I have to say stainless if it is a utility knife (camp chores).

carbon
I don't want to hear RamKing whining.

Dennis

Carbon

Carbon Steel

Are we voting or just
Campaigning
Sharpi

Lobbying! without $!

Here's pictures of a Model 7-4.5 from the 1980's and one of my favorites.

Model 7-4.5"
Model #6 Grind
Stainless
Thumb notches
NS Hilt-squared
Maroon Micarta handle
Wrist Thong
Compass
Johnson Pouch sheath
Etched Randall stamp

This a really pretty Model 7 and although I have had it a while, I just can't make myself use it. The sheath shows some use but I don't think the knife blade has ever been used.

Pap

That's the coolest #7 I've seen Pappy! ! I LOVE the square hilt!!!!

Here's one I lost a lot of sleep for

Sharpi

Crew,
By a score of 14-7, depending on how "some" voted...or not, but by discussion...Carbon wins this round. I am out the door for the last 6 days of hunting season in Bama. Here's where we are...to date!
We are building a Randall Model #5, Camp & Trail. It will have an 8" blade. It will have thumb notches (standard) unless we vote for a double hilt...(which I doubt). It will be forged in O1 tool steel (carbon steel) which is the standard metal.
That means, so far, we have used absolutely "ZERO" options! Good work. That gives us much..."MUCH" more latitude for the balance of our build. I would suggest that "now" is the time to throw some ideas around and see what sticks!
Keep it going...Best,
Capt. Chris
* PS: See ya'll next week!