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Author Topic: Randall made knives  (Read 325 times)

Offline thunder1

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Randall made knives
« on: December 10, 2011, 06:56:00 PM »
I need some help  on deciding between a RMK  # 25 and # 27. I would like to hear from you and see pics of your knives. Now for the big one. Any recommendations on where to find them. I looked on the web but when I see price jumps of a few to several hundred dollars I thought I would ask why.
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Offline 450 marlin

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #1 on: December 10, 2011, 07:02:00 PM »
I see several show cases full at every Michigan gun show. The #27 is a skinner and would be my pick...Roy

Offline Kevin Dill

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2011, 07:18:00 PM »
I owned a Pathfinder with stag handle. Bought it new for $350 and sold it used for the same. A fine knife, but mine didn't impress me as a working knife for gritty use in tough hunting environments. I have owned a number of knives which were less attractive but more suited for hard use. Still...the Pathfinder or Bird/Fish/Small Game models (numbers escape me) would be my choice of Randall knives.

Offline Bishop

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2011, 07:45:00 PM »
Five year wait on a new one from the factory would explain the price jumps.

Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2011, 08:13:00 PM »
As you can see, I prefer the Model 25-5 Trapper. Well balanced, fits the hand, and a little shorter blade than the #27. Thumb notch and top of hilt molded for thumb placement.

 
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Offline thunder1

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2011, 08:51:00 PM »
The 5 year wait explains why you pay more than you would from Randall. Not why 2 model # 25 set up the same way and no special event knife should be selling for 500.00  more than a knife already marked up 50%. That's why I was wondering where people got their knives from as well.
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Offline Suty

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #6 on: December 10, 2011, 09:08:00 PM »
Thunder, call Randall and find a dealer in your area... Most of the Randall dealers will get your knife for you in a far shorter time then if you order it direct. My dealer is charging me catalog price and only about a 3-4 month wait. I am a fan of the Randall 11-5, however I would choose the 25-5 over the 27 IMHO. Hope this helps.... Tu Compadres, Sutty
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Offline rjackson

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #7 on: December 10, 2011, 11:48:00 PM »
I have four Randalls. the model 25-5 inch blade is the perfect hunting knife. good luck they are all nice.

Randy

Offline thunder1

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2011, 12:42:00 AM »
Rick your the one. It's that picture of your knife that has me sleeping on the couch. Yep I got caught drooling over it.  Thank You. A good nights sleep with something to dream about. That is a good looking knife.
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Offline thunder1

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2011, 01:13:00 AM »
Rick your the one. It's that picture of your knife that has me sleeping on the couch. Yep I got caught drooling over it.  Thank You. A good nights sleep with something to dream about. That is a good looking knife.
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David

Offline Ric O'Shay

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #10 on: December 11, 2011, 08:49:00 AM »
I've been known to lead a few folks astray.    :saywhat:  

Randall is committed to their dealers. The dealer that orders one to two dozen knives every quarter  gets priority consideration over a single knife order from an individual.
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Offline Liquid Amber

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Re: Randall made knives
« Reply #11 on: December 11, 2011, 10:02:00 AM »
My Model 5 - 5" after 27 years of faithful service.  

 

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