RANDALL MADE KNIVES knife - Model 16 Diver - Collection knife

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RANDALL MADE KNIVES

Model 16 Diver

Mythical American brand created in 1938 (!) by Bo Randall, who was probably one of the most influential knifemakers of all time; judge for yourself:

- many of his models have been used in all wars, starting from WWII, and the more history the models have, the higher their rating!!!

- nASA equipped astronauts with one of its models, developed precisely with this specification (model 17 ASTRO), and in 1961 it equipped the crew members of the Mercury 7 mission, becoming the first knife in orbit!

- the catalog has 28 models and all are customizable

- the waiting time for an order is currently ... 6 years the price of excellence!

- the list of distinctions and specificities being still long, here is a link for the most curious:

https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Randall_Made_Knives

This model is a 16 Diver, some of which were used in WWII and Vietnam.

Usually ordered in the classic dive knife configuration (4 finger handle & single guard), this model stands out for its configuration combining a dive type blade with a combat type guard and handle.

Technically:

Produced in the 90's

Full tang construction (rare for Randall)

17.5cm blade in stainless steel 5mm thick

Total length 29.5cm

Sharpened counter edge

Serrated back (watch out, it stings!)

Double nickel silver guard

Single finger grip handle made of micarta block

Lanyard hole

Waxed brown leather case (the rendering is magnificent) with belt loop and holes for leg strap

Comes in a black nylon case with zip closure

Market value 850/950

750.- shipped

Our Opinion:

Randall is a must have in a collection; this Model 16 Diver is atypical in this Diving/Fighting configuration and in absolute mint condition!