order limit is a single knife every three months per household. We strongly recommend obtaining the catalog to view all features before placing an order. A deposit of US$50.00 per knife is required to place an order. Deposits are not transferable and non-refundable. Credit card user name must match the individual's name placing the order. Shipping charges are determined by Randall Made Knives in the year of delivery. Mimimum age to order is 16 years old.
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no shit!

I just had to look it up. I don't think i got the patience to ever wait that long.

Do they often appear second hand? Like on ebay for example?
 
I DO have the patients to wait that long, as I know it is well worth the wait.
I know where there is an Randall Model 15 "Airman", with blaze orange handle is. NC Blades has it.
 
I think that Randall knives are attractive to collectors because (so far anyway) they hold their value well...I wonder in 50 or 60 years (about the time since Randall knives first became well known) how many of the other brands mentioned will still be sought after, collected or even remembered....
 
I can tell you that the Randall mystique is still strong in the military. I mentioned that they make special room for active duty servicemembers (especially deployed, as we are) and had not fewer than eight guys in my company ask where to place the order. Now, 8 out of 160 might not seem like a lot, but consider that most guys in the Army won't spend more than $30 on a knife and none of these guys are collectors. They are all users and, whether it is made of the most modern materials or not, the Randall still performs. More importantly, there is a satisfaction of ownership that you cannot get elsewhere, because Randalls have that special blend of uniqueness and a sense of tradition that no other knife has. It also has the tradition of a fighting man's knife without being "tactical black."

I own four Randalls, which is four that I paid for minus two that I gave as gifts plus two that I received as gifts. Someday I will hopefully have my uncle's Vietnam-era 14, as well as others that I intend to buy. I use these knives. Right now, I am waiting for some more Spec Ops sheaths to come in to the PX since my model 14s leather sheath isn't the greatest for attaching to MOLLE gear.
 
Gentlemen,

I am new to this forum, and have read this thread with great interest. I've purchased some fantastic knives over the years, and have considered ordering a Randall on several occasions, but have always refrained from doing so because the wait just seemed too long. Well, I turn 40 in a few weeks, and am going to take the plunge as a birthday present to myself. My Randall will hopefully arrive just in time for my 45th birthday celebration. :) I'll let you know in 2012 how it turns out!

Btw, I'm currently deployed in Al Anbar province with a Marine infantry battalion, and for field ops I carry a knife which I believe is based on the Randall #1. I love the design. It works great.

Respectfully,
Chad Teasley
 
Chad,

Thanks for your service to our country. You may be aware.... but Randall has a "front of the line" service for active duty military on certain models. You could have it much quicker that 5 years. Consider contacting them.

Best of luck,
 
The older I get the more I appreciate people who are good at what they do. Be it janitor, mechanic ,cook, or knifemaker. Someone who has a passion and a drive to excel makes the difference in the end product.
I have found over many years that a product sold by a company with a principals name at the top of the letterhead is the way to get the best bang for your buck. Randall, Ferrari, Ruger, Hewlett Packard, Ford , Disney, Goodyear, Deere, and many other industry leaders were started by a guy with a good idea and drive. If push were to come to shove you call the company and ask for the boss. If my name were on it you can bet it would have to be pretty good to get out into circulation. I think Bo Randall must have been such a guy. People are aware of the value of passion.
 
severtecher said:
The older I get the more I appreciate people who are good at what they do. Be it janitor, mechanic ,cook, or knifemaker. Someone who has a passion and a drive to excel makes the difference in the end product.
I have found over many years that a product sold by a company with a principals name at the top of the letterhead is the way to get the best bang for your buck. Randall, Ferrari, Ruger, Hewlett Packard, Ford , Disney, Goodyear, Deere, and many other industry leaders were started by a guy with a good idea and drive. If push were to come to shove you call the company and ask for the boss. If my name were on it you can bet it would have to be pretty good to get out into circulation. I think Bo Randall must have been such a guy. People are aware of the value of passion.
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That is very well said. You put it succinctly.

I do very much appreciate the value of passion!
 
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