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Posted: 4/13/2020 1:12:17 PM EDT
Every once in a while I remember I ordered a Randall 3 years ago. Damn 5 years is a long time to wait.
Model #5, 8 inch Ivorite Border Patrol handle Nickel double hilt Anyone else got one on the waiting list? I actually do plan on using this one as well, I plan on cutting up a lot of deer with it. 
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Posted: 4/13/2020 1:28:50 PM EDT
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Unless you want a fully customized knife you need not wait more than a couple of days. I ordered this and had it in two days.
 There are several dealers that have some pretty extensive inventories. At least one sometimes has "used" knives that have never been "used". |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 1:52:15 PM EDT
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Yeah, I know, I will be getting a standard attack model from one, but I ordered this one 3 years ago so it's a done deal. I keep my eye on the 3 sites I know of that you can get Randall's quickly from.
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Posted: 4/13/2020 2:10:46 PM EDT
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This is the last one I waited for - RKS4 club knife from 2002.
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Posted: 4/13/2020 4:08:01 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/13/2020 4:23:20 PM EDT
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I'm impatient, Nifeboy.com, Chris Stanaback, Arizona Custom knives.
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Posted: 4/13/2020 4:36:20 PM EDT
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I just got my first one from basically an estate sale. My brother's friend step dad died.
It's a big Bowie version, not my first choice if I was ordering, but the quality is amazing. I'm a fan now, even though I'm not a "knife guy. "  Attached File |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 4:49:45 PM EDT
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I made a deposit on two Randalls back in the late 1990s (IIRC). After about three years I sent them a letter telling them to keep the deposit but not make the knives for me.
I discovered Busse Combat around 2007 (again IIRC). Changed everything for me. |
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Posted: 4/13/2020 5:40:11 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I just got my first one from basically an estate sale. My brother's friend step dad died. It's a big Bowie version, not my first choice if I was ordering, but the quality is amazing. I'm a fan now, even though I'm not a "knife guy. " https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/63262/DE64D630-3331-415B-8557-08D9428F3604_jpe-1365881.JPG Sweet knife, those Bowie's go for an insane amount of money. |
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Posted: 4/14/2020 7:16:16 PM EDT
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my wait was over 5 1/2 years - it was a test of patience. I love my Randal Made Knife.
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Posted: 4/14/2020 7:54:06 PM EDT
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 Perhaps only a 6 month wait through Captain Chris Stanaback during the mid-90s. Chris |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 12:17:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: my wait was over 5 1/2 years - it was a test of patience. I love my Randal Made Knife. https://i.imgur.com/JABByqcl.jpg Model 12 Bowie with a #14 grind? Nice knife. |
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Posted: 4/15/2020 8:08:39 PM EDT
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I haven’t ordered directly from the shop in many years. I usually go through Capt. Stanaback or Buxton’s. I am waiting for a Model 15 from Stanaback now……it’s been about 15 months.
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Posted: 4/15/2020 10:02:07 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Model 12 Bowie with a #14 grind? Nice knife. Yes - thanks. I have an Astro too, but don't have a picture easily accessible. |
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Posted: 4/18/2020 6:49:20 PM EDT
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My last Randall 14 with 7-1/2” blade took 5.5 years.
Worth the wait. Beautiful workmanship! |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 3:24:10 PM EDT
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Is the fascination that they are just hard to get and have a long legacy?
Or do they bring something else to the table that no other knifemaker can match? |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 6:36:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is the fascination that they are just hard to get and have a long legacy? Or do they bring something else to the table that no other knifemaker can match? They were/are the knife to have for us old enough to remember. I would say legacy, quality, then the fact that they take forever to get are this interest. |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 8:21:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is the fascination that they are just hard to get and have a long legacy? Or do they bring something else to the table that no other knifemaker can match? They went to the moon and Westmoreland carried one on his belt, in Vietnam, so Randall has those going for it. Chris |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 9:53:43 PM EDT
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A Randall has been carried in every theater of war since WWII.
