A.G. Russell Knives

Designed by Russ Kommer

From the manufacturer: After Russ Kommer makes a new knife, he takes it on the next hunting trip he guides and uses it on the heavy skinning of Alaskan moose, caribou and bear. If it works right, feels right, and holds its edge, Russ has another design in his book. If it doesn't, he takes it to his workshop and destroys it. Our new Signature Hunters started as Kommer customs and survived his field test. That's good enough for us at Columbia River Knife & Tool (CRKT).

Named after Alaska mountain ranges, the Signature Hunters are simple classic fixed blades, with a full tang blade of 1.4116 stainless steel, high hollow ground and mirror polished to minimize staining and corrosion and to give less resistance while skinning. Each blade has friction grooves on the spine and its deep finger choil, giving grip and control under the slipperiest conditions.

The dark stained exotic wood scales feature Russ's unusual diagonal split, which also provides additional finger gripping edges. Scales are riveted in place with classic stainless steel rivets. Each knife has a lanyard slot at the butt.

The Kilbuck Signature Hunter is a classic drop point hunter with friction grooves near the tip for maximum control. This is a favorite of ours as a skinner and camp general purpose knife.

The Kuskokwin Signature Skinner is a full-bellied skinner with a gut hook. When you have big animals to dress out, this is the knife to take along.

The Kaiyuh Signature Hunter is designed for those who prefer an upswept clip point for skinning and camp tasks.

Each Signature Hunter comes with a fitted leather sheath. Like the finest custom sheaths, they are made from a single piece of 7 to 8 ounce leather. They are tooled and perimeter stitched with burnished edges.

As a guide, and as an Alaskan, Russ Kommer is a no-nonsense guy who designs simple, functional knives. He uses his knives on every trip he guides, and the faster he can skin and dress the game, the more hunting time his party can get in. It's that simple. That Kommer knives are also graceful and well balanced is almost incidental.

That we can deliver these knives at such affordable prices complete with leather sheath is a bonus to every serious hunter. Suggested retail $79.99.

CRKT® Kilbuck Signature Hunter

CRKT® Kuskokwin Signature Hunter