Randall Sasquatch Challenge

[Douglas Wever]

(Picture left is off the internet belonging to Maurice Roberts of the same model knife, but with different grip and black sheath, other Sasquatch knife also internet)

So I’ve found a Randall Sasquatch I want to buy. You have to see one besides on the internet. Problem is, buy it for what? What the heck practical application is there for a roughly two pound 11” bladed behemoth like this? In other words, I’d love to justify this, but I have never been able to purchase for sheer wow factor.

Randall couldn’t have made these just for collector’s shelves. Can someone advise what these excel at besides being stunning examples of industrial design and hand craftsmanship?

Thanks

Other two knives are my much used Randall Model 14 and my car door Wilson Combat.

 

[not2sharp]

You are suppose to use them to slay yetis. They would probably work well on zombies too.

n2s

 

[b00n]

Maybe for hogs?

 

[The Mastiff]

"Randall couldn’t have made these just for collector’s shelves. Can someone advise what these excel at besides being stunning examples of industrial design and hand craftsmanship?"

Why do you think they wouldn't make them for collectors? That is a pretty large part of their customer base. If asked by the customers to make something and they believe it is a viable decision business wise they should. I'd bet there are a bunch of people who would and do use them anyways. Look at the popularity here of large choppers. A lot of people love them.

Joe

 

[scottyj]

Its just a large chopper. Simple as that. Get one, and go chop stuff up.

 

[McFeeli]

For the past few days I've been running around with a 2lb, 16.5 inch behemoth I was lucky enough to win.

So far I learned it's really, really great for taking down some overgrown vines. It's been some of the most enjoyable chopping chores I've ever done. I mean my arm feels like all I did was bicep and forearm day for a week straight, but it's still fun as hell!

 

[The Whip]

So I’ve found a Randall Sasquatch I want to buy. You have to see one besides on the internet. Problem is, buy it for what? What the heck practical application is there for a roughly two pound 11” bladed behemoth like this? In other words, I’d love to justify this, but I have never been able to purchase for sheer wow factor.

You mentioned in another thread that you live in Alaska. Isn't that reason enough to own that Sasquatch?! I can't think of too many other environments on Earth that would demand such a knife more clearly.

I just finished reading a book that was a collection of Alaska survival accounts. Plenty of those survivors would have benefitted from having large, heavy-duty knives at their sides.

-Steve

P.S. - I'd never heard of the Sasquatch. Thanks for sharing the pictures. It's a beautiful knife!

 

[22-rimfire]

I know the Sasquatch is expensive. You might take a look at the Blackjack line at DLT.

 

[brownshoe]

A clone made in the US is still a clone and blackjacks are not cheap, get the real deal.

 

[Gaston444]

The Smithsonian bowie (also 11" with 3/8" stock and close to 2 pounds) is substantially cheaper ($200-400 cheaper or more) and, not having a recurved edge, is far easier to sharpen.

I would far prefer the bowie to the sasquatch. (The bowie is also hollow ground, though that is less apparent than on the sasquatch)

The Bowie's narrower radius point would seem more versatile as well.

Gaston

 

[JParanee]

I like Randall’s but in that price range there are some real customs that are incredible

But I will say the Sasquatch is one of my favorite Randall’s