RANDALL MADE KNIVES - Model Mini 1 - Collection knife

RANDALL MADE KNIVES

Model Mini 1

The Model 1 is THE mythical Randall model, and this Mini variant is (very) rare

In 1997, 1,500 of these knives were produced, and collectors still treasure them.

Randall Made Knives, the legendary American brand created in 1938 (!) by Bo Randall, who was probably one of the most influential knifemakers of all time:

Many of his models have been used in every war, from WWII onwards, and the more historic the models, the higher their value!

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

The catalog includes 28 models, all of which can be customized.

The current waiting time for orders is ... 6 years - the price of excellence!

As the list of distinctions and special features is still long, here's a link for the more curious.

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

This Mini 1 is configured identically to its classic and celebrated big brother.

Technically:

Through-bristle construction

9cm stainless steel blade (Randall's "S" stands for stainless steel, but on the Mini it's the "M" that's stamped).

Thickness 4.5mm

Sharpened counter-edge

Total length 17.5cm

Nickel silver double guard

Tricolor liners

Blackmicarta handle

Duralumin pommel

Leather sheath with belt loop and (mini) whetstone

Serial number 463.

Knife condition: 10/10

Case condition: 10/10

Rarity index: 9.5/10

Rating approx. 1000/1200

Delivered in a black nylon sheath with zip closure.

Our verdict: Randall is a must-have in any collection; the Model 1 is possibly THE model to own and one of the brand's absolute icons, along with the Model 17 and 18 (among others)

The Mini 1 doesn't have the aura of the 1-7, but it's so much rarer!

It's very consistent in the hand, and some even think it makes an excellent EDC.