In order, name the three models that you feel are the most iconic or quintessential Randall knives.

Mine would be:

1) Model 1 (specifically leather handle)
2) Model 3 (specifically stag handle)
3) This one was hard. Came down to models 14 & 18, but I'm giving it to the 14.

Curious to hear everyone else's thoughts.

Good topic,
#1) #1 is a #1, of course!
#2) #2 is a #3, of course!
#3) #3 is a #8, of course!
Of course, it all depends upon your point of view. These three have great stories and history behind them. Many other models do as well, but these knives, especially the #1 & #3 are the hallmark of RMKs. Best, Capt. Chris

Hummm....being the outdoors type, my list is going to be a little different.
#1 - model 18 Attack-Survival
#2 - model 28 Woodsman
#3 - model 1 APFK

The #18 is the first Randall knife I fell in love with as a kid.
The #28 is my newest knife to me and is such a great multipurpose knife it is quickly becoming my favorite! I can see me buying another for a backup!
The #1 is just a great knife and to me their "flagship" knife. Everybody has to have one.

The model one is my favorite. But these other two are very iconic.

Model #1 - of course

Model #14/15 - the innovation of the full tang

Model #17 - the astronauts.

I would vote in order:

Model #1

Model #17- How do you quantify Astronaut's asking a specific knife maker, to make a specific] knife for the purpose of taking it to space... and then it happens.?????

Model #8

Model #1
Model #17
Anything with blue spruce pine cone.

Model 1
Model 17
Model 12 Bear Bowie

oldguy

I'm with Tom--1, 3, and 14

In my opinion and viewed from outside the US the most iconic model is # 14
For the 2nd and 3rd place I would not give a prognosis. Maybe # 1 and ...

Steve...... that #1 and #14 are certainly iconic. Very nice,