A.G. Russell Knives

During the time when a cutting tool was some form of stone, volcanic glass (obsidian) was the most prized of all the materials available. It enabled blades to be made that would cut better than any other material. Obsidian was so prized that men would travel hundreds of miles on foot to gather enough for a supply of tools.

Landon Selby, the expert craftsman who has made our obsidian knives for years, uses the same materials and the same techniques to create the other models we offer in this catalog. Each Obsidian knife is handmade and will vary in size, shape, and color. While the blades are sharp enough to skin a deer, we do not recommend their use as a tool. They are fragile.

The combination of these crowns with the obsidian make a really neat flaked skinner blade. Measures about 9" overall and weighs about 3 oz. Each is slightly different. Blades vary from about 3-1/4" to 4" in length. No sheath is provided. We are not able to select the knives by length.

Hand Knapped Obsidian Skinner - White Tail Crown