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November 2nd, 2011, 01:05 PM
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#1 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada
Posts: 873
| Question for collectors- Randall leather sheaths
A throwaway remark on another thread has got me wondering... someone said that old Randall sheaths seem to be worth more than the actual knives.... Well, the sheath for one of my Randalls (a Model 5) has the little snap-down knife retention strap become badly stretched, so the knife is now in constant danger of falling out. The sheath is about 30 years old and was beautifully made, and I've always hated the idea of breaking the glue and doing some crude restitching to fix the problem- in fact I've been using a leather thong to tie the knife in, meaning it is no longer quick draw accessible. My plan has been to take the sheath to a shoemaker and get it fixed professionally, but now that I know the sheaths are valuable maybe that's a bad idea? Would it be like repainting an antique table and would that ruin any collector value? I mean, I want to hand my knives down, and decades from now don't want to be the dumb old guy who wrecked the heirloom stuff.
Last edited by Sweets; November 2nd, 2011 at 01:54 PM.
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November 2nd, 2011, 01:37 PM
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#2 | | Scout Sniper
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Northwest
Posts: 821
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Over the years Randall used different sheath makers. I would try to find the specific sheath maker. Randall should be able to help you with that. If they're still around contact them for an estimate on repairing their sheath. An original factory job if you will usually doesn't hurt the value that much.
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November 2nd, 2011, 05:17 PM
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#3 | | Fire Team Leader
Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NE Florida
Posts: 175
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This is the company that makes the sheaths for Randall Made Knives:
Sullivan's Holster Shop
2521 Success Dr
Suite 1
Odessa, FL 33556
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 ET
727-376-3209
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November 2nd, 2011, 05:37 PM
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#4 | | Moderator
Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: NC Florida
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As a Randall owner & lover, I would suggest leave the original sheath alone & have a new one made.
HH
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November 2nd, 2011, 07:29 PM
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#5 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 50
| Call Greg at sullivan's
I have about 3 holsters made every 4 years and he is retiring soon.. he will fix it if you send it back to him or like someone else said have a new one made.. My dad still has a holster for his LAR Grizzly he made 30 years ago and it is in excellent condition.
Greg is a nice guy but hurry on before he is gone
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November 2nd, 2011, 07:30 PM
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#6 | | Snappin In
Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: colorado springs
Posts: 19
| Randall Stone Needed
I have a nice Randall that I bought new in 1966. Somehow, I have managed to lose that Carborundum Stone that was gray and had 2 grits. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?
Thank You,
Larry McLarty
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November 2nd, 2011, 07:34 PM
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#7 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 50
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yea.. Greg is very close with the Randall guys, I suggest you call him and have him give you his contact.. He had over 30 randalls at his shop around 8 years ago and there was a fire that destroyed them all.. his guy fixed them all up good as new.. They have had a long standing relationship.
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November 2nd, 2011, 07:45 PM
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#8 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Arizona
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Randal knives are a true work of art. I only wish I collected them in the begining. My $.02
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November 2nd, 2011, 08:00 PM
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#9 | | Rifleman
Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 50
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do you want me to run down to his shop and pick u up one before they are all gone? he has some made in his showcase
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November 7th, 2011, 01:19 PM
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#10 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada
Posts: 873
| Quote:
Originally Posted by M1AScout  This is the company that makes the sheaths for Randall Made Knives:
Sullivan's Holster Shop
2521 Success Dr
Suite 1
Odessa, FL 33556
Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5:00 ET
727-376-3209 | Thanks for this and the other suggestions. I called them and a Model A sheath for my Model 5 knife is a reasonable $50.00, with a 14 week waiting period. Being up here in the frozen north, I'm thinking it will be as well to get a whole new sheath as opposed to shipping back & forth across the now-scary border. [Model A sheath?? this is the one with the usual tan colour and the stone pouch but there was no choice at all when I bought the original.] I was concerned, so I asked & was told the original Mr Sullivan is about to retire all right, and his son is carrying on the business. No doubt that was Greg? -I forgot to ask. Anyway with the pressure off now all I have to do is find the right time to order. Neighbours who accept my shipping when I'm asay are starting to regard me in light of being a pirate or mercenary.
Last edited by Sweets; November 7th, 2011 at 01:42 PM.
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November 7th, 2011, 01:42 PM
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#11 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada
Posts: 873
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Originally Posted by forney mclarty I have a nice Randall that I bought new in 1966. Somehow, I have managed to lose that Carborundum Stone that was gray and had 2 grits. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement?
Thank You,
Larry McLarty | The Randall company sells them separately, or at least they used to. I bought a half dozen one time, to use with other knives and also to keep as spares. I've never found anything quite as good elsewhere.
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November 7th, 2011, 06:36 PM
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#12 | | Designated Marksman
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home
Posts: 671
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+1 for a replacement from Sullivans.
Per agreement with Randall, they will not make or sell a replacement sheath with Randall Snaps unless they verify it's an actual Randall Knife.
You CAN get an exact replacement without the Randall Logos thru a phone call..so it all depends on how much extra work you want to go thru for a Randall-Branded sheath or the same thing with generic snaps and no Randall Branding.
Here's a Generic replacement they had for an old Model 14 I have: 
Not too shabby at all.
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November 8th, 2011, 08:08 AM
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#13 | | Platoon Commander
Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Florida
Posts: 504
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+1 for Sullivan's Holster Shop.
Greg's (and his son's) last name is Gutcher. Greg bought the business years ago from Sullivan and has carried on the work for Randall.
Greg is retiring, so they won't be making any more holsters (after the last one of mine that he has in the works!  ) unless his daughter picks up the craft - they haven't made that decision yet. His son is and will be continuing to make Randall sheaths.
They have a dozen or more various Randall sheaths in their showcase right now available for sale. Just depends on which model knife you have. Several of them have the sharpening stone in the sheath pouch.
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November 8th, 2011, 12:18 PM
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#14 | | Master Gunner
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Canada
Posts: 873
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Originally Posted by flcracker +1 for Sullivan's Holster Shop.
Greg's (and his son's) last name is Gutcher. Greg bought the business years ago from Sullivan and has carried on the work for Randall.
Greg is retiring, so they won't be making any more holsters (after the last one of mine that he has in the works! ) unless his daughter picks up the craft - they haven't made that decision yet. His son is and will be continuing to make Randall sheaths.
They have a dozen or more various Randall sheaths in their showcase right now available for sale. Just depends on which model knife you have. Several of them have the sharpening stone in the sheath pouch. | OK so here's a question: if I order directly from the Randall website, will the sheath have the Randall snaps you speak of and the whole works???
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