Back in 2007 I had contacted Randall knife about a particular knife they made and they were very helpful and later I purchased one of their knives from a soldier that was in Mogadishu during the Blackhawk down period. This Randall knife had been used for everything and the blade was scratched up and had a small chip in the blade and he had lost the sheath. This knife is the model# 14 with the 7.5 inch blade. I contacted Randall knife and after talking to Gary T. Randall I sent the knife to them and they did a beautiful restore on the knife and it now is in my safe.This was back in April of 2009 by the way they also made me a new sheath, great job Randall👍🇺🇸

You can send a Randall back to the shop for a clean up. It’s like a 1 month turnaround

I've been to the Randall factory and got a peak at the guys at work. They are handmade.

I have a 14 that I purchased from Bo in 1975. It has an arched cross guard, $25 option. It took 10 days to have it shipped to me from factor. I was with the 101st AB. Also worked for O.G.A. love Randell knives. Like high carbon blades. Never had rust problems even when knife and leather sheath were wet and weeks before there was a chance to get completely dry.

I've used the stone with the Randall. It handy for a field sharpen. I daily carry a 5-6 angiers set up

thanx for the vid guys I enjoyed it I have 2 Randall knives waiting on my 3rd about another 11/2 yrs I LOVE my Randalls ! They're great people to deal with as well Thanks again guys Stay safe

In Vietnam nam professional soldiers wanted a Randall and a Rolex

I’m scheduled to get my model 18 in September 2027, and I ordered last year.

The sawteeth on the 18 are hand cut with stone

The Walking Dead I believe showcased I think at least 2 Randall knives. In later episodes Maggie, I believe, was carrying around, bouncing off her wonderful hip a Number 1 Fighter Randall. And that POS Trevor had a knife just identical blade & handle to your fine 556 knife here. Trailside? Alaskan Skinner?? This is no surprize the props department highlight great American icons on the set of Walking Dead. Same as thier various besutiful Colt handguns. Ricks Python, Glenn's 1911, Meryls Colt Police Positive. Same as the fine archery quivers from Three River Archery near St. Louis, when the long guns started disappearing & archery became the base of firepower. That's very wise & great eye candy too, showing off quality American craftsmandhip! Cheers....

Knurled handle tubes and caps are outsourced. All blades are entirely ground, polished, and sharpened by hand.

I have three. Model 14 and two model 5’s. If you’re ever in Orlando go visit the shop/museum.

Acquired the 18 from a friend. NEW… beautiful. Not sure I could of waited 5 years.

Nice show. Im on a 4 year wait until I get my #14

Randall 18 ❤

I would like to know who the local dealer is

My model 16 special fighter is a great camp knife heavy enough for woodcraft. And other purposes

If you restore the old one you'll actually lower the value

The vintage Randall you guys have is 1950’s vintage.

Mike, when you first moved to Alaska, I traded a Sig 1911 for two Randall knives, with the previous owners of NK’s. I still have the Randells and many more now. Do you still have the Sig? I believe they gave to you as a “moving to Alaska” gift.

@dztripp2491

2 жыл бұрын

Nice try AFT..lol

Their wait time isn’t accurate at all. I’m 4 months past the “ship date” I was originally given. If you email them they will update it, but that countdown is a joke.

You have to pay for the compass it’s extra

Nice DoD fighting knives, but overpriced, old steels, and... I shall learn more here. Awesome topic men! I like the saltwater one, and the Model 1-8.

@wrathofatlantis2316

2 жыл бұрын

The stainless ones are the only forged stainless around... The performance is superb, the ergonomics perfect, and the edges thinner than any other fixed blade out of the box. Oh and CPM steels are garbage as knife steels: They were intended for industrial use. 440B-c is still the best, and is even better at 60-61 Rc in my opinion.

@alanmeyers3957

10 ай бұрын

01 when forged and properly heat treated is very close to the performance of 3V, I wouldn’t get to caught up in absolutely having to have the latest super steel.

5 years!!! 😳😳😭😭

Also, restoring the vintage model will destroy the value.

@Northernknives

2 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. The knife has already been restored and sold for more value then it was worth in its extremely damaged state. It had a rolled edge, Dremel grooves and pitting. We make knives for a living and manufacture mid techs and were able to use our skill sets to refurbish it pretty well. We arent some folks in a shed with a buffing wheel.

@user-xx5zl8dz1v

2 жыл бұрын

@@Northernknives yes not no . You guys are tools

@modenaro1776

Жыл бұрын

@@Northernknives No, but its not the same process. Check how they do things. And see how it compares. Both will turn out nice. One will be factory original. And for the $100.00 not worth your time to try and get close.

They are hand forged not stamped.

Who is the local dealer. I am going to buy a Randall knife as a working knife. I WILL BE USING IT. I just can't find one. I need a 5 or 6 inch. No bigger. Please help.

@Northernknives

Жыл бұрын

We carry several used ones

Boa conversa

I always carry my own knife to a steakhouse. I can’t stand my steak being torn by those crappy serrated house knives, my stake must be sliced 😋🤓

Maybe if there was some intelligent conversation amongst a group of men who actually understood the steel and the manufacturing process and the insane history of Randall... (NOT CACHE) .SMH... maybe talk about Rockwell hardness and the famous HAND MADE KNIFE makers behind the scenes and how the lineage dates back to WW2.... GOOD LORD please find knife men to do this video.... Bo is turning over in his grave

None of them have ever bin used or do 99% Randall knifes .

Duh, you got any gum?

For serious knife guys I'm amazed what little you know about RMKs, pretty much the basic info any blade guy would know. The M18 wasn't designed for killing anybody although any blade can do that from a razor blade to a box cutter to a Ka-Bar and anything in between. It was designed by a helicopter pilot early in the VN war for aircrew use. The saw teeth were designed to punch through aircraft skin. Read some books guys before you make a video.

Randall knives are so stupid to me. Why would I ever give money to company WITH A 6 YEAR LEAD TIME for its products? I mean fuck rolex and Ferrari are easier to order from. They're so expensive second on the used market despite 100s being on eBay and other sights. I really don't think Randall is going to keep this momentum up for long. Also every Randall I see looks completely unused.

@robertsmith2300

3 ай бұрын

Oh cool I hate them even more now after hearing their distributor process