So I really like the Randall #5

Can anyone post me to something similar with a 7 inch blade. Without a 5 year waiting list?


I also like the 916 Buck, any reviews on that?

Cold steel SRK is a great camp blade, but it is 6".

Thanks

I really really love the looks of the randall. But I'm not waiting 5 years.


The 916 has some decent custom options that draw me to it as well

SRK review and vid:

Cold Steel SRK

Mannlicher is your huckleberry. Shoot him a PM.

I prefer this. It's not a Randall, but it's also not $500 bucks and a 5 year wait.

I've been very pleased with this one:

https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Specialt...ative=165953&creativeASIN=B000JVQT3M

I'm probably just going to bite the bullet and get a randall.

It''s about more than a knife, dad and I camped all the time when I was little and I always remember the constant advice given. Always have a knife, and if possible have a big knife. It'll do the job of a small one, but a small one won't do the jobs of a big knife.



Somewhere since his death his knife has been lost. I really don't even know what it was but it was big and heavy, and sharp.it always hung from the belt of his Blackhawk 41, that was sold when times got tough when I was little

This one will hang from the belt of.my 4 inch 29


I kind of want something to pass down to my daughters or grandkids

Gitem, here's you a new one on Fleabay for $455. Not a bad price, IMO

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Randall-Knife-Model-5-Camp-and-Trail-Knife-/252484868877

Thats a good deal on one

If you are looking to keep it under $100, then take a look at the Kabar Becker BK-7.

Otherwise there are any number of custom makers that could give you what you want.

This one is about perfect IMO. Made by Dave Wesner of Kelsey Creek knives, Gus model.

Take a look at Bark River's knives--especially the Bravo 2 (7" blade, great steels, .235" stock). Its not a round, stacked leather handle but its pretty close to what you are looking at. You can usually find a lot of steel / handle configurations in stock on sites like theknifeconnection.com or kniveshipfree.com as well. Or you can get on their list and order whatever floats your boat (not as long a wait as Randall).





Sounds like this is as much (or more) about nostalgia and romance than actual performance.

I suggest you go ahead and get in line for the Randall or buy one on the secondary market. You'll be happier in the long run. If you settle for a [insert random knife model], you will always be telling yourself "yeah, it works, but it's not a Randall."

John, you might try looking at the thread in the knife sub forum. Tim Olt, our Michiganroadkill, is going to be releasing some very nice indeed, Bill Scagel themed knives. Steel is good, craftsmanship is excellent. Price is good.

I also highly endorse anything made by Tim Olt.

I have choppers and a kitchen knife made by Tim.

KA Swearingen's Der Kamp knife...



A little bigger than you requested, but he has several models. Forged, differential tempered 5160H...and a very, very sharp convex edge...

http://www.swearingenknife.com/index.html

Sam, does Tim have a website.


Pat, those knives look great but are quite a bit above what I want to spend.

No website, but some pics on photobucket.

http://s114.photobucket.com/user/tolt29/library/?sort=3&page=1

I like that gus model...but see no prices listed on his website

Hess Frontiersman - they used to work for Marbles

https://cdn1.bigcommerce.com/server...25_2__84730.1406680413.1280.1280.jpg?c=2




Esee Model 6

http://www.michiganknives.com/Item_Pages/RAT_Cutlery_Items/ESEE-6_PE-Blk_Mic_OD_Kydex.html#

In the $400+ range if I remember correctly. Made from forged 5160 and stabilized buckeye burl I sent to him. Contact him via email and strike up a conversation.

What about the Buck 124?

This is one in comparison to the Buck 119 Special and the Buck "General":

That's a real decent all-around choice too, and for less than 150 bucks it'll be hard to beat...!

What about a Blackjack Model#125? or #5

Based on what he's looking for I was about to mention Blackjack knives. I've got one I received in a trade. They aren't my type/style of knife, much like Randall's, but seem to be very well made.

I was going to suggest the Buck 120 General, or even the 124 Frontiersman (although the Frontiersman is under 7"), but 4ager beat me to it.

How about a Kabar? Or the bigger, more badass-looking Kabar "Big Brother"? It has a 9 3/8's inch blade and with it having a few more curves, looks somewhat similar to the Randall.

I don't care for large knives....prefer a small axe for camp chores....but those are some beautiful knives right there...

Randall @ Nordic Knives

The badger mountain that dale Howe makes is a dandy

Order your Randall the way you want it.

Buy a Trail Master Bowie or a Becker in the meantime.

Nothing is more cooler and versatile than a Trail Master Bowie around camp.





Travis

Knife is going to have to wait

Bought 20 dozen goose decoys this week

Bought?

I see free ones in the back of pickups all the time.




Travis

Lol


Yep bought, this lot gives our group close to 50 dozen not counting the 20 dozen floaters we hunt over on the lakes

I use a bag of crackers and a tee-ball bat.

Whatever works.




Dave

Fish hooks and corn works too

Got my Buck Model 120 "General" in the mid 1980s. Cost about $50 back then. It has been a great large camp knife