Some background. Her father was Lt Herman E Ernst. He flew P61 "Borrowed Time" with the 422nd night fighter squadron from July 1944 until the end of the war. He was one of only four P61 pilots in WW2 who reached "ace" status. He had 5 air victories against enemy aircraft plus he destroyed a V-1 flying bomb. Wonder where his knife is now?
And she was all two happy to sell it once she heard that price! I have no respect for those who, can give away something of their parents and not keep it in the family! That should be cherished!
My dad carried a Randall during 3 tours in Vietnam. My stepmother sold it when he died. It broke my heart, especially being career military myself. It was the one thing I wanted so badly. Randall's are legendary.
@@cornpop9262 There are more guys making them in the shop now, but the knives are essentially the same as always- completely hand-made and simply the best. High cost but the best is never cheap, only worth it.
I carried a Ranall knife during my time in the Army. Bo Randall made great knives. I have bought two, and I will buy either of my kids one if and when they join.
1941 is when the U.S. entered WWII, the knife cost $15.00 back then according to the expert. In today's money that equates to $267.00. You can't touch a new Randall model 1 today unless you're paying $550.00 or more.
@@cornpop9262 Yep, a long waiting list but if you can find an authorized Randall dealer they may have some in stock. A few show up on the used knife market but most who have one won't sell it for any amount of money, which says a lot in itself.
@@P_RO_ yeah. I see them on ebay selling for about 1k each. Then I got the brochure and saw I could buy them new for 5 or 600. I was wondering what the price difference was. I guess it's because of the long wait time. People pay more money to be able to have it now.
Randall’s are still a premier, handmade knife today. The shop is still in Orlando, and you can order any one of 27 different catalog knives today, including a #1 with a leather stack handle...... the wait time, last I checked, is just under 6 years....
I like Randall’s but my heart lies with John Ek .. I have many Ek knives .. Even have some old Chris Reeve hollow handle knives which are no longer made by Reeve ..
Randall is right up there at the top of the wish list for most knife guys. I read or heard just recently (I think Hickock 45, maybe) that the waiting list is 7 years. To have one from Korea or Vietnam is a treasure. To have your father's from WWII is a priceless heirloom and should not be sold.
I don't believe the Springfield Randall's were technically made by Randall. A man named W.F. Larsen struck a deal with Bo Randall to essentially copy their knife and put the Randall name on it. They were actually made in Northampton, MA, which is around 20 minutes away from Springfield, but stamped SPFLD. Mass.
The colored spacers on the grip are not plastic. They are a vulcanized fiber material. No such plastic existed at that time. We still use it today for liners and spacers as shown here. KnifeMaker
I believe Randall knives were desired to be the original SOG team knives during Vietnam War but they just couldn't supply the demand at minimal prices so the government had the sterile SOG knives made in Seki Japan.
The yellow document has a 1988 date on it. Randall had to make more than 1,000 knives during WWII. They are still making hand made knives in Orlando that are prized by collectors. They have a six year wait, so place your order now,
*Appraiser:* "On a retail market I'd expect to see this anywhere between $3500 and $4000 dollars." *Lady:* "Holy buckets, and I killed a bug with it once!" *Appraiser:* "Mam, it's now worth $400 dollars."
Lady, don't you sell that knife.
She sold it. And probably wasted the money on a vacation to some sh*thole
My thoughts exactly.
Some background. Her father was Lt Herman E Ernst. He flew P61 "Borrowed Time" with the 422nd night fighter squadron from July 1944 until the end of the war. He was one of only four P61 pilots in WW2 who reached "ace" status. He had 5 air victories against enemy aircraft plus he destroyed a V-1 flying bomb. Wonder where his knife is now?
Damn. That's awesome.
Should be in a museum.
Thank you for sharing Sir! God Bless our men!
And she was all two happy to sell it once she heard that price!
I have no respect for those who, can give away something of their parents and not keep it in the family!
That should be cherished!
@@oldeays5085
She would never sell it, would she?
My dad carried a Randall during 3 tours in Vietnam. My stepmother sold it when he died. It broke my heart, especially being career military myself. It was the one thing I wanted so badly. Randall's are legendary.
Oh man.. I feel for you on this Jeff. Immeasurable thanks for you and your Dad's service..
What a bitch, that’s about the worst thing I’ve ever heard.
Are Randal knives worth the money? The new ones?
@@cornpop9262 There are more guys making them in the shop now, but the knives are essentially the same as always- completely hand-made and simply the best. High cost but the best is never cheap, only worth it.
Ouch. That hurts. Sorry to read this. :(
I carried a Ranall knife during my time in the Army. Bo Randall made great knives. I have bought two, and I will buy either of my kids one if and when they join.
Well, get on the wait list, its 5 to 6 years now.
Poor dude is probably rolling over in his grave. I'd rather b broke then sell an heirloom like that with such rich history. So sad.
What are you talking about?? She never once said anything about selling it she just brought it there to find about it... Stupid...
Women really don't give a sh*t about things like this.
It infuriates me to be honest.
That should have been saved for a boy in the family....sad
1941 is when the U.S. entered WWII, the knife cost $15.00 back then according to the expert. In today's money that equates to $267.00. You can't touch a new Randall model 1 today unless you're paying $550.00 or more.
Not to mention a 6 year wait as well.
@@finalbossd 6 year wait? They just sent me a brochure. I didn't know there was a wait
@@cornpop9262 Yep, a long waiting list but if you can find an authorized Randall dealer they may have some in stock. A few show up on the used knife market but most who have one won't sell it for any amount of money, which says a lot in itself.
