To anyone interested in "AI" (Alternative Ivory) to be used as handle material on Randall knives: Please be aware that the shop "will" install "AI" on traditional (CDT) cut down tang knives, but the Randall shop will "not" install it on Model #14, #15, #16, #16, Spl. Fighters or "Fireman's Specials. The full, "exposed" tang knives are limited to micarta, G-3 and G-10 material. In the past certain laminated wooden materials have been used (packawood, etc.) but, according to Valerie (my phone conversation with her today) the shop's policy at present is micartas "only".
Of course, a #14 or #15 ordered in the "CDT" configuration is considered "O.K.", just as a Model #1 or #3, etc. would be. I hope that clears this up. Any questions? Please post them here and I will try and give you...or get for you, the correct answer. (You could fill volumes with what I do not know)...Best, Capt. Chris