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I have a question? For years now I've admired the sheer beauty of the Randall Trout & Bird Knife, Model 8. Lately I've seen the same knife for sale advertised as the Model 8-4. What is the difference, if any?

The other Randall I love is the Model 5 Small Camp & Trail Knife. Looks similar except for the blade size & straight shape.

I've always felt that Randall's were out of my league but I was looking at a catalog from 2003 when they were going for $215.00. Sure wish I had bought it back then.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 1, 2011 at 18:22

Randall has not changed their model numbers. The 8-4, is a 4 inch model 8. Kent, I don't know you but I don't think a Randall is out of your league. If you can't afford one, save up or look for a used one. You can swing it if you really want one.

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 1, 2011 at 18:40

Kent,

That Randall 8 is a sweet model. I am with you, I wish I bought 4 or 5 of them

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Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on June 1, 2011 at 20:11

Yeah, I wish I had bought that knife back in '03 when I got their catalog. They wanted around $225 for it back then. I called the factory today & learned that the Model 8-4 is the same as the Model 8. The "4" is merely the length of the blade (4").

They only want $340.00 for that knife from the factory if you don't mind waiting 'till March 21st (my birthday) 0f 2016? I'm not even sure I'll be alive by then, otherwise I've seen "new" ones on eBay go for about $580.00 +.

I just can't afford that kind of bread right now, but somehow, someway I know I'm gonna get that particular Randall.

I'm simply awestruck by it's beauty.

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Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on June 1, 2011 at 21:02

Robert Burris said:

Randall has not changed their model numbers. The 8-4, is a 4 inch model 8. Kent, I don't know you but I don't think a Randall is out of your league. If you can't afford one, save up or look for a used one. You can swing it if you really want one.

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Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on June 1, 2011 at 21:04

KENT GABLE said: I don't know why they add the "4" after the Model 8 as it only comes in a 4" blade according to the factory.

Robert Burris said:
Randall has not changed their model numbers. The 8-4, is a 4 inch model 8. Kent, I don't know you but I don't think a Randall is out of your league. If you can't afford one, save up or look for a used one. You can swing it if you really want one.

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Permalink Reply by stephen tungate on June 1, 2011 at 23:39

kent if you check some of the web sites you here people talk about on here you might find that knife i was looking for one knife i could not find anywhere a fellow member suggested it was daves knives i found it there cheaper than anywhere i looked.good luck my friend...

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Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on June 1, 2011 at 23:58

Steve-right now I have my eye on a new Randall model 8 and I'm tempted to just go ahead and buy it. It's just that lately, I've been buying quite a number of knives and it's hard for me to justify spending even MORE money at this time. Especially this much. Any Randall doesn't come cheap nor does any quality product.

I'm just thinking that sometimes we put off things that we really want to be practical & perhaps we owe it to ourselves to just go ahead?

Thanks

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 2, 2011 at 16:51

Kent,

I love this... Your so right

I'm just thinking that sometimes we put off things that we really want to be practical & perhaps we owe it to ourselves to just go ahead?

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 2, 2011 at 17:00

I bought my Randall model 7 in the year 2000. I rewarded my self for quitting smoking.

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Permalink Reply by KENT GABLE on June 2, 2011 at 17:42

I've been rewarding myself just for making it this far, without Any reason.

Robert Burris said:

I bought my Randall model 7 in the year 2000. I rewarded my self for quitting smoking.

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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by Robert Burris on June 3, 2011 at 20:39

Kent, if you get a Randall or another quality knife let us see it. There's some great knife makers in this club, I would check them all out before I made up my mind on a particular knife or brand. Good luck with your knife project.