Here is a chance to help me configure my next RMK.

I have a few RMKS right now. A Big Bear Bowie that is a safe queen, a Model 23 for EDC, a Triathlete for carrying out and about, and a Model 18 5 1/2" in my GTH bag. I think I want to add another bowie knife for the collection. I am considering either a Confederate or a Smithsonian. I saw a Thorpe and it was too long for me.

Here are the options I am considering:

-Ironwood handle (I am not a stag fan and the BBB has a leather handle)
-Commando shaped handle (the BBB has a #22 HANDLE WITH CROW'S BEAK BUTT CAP)
-Smooth Brass Collar
-FLANGED BRASS BUTT CAP
-BRASS LUGGED HILT or BRASS DOUBLE HILT

Other ideas? Thanks!

Lee,

Good place to start is to look over the Knife of the Week Model 12. The Smitty being forged from 3/8" stock is a big heavy knife. The Confederate would make a lighter carry if you plan to do so. The Smitty however makes a great presentation piece IMO.

One of my Favorite large Randall's is the Sasquatch,great curves, just food for thought.

No doubt George, you are spot on. I don't know how far out Doug Kennefick is on orders.
One thing to keep in mind is Randall dealers only get a few slots/month on large bowies like Smith or Confederate so it could add time to your order.

Sort of like this

Except for the hilt...yes!

The 14 hilt is also available on this I believe.
Just a FYI if your looking for less curves or a other than brass option.

Consider the model 12 sportsman with its 9 inch blade, if you plan on carrying it. My #2 son has one with a #1 fighter guard, and he has packed it all over the Canadian North for years.

Alan Grombacher

Zogger,

12-9 14 Grind is the way to go

Tom flynn

I hear what you are saying on a Thorpe being "too long" - but with that, what are you looking for in your next Randall?

Got a few Thorpe's, a Smithsonian and a confederate - I'll try to get some pics to share as have a couple of different configurations. As a user - I'd agree Thorpe's are "too long" - but at the same time I'd say the Smitty is "too heavy" - to get into user territory to me - I'd say 12-9 or small sasquatch if your looking for a useable length.

You've got a nice variety to start with and a nice bowie is always a wonderful conversation piece.

Is that Ironwood or Walnut?

Ironwood I believe, just a photo from the internet, not my knives.

Ironwood for sure, my knives
Peter

Great minds...

This is my order with the Shop:

Model #12-11” Confederate
+Smooth Brass Collar
+Ironwood
+Smooth Flanged Brass Butt Cap

The Brass Lugged Hilt and Commando Handle will be standard.

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This could be my order! Are you ordering direct?

My favorite Randall Bowie is the Model12-9", "Sportsman's Bowie. A nine inch blade available standard in carbon steel.

This blade is also available in the #14 grind in either carbon or stainless, if memory serves me.

The #14 grind can also be paired with the Model 25 handle configuration as displayed in the "Non-Cataloged" Models fold-out.

This Model 12-9" is paired with its "cousin", the Model 12-8", Bear Bowie. This pair was one of the last ivory-handled Bowies that left the Shop before Randall stopped accepting elephant ivory.

Oddly enough, the ivory on the 12-9" cracked from hilt to butt cap in three months after delivery to my Bowie customer.

I strongly recommend the Sportsman's Bowie for heft and balance.

Yes, my order is placed directly with the Randall Shop, my expected delivery date is 07/21/2022.

If you want it faster, order through an authorized dealer.

I was thinking that if you were getting yours thru a dealer, I could see how yours turned out.

Ah-hah, thought I had seen those before.

Thanks.