Fabio - Great test. 440B certainly faired better than CPMS30V and 440C.

The #1 is exactly that, the #1. With options and blade lengths, using the RMK logic to disuade custom orders years ago, there is a million combinations for the model.

The CDT versions of the 14 and 15 still maintian the integrity of the original design to a certain degree. They maintain some proportion and aesthetics, most important.



A #16 fighter also carries less weight than a #14 and offers full exposed tang construction. Referencing my photos above, what does the SF offer that a 16 doesn't? Those examples are much more aesthically pleasing than any SF model. In fact, again in my opinion, the SF leaves something to be desired. I don't want anyone to take offense to this, as everyone has their own tastes. I keep going back to the bastard analogy and a solution to a problem that didn't exist. Just sayin'.

I will give you this, it is slightly more palatable in the border patrol handle.

Yes but its sort of unfair because some will get a blade thats better cutting than someone else, and its to a pretty serious degree. Look in the model 28 knife of the week thread. Some of the guys like peter K got what I would call a better grind than say Ken L. With ken getting the shortest end of the stick IMO.

Leatherman, you wrote:I own a pair of 28s, so I am curious to which one you're referring. Here is the blade of the Green Micarta one:





And, here is the Black Micarta one:

Well both of those have thinner blades than the ones Peter or the catalogue show, and IMO less attractive grinds

Gee?
We got almost 6 pages into a thread before we found out what the Leatherman didn't like about Randall knives! That's some sort of record. What a pity. Everytime...It's always somethin'. OK: Come back on and post up some dribble to let the RKS members think that we
A) Didn't get your meaning
B) Mis-interpreted your post
C) Some other lame excuse for Randall bashing
Best, Capt. Chris

I would reaally appreciate someone offering to sell me one of those "sorry, #16SPF bastards" tonight/tomorrow. I'm meeting with the mother of one young Marine in the morning before she heads South to see him off to Afganistan and will show her the picture of the Randall soon to follow him. Another young man I know quite well leaves in 2-4 weeks and I plan to also send one with him. If not, I feel pretty certain that the folks at Randall will help me fill the order tomorrow afternoon.
And would you please refer to these as "bastards" once more----I just can't hear it enough. I personally hope these knives fulfill their intended function of helping to dispence with the real BASTARDS while helping to keep safe our young/older men and women.

And, please, if you want to really use good equipment for serious or fun, keep your sorry butt awake long enough to fresh H2O it and wipe it down---it ain't a Kenmore self-cleaner.
Sorry...just tired of the petty B.S. and whining.

Thankful for all the veterans, Veteran's Day, Randall and others to help supply 'em.

I think the silent majority frequenting this forum would agree!

Cackling Hens......................

Yeah because on the forums we always agree with each-other and never discuss what we think could make something better! Bash me and not bash crutch?

I am not really bashing by saying some grinds are IMO better than others, thats my opinion and it seems you always have a problem with it.

No...You'd never bash Randalls. Re-read your history...and tell it to someone else. I've been reading your passive-aggressive style of non-praise for way too long.
Best, Capt. Chris