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Post by monbla256 on Feb 3, 2020 20:16:44 GMT -5
My sister and I have going thru stuff at my mothers (she passed this past Sept. She made it till she was 95 ) . While doing this I found a box of stuff I brought back from my stay at the University of Vietnam and in it was my Randall made #3 Hunter with a 7" blade that I used at the University. It has the standard leather handle, dbl. brass hilt with a Brass end cap for the handle. It's been in the leather sheath I used for it and has a bit of rust on the blade from sitting in a leather sheat for the past 43 years. They still make this knife but get about 2 1/2 times more than i paid for mine !
How many of you guys have a Randall Made knife? 
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Post by Ronv69 on Feb 3, 2020 21:18:41 GMT -5
Those are very valuable pieces. And they will cut. Handle with care. Not a veteran and I can't afford one.
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Post by oldcajun123 on Feb 4, 2020 1:41:51 GMT -5
 I had a KA-BAR, gave it to my Grandfather when I got back, he used it for hog killing. When he died I tried to find it but I believe my uncle took it, anyway I never found it. Al MAR was my favorite knife, got a folder that is worth 2 to 3 times what I paid for it. Wish I did have a Randall though, some of the finest knifes made.
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Post by longtom on Feb 5, 2020 10:05:59 GMT -5
My sister and I have going thru stuff at my mothers (she passed this past Sept. She made it till she was 95 ) . While doing this I found a box of stuff I brought back from my stay at the University of Vietnam and in it was my Randall made #3 Hunter with a 7" blade that I used at the University. It has the standard leather handle, dbl. brass hilt with a Brass end cap for the handle. It's been in the leather sheath I used for it and has a bit of rust on the blade from sitting in a leather sheat for the past 43 years. They still make this knife but get about 2 1/2 times more than i paid for mine !
How many of you guys have a Randall Made knife?
Very nice! Post a pic!
I do not own a Randall but I live near where they are made
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2020 22:59:19 GMT -5
I don't have a Randel but I do have a 80s fixed blade Buck 119 and yes it still shaves, hard to beat 40HC stainless steel. I also have a Case trout knife with the gut spoon. A good knife is a investment that's lasts a lifetime.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 6, 2020 19:04:43 GMT -5
 Had this sweet beauty for many years...it went to Nam and back, then with it sitting around gathering dust I gave it to a good friend on BoB by the name of Blackhorse. Having no heirs to pass it on to, I wanted it to have a good home with a collector and maker of fine cutlery so it can carry on in the next generation of collectors. |
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Post by longtom on Feb 7, 2020 13:37:09 GMT -5
That is a nice one pepesdad... I'll bet there are stories attached to it...
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Post by pepesdad1 on Feb 7, 2020 13:46:46 GMT -5
Yeah, it has a long history...glad it is with a collector who appreciates the quality that it represents...haven't kept up with the Randall family...last one I knew was Bo'...hope he is still carrying on the family tradition of fine cutlery.
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Post by driftingfate on Feb 8, 2020 20:16:19 GMT -5
I have two - a #14 Attack, a #24 Guardian, and an outstanding order for a #1 All Purpose Fighting Knife.
Can you tell I have a slight problem?
The #14 was because everyman needs a good, large knife. the #24 was to replace an AG Russle Sting that had seen better days, and the #1 is a "just because there's so much history there."
I will carry the #24 from time to time but mostly rely on a small Spyderco after all of that. LOL
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Post by trailboss on Feb 9, 2020 0:03:22 GMT -5
Yeah, it has a long history...glad it is with a collector who appreciates the quality that it represents... haven't kept up with the Randall family...last one I knew was Bo'...hope he is still carrying on the family tradition of fine cutlery.By the time I fond out about Randall Knives, they were out of my comfort range for the highly collectible ones....the current models are quite nice and deservedly carry a high price too... It would be cool to have a Randall...what a great history. I have some decent fixed blade knives but really never carry them as they are not practical, my Gerber auto is carried everyday, and quite a workhorse that keeps a great edge.  |
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Post by iaido on Feb 11, 2020 22:34:08 GMT -5
I have a few #15 aircrew man, bird and trout, combat companion, gave my sons each a bird and trout. As a side note Gary Powers has a bird and trout when he was shot down
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Post by Jagfandaddy on Feb 15, 2020 16:11:32 GMT -5
I looked into getting one for my son a few years back, but due to the wait time then(5 years I think) I decided not to go forward. Nice knife though
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Post by jeffd on Sept 29, 2020 11:05:17 GMT -5
Y'all know the Guy Clark song. It never hurts to hear it again.
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Post by briarpipenyc on Oct 1, 2020 11:30:23 GMT -5
Nice thread...and brings back a lot of old memories. When I was younger, I used to love browsing around all the once popular, Gun and Knife shows. Amazing.... what some guys can do with steel. Now, sadly, where I live, all these venues deemed to be too politically incorrect, too controversial for the mincing, hyper-woke, New York sissies, are gone, banned, banished.
Now, guns are molded from space age plastic, aka crap. You can't engrave, or, charcoal-blue crap. Modern stamped, stainless alloy, cookie-cutter knives, can't hold an edge. Also crap! Today, that old-school Randall/Loveless type craftmanship comes at a big price, and the guys who can still produce a high-quality product should be paid a fair price for what they make, and compensated for their efforts. But truth be told, most of what I see, I no longer want, and, I can't afford it either.
I wouldn't mind owning an old Randall.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 1, 2020 12:27:59 GMT -5
I had a Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger from the War. Sadly, it was stolen in a great burglary in 2005.
