"Don't Flame me Bro"

[AtomicRooster57]

Did you get those Randall’s from Capn Chris? I saw he had two matching yours that stayed in FL.

I did indeed.

 

[AtomicRooster57]

I’ve always wanted a twin sheath for them, but know I’d never really use it.

Now a twin sheath would be cool! I'll loon into that.

 

[eveled]

One like this would be cool.

 

[Tat2dMFr]

Nice buy but be careful, the damn things are addicting as hell...

 

[bigsurbob]

eveled that onion patina is cool. I've been enjoying watching the patina form on my carbon steel users. The Sodbuster is only 6 weeks old. Granted... not Randalls, but...

(recycled pic)

 

[Murindo]

They are your knives, do as you please. I prefer to use my Randall's. Once in a while I find a collectible one and I always resell them. My preference for a quick patina is to apply rust bluing solution to a clean dry blade. It will quickly induce rusting. Then pour boiling over it which will turn the rust black. Then use steel wool to get the finish you want. Apply a light coat of oil and rub off. In the picture is a well used 3-6 and a brand new 2020 1-8 that has been processed the way I described. Once it looks a bit old and used, you'll find it easier to use it.
BTW, run hot water over the leather handle to raise the grain for a better grip. Take the shine of the guard and butt with a scotch brite pad (be gentle) and tarnish the brass with a little lemon juice.

The people who only look at a new Randall as a collectible never to be used (Hell even put in the sheath) don't know how good these knives really are.

 

[AtomicRooster57]

They are your knives, do as you please. I prefer to use my Randall's. Once in a while I find a collectible one and I always resell them. My preference for a quick patina is to apply rust bluing solution to a clean dry blade. It will quickly induce rusting. Then pour boiling over it which will turn the rust black. Then use steel wool to get the finish you want. Apply a light coat of oil and rub off. In the picture is a well used 3-6 and a brand new 2020 1-8 that has been processed the way I described. Once it looks a bit old and used, you'll find it easier to use it.
BTW, run hot water over the leather handle to raise the grain for a better grip. Take the shine of the guard and butt with a scotch brite pad (be gentle) and tarnish the brass with a little lemon juice.

The people who only look at a new Randall as a collectible never to be used (Hell even put in the sheath) don't know how good these knives really are.

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