Temperance 2 vs Randall Model #1

[carbon]

Hey everybody, first post here. I've always liked knives since my cub scout days, and have some Buck folders (112, 110) and a Buck fixed blade #120 (discontinued). I was planning on buying a spyderco folder since I handled a dragonfly, but then became entranced by their fixed blades, and then noticed spyderco sold Randalls, and then did some research on them, and...

Pow! I bought a new Randall Model #1-7" from a dealer. Impluse buy. It's sooo nice I'm afraid to use it. It's a carbon steel/leather handle jobber. Really, really nice. Absurdly nice. ~$540.

So, the second-thought demon is whispering in my ear. Does a slightly overweight web designer really deserve this knife? Should I sell it and get a Temperance 2 and pocket $350?

I'm wondering if anyone here can give me a comparison between the Temperance 2 and the Randall #1. For instance, my Randall balances right on the hilt. It's pretty weighty when I swing it. I can choke right up on it (can you do that on the Temperance, btw? It looks like you might). This is the type of comments I'm looking for.

[carbon]

echo....

[CanisMajor]

Hey carbon, first off, welcome to the forum.

Unfortunately, I do not have a Randall or a Temp II, but there are many threads dedicated to the Temp II. Here are a couple.
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showt...ght=temperance
http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showt...ght=temperance

You may have more luck in the "General Discussion" if you want to have answers to some of the Temp II questions you may have. I hope those two threads gave you some help.

Canis

[FLYBYU44]

I've never handled a Randall so I don't know what the fuss is about the knife, obviously they are decent if your paying $500+ for it. Personally I think the Randalls look old fashion and the Temperance is slightly tatical looking, I don't think you can really compare them as it is personal preferance. I like the look of the Temperance far more then the Randall so I would probably go that way. You are really the only one that can decide.

[yablanowitz]

Choking up on the Temperance II should be approache with extreme caution. The availble area for your index finger in that grip is only about 1/2" long, and there is absolutely nothing to protect your index finger from the razor-sharp edge. I can do it as long as I don't squeeze the grip. If I do, I get bit.

I can't help with the comparison. Randalls are nice, but they aren't that nice. I'd get a pair of T IIs and have a few bucks left over.

[carbon]

Thanks yablanowitz for the choking-up note. I think the only thing that would solve it for me is to order a T2 and compare. Thanks everyone.

[Jarhead90]

I have a Temperance 2, so I'm a little biased. I would get the Temp 2.