Here is how I sees it. Most of us who buy and sell Randalls like them just as much as straight collectors. If we did not then there would be no demand. There is a little collector in every dealer or secondary market seller. I like things just the way they are. And here is my OPINION. Now this is just my view as a collector and seller. Randall knives are for sure not un-obtainable. At knife shows you should see the look on customers faces who have heard of Randall knives and don't have an idea of what they cost. When I tell them that there is a 4 to 5 year wait that makes their jaw drow even further. The playing field is set in their head. "WOW, those must be really good knives". I don't ever want that to change. Because of demand! collectors and sellers spend big money for Randalls. That keeps the secondary market moving. The second that the wait time goes down to a reasonable area then everyone has pretty much what they want or it dosen't seem like a bad idea to wait a year or two and pay less. When collectors and buyers pay top dollar for a knife for a long period of time, then that locks in the price for years to come. Older knives retain their value, cause no one wants to get less for a knife they paid more for 5 years prior. I like things the way they are. It is the American way to buy and sell. In our case buy and sell Randalls. If they were not in demand they would not be as valuable. If they are not as valuable then I am not as interested. I love Randalls. You love it, I love it, It's FUN. Keep up the good work and we will keep on buying. Let them all complain about the wait and in the long run they will still buy a Randall. Remember just my opinion.
Dave Samolis
RKS #4314