A.G. Russell slipjoints

[kamagong]

I recently bought an A.G. Russell Toothpick. I first noticed it a few years back, but I was a bit slow on the trigger and missed out on them. Needless to say I snatched up this knife the moment I saw it.

How are A.G.'s offerings? I know that he doesn't actually make knives, and that they are made by other manufacturers according to his designs.

Here's my new knife -



Anyone know who actually made it?

[knifemaker3]

I'm sure someone here will have an answer to your question. If not, you could probably contact A.G. Russell to find out.

Good luck! Nice looking knife by the way!

[gmusic]

Some of AGs "club" knives were made by Puma in Germany. He has mentioned Schrade, Arrowhead and Camillus in the past.............but I believe they are all shut down. His plans are to make knives in-shop, but they will be pricey. From what I understand most are made in the USA.

Good looking knife kamagong.

Sorry I couldn't be more help.

[Archer]

Great question, I got this one from AG Russell and I'm not sure who makes it it either. I know its made in the US. Notice the different colored stag sides. Not sure if that is good or bad. Overall a very solid knife.

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[Phil Gibbs]

A.G has knives made anywhere where they can make him the Quality he insists on to his design.
Currently A.G. Russell knives are made in the U.S., Japan. Italy, Taiwan & he now has 1 made in China.

Prototypes and some knives are also produced in his shop in Rogers, Arkansas.

The OP's toothpick was made by Camillus.

[justold52]

kamagong Hello;

I am glad you posted this.

I have looked at his web site many times.

Love to look at the prices that they sell for to.

Now here is my Q for the day (for the AAPK readers)????

Does any one realy use his knives?

I have the feeling 80% or more will never get used.

I have the feeling that most high cost knives only get seen by the owners and not used.

There for do his older ones incress in value ?

Will it double in 10 years or so?

[popedandy]

kamagong Hello;

Now here is my Q for the day (for the AAPK readers)????

Does any one realy use his knives?

I have six of his knives, three from the Knife Collectors Club series, and use all of them. Hard to say if anyone else uses theirs.

[kamagong]

Here are pics of my new AGR Toothpick. It's a big one at 5" closed and more than 9" in the open position.







I haven't used it yet, but that's because it's so new still and I haven't yet put on the edge I like. But it will end up in my pocket sooner or later. That big blade should make a heck of a picnic knife.

Phil Gibbs is right, this knife was made by Camillus. I'm glad I snatched it up when I got the chance, it looks like there'll be no more like this beauty.

[coinshooter]

Rehandled in mammoth ivory by Mike Hoover

[kamagong]

Nice. Did he reshape the bolsters too?

[coinshooter]

No, I'm sure he didn't. If you are referring to the slightly "out of round" appearance of the top bolster, I think it's an optical illusion based on the camera angle. If you look at the middle of the three pictures above you'll see the same look to the bolster

[coinshooter]

I asked if anyone knew the correct name for the blade style last December. While there didn't appear to be a formal name for it, of all the possibles suggested, I liked "humpback" the best. I later saw it refered to as a "willow leaf", which is probably more correct as there is a fishing reflector blade of about the same shape with that name

[coinshooter]

If interested, one was just listed on ebay

[needbucks]

A question about some details of this knife was posted on the AG Russell forum a while back on knifeforums.

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showt ... id/841075/

No info on blade name. But AG said Camillus made the knife.

[Mallardhunter]

I us all of the knives that I purchase. I collect only knives that I will use.
I am currently caring a Queen muskrat. I have plans to collect new trapper soon. I just cannot make up my mind what it will be. I like knives that take a edge good but, hold it well also. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[oldways]

A 1990 club knife I just traded for. I think it was made in Japan.

[jonet143]

nice lookin knife. says japan on rear tang.

[bill2000]

Oldways: That is what A.G. sold as a Rope Knife. I bought one too. Mine is a second as it has A.G's notch that he uses to identify seconds. For the life of me though I can't see why mine is a second. Fit and finish is beautiful and the jigging and bone are perfect. You have a beauty.

[jonet143]

looks like a sleeveboard whittler.

[justold52]

Any one know were I can get 2 of those LARGE acorn shields ?

[oldways]

Any one know were I can get 2 of those LARGE acorn shields ?

Maybe AG as a couple laying around.