Marble's Ideals

Stag Handles - An A. G. Russell™ Exclusive

The original Marble's Ideals were much thicker than the kitchen knives used until then and fullered with deep, wide fullers (often called "Blood Grooves"). They were not only new and interesting, they were made of 1095 and made harder than other knives. The fullers allowed easier cutting and generally the knives were better made with fine handle materials. Mr. Marble also invented the leather washer handle which was used on these, as well as his later knives.

Marble's Outdoors has recently agreed to make the Marble's Ideal with Genuine Stag handles in four sizes exclusively for A. G. Russell^™ Knives. The handles are similar to the pinned Stag handles they made a few years ago, but due to the difficulty in finding a large supply of stag, Marble's has "wrapped" the tang with black Micarta®. Spacers of Micarta® are fitted between the stag scales to create a solid handle. The butts (or pommels) are aircraft alloy which does not tarnish. Each knife includes a brown leather sheath.

Marble's 7" Ideal

The 7" Ideal is a very good camp knife and an even better combat knife for today's soldier or marine. Features a thick, sturdy, single guard and 1/4" thick, 1-1/4" wide blade of 0170-6 at 57-59 Rc. 0170-6 is a very respected high carbon tool steel (non-stainless). Measures 12" tip to butt and weighs 14.4 oz.

(A) MA-ID7S: $175.00

Marble's 6" Ideal

An excellent hunting knife with a 3/16" thick, 1-1/8" wide blade of 0170-6 at 57-59 Rc. which measures 6" in length. Measures 10-1/2" tip to butt and weighs 7.0 oz.

(B) MA-ID6S: $160.00