Alan, I agree...great story.

Like a lot of us older guys, I grew up with carbon blades. My first knives were Marbles that belonged to my grandfather. The first stainless knives I ever owned were Swiss Army, then some early Spyderco "Police" models.

The first two Randalls were carbon, so I guess it's what you're used to carrying and sharpening.

Dubie Baxter