A.G. Russell Knives

In my search for the lightest knife that could really be practical, I arrived at what we are calling the Ringer . There's not much to these skeletonized designs, most of the steel is cut away to save weight and make the knives easy to control. About all that's left is the cutting power and utility.

The handle consists of two holes, one for your index finger and one for your middle finger, and a control lever for the third finger. These knives are about 1/8" thick.

The Ringer handles are suitable to many small blades. In addition to buying one or more of these I hope you will send your ideas for new blade designs to Columbia River Knife and Tool.

Intended to be multi-functional, they are about as minimal as a knife can get, always available, but not in your way as you go about your daily work. If you are a policeman or a gardener, you will find that one of these knives is "just right" for the things you do every day. Includes a custom-fitted Kydex® sheath and chain which allows it to be carried as a neck knife or in the pocket. All are flat and weigh less than 1 oz. Made in China. Suggested retail $26.99.

CRKT® Ringer™ 1

Features a 1-7/8" skinning blade with a traditional gut hook, which also works as emergency seat belt cutter. The sportsman can use this little fellow for dressing and skinning fish, birds and small game.

CRKT® Ringer™ 2

Great gardening and emergency knife with a 1-3/4" hawksbill blade. Makes quick work of garden stalks and stems and is also a fast way to cut through entangled lines or nets.

CRKT® Ringer™ 3

A versatile knife with a 1-3/4" clip point blade. Useful for any occasional cutting, carving, or skinning task. Measures 4-1/2" tip to tip.