Randall Model 16 Special Fighter

[@todome1]

I've owned 30+ Randalls since the early 80's. Like Mike said down below, it is 440B stainless.

[@Biblicalgiants]

Some guy on Bladeforums was saying Randall's stainless was "comparable" to 440B but not actually 440B. Hell idk. Thanks

[@Biblicalgiants]

I finally got a Randall. It was almost mint from a local pawnshop.

[@randallkelley3599]

At one time in early 200's I had 62 Randalls. Sold em all for a modest profit, over a year or two. I still have an unused carving set in stag, complete w/ all docs and purple wrapped carrying case. Wish I would have kept a 1, 2 or 14.

[@DM-hq9jt]

I've got a collection of Randall knives, and they've never come inserted in the sheath as collectors like the sheaths not to be broken in.

[@tikkidaddy]

"Closest' I ever got is a Blackjack Halo 14 8 inch in A2 convex, aluminum guard, made by Bark River. It works. Moss green micarta, finger grooves. Sheath is heavier. Very well made. I didn't want to wait the rest of my life. Razor sharp

[@eugenevictortooms4174]

The Blackjack Halo is a really nice knife in its own right. I've got a blackjack 1-7 & it's okay, definitely not as nice as a Randall though.

[@yukoneo]

I absolutely love this one...

[@e.r9111]

I'd love an update if you still have it! Randall is just celebrating 80 years. Amazing they've been around s long as it has

[@sofakingphat8087]

I have recently converted one of my gun cabinets into a knife display case. I think that it looks really nice with some Randall,‘s on it. I once had some picture frames. I had converted into shadow boxes so I could hang my Randall, Made, Knives up. I still have a few of those around. Honestly the whole picture frame idea is the easiest way to display your Randall, Made, Knives. I display the sheaves right beside it. I never put the knife in the sheath. I purchase all my Randall, Made, Knives new.

[@MikeUman]

Randall's stainless steel is 440-B. At least it was back in the day.

[@mountaineer7435]

Bo, started using 440b during the fifties on requested orders. Bo, didn't make it an standard along with 01 till the start of the Vietnam war! I didn't know either like you obvious don't, but 440 steels are a lot older than what you think! And back then it was thought of as a super steel! Most knife companies didn't start putting 440 stainless steel in their options till the sixties! But, Bo was actually one of the first to start using it in the 1950's! Now, you know.

[@kylecollier9437]

It's one of those knives where it's more function over form, but with a beauty all it's own. I love historic knives. I only wish I could have got some of my grandfather's when he passed. He had some old and beautiful knives.

[@Lorbera]

Its 440B. They used to make em in ATS 34 and some other stainless I forgot.

[@johnfattig6937]

I called them and they said it was 440B. I've heard of 440C and 440 but not this.

[@eac1235]

Wrong! Its 440B that is from Sweden. Secondly NOWHERE ON THEIR WEBSITE OR LITERATURE SAYS ITS FROM PROJECT GEMINI.! A RANDALL now called the Astro flew on Mercury and Gemini. Thirdly Bo Randall explains how and why they used 440B from Sweden, simply put Bo decided that if it was good for Sweedish Bofors cannons it was good enough for Randall knives.

[@jwatterson69]

A couple of observations worth noting: The handle on the model 16 sp1 is tapered. When you measured the thickness of the handle (5:55) you didn't appear to notice it and only measured in one spot. A small detail, but the taper is worth noting. (7:37) Finger grooves are standard on the model 16 sp1, they do not cost more.

[@Biblicalgiants]

It sure is. I didn't notice the taper on my handle until I had it for a few hours. There really is a lot of skill put into these knives.

[@jacobmanalang8162]

i want a randall fighter for my collection one day

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

My favorite Randall is the Woodsman, I think. Not a huge knife, but it's a great look.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

The Astro, too. Love that look.

[@madawcofarreat2348]

It would be cool to see you do more fixed blades :)

[@raygixxer89]

Nice video. I've been scouring the net looking for info in these knives and not much out there. I've got a 1-7 stainless and just ordered a 25-6 and a 3-7, both in stainless. A lot of people knock RMK stainless, but they've been using it for years and know how to properly heat-treat it and forge it where i would put it head to head with some of the latest whizbang steels, not to mention that they are sexy as hell. Randall knows their stuff!

[@eac1235]

There is plenty of info on Randall knives. Check out randall made knives .com. This guy doesn't know half of what he's talking about. You can shave with his knife or any Randall, you just have to know how to properly sharpen it. They give directions and its important not to screw up the edge.

[@raygixxer89]

@@eac1235 Oh, trust me, I know all about the history and different blade designs. I mean info about actual use and stuff. I'm actually going to start buying some of the older published books about the knives, if I can find them.

[@eac1235]

@@raygixxer89 I have and they are a bit expensive. Lol. If you go on randallmadeknife.com they have a extensive list of all the old magazine articles going back to the 40s. It's a really great site. They also have a listing of major books of Randall knives. You'll love it I'm sure.

[@raygixxer89]

@@eac1235 Yup, I've read all the links provided there. Now I want the books to read and collect.

[@raygixxer89]

@@eac1235 I've been getting my Randalls from Cpt. Stanaback, he seems like a cool dude when I talk to him on the phone. I can't wait to get my next order!

[@csharpewalls]

What a beautiful knife however in my world it would be in a safe, but my Becker BK2 with custom wood scales is a workhorse.

[@Tenskwatawa4U]

Beautiful!

