I have several specifically designed Bushcraft knives already,...fine "woodsman" cutters all,.... but without the Randall history. I'm old enough now where that means something. I've owned some Randall's for near 35 years or so,.....my dad before me another 25 years before he passed several years ago.

It comes down to this, the knife now suits MY needs better for my intended purpose. It didn't before. Paying "top dollar" for a Randall "Woodsman" knife matters little if you never plan on selling. Whatever it's worth when I'm gone is what it is,.....will I care than? Nope!

What happens after I'm gone doesn't affect me now. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Do what floats your boat while you still can,....because the long nap will be there when it comes.

Use your knives and enjoy them any way you choose,.....because eventually there will come a time when somebody else WILL!

How many "safe queens" are out there never to be enjoyed and used by their current owners, only to have them finally used and enjoyed by another owner after the original owner passes on?

That's kinda sad to me.......and I'd say the 2nd or later owner got the better deal in life. So be the 1st owner,... but use the dang things.

By the way,.....if "The knife serves its intended purpose as built",....why does Randall consider batoning "abuse" and voids the warranty? (from what I remember)

That IS a part of every serious bushcraft knife's expected range of duties. Given the name choice "Woodsman", it seems a bit odd I think......when a common chore of it's namesake voids the warranty if it breaks from doing that chore?

.....now off to grab a bite......