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My new 18-7.5 - I have to admit I’m really struggling with the soldering at the hilt. I’m really surprised that it made it past their QC.
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Show us your Randalls
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Did you use the knife as intended? If so, did it fail you?
My new 18-7.5 - I have to admit I’m really struggling with the soldering at the hilt. I’m really surprised that it made it past their QC.
I'm not. Things like this are common. I have a brand new Model 14 from an authorized dealer that is not pointy, not sharp, a blade not as long or thick as advertised, looks like it was polished with sand paper, and has as per Michael Randall himself "air bubbles" in the epoxy that hold the handle on. If the solder joint is the only thing wrong with your knife....you got off easy.
That's not the point. His knife is brand new, and should be flawless. When buying a new Randall Made knife people expect handmade perfection. Obvious cosmetic flaws like on ArTrvlr"s knife are unacceptable, and leave a bad taste in peoples mouth. His knife is far from cheap, and something as simple as a solder joint should be perfect.
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I lost a hard drive with photos of my RMK's in use up here at Glacier Nat'l Park, and while I get that these days they're considered objects d'art by many and all that, but they once weren't; they were just working tools. I'm not an apologist for RMK, far from it; I've ordered exactly three RMK's from the shop, wasn't particularly impressed with any, and thus sold 'em. Yet, I've had many, many others bought on the secondary market or through authorized dealers that, for whatever reason, were spectacular knives. My point being, none were perfect, but all would work as intended, as cutting tools.
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I get that it’s a tool, and I have no doubt it will be perfectly strong. I’ve got a dozen other RMKs, though, and none have pinholes. Especially not dozens of pinholes. My issue is that for the money I expect more. Both a Chevy and a Mercedes will get me to work, but I expect the Mercedes to have better fit and finish. And I can guarantee that *none* of the blades on the RMK website have the same issue.
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Nice. The shop did a good job on that one.
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Nice option choices! Wow!
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Very early (1971) RMK Model #18-7.5 in original, unused condition...
Very early (1971) RMK Model #18-7.5 in original, unused condition...
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I believe you have a model 15 CDT in this pic.Randall 5, Appears to be a 1964-65
Sharp Thoughts, thanks for the re: 15 CDT. I believe you are correct now that I have looked at few. Thanks
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That's one of the craziest RMK's I've ever seen. It looks to be a legit CDT, only twenty years older than the introduction of CDT's. Something new under the sun!
P Anthony, I'd like to talk with you about this knife. No so much to offer to buy, but more to document before it goes underground again. Cool knife, thanks for the share. (take more pics plz)...
P Anthony, I'd like to talk with you about this knife. No so much to offer to buy, but more to document before it goes underground again. Cool knife, thanks for the share. (take more pics plz)...
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I feel pretty inadequate after seeing all the gorgeous knives in here. These are my two, a #26 that is my favorite knife of all that I have (and a user, has dressed more than a couple deer) and a #27 Mini Trailblazer.
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