Tactical or Tactical Look knives?

[bikerector]

I think of those more as Combat/Fighting Knives. When I think Tactical, I think of the 80’s and 90’s when Ernest Emerson and Bob Terzoula started the trend and term Tactical.

That makes sense. I guess when I think tactical, at least basing it on the genre filters on online shopping websites, tactical and fighting/combat seem interchangeable.

 

[JK Knives]

Speaking of Randall Knives, I bought my first one in 1976. A Model 1, with a Model 2 Commando handle, stainless steel, nickel guard, and my name engraved on it. Price was $93, with a three month wait. Last I heard it was a 5 year wait. Those were good days, I hunted most weekends , lived in the country, and had my own shooting range.

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

Speaking of Randall Knives, I bought my first one in 1976. A Model 1, with a Model 2 Commando handle, stainless steel, nickel guard, and my name engraved on it. Price was $93, with a three month wait. Last I heard it was a 5 year wait. Those were good days, I hunted most weekends , lived in the country, and had my own shooting range.

Great memories!
I bought my first Randall in '78 (or close thereto) - also a No. 1 (long blade) in carbon, not stainless, nickel silver guard with butt cap, and black linen Micarta. Maybe $75 at a gun show. I really thought I was the man with that blade (though I was but 12 or so). Started a life-long obsession.

BTW, that white handled, partially double edge ground dagger is a thing of beauty. Is that the one you had trouble selling? I would have bought that in a heartbeat!! Still would!!

 

[bikerector]

Great memories!
I bought my first Randall in '78 (or close thereto) - also a No. 1 (long blade) in carbon, not stainless, nickel silver guard with butt cap, and black linen Micarta. Maybe $75 at a gun show. I really thought I was the man with that blade (though I was but 12 or so). Started a life-long obsession.

BTW, that white handled, partially double edge ground dagger is a thing of beauty. Is that the one you had trouble selling? I would have bought that in a heartbeat!! Still would!!

Regarding the last comment, I would PM @JK Knives if you want one. He's pretty good about custom designs and working with customers on modifications to his designs, or working with them on something they want. I say this both as a customer (first) and now as a collaborator with John for my own designs.

 

[Kenneth F Huls]

Regarding the last comment, I would PM @JK Knives if you want one. He's pretty good about custom designs and working with customers on modifications to his designs, or working with them on something they want. I say this both as a customer (first) and now as a collaborator with John for my own designs.

Thank you, Sir! I thought I saw that he said there would be no others, but could be wrong. At any rate, as you suggest, no hurt in asking! I believe I will count some pennies, check under the couch cushions and under the truck seats and contact him.