They are timeless. |
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Posted: 4/19/2020 10:19:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A Randall has been carried in every theater of war since WWII. They are timeless.  I have 2 5's, 2 14's, and 2 16's that should be done by August/September. |
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Posted: 5/19/2020 9:05:56 PM EDT
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Posted: 5/20/2020 8:22:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hockeysew: A Randall has been carried in every theater of war since WWII. They are timeless. 1942 Randall "Zacharias" fighter.   The Zacharias Fighter is arguably the most iconic knife Randall ever made. It was the original DNA for the Model #1 all purpose fighting knife and the military models that followed. Bo Randall’s WW2 fighting knives are what started the legend. |
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Posted: 5/22/2020 11:00:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: 1942 Randall "Zacharias" fighter. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/766/1942fighter-1320289.jpg https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/766/1942-1424723.jpg The Zacharias Fighter is arguably the most iconic knife Randall ever made. It was the original DNA for the Model #1 all purpose fighting knife and the military models that followed. Bo Randall’s WW2 fighting knives are what started the legend. Now there's something you don't see everyday. I'd be interested to hear the backstory, if you have the time; how long you've had it, how you acquired it, etc. Family heirloom? |
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Posted: 5/23/2020 7:57:52 AM EDT
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@LuckyC
It belongs to a friend of a friend, both are advanced Randall collectors - my friend is Joe Dorsky, the "authenticator" for Randall Knives. More info on it HERE |
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Posted: 5/24/2020 5:44:04 PM EDT
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 Attached FileMy 5-5, and 21 lil game. I EDC the 21. The 5 is my favorite and just a great all around. They are both used not safe kept!  Attached File Attached File Attached FilePatina and scratches to hell! But razor sharp and is great for skinning animals! |
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Posted: 5/26/2020 2:49:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @LuckyC It belongs to a friend of a friend, both are advanced Randall collectors - my friend is Joe Dorsky, the "authenticator" for Randall Knives. More info on it HERE Thanks for the link. |
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Posted: 6/15/2020 8:25:49 PM EDT
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The holy grail back when.
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Posted: 7/14/2020 12:37:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Unless you want a fully customized knife you need not wait more than a couple of days. I ordered this and had it in two days. https://i.imgur.com/vcNeyiL.jpg There are several dealers that have some pretty extensive inventories. At least one sometimes has "used" knives that have never been "used". I always wanted a RMK but couldn't abide the long wait. I happened to notice that a local gunstore had an inventory of them and picked up a Model 1-7. I fell in love with it and started looking around for other authorized dealers to circumvent the long wait times. I just ordered a 25-6 with stag/leather from The Captain and should get it in 4 months. I'm thinking of getting a Model 3-7 from him also. Such beautiful knives! 
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Posted: 7/14/2020 12:44:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Model 5-5 stainless, only 3 years to left to go. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/153820/20180407_130518_jpg-1365819.JPG That's a nice one, with the Crow's Beak pommel. I thought of ordering this one but it seemed pretty close to my model 1. |
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Posted: 7/14/2020 12:53:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @LuckyC It belongs to a friend of a friend, both are advanced Randall collectors - my friend is Joe Dorsky, the "authenticator" for Randall Knives. More info on it HERE I just registered in that forum last week. Great place for Randall info! Here is a link on most of Randall models: Randall model links |
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Posted: 7/16/2020 12:25:41 AM EDT
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I just received this one. No 5 year wait, but it is the one I would have had made (or very close).
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Posted: 7/16/2020 1:05:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat is absolutely beautiful
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Posted: 7/20/2020 10:34:01 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They went to the moon and Westmoreland carried one on his belt, in Vietnam, so Randall has those going for it. Chris ...and General Gavin carried a Model 1/Fighter during the Normandy campaign - it's on display in the museum at West Point IIRC I copied the scabbard his was in so I could carry mine for a week around Normandy on one of our uniformed trips there (sleeping in original fox-holes and shell scrapes, etc.) Would love an original WW2 era Randall Fighter |
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Posted: 7/20/2020 11:28:44 AM EDT
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On two occasions I called Randall, and they had knives I wanted in their display case that they were willing to sell. I ended up with standard model of the 8"- #1, and an 8" -#2, neither had any unusual features, they were straight up carbon steel factory display models. Wish I still had 'em.
