[BoBlade]

The current waiting time from the shop is 4 years and 7 months. Has anyone ever wondered how long there has been a backlog and if it was created by a specific event? As with many Randall questions, Mr. Gaddis provides the answer on page 137 and 138 in his must-have book .

In 1953 True Magazine editor Ken Purdy had been using and collecting Randall knives since shortly after WWII and had become a pen pal of Bo?s. That year he decided to feature an article on Bo and his knives and went first class all the way from his best photographer to in-depth research on metallurgy. Quote by Bo ?When When this story came out in True (Dec '53), you never saw so much mail in your life. I had to hire more help in the shop right away?. Statement by Bob: ?This was the beginning of the backlog or waiting period that has since become standard for Randall Knives?.

Mr. Ed Lowicki was 37 years old when he read that article and was compelled to order a 7? stag handled Model 3. Photos of that knife follow. I hope you enjoy.

Best,

Ron