A.G. Russell Knives

We are often told that big things come in small packages. Spyderco's® Poliwog seems to prove that rule. At first this knife seems small, but when in your hand it feels and cuts like a large blade. The Poliwog features Spyderco's open-end Ball Bearing Lock, one of the strongest of all of their locking mechanisms.

Knife manufacturers in Maniago, Italy continually present new and interesting approaches to the use of common materials and common functionality. This version of Lion Steel's Daghetta features a handle comprised of carbon fiber and G-10 that has been fused together in two layers.

The original Stingray was one of the first folders SOG ever produced and was a heavy-duty work knife. In late 2008, they introduced the Stingray 2.0. This Stingray limited edition is the next offering in that line. SOG decided to keep the thick blade stock of the original (a full 1/8"), but stepped up to San Mai steel, a VG-10 core at 59-60 Rc. laminated 420J2 on either side.

For most people the name SOG® brings to mind High Tech and Tactical knives. In the Facet, SOG® has created a knife combining class with tactical/high tech features including textured carbon fiber handle scales and machined nickel silver bolsters.

The Bluto™ is a unique addition to the SOG line of folders. From its sweeping blade style to its blue, textured machined aluminum handle, the Bluto is a totally different look that what you are used to in a SOG, but it is just as tough.

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The SOG Mini X-Ray® features the same, VG-10 steel blade as the original SOG X-Ray Vision, but is almost an inch shorter. The end result... a great blade in a small package!

SOG's first folding knife was the Tomcat, and set the standard for the large format lockback. It also won the Blade® Show Overall Knife of the Year® award in 1988. Like the modern day tank, today's Tomcat 3.0 is a hand-filling folder that weighs in at a hefty 6.5 oz.

At the 2007 Blade Show®, the Kershaw® R.A.M. was voted Most Innovative American Design® by knife manufacturers and other related exhibitors. For 2009, they are introducing a new version with a black wear-resistant Tungsten DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating for extra performance.

At the 2007 Blade Show®, the Kershaw® R.A.M. was voted Most Innovative American Design® by knife manufacturers and other related exhibitors. For 2009, they are introducing a new version with a black wear-resistant Tungsten DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating for extra performance.

These knives should suit anyone who needs or wants a knife that can be opened as easily and as fast, and a lot more safely, than most knives available today. Easily opened or closed with either hand.

These knives should suit anyone who needs or wants a knife that can be opened as easily and as fast, and a lot more safely, than most knives available today. Easily opened or closed with either hand.

The Elite Skinner™ Series consists of four exciting new skinners. Series I consists of two fixed blade knives with deep bellied skinner blades, one with a guthook. Both have Olive Wood handle scales. Most interesting are the two knives in Series II. These are folders, but Remington® has designed a carrying system (sheath) that allows them to be carried either as a folder or as a fixed blade.

The original Stingray, one of the first folders SOG® produced, was a heavy-duty knife. The Stingray 2.0 and 3.0 represent the next generation. SOG decided to keep the thick blade stock of the original (a full 1/8"), but stepped up to San Mai steel, a VG-10 core at 59-60 Rc. laminated 420J2 on either side.

The Fatcat is the largest and most massive folder SOG® Specialty Knives has ever produced. Not intended for the main stream, it is designed with heavy work in mind. For its size, it is amazingly light and quick to open.

The name for the original SOG® Vulcan, released in 2007, was inspired by the General Electric M61A1 Vulcan, a six-barrel 20mm Gatling-type cannon which is an integral part of the armament of such modern-day fighters as the F-15, F-16, and the F-18.

This minimalist knife (3/16" thick without the clip) won't take up much room in your wallet or pocket or attached to a ballistic vest. It is also light weight enough to be worn as a neck knife.

The finely textured Zytel® handle includes SOG's patented Arc-Lock™, a lanyard hole and SOG's "Low-Carry" clip, which keeps the knife hidden within the pocket. When it's clipped on, only the clip is visible.

The name for the SOG® Vulcan was inspired by the General Electric M61A1 Vulcan, a six-barrel 20mm Gatling-type cannon which is an integral part of the armament of such modern-day fighters as the F-15, F-18, and the F-16.

It is a very interesting locking system that really functions as both a lock and a minimal assist to the Flipper opening. It opens using the ambidextrous Flipper system or the three thumbstuds on the blade. Use the thumbstuds for one hand opening and it works like any other non-assisted one hand opener. Use the Flipper and you will detect a very slight assist to the opening.

The Arcitech CF is the second in SOG's Platinum line of high-end collectible knives.

The Rukus is a large knife with a 4-1/4" flat ground drop point blade of S30V stainless at 58-60 Rc. The Blackwood design is coupled with Benchmade's AXIS lock to create a large folder that is appealing to behold and highly functional.

The Mini-Rukus® is by no means a mini-knife. Measuring a full 8-3/8" when open, it features a 3-3/8" flat ground drop point blade of S30V stainless at 58-60 Rc. The Blackwood design is coupled with Benchmade's AXIS lock to create a large folder that is appealing to behold and highly functional.

Benchmade fans will recognize the Sequel as a slimmer version of the model 705, the first Benchmade knife to have the AXIS™ lock.

The model 940 incorporates the exclusive Benchmade AXIS locking system, created by custom knifemakers Bill McHenry and Jason Williams.

In 2006, SOG® created the Spec-Elite, making use of their proven Arc-Lock. With the attributes knife designers relentlessly search for -- strength, speed, safety, ambidexterity and durability, the Arc-Lock was independently lab tested at over 1000 lbs. of pressure without lock failure, and is self-adjusting for long-term, optimal performance. The spring-action provides fast and smooth one-handed opening, and a positive closing feature ensures that the blade securely stays within the handle when closed. Can be comfortably opened and closed with either hand.

"Pikal" is a word that comes from the Visayan dialect in the Phillipines and means "to rip". It is a martial arts genre accomplished by holding the knife in reverse grip with the sharpened edge facing inward toward the user. The P'Kal knife is a collaboration with Shivworks designed with this in mind.

Spyderco tells us that the Poliwog CLIPIT's open-end Ball Bearing Lock is one of the strongest of all of their locking mechanisms. This is from a company who is known for their attention to the strength and functionality of their knives. Pulling back on the ball unlocks the blade from either side.

While SOG has always been known for the quality of their knives, you will find that these are a step up. In the Arcitech, SOG has combined natural handle materials, Titanium and modern blade steels with super fit and finish to create the highest quality knife.

The SOG® Flash series has been one of the most popular "Assisted Opening" knives on the market. When SOG offered us the chance to purchase a very limited special edition of the Flash II in a non-assisted version we jumped on it.

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The original Tomcat was named "Overall Knife of The Year®" at the Blade show in 1988. Spencer Frazer's re-invention of that long favored folder, the Tomcat 3.0 is the heavy duty champ of the folder field.