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Old 07-25-2012, 09:53 PM
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Sheath question and another.

What is the purpose for the para chord on the top part of the sheath?
What is the most common knife that Randall sells?

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Old 07-26-2012, 09:18 AM
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Hi Neup!

Welcome to the Knife Network

I believe the top para-cord is meant to secure the handle of the knife to the sheath. It would primarily be used when attaching the knife to a back pack or body gear. The longer cord that comes with the Model #14 can also be be helpful in doing this.

One wouldn't want to lose your Randall in transit, let alone have it become your enemy instead of a trusted friend.

Regarding your second question, as far as I know the four most popular Randall models are the "All Purpose Fighting Knife", Model #1, The "Hunter", Model #3, the "Trapper", Model #25 and the "Trailblazer", Model #27.

I hope this helps.

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Old 07-26-2012, 09:40 AM
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Conversely, the Randall cataloged model generating the least number of orders is........... any guesses?
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Old 07-26-2012, 01:07 PM
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Least orders??

13-12?


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Old 07-26-2012, 03:13 PM
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Good guess Doug but with the history of the Randall "King Faisal Set" the model #13-12 isn't the answer.
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Old 07-26-2012, 03:17 PM
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I have failed miserably.

My next guess would be the Pro-Thrower.

Oh well, back to the books.....
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Old 07-26-2012, 04:54 PM
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C'mon Doug... every guy wants to throw a knife! The model #9 continues to be a popular and reasonably affordable Randall knife. My first Randall was a model #9. After buying it from a friend one fall day I took it out to the woods while shooting. I saw a nice big pine tree and decided it would be the first victim of my Pro Thrower. I stepped off about 25 feet (note: 12 feet is the maximum) and flung it as hard as I could. THA-WANG! The Randall hit the pine sideways and ricocheted off into the woods which were, at this time of the year, filled with fallen leaves and pine straw. I looked for it until the sun went down with no success. I chose to count it up as a learning experience and never threw another Randall.

PS. I really did think that because it was a "PRO" thrower, of course it would stick every time.
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Old 07-26-2012, 05:32 PM
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#13-6?


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Old 07-26-2012, 07:38 PM
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Here's a little hint. We all know that options are desirable so it should follow that a Randall with the fewest available options would be ordered the least.

In terms of investment Randalls based on the numbers crafted which will, in the future, be viewed as "rare" I have a recommendation. Any thoughts?
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:02 PM
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Least ordered

Mr . B

You're killing me. I would have thought the thrower having no options would be the answer.


Next uneducated guess:

Chef knife (but I love mine). Only other one that has no options (I think).

Is this my third strike (inside joke for Mr. B)?


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Old 07-27-2012, 08:04 AM
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Well Rick, since I don't actually know which regular model is the least popular, I feel qualified to take a stab at this:

I'll say it's the Model 17 "Astro"!

I base my answer on Rick's hint and the fact that I find it quite unattractive (not so much the blade grind but the handle).

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Old 07-27-2012, 10:14 AM
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David is correct, the answer is the "Astro". Though the model #17 is indeed a historical Randall the blade, hilt and handle are very specialized and expensive to craft. The model #15 "Airman" offers a very similar blade and several options including the cut down tang variation starting at $375.00 versus the $510.00 price tag of the model #17 "Astro".
Here are a couple of historically significant Astros.

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Old 07-27-2012, 12:04 PM
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Astro

Have one on order.

3 Strikes......

Doug is OUT!

Very informative.

Thanks Mr. B.

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Old 07-27-2012, 09:23 PM
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...the answer is the "Astro"...
Boy, Rick, I'm surprised that it isn't the Model 6 - 4 1/2" Steak Knife.

(And as for non-catalog knives, probably either the Cattleman or the Tailor?s knife.)
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Old 07-28-2012, 05:50 AM
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The model #6-4 1/2" Steak Knife is uncommon for sure and quite expensive. However, don't forget that back before limits on individual orders, the Steak Knives were usually ordered in sets of six or eight either all at once or, due to the expense, over a period of time. After all how many folks just have one steak knife!
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