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Posted: 8/13/2020 2:17:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: On two occasions I called Randall, and they had knives I wanted in their display case that they were willing to sell. I ended up with standard model of the 8"- #1, and an 8" -#2, neither had any unusual features, they were straight up carbon steel factory display models. Wish I still had 'em. I just ordered a Model 3-7" ss blade with finger grooves (jimping) with nickel silver hilt and duralumin crow's beak pommel and spacers with leather grips from CPT Stanaback. I'm debating on having my 25-6 shipped with it to save a couple bucks on shipping, but since the 25-6 is a standard with no extras it won't take very long and the model three is loaded, it might take awhile. Should I suck it up and pay separate shipping? |
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Posted: 8/19/2020 12:36:55 AM EDT
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Bought a dive knife online and it arrives in a few days.
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Posted: 8/19/2020 4:46:56 PM EDT
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I just pay an authorized dealer a few extra bucks and I get it in less than 6 months. Purchased 5 knives this way.
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Posted: 8/21/2020 10:05:44 PM EDT
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Posted: 8/22/2020 6:21:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Bought a dive knife online and it arrives in a few days. where from? |
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Posted: 8/23/2020 12:07:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: where from? |
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Posted: 9/9/2020 10:04:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is the last one I waited for - RKS4 club knife from 2002. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/766/rks4__2_-1365644.jpg That looks like a wicked fighter! What model is made after? @osprey21 ETA: I just looked it up, I guess made after the model 4. but they don't have the extra unsharpened sweep on top like yours does. |
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Posted: 9/10/2020 7:39:07 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That looks like a wicked fighter! What model is made after? @osprey21 ETA: I just looked it up, I guess made after the model 4. but they don't have the extra unsharpened sweep on top like yours does. @raygixxer89 Gary Randall called it the Model 4, 8 inch Fighter. |
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Posted: 9/10/2020 7:50:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: @raygixxer89 Gary Randall called it the Model 4, 8 inch Fighter. Yup. I looked it up. I wonder if Randall will make one for a customer? I can't find any anywhere for sale online. Beautiful knife. Thanks for the info! I'm gonna call them tomorrow. @osprey21 |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 10:44:20 AM EDT
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I finally got into the Randall made knife collecting club. I just purchased my third knife which has not even arrived yet... below are my first two Randall purchases...
 
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:41:15 PM EDT
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Hope to get a Model 2 soon
I was also made aware of an Italian made copy of the WW2 fighter. No idea of the firm or company name. Yet. |
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Posted: 1/21/2021 3:46:01 PM EDT
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I'm ordering one the day my son is born. Which could be any day
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Posted: 1/23/2021 9:44:10 PM EDT
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Just picked up another one... a model 1-6 with stag crown handle.
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Posted: 2/3/2021 1:13:01 AM EDT
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Ever wonder why they don’t invest in more production capacity?
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Posted: 2/4/2021 12:44:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Ever wonder why they don’t invest in more production capacity? Some businesses are happy to be where they are. Not everybody wants to bethe next Apple, or Walmart, plus low production numbers keep demand/expectations higher. Think ‘sports stadiums.’ If there are unlimited tickets, or large numbers available, a fan is less apt to run out early and get a ticket. Scarcity has its own inertia and creates demand. Chris |
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Posted: 2/12/2021 6:39:47 PM EDT
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A 30 year old Tom Clinton special showed up at a local shop, I don't know if it's worth $1200. But I'm guessing it's already sold by now.
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Posted: 2/12/2021 7:00:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This is the last one I waited for - RKS4 club knife from 2002. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/766/rks4__2_-1365644.jpg 
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