A.G. Russell Knives

At the 2007 S.H.O.T. Show, we arranged with Mcusta® to receive a series of Limited Edition versions of this beautiful folder created with precision inlay work in natural wood handles.

Each year we are offered a number of handsome Walker-lock knives by makers from Seki City, Japan. We chose the best of them to offer you. This particular knife is being sold in Japan so we are not required to order huge numbers or pay for expensive tooling. Therefore, we can hold the price down.

In Japan, symbols are a large part of the culture. This latest selection from Mcusta's series of Limited Edition knives based in Japanese symbology features the Kaeru (frog) and lily pads. In Japanese, the word Kaeru (frog) also means, "to return". The frog is seen as a symbol of good fortune. To ensure a safe return from their journey, travelers often carry something with the image of a frog.

This folder is our third selection in Mcusta's series of Limited Edition knives based on traditional Japanese Art images. The butterfly is a popular symbol in the Japanese culture. It is often used to represent metamorphosis or transformation and often represents spring. For centuries Japanese family crests have contained designs based on the butterfly.

The rabbit and the moon are often found within the paintings and fables of artists and storytellers in Japan. Artists often paint the moon with rabbits racing across its face.