I need some help  on deciding between a RMK  # 25 and # 27. I would like to hear from you and see pics of your knives. Now for the big one. Any recommendations on where to find them. I looked on the web but when I see price jumps of a few to several hundred dollars I thought I would ask why.

I see several show cases full at every Michigan gun show. The #27 is a skinner and would be my pick...Roy

I owned a Pathfinder with stag handle. Bought it new for $350 and sold it used for the same. A fine knife, but mine didn't impress me as a working knife for gritty use in tough hunting environments. I have owned a number of knives which were less attractive but more suited for hard use. Still...the Pathfinder or Bird/Fish/Small Game models (numbers escape me) would be my choice of Randall knives.

Five year wait on a new one from the factory would explain the price jumps.

As you can see, I prefer the Model 25-5 Trapper. Well balanced, fits the hand, and a little shorter blade than the #27. Thumb notch and top of hilt molded for thumb placement.

The 5 year wait explains why you pay more than you would from Randall. Not why 2 model # 25 set up the same way and no special event knife should be selling for 500.00  more than a knife already marked up 50%. That's why I was wondering where people got their knives from as well.

Thunder, call Randall and find a dealer in your area... Most of the Randall dealers will get your knife for you in a far shorter time then if you order it direct. My dealer is charging me catalog price and only about a 3-4 month wait. I am a fan of the Randall 11-5, however I would choose the 25-5 over the 27 IMHO. Hope this helps.... Tu Compadres, Sutty

I have four Randalls. the model 25-5 inch blade is the perfect hunting knife. good luck they are all nice.

Randy

Rick your the one. It's that picture of your knife that has me sleeping on the couch. Yep I got caught drooling over it.  Thank You. A good nights sleep with something to dream about. That is a good looking knife.

Rick your the one. It's that picture of your knife that has me sleeping on the couch. Yep I got caught drooling over it.  Thank You. A good nights sleep with something to dream about. That is a good looking knife.

I've been known to lead a few folks astray.      

Randall is committed to their dealers. The dealer that orders one to two dozen knives every quarter  gets priority consideration over a single knife order from an individual.

My Model 5 - 5" after 27 years of faithful service.  

My Hunting Set..... A Scott Teaschner Sheath, Randall 11-5 , and a Case Trapper Hunter .....

nordicknives.com

They are a Randall dealer and can get you one ordered in 6-8 months. They also have quite a few new and near new in stock.

Also try the Randall Knife Society. Several outlets advertise in their newsletter.

When you guys where starting this topic,I was trying my first Randle (look alike)
I was at our local taxidermy shop ,guy comes in starts talking about caping his deer with his Randle knife.
He showed it to me ,I said I make knives,his reply bet you can't make one like this,I said your probably correct, but I can try.
He gave me the knife I traced it out,he commissioned me to make it .
Don't know what modle he had,but the guy really like the knife.
Please excuse the oil on the blade it was taken just for the guy to aproval with cell phone    Thanks for loking and as always critism is more than welcome
Thought maybe you guys would like to see it.

I like it Kevin, Because it says EVANS on it and you did a very good job
Dana

Great looking knife!

I prefer the drop point so the #25 would get my vote. also the Randall knife society has disbanded. following the death of Rhett Stidham last April.

Suty, that is a nice combo and sheath as well.  Kevin, I own three Randalls and your knife looks every bit as good.