I ordered a Bushmaster in March of 2007 and it took them almost 5 years to ship it (pics)

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Posted: 2/15/2012 2:53:20 PM EDT

Brown Santa (UPS) dropped off my Randall Model 19 (Bushmaster) today. Just a hair shy of five years from the date of order.

Specs:

- black micarta handle (leather is standard)

- stainless steel blade

- 5.0" blade length (4.5" is the other option)

- Silver nickel hilt (brass is the standard option)

- Thumb notches on spine of the blade

Hope you knife nuts will enjoy the pics. I'll have to give it a good cleaning to get my fingerprints off the blade in the meantime.

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:54:19 PM EDT

[#1]

What makes it worth the wait?

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:54:36 PM EDT

[#2]

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:55:10 PM EDT

[#3]

Misleading title is....misleading

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:56:26 PM EDT

[#4]

what you did there... I see it...

- Clint

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:56:42 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:

What makes it worth the wait?

Seriously, nothing about it appears special just by looking at the pic.

Posted: 2/15/2012 2:57:31 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

What makes it worth the wait?

No shit. Should have got one from DamascusKnifeMaker here. He makes some BAD ASS blades.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:00:26 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What makes it worth the wait?

No shit. Should have got one from DamascusKnifeMaker here. He makes some BAD ASS blades.

It's a Randall. If you are a collector, the name has an intrinsic value in itself.

The name doesn't necessarily mean a better blade, but its just the same as anything else.........two products can be equal in quality, but a "perceived" history of quality can bring a premium vs. a newer maker.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:06:22 PM EDT

[#8]

Did you pay for it 5 years ago?

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:07:34 PM EDT

[#9]

I bet it is not parked under the handle...

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:09:29 PM EDT

[#10]

No way would I wait that long for a knife.
I'm glad you are happy though..

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:10:17 PM EDT

[#11]

walmart has the same knife for $ 29.95

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:10:58 PM EDT

[#12]

Maybe they should hire another knifemaker. That one guy isn't keeping up with orders very well.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:11:09 PM EDT

[#13]

Knife guys are weird.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:13:55 PM EDT

[#14]

Screw that, my CRKT was here in a week.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:14:54 PM EDT

[#15]

I remember getting a pamphlet at a gunshow back in the 90s. Those knives were really neat looking. I wanted one, but I decided against it due to price. In the late 90s, I wanted one, and the wait was up to 2 years at that point. I figured the knife I found in the back of my med unit would suffice. I still carry that knife today. Oh well.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:18:15 PM EDT

[#16]

Nice knife! I've had a Dozier on order for 20 months now. Still a few months out from being made. I couldn't imagine waiting 5 years!

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:20:52 PM EDT

[#17]

Is the quillon canted?
Is the handle turning purple?

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:22:15 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
What makes it worth the wait?

quality.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:23:13 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Is the quillon canted?

Is the handle turning purple?

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!!

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:24:17 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Knife guys are weird.

I spent $500 on a MicroTech and I do not use it because I am afraid that the blade will get scratched or the OTF spring will break...

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:26:23 PM EDT

[#21]

I want one.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:27:55 PM EDT

[#22]

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:28:16 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:

Quoted:
What makes it worth the wait?

No shit. Should have got one from DamascusKnifeMaker here. He makes some BAD ASS blades.

It's a Randall. If you are a collector, the name has an intrinsic value in itself.

The name doesn't necessarily mean a better blade, but its just the same as anything else.........two products can be equal in quality, but a "perceived" history of quality can bring a premium vs. a newer maker.

So its basically the Colt of the knife world?

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:29:41 PM EDT

[#24]

She's a beauty!!

Safe queen, or you gonna pop her cherry?

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:30:25 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:

Quoted:

What makes it worth the wait?

No shit. Should have got one from DamascusKnifeMaker here. He makes some BAD ASS blades.

It's a Randall. If you are a collector, the name has an intrinsic value in itself.

The name doesn't necessarily mean a better blade, but its just the same as anything else.........two products can be equal in quality, but a "perceived" history of quality can bring a premium vs. a newer maker.

