Here is where I can get some education.
I am trying to differentiate what makes a knife a camper or a hunter.
For me, many of the Randall Models are able to fill both needs.

Camper
Model 5 By Randall Description, Model 28 Woodsman

Hunter and Skinner By Randall Category
Models 11, 19, 20, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28 (Also a Camper?)

My choices for Fishing and Bird Hunting are
Model 7, 8, and 10

What am I missing by category?

#6-4 1/2" for fishing or kitchen chores...or "other". Of course there are more than a few that (allegedly) "cross". For me, a "camp knife" never has a top bevel sharpened. A fighter never does not! Hunting knives, by my true definition, are sporting an "upswept" or a "drop point" blade shape. Also: Trout & Bird models (either one) are a good fishing knives...but not "great ones". That's my personal experience and I've fished a lot...all over the world. Model #10-5" or #10-7" are excellent fishing blades as well. For large freshwater and saltwater varieties of fish the #6-9", carver works well also.
I can go on & on but the 4 categories were an example of how we could proceed and nothing's carved in stone...
to be continued...
Capt. Chris

Thanks Cap! I appreciate the splainin on some very valid points. I always learn with these topics.

You'd have to add the Model 3 in the Hunter bunch, I'd think.

If we're voting again, I vote for the Camper, it's the most versatile IMHO.

Pap

Ok, picking one, I’ll go with the Camper.

Tony

The "Hunter" model was Bo's favorite blade shape, although I believe his model preference was the Model #7, Fisherman/Hunter. Makes sense: A great all-round blade shape for a multitude of uses..."BUT"...For gutting a deer, etc. a drop point does a cleaner job and allows you to pull the keen edge towards you, while "skating the skin" and opening that critter up like a "zipper".
A Model #20, #21, #22, etc. gives you more of a cutting edge for "skinning that hide"...just sayin'. If we were have a "do-anything-purpose" build, I'd all over the #3 or #7 like white-on-rice!
Stay Sharp,
Capt. Chris

CAMP KNIFE
Characteristics of a Camp Knife
(all or most of the following)
- Fixed blade
- Suitable to clearing thin vegetation
- Suitable to preparing meals
- Suitable to handling general camp chores
- Blade length: 6 to 10 inches (can start at a 5-inch blade)
- Full tang
- Guard (at least a single guard)
- Thumb serrations (jimping) on top and in front of the guard
- Pommel sometimes desirable
- Natural materials are often used for handles
- Stag is an excellent choice.
- G-10 or micarta can be excellent choices
- Consider orange for when you drop the knife

Excellent points, Steve.

Steve--

Good points!

Make it and we will buy it.

Larry

Thank you Steve for helping me understand what a Camp vs Hunting Knife might be.
A lot of the Randall Models could be put into the Camp Knife category other than Models 5 and 28.