The Closest Thing To The Knife Of My Dreams...

[American Rage]

was just sold on e-bay for $92.55. It was a Blackjack model 1-7, which is a very good copy of Randall's model 1-7 all-purpose fighter.:(

Naturally, I came across it while broke.:mad:


Rage

[Optimus Prime]

I know how you feel, I'm always a day late and a dollar short. :(

Any who, do you have a pic of the knife?

[HDR]

http://www.blackjack.0catch.com/pages/1-7.htm

[American Rage]

Originally posted by HDR
http://www.blackjack.0catch.com/pages/1-7.htm

Thanks HDR! How did you ever come up with it. I ask b/c I can never find what I want to look at on the net. And yet you popped a pic right on up!:)


It was the leather handled one at the top, BJ-1711, Optimus.

Blackjack made an excellent, and substantially cheaper (in price) copy of Randall's 1-7. Somewhere, I heard that one of Blackjack's partners absconded with the companies funds, placing them in bankruptcy.:(

Recently, Bark River Knives acquired some of Blackjack's model 1-7 blades and completed them as thier own production knives. They're still out there, but they want around $175 for the leather handled ones new. Again, out of my price range at this time.


Thank goodness for Ka-Bar!



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[American Rage]

Holy moly! I was scanning down on the link provided and they showed a BJ 1-7 made with Effingham steel! That's what the knife on e-bay had! It went for $92.55, and the one on the link says that they are currently valued at $200!!

Damn, I need to learn a little bit more about knives.



Rage

[Optimus Prime]

Originally posted by American Rage
Damn, I need to learn a little bit more about knives.
Rage

Ditto that, I came across a Strider folder the other day for $550.00.......:eek:

[American Rage]

Originally posted by Optimus Prime
Ditto that, I came across a Strider folder the other day for $550.00.......:eek:


That's insane!

The only knife I'd ever spend big bucks on would be a custom Randall ordered straight from the shop, and I've been told the wait would be two-three years after ordering.

How much is a Strider folder worth? Please tell me it's not $550!



Rage

[Optimus Prime]

(Go to the folder link, then check the price list link)

http://www.striderknives.com


http://www.gunsnet.net/album/data//500/7689Strider_SMF.jpg

Strider Model SMF w/ MCSOCOM markings (Marine Corps Special Operations Command). The SMF is their issue knife under current DOD contract.

They have other knives that run $750.00.....:eek:

[American Rage]

:eek: Unbelieveable prices!

I think I'll keep the Randall as my dream knife, and the Ka-Bar as my down to earth reality blade.



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[LHS]

Cold Steel makes a pair of Randall-style knives as well. I had a pair of Blackjack knives once. The first was their 'Panga' machete. I hated that thing. The edge geometry was far too thin, and the edge would actually roll over on itself if I cut anything other than green grass with it. I also had one of their fighting knives (I forget the model), and I loved it. That is, until someone busted into my car and took my tool box :(

[American Rage]

LHS,

Thanks for the headsup. I checked them out, unfortunately thier military classic is made of stainless, while I prefer carbon blades.




Rage

[HDR]

Rage,
Its how you write the search..

Or I think weird, sort of similar to a machine.. :eek:

[LHS]

Rage, check out the ODA (http://www.ltspecpro.com/38dac.html), CS's economy version. It's got a Kraton handle and blackened Carbon V blade. It's not nearly as pretty as the real Randall No. 1, but it's serviceable and has a carbon-steel blade.

[American Rage]

Thanks for the link, LHS.

I'll keep it in mind, and when I come into some money I'll seriously consider it.


Rage

[Rew]

Rage, hang on to your Ka-bar. If you happen to loose it, ya won't have to sell one of the kids to get another.;)

[American Rage]

Originally posted by Rew
Rage, hang on to your Ka-bar. If you happen to loose it, ya won't have to sell one of the kids to get another.;)


Thanks for the advice. I think I'll take it!:)



Rage