A.G. Russell Knives

A. G. Russell™ Exclusive in North America

This elegant little penknife is produced by Maserin®, one of the top knife manufacturers in Maniago, Italy. This manufacturing company was established in 1960. The owners, members of the family who founded it, have built this company on the tradition of the artisan blacksmiths who were the reason Maniago became known as the "city of the knives". Maserin®, and Maniago in general, has modernized their knife making processes using laser, CNC and other current technology, while maintaining high quality and building on traditional models, many of which they continue to produce. In Maniago, they are responding to the challenge of market globalization by finding ways to keep new generations interested. They contine to exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, new marketing strategies and a constant improvement of production standards.

This model would have been typical of Maniago knives at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. We have asked Maserin to change the grind on their traditional blade, taking the grind all the way to the top of the blade the way we like it. The 2" Wharncliffe blade is 440A at 56-57 Rc. The intregal frame, including the spacer in the middle of the handle, is cut from one solid piece of Mokume. The pins are mokume as well. Elegant! Measures 2-3/8" closed and weighs 1.1 oz. Includes a black suede pocket pouch to protect if from the other things you carry in your pocket. Made in Maniago, Italy.

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