So its basically the Colt of the knife world?

No. Not at all.

Colt is a factory production rifle.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:31:10 PM EDT

[#26]

5 years, fuck that, good thing you didnt need it for an emergency knife fight... I waited 45 minutes for a cheese pizza tonight and I WAS PISSED......

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:32:09 PM EDT

[#27]

The naysayers came out in my thread when my Model 14 arrived. Ignore them.

Nice knife OP! Congrats!!

(Model 25 and Model 14 owner here).

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:32:27 PM EDT

[#28]

Quoted:

No way would I wait that long for a knife.

I'm glad you are happy though..

That's just how long the list is man.

There are plenty of knifemakers out there, PLENTY!!

But when someone wants a Randall, they get in line, with lots of others who want a Randall.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:33:00 PM EDT

[#29]

Ya gonna cut anything with it?

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:34:16 PM EDT

[#30]

Quoted:

The naysayers came out in my thread when my Model 14 arrived. Ignore them.

Nice knife OP! Congrats!!

(Model 25 and Model 14 owner here).

People don't get it.

I can't really blame them... it seems crazy.

But that's a pretty damn good investment, I must say.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:34:39 PM EDT

[#31]

Once Bo backed out of the business I lost my fascination with Randall knives. Nice blade though and enjoy.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:35:56 PM EDT

[#32]

Quoted:

Quoted:
The naysayers came out in my thread when my Model 14 arrived. Ignore them.

Nice knife OP! Congrats!!

(Model 25 and Model 14 owner here).

People don't get it.

I can't really blame them... it seems crazy.

But that's a pretty damn good investment, I must say.

I have a Brend that I bought from Walter in 1985 for $200. It's worth about 3k right now, maybe a bit more.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:38:50 PM EDT

[#33]

Well, thank your lucky stars that you did not have to stab anyone in the last 5 years.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:39:02 PM EDT

[#34]

I have that same knife with my name and a brass hilt . I bought it as my birthday present to myself. It is number 3 along with a 14 and a 10-7 . I use my 10-7 to cut thanksgiving turkey every year. My model 19 will go in the woods

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:41:00 PM EDT

[#35]

Quoted:
Misleading title is....misleading

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:45:50 PM EDT

[#36]

Nice.

I'm suppose to get my dad's Number 1.

I've been to their shop and museum.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:53:33 PM EDT

[#37]

ebay is much faster

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:56:47 PM EDT

[#38]

I've always wanted one of that model...........sweet knife

Quoted:
Nice.

I'm suppose to get my dad's Number 1.

http://www.cowanauctions.com/itemImages/taa7244.jpg

I've been to their shop and museum.

Posted: 2/15/2012 3:58:47 PM EDT

[#39]

Does it have da beamz? Jus axing.

Posted: 2/15/2012 4:11:05 PM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:

Quoted:

What makes it worth the wait?

No shit. Should have got one from DamascusKnifeMaker here. He makes some BAD ASS blades.

It's a Randall. If you are a collector, the name has an intrinsic value in itself.

The name doesn't necessarily mean a better blade, but its just the same as anything else.........two products can be equal in quality, but a "perceived" history of quality can bring a premium vs. a newer maker.

So its basically the Colt of the knife world?

I hope not.

Posted: 2/15/2012 4:12:17 PM EDT

[#41]

No offense bro, but thats fucking stupid.

Posted: 2/15/2012 4:12:24 PM EDT

[#42]

They'll change the model name to Cerberus, and it will look just like a Ka-Bar, or Camillus, or Ontario. Same price as before, but much lower quality.

Posted: 2/15/2012 4:14:03 PM EDT

[#43]

Sorry, but no knife is worth 5 fucking years, and I love Randalls.

Posted: 2/15/2012 4:24:18 PM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:
What makes it worth the wait?

I find myself asking the same question. I would have looked for a used one or a different knife over waiting 5 years for it. Wtf did the guy have to do mine the ore with a tea spoon and smelt it in his rectum?