So i got the new RMK catalog in the mail.

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....And when i opened it I saw the beautiful knives from the same catalog before, Except these were higher quality, sharper photos, same layout and everything it seemed......

I got a little pull out piece of the package and it was the non-catalog list, its so small ?? :confused: .

Ok, so small isn't so bad really, but nowhere else in the catalog could i find mention of the 12-9", model #14 grind? Is this knife still available via the shop, oh please say I'm just paranoid? Where is the cost on the pamphlet where so many others are listed. Is it just the cost of the 12-9" bowie plus a option charge? Thank you.
 
It is the very first knife in the "Non-Catalog Models II" catalog sheet and price list, specifically 0-A. If you want it with a #25 handle, you need to order the "photo" version, whose 2010 catalog price is $635.
 
lunde said:
It is the very first knife in the "Non-Catalog Models II" catalog sheet and price list, specifically 0-A. If you want it with a #25 handle, you need to order the "photo" version, whose 2010 catalog price is $635.
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Well that settles it, I only received the "Non-Catalog Models I" price sheet. Not "II"
 
Very odd. My 2010 catalog (35th printing) and price list came with the "Non-Catalog Models II" catalog sheet and 2010 price list.

In any case, what you want can be ordered.
 
Ken, as did mine. Ron, also remember, that on top of the $635 price, if you add a NS end cap ($60) and a Lanyard to really deck it out ($15), plus shipping to you (~$15 more), then it gets spendy pretty quick...

Still, it's my favorite RMK configuration and I order a lot of 'em. In fact, I've got another coming in a few months...I'll post pics when it gets here - something to look at until yours arrives. ;)
 
I must not know the secret hand shake, or someone put me on the gag list :D.

It's ok, i feel better knowing that these are still being made.
 
I was going to start a new thread....but i think I can work this into the topic at hand.

The engraving that I see on the more customized randall's, where is that getting done and how much does it usually run for the more elaborate engraving on the butt, and guard? Is that a shop option, or after the fact? I didn't find much mention of it in the catalog.

I am still dreaming up my 12-9,14. I would like to get other than RMK handle material, canvas micarta. Brown canvas appeals to me I don't know why. And those with engraved hardware are very appealing.
 
Ron, agreed, a customer supplied Brown Micarta center section would probably rock! As to your question, the hardware engraving is done out of the shop - but my understanding is that the Shop can recommend an engraver.

I attempted to show the work of various engravers in my book, but as with all things changing, some of those engravers are no longer doing that type of work - while other 'new' engravers have stepped up to fill the void...

-S
 
I am almost ready, to start ironing out the decissions. I havn't decided on the handle yet.

I must admit to not having held many randalls with different handles. a stacked leather or two for sure, the number 14 and 15's. But none of the left or right finger grips, none of the BP's, and none of the comandoes. so i need some feedback on the handle styles as it relates to the longer blades.

I won't try to limit it to the 12-9, because it may not be everyones cup of tea. so for 8" blades and more, whats your favorite handle shape on the bigger models.

I am thinking I would like the border patrol and the comando style on this size knife, but I would like to hear from the experienced folks too.
 
Melvin-Purvis said:
Ron, agreed, a customer supplied Brown Micarta center section would probably rock! As to your question, the hardware engraving is done out of the shop - but my understanding is that the Shop can recommend an engraver.

I attempted to show the work of various engravers in my book, but as with all things changing, some of those engravers are no longer doing that type of work - while other 'new' engravers have stepped up to fill the void...

-S
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My understanding is that David Perdue is the only "authorized" engraver.
http://davidperduerandalls.blogspot.com/

Ron, for a 12-9, I can't imagine going for anything other than a #25 handle (at least for your first 12-9 - heh heh).
 
I could see the logic in that Samael, I will have to rethink it all for a bit. Buying a known winning combo versus, buying unknown options on a knife I have never handled. Makes perfect sense when you think about it that way. :D
 
I definitely got the odd catalog.
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Well, everything on there is a legitimate item that can be ordered from the shop, but you really ought to call Val and have her send you the "Non-Catalog II" catalog.
 
Whoa Nellie, that particular NC price list and insert is a first for me too! :eek:

Ron, each Randall knife is going to be (feel) slightly different, even if configured similarly - that's a straight up fact from a guy that's probably owned somewhere near 500, if not more, Randall Made knives.

And, what feels right for you, may not work for me (and vice versa) - so yes, I turn and burn a lot of Randall knives, but what I'm really doing is finding knives better (in my mind) than examples I already own; cool knives for use in a project down the road; knives I haven't owned or seen before; and most importantly, knives that just feel right in the hand when the room is dark or my eyes are closed...

So, my advice to you is gonna be to spend the coin to travel about, to haunt gun and knife shows, to handle a ton of Randall knives, and to buy every one that talks to ya when your eyes are closed...it's a Zen thang for sure, but when it's right you'll know - you'll certainly know :cool:

Hope that helps

Shel

p.s. I order new knives too, and when they arrive, if they don't 'feel' right, I just sell 'em. Usually I don't much care about the options or looks, even tho' I ordered them a certain way...if they don't feel right to my hand, they go.
 
Sheldon's right, every knife "feels" different in your hand. Even different knives configured exactly alike can feel different. But, not owning hundreds of knives, I guess it doesn't bother me as much as it bothers him. God knows, I have no shortage of users already.

While there's no handle that feels "wrong" to me, some are more "right" than others. Stag with finger grips is usually a pretty safe bet. The full-tang knives with finger grips always seem to fit my hand perfectly. And a commando handle on a model 2 usually makes for a pretty sweet knife also.

The 12-9 is kind of a different animal, though, because it's such a big knife. The handle is bigger than most f their other knives too. I don't know how big your hands are, but if they're on the small side, things that increase the size of the handle even more (like a Border Patrol handle) may not be your cup of tea.

I've never held a 12-9 or bigger with a curved stag handle, but based on simple ergonomics and my experiences with other knives, that should work pretty well on all the big Bowies also.

So I guess there's no simple answer, Ron. It's a crap shoot. But as Sheldon says, even if you don't fall in love with your knife, you can always sell it. Even today in this lousy economy, you can still at least get your money out of it, if not make some.
 
I am sending to Valerie an email to request the Non-Catalog Models I sheet and price list.
 
RMK had run out the NC II picture catalog inserts, since we are planning on an updated Non Catalog Brochure come 2011, we decided to use what was left over in the NC I brochures with an udated price sheet.

---DW---
 
What I have been thinking up, on the 12-9 14 grind seems nice in my mind. I wanted something to contrast the nickel silver hardware so i picked dark brown canvas micarta, which I am still trying to locate, and i would probably ask for it to be shaped not polished. I think i want a borer patrol handle but only if the single finger groove is of the #14 type, not the directional finger grooves, I have larger hands also so bigger handles are a benefit.

so the total package i pictured was a shaped but not polished dark brown canvas micarta handle with engraved nickel silver hardware, I am about 70% for the lugged hilt, and 30% toward forward curved. Sounded original in pattern, classic, but not overly beautiful so if it feels right like Shel said, I can still use it.

I actually never considered selling the knife to order up a better one for my tastes. Not sure why i keep forgetting I can sell my knives. :D
 
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