A.G. Russell Knives

It is my belief that the knife was produced in the late 1800s or early 1900s. The profile was slim and the lines were extremely pleasing to behold. Early such knives were called slot knives.

For years, I have wanted to offer A. G. Russell™ customers an outstanding hawkbill knife.  With the help of our new engineering department, we have gone far beyond the hawkbill as produced by knife manufacturers in the past.

In November 1990, we introduced the A. G. Russell™ Sailor's Knife, produced for us in Japan. We chose Rucarta™ for the handle scales and AUS-8 stainless for the blade steel to create a knife that will withstand either fresh or salt water.

The A. G. Russell One Hand Knife has been our best selling knife since the first ones were shipped in 1988. The handle, which is machined from a piece of solid stainless spring steel, works in conjunction with the blade to create an unusual locking system. This locking system and the location of a thumb stud on both sides of the blade, allows the knife to be closed, or opened, one handed using either the right hand or the left hand. That's why we call it the "One Hand Knife".

The A. G. Russell Mini Lockback with drop point blades have been a staple in our line of knives for nearly ten years. They were first produced with AUS-8 blades, then in 1998 they were some of the first models that we converted to ATS-34. They have been been pretty much unavailable for the past couple of years due to changes in manufacturing in Japan. We have once again connected with a manufacturer who can produce the quality we require. Made in Japan.

This tiny Titanium Lockback Folder is a continuation of a series of folders based on the A. G. Russell™ Ultimate Pen Knife, which we introduced mid-year 2003. That small pen knife is a slip joint and measures only 2" closed. While it is an extremely handy and useful little knife, I saw the need for a series of knives that would be just as thin, or nearly as thin (to rest comfortably in your pocket) but a little larger and with a locking blade.

The Pocket Carver was first introduced in 2006 as the Knife Collectors Club™ 35th Anniversary Knife. This is a Reverse Congress pattern like no other Reverse Congress you have seen. There are no sharp corners, all edges have been softened to create a knife that feels easy in your hand or pocket. While the blades are a Spey and a Sheepfoot, each blade is wider and longer and makes maximum use of the entire length of the handle resulting in shapes that are more up-to-date in look and function. We have reengineered all parts of the knife.

The A. G. Russell Premium Scout Knife is a unique scout knife.

The A.G. Russell One Hand Knife™ has been our best selling knife since the first ones were shipped in 1988. The handle, which is machined from a piece of solid stainless spring steel, works in conjunction with the blade to create an unusual locking system. This locking system, and the location of a thumb stud on both sides of the blade, allows the knife to be closed or opened one handed using either the right or left hand. That's why we call it the One Hand Knife™.

This is not a camp knife or a hunting knife, but works wonderfully in the kitchen of a New York City apartment or a Wyoming hunting camp, when preparing a meal is the task at hand.

No one needs to convince a horse person of the necessity of carrying a hoof-pick. If you ride, you know that it is an absolute must. Is there a finer gift for your horse person? Well, maybe a handmade saddle, in which case may we suggest that you have a pocket put on the saddle for one of these knives.

Please look closely at these knives. I have redesigned all three blades in both knives and think that the new shapes will be as exciting to you as they are to me. In the past 75-100 years, no one has taken the time and trouble to do what we are doing with pocket knives.

We were recently offered a few hundred of this elegant gentleman's pocket tool by one of the Japanese manufacturers who has made knives for us for many years. He says that they have been buried in his warehouse for probably 20 years and that they are no longer being made. The construction is one hundred percent stainless steel.

The A.G. Russell One Hand Knife™ has been our best selling knife since the first ones were shipped in 1988. The handle, which is machined from a piece of solid stainless spring steel, works in conjunction with the blade to create an unusual locking system.

I've always wanted a non-threatening knife with a double ground blade, and I mostly prefer that single blade knives lock. I've totally redesigned the old fashioned swell end jack to reflect those two personal preferences.

The A. G. Russell™ Lockbacks with drop point blades were a staple in our line of knives for nearly ten years. They were first produced with AUS-8 blades, then in 1998 they were some of the first models that we converted to ATS-34. Now they are being made with VG-10 stainless steel at 59-61 Rc. They have been pretty much unavailable for the past couple of years due to changes in manufacturing in Japan. We have once again connected with a manufacturer who can produce the quality we require.

To commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the founding of the Knife Collectors Club™, A. G. has designed the Cattaraugus® Two Blade Whittler. While this is a Reverse Congress pattern, notice that it is like no other Reverse Congress you have seen.

