Original Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of a Randall No 18 Fighting Knife and the second one we have had the pleasure of offering. The knife itself is in unused condition with only minor storage wear present. Randall Made Knives, usually referred to as Randall, is an American custom handcrafted knife manufacturer founded by Walter Doane "Bo" Randall, Jr. in the U.S. The knife making shop and showroom is located in Orlando, Florida. Randall began making knives as a hobby in 1937. His son and grandson continue the family trade along with 20 craftsmen producing about 8,000 knives per year out of a shop on South Orange Blossom Trail.

Randall offers 28 models of knives for different applications, each customizable at the factory based on customer specification. Randall hand forges nearly all models of knives instead of using factory stamping or stock removal, one of few manufacturers to do so. Randall uses a 17-step process for making knives, which usually takes over 8 hours to complete. The waiting list for obtaining a Randall from the shop is typically six years.

Two examples of Randall's Model 17 "Astro", designed for the use of astronauts, are on display in the Smithsonian Institution. The company operates its own museum containing more than 7,000 knives and other edged weapons, including one of the world's largest collections of pocket knives.

The knife measures 13 inches overall, with a 7 ½ inch carbon steel blade, outfitted with a 1 1/2 inch sharpened sawback single edge and the scimitar flanked address reading "RANDALL MADE/ORLANDO, FLA." on the left side of the blade.

Condition is very fine overall, the blade has crisp original polish with an overall bright finish showing almost no use. The guard has an attractive, aged patina with some small scratches and dings. Grip shows some scratches and scuffs.

The original Randall Sheath is also fine with tight stitching, attractive original russet brown finish, intact closure strap, and functional snap on the whetstone pouch. Overall, the leather is in very good order, and is nice and pliable. There is oxidation on the metal fittings, and scuffs and scratches, as expected with any piece of historic leather.

A lovely, hard to find example ready for further research and display.

Specifications:
Blade Length: 7 ½”
Overall length: 13”
Crossguard: 3 ¼”
Scabbard Length: 8" with Belt Loop