A.G. Russell Knives

The Mini SERE Operator™ features a 3-7/8" talon style blade of VG-10 stainless at 58-60 Rc. with blasted Linen Micarta scales over a full tang with holes through the handle to reduce the weight.

The first Al-Mar® knife, introduced to the public in 1985, was a 6" folder with a 4-1/2" blade weighing 12 oz. While some of the early knives made it into SERE (Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape), a program that provides military personnel, Department of Defense civilians and private military contractors with training in evading capture, survival skills and the military code of conduct, the vast majority were snapped up by those of us who love knives.

For many years, Boker® offered a Magnum Collectors Knife from well-known designers, in limited editions which were serialized. The popularity of this series internationally became such that many U.S.A. customers were left disappointed because the set would sell out before American customers had a chance to purchase one.

Three tactical folders, each with a different blade style. N690 stainless steel combination edge blades are DLC coated for low reflection. Anodized aluminum handles scales have 3M nonslip inserts for grip.

About 20 years ago Col. Applegate premiered his Applegate-Fairbairn Fighting Knife. The first version was handmade by T. J. Yancy in Colorado. This knife has had a long life. When T. J. stopped making them, Al Mar made them in Japan. While Blackjack had their factory operating in Illinois, they made the knife, and now they are being made by Böker® in Solingen, Germany.