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Been away from the knife forums for a while. Thinking of selling my unused stag handled Randall Trout and Bird (#8 I think?).
What's the market on these now? Is there still a tremendous wait? Seems like it was over a year when I bought this one over ten years ago. Is eBay the best avenue?
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I believe Randall is asking $370 for one, and the usual wait. AG Russell says little or no wait, $495.
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Lots of good folks consigning Randall's...Plaza Cutlery, Captain Chris Stanaback, Arizona Custom Knives...and ETC...
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I just sold a Model 5 6" Camp and Trail for $485.00. It should be worth about the same as the one you have.
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It was worth it for me to own one. Ordered in the beginning of 2011 and did the 5 year wait. Came out beautifully. There are many great makers out there, several of which are here on 24HCF. But Randalls are iconic in my opinion, only after owning one can you say whether they are worth it to you or not. As always YMMV.
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Randalls are generally well made, with good components, and good leather with them. You're getting a knife that can be used, and passed on to the next generation. That said, they are expensive for what they are. Some of the designs are pretty dated, IMHO, and a number of the knives are really oversized for actual use and carry. Retail prices are well-over what the materials cost, and there's other makers that can offer the same quality for less. A Randall is iconic to some, and that will continue to keep the market prices higher than reality. The wait is a plus for them, very few people will order that for out for anything. So, instant gratification equals higher prices. I have a Model 5 that is a user, carried every hunting season, and has taken care of two elk and several deer. It's a 6-inch blade, leather handle with finger grooves, and a waxed sheath. The edge holds well. But it's a softer steel that sharpens fairly easily. I've dinged the edge bad on a rock, Randall re-ground the blade for me and fixed it right. I think it's a good knife but I wouldn't have paid full retail, or waited five years for it. From what I know, the dealer wait is closer to 6-9 months. If you order through one of the Randall retailers, you'll see the knife within a year. If you order as an individual, you'll get the full wait. I know my Randall knives will out last me, and that makes the investment more tolerable. YMMV
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You are paying for the name. If it's worth it to you, it is a quality knife. It's just not better than something I can either make or buy for a lot less.
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Paid $185 for my most recent one. Guess I will be keeping it.
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You are paying for the name. If it's worth it to you, it is a quality knife. It's just not better than something I can either make or buy for a lot less. Exactly, I own many many customs, but only the one Randall.
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So how does a "name" become desirable?
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Performance (at the time), history of being carried through numerous conflicts, etc etc etc...
Many more quality makers than there were when Randall earned their rep...IMO. Much like Ruana...not taking anything away from them either.
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You are paying for the name. If it's worth it to you, it is a quality knife. It's just not better than something I can either make or buy for a lot less. I have a few and I am pretty sure I paid for the knives, at least that is what I use to cut things. I have noted that those who make knives are generally the most dismissive of Randall knives...even when being outsold. But have it your way if it makes you feel better. ps, I am not at this time interested in purchasing any more Randall knives as I have enough to suit my needs, and am having a whale of a time using a Behring.
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...oh, my teenage daughter has absconded with my 60's era 3-6, for she apparently feels it will stick pigs better than her model 26.
I have hidden the other ones.
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i've had a couple, and they're well built and top quality. i sold them a while back because of the crime around this area. i figured i'd as soon have the money as for some dope head to pawn them for twenty bucks.
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Paid $185 for my most recent one. Guess I will be keeping it.
Eddie that is what I paid for this Model 11, back about 20 years ago. It has processed a lot of hogs and deer in that time. I have never found it lacking.
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I am tentatively planning on building one of their patterns for myself next year. I own one (25 or 26??) and have somewhat followed it in pattern. I will make a mid sized similar one for myself. They are cool looking and have served their country well in foreign war zones. Originally inspired by Scagel while on a fishing trip to Michigan and many patterns are similar. Gotta love a well designed and well built knife. jmho Tim
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Tim, I'll take one like the center knife. I'd want a different handle though.
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