[@MrGeerbear]

LTK- My Randall came with steaks. You got screwed. This company is so historic. Randall's are still carried by our troops. They don't get put on a waiting list. Also carried by astronauts and Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 pilot. Gus Grissom had one on his Mercury capsule that sunk. They brought the capsule up 50 years later and the Randall cleaned up nicely. Great brand.

[@slidetek]

I wanted me a Randall Astro when I was a kid. In fact, I still do!

[@MrGeerbear]

Slidetek- go for it. It comes with steaks. LTK is the only guy who didn't get the steaks. Damn good steaks, too.

[@raygixxer89]

@@MrGeerbear LOL!

[@eac1235]

Troops have to wait as well they try to get knives to the troops as quickly as possible, but they are still on a waiting list .

[@leodegas7731]

Thanks for making me appreciate my knife more. I will probably use mine. It cost $650 but it's made to use. Model Pathfinder. I hope you have the reate still ( from your table sale), that knife is not a user except for paper or maybe a tent peg. 🤣🤣🤣 ✌️🦁

[@leodegas7731]

I get my Randall Dec. Stag horn Pathfinder. I just wanted to see others and to see if people use theirs. I will probably use mine camping with my grandniece. Do you use yours? Mine is stainless too. I should have asked what steel it is too🤣🤣🤣 ✌️🦁 Ps Maybe, I will get another as a non user.✌️

[@jlf2393]

I HAVE HEARD A LOT ABOUT RANDALL KNIVES BUT DO THEY HOLD AN EDGE LIKE A BUCK KNIFE,THIS I HAVE NEVER HEARD ANYONE TALK ABOUT.

[@slidetek]

Randall keeping with tradition, screw these consumer trends like types of steel or putting it in a cardboard box. It worked in the 40's, it works now. Next thing you're going to want HRC numbers and tell us you can't sharpen it yourself. Hippy. Yeah! It's a gorgeous knife! _Moar fixed blades!_

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

'Heavy gauge paper' thats where we are these days... oh and dull knives too.

[@charlescasey9799]

Model 16 is a divers knife with a number 1 grind

[@LuvThemKnives]

Model 16 can also be a fighter. Check it out online. There’s a dive model and a model 16 fighter as well.

[@b80-s9i]

Randalls are nice...not best steels tho. I was waiting for the disassembly😁

[@91classicrock]

If you order directly from Randall knives the wait time is 5 years

[@АнтонВоробьев-с8е]

Вы заказывали?

[@addisonesslinger3653]

I you ordered when you made this post you would have your knife by now.

[@greghorn4820]

Those are nice like to buy one for my daughter who serves in U S.A.R

[@jacobshawwaf7618]

Hey do you have any more halo v left

[@LuvThemKnives]

Jacob Shawwaf No

[@jacobshawwaf7618]

send it one more time It did not let your message go through sorry

[@jacobshawwaf7618]

Do you know or have a recomended seller off of dhgate or aliexpress I can get one from.

[@stevek8829]

Jacob Shawwaf Ha Ha, good one.

[@oldeays5085]

What? On their site and their catalog they plainly say the use 440b steel! You have to read to find that out. Lol!

[@91classicrock]

is this for sale

[@LuvThemKnives]

91classicrock Yes it is.

[@91classicrock]

How much?

[@LuvThemKnives]

Thomas Merc No I don’t. Unfortunately

[@LuvThemKnives]

Thomas Merc Model 16 SP1 fighter

[@LuvThemKnives]

Thomas Merc It’s such a great design. And a knife that will last a lifetime !!!

[@ruiamaral9118]

High Art, by Rubem Fonseca. ;-)

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

01:00 Thought it is the new CH Knives 1228 :) Thanks for the review, very cool knife, pricey one too. If you want a much more affordable Chinese version - check out the LW Boa 2 on my channel. Cheers!

[@slidetek]

That Boa looks like a heck of a lot of knife for $64. Really nice application of G10, and the sheath looks amazing.

[@ATechReviewsKnives]

Yeah, it's actually flax micarta on the handle. The sheath is one of the best I've seen from a production company.

[@xxbryan715xx]

Randall’s steel is 440B. It always has been.

[@monkeysize]

I'm sure you hear this on a daily basis...but by definition, the blade is the cutting edge of the steel. That being said, this blade is really 6"...a far cry from what the advertise. Why do they measure from tip to hilt?

[@Totemparadox]

monkeysize Every knife maker ever measures it from the hilt to the tip. If they’re nice they’ll tell you the cutting edge lenght.

[@johnfattig6937]

I don't, nor have ever owned a Randall knife. I've always bought nice knives and have more than a few that cost more than these. I've always wanted a model 1-8 but after watching this video the knife just seems like a big F you. The lack of even a box??!!! Horrible factory edge . I have a Blackjack model 1-7 in A2 (made by bark river ) that I paid 160.00 for 15 years ago that I bet is just as good as Randall's 01 steel.

[@oldeays5085]

I thought you said, you weren't going to tell us the Randall history that we already know? But, you go straight into the history anyways.

[@49giants3]

Lotta nickels in there lol

[@mjg8693]

"it's stainless" 😂

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

Its stain resistent, but stainless..... no.

[@drs-Rigo-Reus]

I had a few but most are useless. Look Nice though.

[@patrikvogt4410]

It's not a knife if it isn't sharp and it isn't sharp unless it shaves...or at least that's what I've learned.

[@freezeftw9725]

no not really my cup of tea too bad it's not a flipper

[@Totemparadox]

FREEZE FTW How about we keep tough combat blades and flippers separate.

[@charlescasey9799]

Doesn’t know how to shave ....it’s not a razor I’ve used mine in Southeast Asia