For another Randall.  Will likely go the dealer route this time as I'd like to have it before I get too much older.

The only one I have seems to be getting lonely.

Randall 28 by FredMan, on Flickr

Randall 28 by FredMan, on Flickr

I'm considering:
Model 8, Trout and Bird.  Except I'm not really a fan of stag handles; would like this in maroon or green micarta.

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Combat Companion.  I don't want some big honking fighting knife made out of super-thick stock and this one looks like a good compromise, size-wise.  But I'd like it with finger grooves instead the the Border Patrol handle.  Also considering the Model 15 Airman as a substitute if I can come to terms with 1/4" stock.

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Cattleman and Yachtsman.  I've always liked the wharncliff profile and this one looks like it's be a fantastic for a good all-around utility and workshop knife.  Again, don't want stag, would prefer micarta.

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Model 24 - Guardian.  Everybody needs a boot knife, right?  But this thing probably isn't good for what I typically use my knives for; cutting shit, cleaning game, etc.  But it looks like such a cool blade...

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Decisions, decisions...

I just sold this one:
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I have a combat companion on order now.......
Love my model 28, perfect size knife.
good luck!

That is the blade length I find the most handy.  I could party with OP.

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That's a nice one you;ve get there, OP. I've been waiting for mine from the CPT, it's ben delayed because of the 'rona crap. I think as soon as I get my 3-7" I'm going to order the Triathlete. Or more than ;ikey the 4-6" in leather.
Can't go wrong with any Randall!

I have an itch too. Today I scratched it. Attached File

For a small fixed blade, I like my Model 5-4. Mine has the black Micarta handle:



I do like the Model 15’s as well.

This one has a green Micarta handle and the standard 1/4” thickness all the way through:



This one has the stacked leather handle with a cut down tang. It does make the knife a bit lighter:

I seem to be picking this one up in the mornings these days.

Beautiful Tom Clinton Special you got there !

@FredMan

Another Model 15 for your viewing pleasure. This one has a stainless blade with the saw teeth option and the green Micarta single finger grip handle…



Los Tres Amigos…

Very nice!

I've more or less decided that a Model 15 is what I want, now all I need to do is find one.

@FredMan

That is a great choice.....You can't go wrong with a 15!

My first couple of Randall's were ordered through the shop, but the 5+ year wait is not something I would do again. I did buy a Bowie from Nordic Knives when they were out in California. The wait was about 6-8 months, which isn't bad, but they tack on about $100.00 over retail for their blades.

There are several dealers out there that charge what the Randall shop charges and the wait times are significantly less than the 5 year period from the shop.

For the past couple of years, I have ordered from Capt. Stanaback. He normally gets them out in about 6-8+ months, but between Covid and some snafu's, my last order and it took about 2-1/2 years. He charges exactly what the Randall shop does.

I did score the leather handled Model 15 and a real nice Model 8 from Buxton knives. They are great to deal with and, like Stanaback, they charge shop prices. There is another dealer called Clinton Knives as well. I haven't dealt with them, but their prices are pretty close to what the Randall shop sells their blades for.

Capt. Stanaback Knives

Buxton Knives

Clinton Knives

Forget the three sources above all told they have one knife available.  Nordic shows only nine available.  Sad thing is folks are buying them right and left then sticking them in a drawer.  They are made to use.  Use them boys.