A.G. Russell Knives

Vest Pocket Skinner

When I bought the tiny Hen & Rooster firm in 1975, I had already used a Hen & Rooster sleeveboard pen knife pattern to make the CM-4, Baby Barlow. I continued to use existing tooling for the handles of the CM-5, CM-6 and Bicentennial Knives while designing new blades for them.

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. This Vest Pocket Skinner commemorates the American West and the Colt Single Action. The 2-1/2" drop point blade of German stainless at about 60 Rc. is hollow ground to a paper thin edge and mirror polished. The handles are Jacaranda. In 1979, this was the finest pocket hunter ever made.

One of the outstanding characteristics of knives made by Hen & Rooster through 1980, is the magnificent quality of the craftsmanship in every detail. One look into the blade cavity of the knife shows you what I am talking about. The entire inside of the knife is mirror polished. You will find no leftover polishing compound or grinding grit inside a Hen & Rooster made through 1980.

Marked with a Hen & Rooster on the obverse side and "Bertram - Germany - CM-7" in three lines on the reverse side. Measures 3-1/2" closed and weighs 2.8 oz. These knives have remained in our inventory since 1980. Made in Germany.

Hen & Rooster KCC CM-7 .45 Long Colt - Serial No. 1-25 - Gold Bolsters & Inlay

Hen & Rooster KCC CM-7 .45 Long Colt - Serial No. 26-300 - Etched

Hen & Rooster KCC CM-7 .45 Long Colt - Serial No. 301-1000

Hen & Rooster KCC CM-7 .45 Long Colt - Serial No. over 1000