A.G. Russell Knives

Japanese knifemaker Takeshi Saji makes knives using the very best materials. The White Steel center core of this 6" blade, which provides the cutting edge, is a pure carbon steel with a Rockwell hardness above 60. Each side consists of 11 layer Suminagashi, the Japanese equivalent of Damasteel. This is high-carbon tool steel and must be protected against rust. We have included a bottle of RustFree for that purpose.

This unusual and exquisite gentleman's folder is a collaboration between one of Japan's top makers of handmade folders (Koji Hara) and one of Japan's top knife manufacturers (G. Sakai). The theme is the bamboo plant, one common in Japanese history and culture.

Before the Rockwell tester, the File & Wire mark was used to indicate that the hardness and toughness of a blade had passed the file and wire test. The test consisted of cutting the edge bevel with a new file to test the hardness and then tapping the blade edge through a piece of wire of a known hardness to test the toughness. If the edge was not blunted by the wire, it passed the test and was marked with "File & Wire Tested".

For the whittler or the collector, this is a rare opportunity to buy a Richard Rogers Change Blade Knife. The 3-3/4" handle of green bone with mother-of-pearl inlay will accept any of the four furnished blades.

Rick Schuchmann calls his business "Schuchmann Cutlery and Replicas" or SCAR. He is a buyer for the German chemical giant Siemans, lives in Ohio and has been making knives since 1997. He has been making the Scagel replicas since about 2000. You can judge his progress for yourself.

Seki-Cut is a marketing alliance of several of the best of the smaller makers in Seki City including Hiro, the maker of this handsome folder. Seki-Cut is building a name for themselves with quality work, materials and interesting designs.

During the time when a cutting tool was some form of stone, volcanic glass (obsidian) was the most prized of all the materials available. It enabled blades to be made that would cut better than any other material. Obsidian was so prized that men would travel hundreds of miles on foot to gather enough for a supply of tools. Landon Selby, the expert craftsman who has made our obsidian knives for years, uses the same materials and the same techniques to create all the models we offer.

The Complicity is one of two models being produced by Canadian knifemaker Laurent Doussot under the Skalja™ trademark.

The SOG® Trident™ Folder uses SOG's well-proven S.A.T. (SOG Assisted Technology™) as a means of opening the blade. With the addition of the Arc-Actuator™, SOG's newest blade release mechanism, the Trident locks stronger and releases easier. There is also a built-in safety to lock the blade closed. Also making the Trident folder unique is the Groove™ in the handle, which allows the operator to cut small cord without having to open the blade. It also features Digi-Grip™, a variable pattern on the handle for a coarser grip.

From the Manufacturer:

This model is in recognition of knifemaker Michael Walker's contribution to the knife industry with his creation of the LinerLock® and ball bearing detent method of locking open a folding knife.

An upgraded version of the original SuperKnife has been introduced. It is the same design with a longer handle and it uses the same replacement blades. The difference is the ease with which the blade can be replaced.

Swiss Army knives are carried in pockets and in belt pouches all over the world. The Swiss Champ is a standard model carried by multitudes for years. It is built in 8 layers with 33 different functions. A bulky yet pocket sized toolbox.

The name Alary fits George Sessions' design for Timberline's® newest little folder. Webster's dictionary defines alary as an adjective "having or as if having wings; as in the winged feet of Mercury". The lines of both the handle and the blade will make you think of wings. The locking system is a frame lock with the Sessions De-locker.

This exquisite little William Henry Pikatti is a first for A. G. Russell Knives. The model was introduced in 2006, but this is the first exclusive created for us.

Viper® is a company that obviously takes great pride in designing and producing the best knives possible. They have embraced the concept of "Maniago Quality" and taking advantage of the latest technologies and design and production genius, push it to the limit. For 2006, they produced a 200 piece Limited Edition Set of two knives in a beautiful wooden box. For both knives, the handle material is Ram's Horn, the liners are Titanium, the Damascus is stainless and the workmanship is superb. Beyond that, the two knives are totally different.

This Wrangler knife, a traditional style lockback folder, represents a change in direction.

The Xikar Express is a patented little 3" closed frame lock with a handle and a half, just enough on the off side to cover the edge and protect the fingers.

From one of our Japanese suppliers, this folder can be safely clipped to your trousers, belt or other gear, readily accessible when you need it.