Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? - The Firearms Forum

OneFatCat · 04-19-2011, 03:06 PM

I want to buy a realy nice, collectable Bowie knife and Ive always been told Randall is the one to buy. I have found tgis knife that was made in the 1970's and I love the look and style but is it worth $850.00?

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Insulation Tim · 04-19-2011, 04:36 PM

ONLY IF YOU FEEL IN YOUR HEART that it is.

Peruse the "Knife Forums" such as HERE and you'll get a feel for Randall Knives.

Hawg · 04-19-2011, 05:42 PM

I can't see paying 850 for a knife that doesn't have some serious history behind it.

Hawg · 04-19-2011, 05:50 PM

Maybe you'd like to buy this Confederate knife out of my collection.

OneFatCat · 04-19-2011, 07:21 PM

LOL Hawg ...Im not getting into THAT again unless it is stamped and approved by Bill :>))

OFC

armedandsafe · 04-19-2011, 07:25 PM

I have carried a Randall that I designed since '63 or so. It showed up in their catalog the following year, with a sharp point, rather than the radiused caper-tip I had on my original design. I have been told it is the last one Bo made from scratch for a customer.

I paid just under $65 in '63 for that knife, which was a bunch of money, then. About two day's gross pay. I don't regret it one bit.

http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/show...hlight=Randall

Pops

Hawg · 04-19-2011, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by OneFatCat

LOL Hawg ...Im not getting into THAT again unless it is stamped and approved by Bill :>))

OFC

Just messin witcha anyway.

308 at my gate · 04-19-2011, 08:58 PM

Randal knives are very nice and very collectable. I myself would never pay 850 dollars for a knife that I am going to use in any way shape or form. There are alot of custom knife makers I believe that make knives that are just as good as the Randals and for alot less money. If your looking for a collectable and something that has a name then Randal is a good way to go.

ckill1 · 05-08-2011, 10:13 PM

I have 2 Randalls & I feel they are worth every penny I paid for them. 1st one is a 6in model 3 I ordered for my Father when he hit 20years sobriety. Paid about 350 for it spec'd the way I wanted. Walnut scales with finger grips, compass in the butt, some custom engraving. 2nd is a "buxton fighter" with green model 14 handle. Paid over 500 for it but also didnt have to wait. Thats the kicker...you can still buy a Randall for under 400.00 but wait time for "your" knife is right around 5 years now. If you don't want to wait, you have to pay. They are really high quality knives. Once you own one, you will know why. Try http://www.lhgk.us/randall-knives.html Rob is a great guy & doesnt gouge on prices. Hes as much a collector as a dealer...

Chris

ckill1 · 05-08-2011, 10:22 PM

And Pops- Ill bet if you could authenticate that your Randall was indeed one of the last of Bo's knives you could be looking at close to 5k for its worth. What a story!

Chris

Gun Geezer · 05-10-2011, 12:17 PM

I recently sold 4 Randall knives that my brother left me when he passed. I'm not much into knives and sold them on ebay for considerably more than they originally cost. I have not yet had that happen with guns.

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OneFatCat V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frederick Maryland Posts: 222	Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? I want to buy a realy nice, collectable Bowie knife and Ive always been told Randall is the one to buy. I have found tgis knife that was made in the 1970's and I love the look and style but is it worth $850.00? OFC [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG] __________________ *Why Johnny Ringo you look like somebody just walked over your grave* -->

04-19-2011, 04:36 PM	#2
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,294	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? ONLY IF YOU FEEL IN YOUR HEART that it is. Peruse the "Knife Forums" such as HERE and you'll get a feel for Randall Knives. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

04-19-2011, 05:42 PM	#3
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,556	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? I can't see paying 850 for a knife that doesn't have some serious history behind it.

04-19-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
Hawg Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,556	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? Maybe you'd like to buy this Confederate knife out of my collection.

04-19-2011, 07:21 PM	#5
OneFatCat V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frederick Maryland Posts: 222	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? LOL Hawg ...Im not getting into THAT again unless it is stamped and approved by Bill :>)) OFC __________________ *Why Johnny Ringo you look like somebody just walked over your grave*

04-19-2011, 07:25 PM	#6
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? I have carried a Randall that I designed since '63 or so. It showed up in their catalog the following year, with a sharp point, rather than the radiused caper-tip I had on my original design. I have been told it is the last one Bo made from scratch for a customer. I paid just under $65 in '63 for that knife, which was a bunch of money, then. About two day's gross pay. I don't regret it one bit. http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/show...hlight=Randall Pops

04-19-2011, 08:58 PM	#8
308 at my gate Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost in SW USA. Posts: 847	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? Randal knives are very nice and very collectable. I myself would never pay 850 dollars for a knife that I am going to use in any way shape or form. There are alot of custom knife makers I believe that make knives that are just as good as the Randals and for alot less money. If your looking for a collectable and something that has a name then Randal is a good way to go. __________________ You got to love it.

05-08-2011, 10:13 PM	#9
ckill1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Iowa Posts: 299	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? I have 2 Randalls & I feel they are worth every penny I paid for them. 1st one is a 6in model 3 I ordered for my Father when he hit 20years sobriety. Paid about 350 for it spec'd the way I wanted. Walnut scales with finger grips, compass in the butt, some custom engraving. 2nd is a "buxton fighter" with green model 14 handle. Paid over 500 for it but also didnt have to wait. Thats the kicker...you can still buy a Randall for under 400.00 but wait time for "your" knife is right around 5 years now. If you don't want to wait, you have to pay. They are really high quality knives. Once you own one, you will know why. Try http://www.lhgk.us/randall-knives.html Rob is a great guy & doesnt gouge on prices. Hes as much a collector as a dealer... Chris __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

05-08-2011, 10:22 PM	#10
ckill1 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SW Iowa Posts: 299	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? And Pops- Ill bet if you could authenticate that your Randall was indeed one of the last of Bo's knives you could be looking at close to 5k for its worth. What a story! Chris __________________ People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

05-10-2011, 12:17 PM	#11
Gun Geezer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,710	Re: Randall Knives are they REALLY worth the money? I recently sold 4 Randall knives that my brother left me when he passed. I'm not much into knives and sold them on ebay for considerably more than they originally cost. I have not yet had that happen with guns.