#189608 - 08/18/20 09:58 PM
Help me choose my next knife
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I am considering my next Knife order and would like some opinions based on your experiences.
I'm trying to choose between:
A Model 5, 6 inch with Micarta and wrist thong
A Model 15 Single hilt, BPH, thumb notches, wrist thong
I have seen some single hilt 15's on here and like the look. I cant say I like it any better than the classic look of the 5.
Does anyone have any love/hate issues with their choice of these blades?
My Randall inventory is a Model 11, 3 inch Model 10 and a Denmark Special due to be delivered next month. This next order will be for a large knife, I am leaning towards 01 tool steel, Michigan is a long way from the ocean.
Thanks for the help.
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#189609 - 08/18/20 11:08 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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Model 5-5 Bradford Angier, includes 01 carbon steel, Nickel silver single hilt squared, black micarta handle, wrist thong and compass. You even have 1 more option left for finger grips or stainless steel blade, but I prefer the carbon.
Pap
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#189619 - 08/19/20 01:13 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Thanks for the input guys and the offer of pictures. I like the overall look of both.
Capt. Chris is there much weight difference?
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#189625 - 08/19/20 06:31 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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I am partial to the Model 15. Here are two of mine, both with single hilt, and both O1 steel. One has square hilt top, cut down tang, and BP handle; the other has standard rounded hilt top, standard full length tang, and finger grips:
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#189633 - 08/19/20 07:53 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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What about a Model 5-5" Bradford Angier weight?
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#189639 - 08/19/20 10:51 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: pappy19]
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Rob and Steve thanks for the images. Capt. Chris thanks for the details.
Even at 12oz I don;t think the weight is an issue. I have several years in with a Marine Kabar and they are 11.2 They both are fine knives but I think I am going with the 15.
Model 15, Green Micarta, BPH handle, single hilt, thumb notches, waxed sheath.
I truly appreciate the help. Capt. Chris be looking for the PayPal.
Edited by @pitmaster.brian (08/20/20 05:52 PM)
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#189643 - 08/20/20 08:21 AM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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For Brian's benefit (& anyone else who is interested) I offer the following:
* #15's come "standard" with "no spacers"
* #15's come configured and forged for a full, exposed tang
* Windsor & Holzinger's examples are "non-standard"
* Both of their examples are "CDT" (cut down tang) variants
Below our the fresh-shot pics of the #15 that I weighed in at 12 ounces. A "CDT" version (which has spacers) would weigh "less" as we are losing that thick (1/4") blade stock, which normally runs for-to-aft!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: My example also has options of:
* BCP (Bowie Clip point)
* Stainless
* TN (Thumb Notches)
* Nickel silver single hilt
* BPH (Border Patrol Handle)
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#189656 - 08/20/20 09:08 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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Brian
Don’t over look the Model 16 Special fighter
You get all that with a model 1 blade and can get single hilt
Could be a little bigger though
Sharpi
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#189658 - 08/20/20 11:08 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Sharpi]
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Thanks for the suggestion Sharpi, but I will stick with the 15 for this order.
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#189660 - 08/21/20 12:47 AM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Captain Chris Stanaback]
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For Brian's benefit (& anyone else who is interested) I offer the following:
* #15's come "standard" with "no spacers"
* #15's come configured and forged for a full, exposed tang
* Windsor & Holzinger's examples are "non-standard"
* Both of their examples are "CDT" (cut down tang) variants
Below our the fresh-shot pics of the #15 that I weighed in at 12 ounces. A "CDT" version (which has spacers) would weigh "less" as we are losing that thick (1/4") blade stock, which normally runs for-to-aft!
Hope this helps, Capt. Chris
PS: My example also has options of:
* BCP (Bowie Clip point)
* Stainless
* TN (Thumb Notches)
* Nickel silver single hilt
* BPH (Border Patrol Handle)
Captain Chris, I love that 15, and might have one soon, yes?
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#189663 - 08/21/20 04:43 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: mic214]
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Nice adventure rig Mic. I carry a 3 inch Lew Horton S&W 624 in a Diamond D guide Holster. The LH 624 has a K Frame Grip on a N Frame, chambered in .44 Special.
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#189668 - 08/22/20 08:39 AM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Robert Frey]
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Rob,
That's a nice piece of handle material!!
:-)Rocky
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#189677 - 08/22/20 08:04 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: thevalueman]
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Rob,
That's a nice piece of handle material!!
:-)Rocky Thank you, I was very happy to get it!
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#189681 - 08/22/20 10:01 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Robert Frey]
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Rob Frey your knife is what started this process for me, I was all set on a #5 then I saw yours.
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#192685 - 02/27/21 12:07 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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I got a call from Captain Chris a few days ago. My new knife is ready to ship.
There was a mix up, on the sheath It will all go in the mail when that gets switched.
He sent me a few pictures to enjoy until I can have it in hand. This blade will end up going to my third Grandchild, due in April. I have a few years to put some memories on it until they are big enough to hold it.
Model 15, single hilt, thumb notches, Green Micarta, Boarder Patrol
I would share those pictures with you but am not seeing a way to attach them.
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#192695 - 02/27/21 04:12 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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Maybe this will help:
(Note that the file manager says that "the Max. file size is 1.95 MB," so you will have to reduce the size of any picture larger than that.)
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#192700 - 02/27/21 06:14 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Holzinger258]
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Thanks for the tips.
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#192711 - 02/27/21 10:04 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: mic214]
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Mick, your knife was an influence on my decision, ive seen that picture somewhere. Rob's Orange G10 is pretty awesome also.
Edited by @pitmaster.brian (02/27/21 10:11 PM)
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#192713 - 02/27/21 11:06 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: @pitmaster.brian]
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Great choice for your next Randall! AND isn’t it great to be able to ask for help and ideas in choosing? Another great reason to be a member of this group! I do really like the #15 and, like Chris, really like the BCP blade grind.
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#192715 - 02/28/21 12:15 AM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Duke]
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That is one sweet lookin knife.I would edc the heck outa that one.
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#192720 - 02/28/21 09:54 AM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: aaron]
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[quote]]That is one sweet lookin knife.I would edc the heck outa that one.
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Thanks, I plan to rotate between it an my Denmark. The Denmark is for my Granddaughter, the 15 is for another grandchild due in April.
I will put some memories on them until they are big enough to use them. The pictures are from us cutting pumpkins to feed the chickens.
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#192733 - 02/28/21 05:22 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: mic214]
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I love the Model 15! I have these two now, with one more on the way…… Nice knives, Mick. I have a similar 15, but it doesn't look exactly like yours. What material did you choose for the handle, please?
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#192734 - 02/28/21 05:49 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
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Steve,
Mick's is standard Linen Green Micarta, your 15 CDT was the Canvas Green Micarta not provided with the full tang models...
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#192736 - 02/28/21 06:17 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
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Steve,
Mick's is standard Linen Green Micarta, your 15 CDT was the Canvas Green Micarta not provided with the full tang models... Yep, that’s exactly what mine is! I got the single brass hilt that is rounded on the top.
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#192738 - 02/28/21 07:08 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
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You can’t go wrong with a #15.
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#192741 - 02/28/21 09:30 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: coachblalock]
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Mine is the standard Randall Green Micarta.It is a full Tang Knife.
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#192749 - 03/01/21 01:42 PM
Re: Help me choose my next knife
[Re: Dirty_Water]
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Mick's is standard Linen Green Micarta, your 15 CDT was the Canvas Green Micarta not provided with the full tang models... Thank you, Scott.
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