Randall from AG Russell

[Harrington-Richardson]

AG Russell --

http://www.agrussell.com/knives-handmade-randall-made-knives/c/522/

Leaning toward the Model 12 "Little Bear" --

http://www.agrussell.com/randall-model-12-little-bear-bowie/p/RAhhhM12S6/

6" carbon blade brass hilt/cap, single guard, India stage grip.

Other one I like is the Mod. 16 Dive Knife --

Stainless, double edged, waxed leather sheath, micarta, single guard.

Been wanting a Randall since about 1962, when my buddy bought a Mod. 1 in high school. Don't remember what he paid, but in '62 to a high school kid, $100 for a knife was a king's ransom.

 

[hso]

Not wanting to take away any business from A.G. and Goldie, but there are other vendors for Randalls you may want to check as well to see if they're carrying anything in particular you want that AGR isn't.

 

[Piraticalbob]

Indeed. Nordic Knives has a fine selection of Randalls available on short delivery time:

http://www.nordicknives.com/

 

[ApacheCoTodd]

Indeed. Nordic Knives has a fine selection of Randalls available on short delivery time:

http://www.nordicknives.com/

I may be outa touch but those prices for "on the shelf" knives seem damn good. I'm especially intrigued by the "non-catalog" section of offerings.

Thanks for the link - I have a PHd nephew I want to give a "legacy" knife to for his hiking and such.

Todd.

 

[AJumbo]

Thanks loads, P-Bob..... another site I have to avoid, or risk of my happy marriage.

 

[rcmodel]

I would suggest the 6" Little Bear would a much more 'useful' knife then the 7" 'Dive Knife'.

It is more a sharpened thick pry bar then a useful working knife.

Myself??
I'd be looking at the 4" to 5" Randall offerings if I wanted a good working knife, and not a show-off big Randell to impress your friends with.

rc

 

[bannockburn]

Harrington-Richardson

Years ago I had a Randall Model 3 with a 6" blade, single hilt, and stag handle. Fantastic knife, in terms of it's design and construction, but over time I found it to be a bit unwieldy with that blade length. If I was looking for another Randall like that I probably would also go with something with a 4" or 5" blade, just as rc has suggested.

 

[JShirley]

Spyderco also offers a few Randalls: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/list.php?division=randall

 

[Dave P]

Dive Knife is a great, beefy knife - love it!

 

[Slamfire]

It would be best to handle a Randall before buying. While these are "Classic" designs, I have a #8 Trout and Bird, and it is too wedgey for a good slicing knife. http://www.randallknives.com/knives/model-8-trout-and-bird-knife/

The basic Randall has a spine almost in the middle of the blade, which makes for a very stiff blade, but it creates a very wedgey knife. There are a number of copies which place the Randall spine higher, which produces a better slicing knife. I think I would have preferred a Model 21 http://www.randallknives.com/knives/model-21-little-game/ just looking at the picture, but I have not handled one of those, but it looks to have a better cutting blade cross section.

The Dive knife is a massive knife and I would not carry it diving. Carry something cheap that you can lose in the water and not have a huge financial loss. It is a better utility knife, due to the lack of an upper guard, than the #1.

I never cared for leather handles, in natural materials I prefer Stag. Stag is grippy when wet. Randall puts out some beautiful stag handles

 

[wleggart]

Dozier D2 blades are actually EXCELLENT working knives. I also like the Knives of Alaska D2 blades.

 

[Harrington-Richardson]

Looking for a classic combat blade design . . . stiff, for stabbing, not slicing. Stag grip, brass pommel/hilt. Leaning toward drop point and single hilt.

 

[Piraticalbob]

Looking for a classic combat blade design . . . stiff, for stabbing, not slicing. Stag grip, brass pommel/hilt. Leaning toward drop point and single hilt.

You just described my Randall #1.

 

[G.E. Lee]

Might Look At Ruana Stickers...

Harrington--In many respects Ruana stickers match what you're looking for...

http://www.ruanaknives.com/casthandle.aspx


By the way, the Dozier D2 and Knives of Alaska D2 are also wonderful knives...

These days we have an embarrassment of riches where knives are concerned...

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

Indeed. Nordic Knives has a fine selection of Randalls available on short delivery time:

http://www.nordicknives.com/

I remember that shop from my long ago youth. I'd make a bee line there when my folks would take us to Solvang on vacation. Glad to see that they are still in business.

 

[Lone Star]

I had a Model 16, and it's sort of a slimmer version of the Model 14. Both are good heavy duty knives. Be aware that these are going to violate knife laws in many jurisdictions.

The sharp clip makes them a Bowie or even a dagger in some locations, and the blade lengths are excessive for some states. Texas law limits one to a 5.5-inch blade.

If this applies to you, look at the Model 5 with five-inch blade. I suggest a nickel silver hilt/guard and black Micarta handle. Add the silver-lined hole for a wrist thong. Randall supplies a thong.

Unless you have the knife in hand and like it, a stag handle will often not fit your hand right.

A brass butt cap/pommel is too heavy on most models. Get the Duralumin. A thin nickel silver cap might be okay, or the Duralumin.

Based on the knives that I've seen in recent years, I think you'll get a better blade polish on a stainless blade and they are far more resistant to rust. Randall doesn't sharpen the Model 16 enough to please me. He said that it's because many divers like to dig with their knives. If you're placing a new order, have him hone the blade well. And if you dive, dig with something else. Your knife needs to remain sharp.

Look at the logo. Sometimes, they really whang in that stamp, leaving a depression. That' s one of my biggest reservations about buying a Randall. I think it's an eyesore. But some turn out okay.

I like Fallkniven and older Puma knives a lot, but a man should own at least one Randall.