I'm just reading this post for the first time ... EXCELLENT!

And Cap, I REALLY was thinking of a 7" blade before I read what you said.
I have a 6" and I think they're pretty common, so I would love to see
a 7" blade ... (8" is too big in my humble opinion)

And ...

D) Model #5 built as a combination: Carry & camp chores.

Tony (If I had to keep only ONE Randall it would be a #5) LaPetri