@@P_RO_ yeah. I see them on ebay selling for about 1k each. Then I got the brochure and saw I could buy them new for 5 or 600. I was wondering what the price difference was. I guess it's because of the long wait time. People pay more money to be able to have it now.
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Randall’s are still a premier, handmade knife today. The shop is still in Orlando, and you can order any one of 27 different catalog knives today, including a #1 with a leather stack handle...... the wait time, last I checked, is just under 6 years....
I have a pearl handle double edge custom boot knife from Randall I love.Wouldnt take for it.I have never seen another one like it.
I wouldn't sell that knife ever
I like Randall’s but my heart lies with John Ek ..
I have many Ek knives ..
Even have some old Chris Reeve hollow handle knives
which are no longer made by Reeve ..
Guy Clark
"The Randall Knife"
HAPPY LISTENING!
Grab a tissue before you listen!
I was thinking about that song
That seems a low-ball appraisal..
If you've never heard Guy Clark's song "The Randall Knife". Do yourself a favor and look it up now.
You're welcome
Guy is missed.Heres another one you might like.
Ray Wylie Hubbard
"Knives of Spain"
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John Ek and Randall made superb fighting knives offered to the US Military in WW2.
Randall is right up there at the top of the wish list for most knife guys. I read or heard just recently (I think Hickock 45, maybe) that the waiting list is 7 years. To have one from Korea or Vietnam is a treasure. To have your father's from WWII is a priceless heirloom and should not be sold.
I waited six years for my #5 4" Randall Camp and Trail but it was worth the wait. Very nice knife.
Women really don't care.
They have no attachments to anything other than money.
I don't believe the Springfield Randall's were technically made by Randall. A man named W.F. Larsen struck a deal with Bo Randall to essentially copy their knife and put the Randall name on it. They were actually made in Northampton, MA, which is around 20 minutes away from Springfield, but stamped SPFLD. Mass.
they made slightly less than 1200 in Springfield, and about 1400 in Orlando.
I collect Randalls, and the prize of my collection is a Springfield Randall. I bought it from the estate of the WW2 GI who carried it.
The colored spacers on the grip are not plastic. They are a vulcanized fiber material. No such plastic existed at that time.
We still use it today for liners and spacers as shown here.
KnifeMaker
“I killed a bug with it once” LOL. Great piece of history, great family heirloom.
I own a beautiful Randall Made with the Sambar Stag handle which I believe they no longer export from India South-East Asia.
You can still order a Randall. One of the GREAT American made products left…
Knife guys know how cool randell knives are
And they know how to spell "Randall"...haha...j/k. Love Randall knives.
@@darkglobestudio4791see if you like this.
Guy Clark
"The Randall Knife"
HAPPY LISTENING!
Much lower than I expected!!!! Pretty sure there’ll be a large adjustment in value in 2024.
Thanks to your dad for his service to our great country! They carried those knives for a reason. Very rough times.
Don't sell that knife! That is a family heirloom and should be loaned to a museum.
there is always one of these family members that just goes ahead and sells a piece of their family history like that
The "how to kill a guy" notes...LOL!
What you used it to kill a bug? That kills the value right away. 😂
I believe Randall knives were desired to be the original SOG team knives during Vietnam War but they just couldn't supply the demand at minimal prices so the government had the sterile SOG knives made in Seki Japan.
Many knowledgeable special-op's types bought and used their own in Nam and that still holds true.
I love my Randall made knives and the museum visit was worth it! There expensive and worth it. 😎
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I hope to god she did not sell that thing.
“Ww2 knife fighter ace.” That’s a new one
Jet fighter “Ace” (five confirmed dog fight kills, I believe)
Killed a bug with it once.... well isn't that special. 😏
She got raised right...kill your own bug.
I thought she said she killed a buck with it once. I was looking to propose. Lol
The yellow document has a 1988 date on it. Randall had to make more than 1,000 knives during WWII.
They are still making hand made knives in Orlando that are prized by collectors. They have a six year wait, so place your order now,
PO BOX 1988, I believe
PO BOX 1988, I believe
@@HammerK99 you're right. I boo booed. Thanks for the correction.
Great company with legendary knives.
"She killed a BUCK with it once"
Rolled tha guts outa BUCK or broke tha blade off a BUCK ? No matter which.... DANG, I'd love ta have one!
She said, “ I killed a bug with it once…….ok well that rings the )$3,500 price down to $2,000 lol
I HAD NO IDEA RANDALL KNIVES WERE THAT OLD,I AM KNOCKED OFF MY FEET.
Did the “using a randall fighting knife” document @3:15 come from a booklet/pamphlet or by itself ?
I think that estimated value is low.
Dope
any videos about theater knives? i have 1 positive 2 possible i want to make sure
RIP Guy Clark
Keep it
Are those tacks in the original papers?
I wouldn’t think they are.
little magnets that stick to the board.. so no damage
To me you have a priceless gem! Priceless!
Thank you for sharing these videos!
Why would you sell that
*Appraiser:* "On a retail market I'd expect to see this anywhere between $3500 and $4000 dollars."
*Lady:* "Holy buckets, and I killed a bug with it once!"
*Appraiser:* "Mam, it's now worth $400 dollars."
ILL GIVE U 50 BUCKS FOR IT.
Randall is the best.
"Who, would have thought?"
I somewhat smart person would have known any thing that went through the war would be worth something!
😂
most WW2 US combat knives arent worth much because there are so many, especially the Cattaraugus 225Q