A.G. Russell Knives

I really liked the kitchen knives that Erika Dahmann made for us in Solingen from the 1970s until she sold the company in the mid-1990s. Our Italian partner is capable of that same quality. Those German knives were bought by a great many of the top handmade knifemakers for use in their own kitchens.

These knives, like the ones from Germany, give you the heft, style and quality of traditional forged European style kitchen knives. The blades are a Molybdenum-Vanadium high-carbon stainless that will really hold an edge. The secret of great cutting is not just in the steel but in the way the blades are ground. These are ground VERY thin. They are not the knives to use for chopping bones or frozen food, they are designed to slice and dice all day long as a professional chef would use his favorite slicing knife.

Fiberglass reinforced Polypropylene makes the handles dishwasher safe, but water and detergent driven at high speed will dull your blades and the sharp edges will damage your racks and baskets. We recommend that you never put a sharp knife in a dishwasher or let them set in a sink full of water.

Because you are buying direct, not through worldwide distribution, these knives are priced at much less than the cost of better known brands. With a better blade steel and better cutting ability, they are priced at about thirty-five percent less than a comparable Henckels knife.

A.G. Russell™ Forged 10" Professional Chef's Knife - Pakkawood

A 10" Chef's Knife is for the man who wants the biggest and best of everything. The 10" blade is 1-7/8" wide with enough thickness for comfort in use (about 1/8"). Less than the thickness of competitive blades of the same length. Weighs 9.6 oz. 15-1/4" overall.

A.G. Russell™ Forged 8" Chef's Knife - Pakkawood

The knife of choice for most men who cook at home, it is by far the best selling large cook's knife. I have several in my kitchen and am always reaching for the thinnest. The 8" blade is 1-7/8" wide and 1/8" thick, with a much thinner edge than other 8" knives. Weighs 8.7 oz. 13" overall.

A.G. Russell™ Forged 10-3/8" Ham Slicer - Pakkawood

I really liked the kitchen knives that Erika Dahmann made for us in Solingen from the 1970s until she sold the company in the mid-1990s. Our new Italian partner is capable of that same quality. Those German knives were bought by a great many of the top handmade knifemakers for use in their own kitchens.

A.G. Russell™ Forged 4" Paring Knife - Pakkawood

The traditional 4" paring knife is a good useful knife for anyone working in the kitchen. The 4" blade is 3/4" wide and 3/32" thick. Weighs 2.2 oz. 8" overall.