Replaced it with a KaBar Tanto Point. Good knife. I carry it on irrigation rounds in the event of Black Bears getting too aggressive which is not likely but better to be prepared.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 1, 2020 12:43:27 GMT -5
I believe the Tanto style came about with the Cold Steel Knife Company. It is a thick piece of steel that can penetrate a car door if you have the strength to do so. I carry one in my truck in the side panel where it is available if needed. The appearance alone should detract an aggressive individual from pursuing the issue.
I have always carried a flip knife, after being trained in the use of it, by a person who was a member of the "Brotherhood" from Compton, Ca. Using a knife in the event of being attacked is a tricky situation...you better know what you are doing or it may be more of a detriment than being unarmed. With the social environment that exists today, I feel it is better to be "armed" in some way than taking your chances and having luck on your side.
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Post by calabash on Oct 1, 2020 15:20:20 GMT -5
My dad made some knives as a hobby. They're pretty rustic compared to Randall and the like, but precious to me.
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Post by instymp on Oct 1, 2020 17:47:31 GMT -5
Only problems with knives is that the laws regarding what & where you can carry one is more diverse than guns.
I carry one all the time & use it daily for one task or another.
Those posted and described are beautiful.
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Post by briarpipenyc on Oct 1, 2020 20:42:39 GMT -5
I had a Fairbairn-Sykes Commando Dagger from the War. Sadly, it was stolen in a great burglary in 2005. Replaced it with a KaBar Tanto Point. Good knife. I carry it on irrigation rounds in the event of Black Bears getting too aggressive which is not likely but better to be prepared. Years ago back when I was far more ambitious, and definitely more romantic....I actually was going to try fabricating a copy of Fairbairn's Smatchet. But the thoughts of grinding, or, trying to grind four equal bevels was daunting enough to snap me out of my stupor. Too much work and too many hours of fretting and sweating and all for a wall hanger. Nope. In retrospect, I should have tried. But back when I was younger, there were no computers, and I had little access to suppliers, heat-treating services, very few tools, little money, and no one to help me if I got into trouble. But....I still should have tried. |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 1, 2020 23:09:42 GMT -5
I believe the Tanto style came about with the Cold Steel Knife Company. It is a thick piece of steel that can penetrate a car door if you have the strength to do so. I carry one in my truck in the side panel where it is available if needed. The appearance alone should detract an aggressive individual from pursuing the issue. I have always carried a flip knife, after being trained in the use of it, by a person who was a member of the "Brotherhood" from Compton, Ca. Using a knife in the event of being attacked is a tricky situation...you better know what you are doing or it may be more of a detriment than being unarmed. With the social environment that exists today, I feel it is better to be "armed" in some way than taking your chances and having luck on your side. I have an Original Tanto from Cold Steel. The one withthe brass bolster and cap. I got it on sale with the Kydex sheath. Clip broke off the back. I have tried to get a leather sheath for it with no luck and I now have a leather Bowie style sheath that works but it's a little loose. The knife stays in with the retention strap, but the knife is too valuable to use anyway. I have a Chinese copy of the Kabar USMC knife that I have been using for chores around the new house and I don't have any complaints. It sharpens easily and I have used the butt for a hammer with no ill effects. |
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 2, 2020 13:18:42 GMT -5
These days a Spyder CO Native made in the USA Golden Colorado serrated blade cuts everything with ease and it stays sharp despite neglect and abuse. I never use a knife for a hammer that's what 10r vice grips are for.
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Post by toshtego on Oct 2, 2020 13:27:22 GMT -5
These days a Spyder CO Native made in the USA Golden Colorado serrated blade cuts everything with ease and it stays sharp despite neglect and abuse. I never use a knife for a hammer that's what 10r vice grips are for. I carried a Spyderco serrated folder for years way back when. Great knife. Not sure what happened to it. |
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Post by oldcajun123 on Oct 2, 2020 14:10:27 GMT -5
Been haveing this Cold Steel for years, was saving it for my Grandson 
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 2, 2020 14:27:34 GMT -5
Very similar Cold Steel original Tanto...much like Ronv69's knife, I'm sure.   |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2020 21:23:20 GMT -5
These days a Spyder CO Native made in the USA Golden Colorado serrated blade cuts everything with ease and it stays sharp despite neglect and abuse. I never use a knife for a hammer that's what 10r vice grips are for. Then why do they put a hammer on the butt of the Kabar, Mr Smarty pants? 😎😜 |
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 2, 2020 21:24:50 GMT -5
Very similar Cold Steel original Tanto...much like Ronv69's knife, I'm sure. That's the one! Except you got the good sheath. 😏 |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Oct 2, 2020 21:40:04 GMT -5
Paid a total of $5.00 in a thrift store...couldn't get the $5.00 bill out of my pocket fast enough.
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Post by Ronv69 on Oct 3, 2020 11:39:05 GMT -5
Paid a total of $5.00 in a thrift store...couldn't get the $5.00 bill out of my pocket fast enough. No kidding! I paid $108 years ago. |
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Post by trailboss on Oct 3, 2020 18:35:48 GMT -5
Paid a total of $5.00 in a thrift store...couldn't get the $5.00 bill out of my pocket fast enough. You got ripped off, PM me and I will be glad to help compensate you for it...always looking out for my brothers! No one should be a victim! |
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Post by lizardonarock on Oct 3, 2020 19:19:36 GMT -5
 Genuine kbar leather handle kit. See that little roll pin. That is why Vice Grip makes a better hammer. |
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I had a KA-BAR, gave it to my Grandfather when I got back, he used it for hog killing. When he died I tried to find it but I believe my uncle took it, anyway I never found it. Al MAR was my favorite knife, got a folder that is worth 2 to 3 times what I paid for it. Wish I did have a Randall though, some of the finest knifes made.
