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    Randall Knives: Rare, Unique, & Experimental
    Randall Knives: Rare, Unique, & Experimental
    Randall Knives: Rare, Unique, & Experimental
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    Randall Knives: Rare, Unique, & Experimental

    By Robert E. Hunt

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    This is the third book in a collector's series on Randall Made Knives, by Robert Hunt. These publications reflect the author's interest in the historical role that knives have played and he has documented their use during the wars of the 20th Century. This volume introduces the rare, unique and experimental knives of W.D. Randall, many either made or designed by him. The initial section explores knives from the Randall Museum, where over 50 images reflect the commitment to design innovation, which was and is still today, a hallmark of Randall Made Knives. The second section contains knives from a private collection, which was uncovered by the author. Interestingly enough, the knives in this grouping have roots in some of the "museum" examples and various designs can be found in Randall early "experiments" displayed in the museum cases
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTurner Publishing Company
    Release dateJan 1, 2006
    ISBN9781681622835
    Randall Knives: Rare, Unique, & Experimental

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      Randall Knives - Robert E. Hunt

      Section I:

      Randall Museum Knives

      Early 1940s Fighter

      This early Fighter with 6-inch blade was favored by the maker and bears his name. Note the location, as later examples were name etched on the reverse side of the blade. This logo, incorporated during 1939, indicates time of production. Leather handle washers were introduced at the end of 1942 and the spacer arrangement shows a metal as well as fiber arrangement. This is a handsome example of one of Bo’s first fighters and yes, in this case, most assuredly made by him.

      1940s Fighter

      Reverse curved upper guard

      The cover of Randall Fighting Knives in Wartime features a similar knife, along with its original sheath. This example, which is displayed in the museum, is identical and exhibits the same innovation on the upper guard extension. The forward angle facilitated thumb placement, a gripping position favored by Bo.

      Other characteristics are attributed to very early 1940s production; the spacers, thick leather handle washers, very thin butt cap, flat blade grind and location of the trademark.

      World War II Fighter

      8" blade

      We can go on forever writing about this knife. Although not the first Randall Fighter (style), it nonetheless represents the type universally recognized, with wrist thong clip, handle shape and spacer arrangement. What’s more, it provides the viewer with a new-appearing example, underlying the attraction and appeal of the model to its contemporary users.

      Like all the knives in this section, it is depicted without a sheath. Although not commonly known, some museum examples were originally provided with sheaths, but they were stored separately due to lack of space in the display

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