Folding Knives

A. G. Russell™ American Hobo oiled ram's horn

On a dealer's table at the 2006 Blade Show, we found and purchased an antique Hobo knife that was the most elegant I had ever seen. The mark was Ostdiek Co. Minneapolis, one I had never seen before. I have checked with many dealers and collectors in the pocketknife portion of this industry and have found no one who knows anything about that company. It is my belief that the knife was produced in the late 1800s or early 1900s.

A. G. Russell™ Sailor's Knife with Natural Bone

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.

A. G. Russell™ American Rider's Knife

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.
We have improved our American Rider's Knife by doubling the thickness of the hoof-pick to better protect the tender parts of the horse's hoof.

A. G. Russell Lockback and Mini Lockback

The A. G. Russell^™ Lockback and Mini Lockback 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. 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.

A. G. Russell™ Gent's Pocket Carver

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.

A.G. Russell™ Slip Joint Folders

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.

A. G. Russell Jess Horn Folder

I take great pride in the fact that we were chosen by Jess Horn to build and market a line of production knives from his designs. The Jess Horn made knife, done in this style, will cost you $800 or more.

A. G. Russell Sailor's Knife

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. This is not my design, but my revision of an old one.

A. G. Russell Lockback and Mini Lockback

The A. G. Russell^™ Lockback and Mini Lockback 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.

A. G. Russell Lockback and Mini Lockback

The A. G. Russell^™ Lockback and Mini Lockback 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.

A. G. Russell Lockback and Mini Lockback

The A. G. Russell^™ Lockback and Mini Lockback with drop point blades have been a strong part of the A. G. Russell^™ line of knives for a number of years. Both models are currently available with the standard VG-10 blades.

Swing Guard Folder from Solingen, Germany

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.

A. G. Russell Solingen Swing Guard

Limited Quantities

We have worked with this company for many years and bring you this older styled Auto-Guard (Swing Guard) Folding Hunter in three handle materials: Genuine Stag, Brown Jigged Bone and Amboyna Burl.

Ron Yellowhorse Chief Sitting Bull

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.

A. G. Russell Ultimate Pen with Bolsters and Scales

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.

A. G. Russell Ultimate Pen Knives

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.

A. G. Russell 2.5 Titanium Lockback Folder

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.

A. G. Russell Premium Scout Knife

The A. G. Russell^™ Premium Scout Knife is a unique scout knife. The main blade is 154CM high carbon stainless tool steel at 59-61 Rc. and the handle scales are Brown Jigged Bone or Genuine India Stag.

A. G. Russell Greased Light'n

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.

A. G. Russell Italian Made Tactical

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.

A. G. Russell Folding Sting

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^™.

A. G. Russell Frame-Lock Spear Point

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

A. G. Russell FeatherLites with Kydex Neck Sheath

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.

A. G. Russell FeatherLite One Hand Knife

You have never seen a knife made with such simplicity and strength. The handle is fiberglass reinforced nylon, molded into 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.G. Russell One Hand 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.

A. G. Russell Brute

In the 1970s, Bill Davis and I developed the concept of building a folding knife with plastic handles and no liners. The first commercially viable knife produced was the A. G. Russell^™ Brute. It used Rucarta^™, a Micarta® like material for the handle sides and had no liners.

Knife Collectors Club 35th Anniversary Knife

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.

A. G. Russell Knife Collectors Club Knives

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.

A. G. Russell Knife Collectors Club Knives

This was the last knife made by the little Bertram factory before I lost it in 1980. It is absolutely the finest quality production folding knife available today. Compare it to knives made by custom makers.

A. G. Russell .300 Savage Canoe Knives

Limited Quantities

If you are not familiar with the original Hen & Rooster knives, you will be surprised at the high quality of craftsmanship and materials in these knives. The only thing being made today that will compare is handmade knives being made by the best of the world's handmade knifemakers.

A. G. Russell Hen & Rooster Model 274

In 1865, C. R. Bertram founded a small cutlery firm in Solingen, Germany that was fated to become for a brief period, the maker of the very finest pocketknives in the world. Herr Bertram set out to make the very best pocketknives.

A. G. Russell CM-7 .45 Long Colt

In 1979, Hen & Rooster and A. G. Russell produced the CM-7, the .45 Long Colt which was the first knife designed entirely by me for Hen & Rooster to make.

CM-3 Luger Pistol

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.

A. G. Russell American Bicentennial Knife

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When I bought the tiny Hen & Rooster firm in 1975, among the many things I found was a coffin shaped handle. This knife had not been made in years and was bladed in a way odd to an American eye.

Cattaraugus Liberty Knife Copper over Brass

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.

A. G. Russell SeaMaster

Over the years I have seen many sailors knives. Those knives have proved to be both durable and dependable, but I have long felt that a modern design was needed. I have had requests from sailors for a knife with current materials and technical features. Those included a folder with locking mechanisms for both the marlin spike and the blade, and serrations on the front end of the blade.

A. G. Russell Funny Folder

The 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.

A. G. Russell Fruit Testing Knife

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.

A. G. Russell Hocho and Cooking Tweezers

It 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. Also shown are all purpose tweezers.

A. G. Russell Knife/Money Clip

Limited Quantities

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

Moki Zephyr plain edge

Made by Moki, one of the better-known names of Japanese manufacturers, the Zephyr is a great all-purpose using knife.

A. G. Russell™ Folding Boot Knife

These knives have a blade and locking bar of ATS-34 hardened to 60-62 Rc. and handles of Black Linen Micarta®. This first knife in the series uses Jess' most popular blade, the "folding boot knife blade". It is double ground, but of course, it is sharp only on the single edge.