The A. G. Russell™ 4″ Lockback has been a staple in our line of knives since 1994.

This tiny Titanium Lockback Folder is based on the A. G. Russell Ultimate Pen Knife which we introduced mid-year 2003. The Pen Knife is a slip joint and measures only 2" closed. While it is an extremely handy and useful little knife, I saw the need for a knife that is just as thin (to rest comfortably in your pocket) but is a little larger and locks.

Ron Yellowhorse, one of two of David Yellowhorse's sons currently following in his footsteps, has created two versions of Chief Sitting Bull using the A. G. Russell™ Gent's Lockback. He has masterfully represented the essence of his Navajo heritage in semi-precious stone and lustrous metals.

We produced the Ultimate Pen Knife because a knife this small hasn't been produced for many years and never previously with Titanium scales or VG-10 blade steel. This is the most PC knife you can imagine. It is so small, it will not offend anyone.

This is the same knife that we introduced in 2003. The difference is the European Stag and Olive Wood handle inlays. There is no assisted opening here. None is needed, just flick the thumb stud and the blade responds like greased lighting. Our Italian associates have taken my design and created a terrific folder. This is an exceptional knife and if you like a responsive Walker-Lock you will like it.

Made by the Knife Collectors Club in 1976 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. The handles are sculpted of solid brass.

This is a knife for food preparation. It is designed to be a personal knife for those who want the finest possible tool for slicing, dicing and otherwise preparing vegetables and meats. Also shown are all purpose tweezers.

In 1973, I took the Knife Collector's Club™ knife production to Germany. For the CM-3, The Luger Pistol, I dealt with the Baron whose family had owned the Puma Cutlery Company for over 100 years. They agreed to make 3,600 knives.

At less than 3 oz., this Titanium handled Frame Lock is a very handy knife. The flat ground spear point blade makes it a fine hunting knife or utility knife, in most instances, a street legal knife for all purposes.

Our burgundy anodized aluminum Sommelier's Tool will open your favorite wine or champagne with ease.

If you are in the market for a larger folder, please consider our Tactical Folder. This 4-1/2" Titanium frame lock has a 3-1/2" blade of ATS-34 at 59-61 Rc. or beautiful Twist pattern Damasteel® with a center core of ATS-34.

Over the years I have seen many sailors knives, including the one made for us in Japan. Year after year, those knives have proved to be both durable and dependable, but I have long felt that a new, modern design was needed. I have had requests from sailors for a knife with current materials and technical features.

We have decided to produce several knives that are specially marked to celebrate our 40th Anniversary. The first of these is the second version of the A. G. Russell™ Ultimate Pen Knife.

This is a knife that could not even have been dreamed of in the 1970s, when I finally found someone to make the drop forged original Sting™.

This design is over 50 years old. I first saw it that long ago as an advertising knife from the Ford Motor Company. With modern technology and materials, these are great little knives.

You have never seen a knife made with such simplicity and strength. The handle is fiberglass reinforced nylon, molded in one solid piece. It is checkered and shaped, not only to fit your hand with comfort when working, but to also fit your pocket without wearing holes in it.

A great all purpose knife; sleek and lightweight (only 1.5 oz). One hand easy open to close. It fits as nicely in your hand as in your pocket. Kydex neck sheath.

Fine rosewood inlay in a stainless frame with pen blade and a nail file.

In ages past, sailors almost always carried knives that were hafted with bone or exotic wood. Our modern version is truly a working Sailor's knife. The serrated blade makes fast work of cutting rope, the oval eye in the blade makes opening easier when your hands are wet and cold.

Besieged by orange and grapefruit growers in Texas and California to produce a quality Fruit Testing Knife that would stand-up to hard professional use, I developed the A. G. Russell Airweight Fruit Knife.

This 1990 Knife Collectors Club offering, is a unique knife in several ways. Probably the most unusual thing about it is the way the large blade unlocks. In 1988 or 1989, I was shown an old knife which made use of this locking system and I was immediately intrigued. There are very few two bladed knives with a locking blade.

I have a thing for knives made in the German city of Solingen (pronounced ZOh-ling-an). That city made swords for over 600 years, but now have green laws that forbid running the huge power hammers necessary for that type of forging. Those huge hammers built the city. Their cutlery industry is all but gone, with only a tiny handful of firms hanging on.