Good morning members,
I'm cleared up from the epic amount of "post work" that is "The Blade Show" and thought it might be interesting to see where this topic might lead. OK: So...There's no "ideal" Randall Knife...I got that. "BUT" (Here we go) let's see what folks would come up with "if" they could have one RMK to come as "close" to the ideal knife as can be.
I'll interject thoughts and answer questions, if asked, during the proceedings. No particular "category" is required. No borders will be put on your ideas. They are, after all, just ideas...(at least at this stage).
Let's hear from you,
Capt. Chris
PS: Photos would be nice!

Model 5-5" Bradford Angier equipped, carbon steel blade.

Pap

Not my "choice" but it was wilderness author's, Bradford Angier's, choice as the best damned camp knife!
Best, Capt. Chris
* #5-6"
* Carbon steel
* Thumb notches (std.)
* Nickel silver single hilt (option)
* Black micarta handle (option)
* Wrist thong (option)
* Compass (option)
* Model "A" sheath in tan leather (std)

I’m looking forward to this discussion for sure.
Walker

Again, a lot would depend on the circumstances. If I was in Alaska, in a bush plane, I would have a Model 19-5 on my belt. On a fly fishing trip in Idaho, a Model 8. Salt water fishing a Model 10-5. And so on.

Pap

I wrote this short article a decade or so ago on this exact topic.

http://www.rmkcollector.com/the-randall-collector/the-perfect-randall

Pap,

I was thinking #19 myself.

But then again, #12-9/14 is not bad.

And then, any of my Full Tangs...

Coach

I'd have to say that the model 5 covers the most "area" of any Randall....many options, blade lengths.....etc...

:-)Rocky

I will second Pap. Model 5-5”. I am on the fence, tool steel vs SS.

I'm thinking a Stanaback in Musk Ox.....
I wasn't till I saw yours at Blade!
Next as always a 19 4.5....just a beast of a knife!
As I call it a pry bar with sharp edges.