iKnife Collector2024-03-29T14:21:04ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurrishttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655221495?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://iknifecollector.com/group/agrussellknivesinc/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=21pmsvqf69zlc&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBoker Plus Double Lockback Trapper ......... BO-01BO206tag:iknifecollector.com,2016-03-11:3181080:Topic:14034032016-03-11T03:06:10.100ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p style="text-align: center;">I much prefer a locking mechanism in my folders. It's a safety thing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So when I saw this .. a double lockback trapper .. I paused for a check of the specs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655289314?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655289314?profile=original" width="572"></img></a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I much prefer a locking mechanism in my folders. It's a safety thing.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">So when I saw this .. a double lockback trapper .. I paused for a check of the specs.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655289314?profile=original"><img class="align-center" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655289314?profile=original" width="572"/></a></p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Type Folder</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Blade Clip - Spey</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Blade Length 3-1/8″ - 3-1/8″</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Blade Steel 440HC</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Rockwell 57-59</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Lock Lockback</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Bolsters Nickel Silver</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Liners Brass</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Handle Brown Jigged Bone</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Closed Length 4-1/8″</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Weight 3.7 oz</p>
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<li><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;" align="center">Origin China</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Not bad .. tempered to a 58 +/1 HRC. A trapper ..&.. both blades lock.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://agrussell.com/knife/585" target="_blank">Then I saw the price .... $15.45</a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">And real jigged bone .. not synthetic.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I've one coming.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Will review when it arrives.</p> A.G.Russell Small Doctor's Knife .. RUS-CD13Stag:iknifecollector.com,2016-03-04:3181080:Topic:14024172016-03-04T04:19:52.711ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://agrussell.com/knife/5228" target="_blank">A.G.Russell Small Doctor's Knife .. RUS-CD13S.</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655293966?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655293966?profile=original" width="472"></img></a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://agrussell.com/knife/5228" target="_blank">!!! .. Pic is from AG's site .. link posted here…</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://agrussell.com/knife/5228" target="_blank">A.G.Russell Small Doctor's Knife .. RUS-CD13S.</a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655293966?profile=original"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655293966?profile=original" width="472"/></a></p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><a href="http://agrussell.com/knife/5228" target="_blank">!!! .. Pic is from AG's site .. link posted here & above .. !!!</a></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">OAL 3” closed</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Main blade 2.5” “zulu spear”</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Secondary blade 1.5” scalpel</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Blade steel 8Cr13MoV</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Temper 58 +/- 1 HRC</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Weight ~ 1.5 oz</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Scale material Stag *</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;">Frame, liners, bolsters, shield, pins, … all stainless steel</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I recently purchased the stag model.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Fit-n-finish is superb. The back springs are flush with the frame liners .. both when the blades are open .&. closed. The transition between the bolsters , caps, & liners are seamless. The transition from scales to bolsters & caps .. while not perfectly seamless .. deviated in only one area. The deviation was on the top side .. the spring side .. @ the corners .. where bolster & caps mate with the scales. They were not perfectly flush with one another. The metal was ever so slightly higher than the stag. It is not visible to the naked eye .. I can just feel it as I rub my fingers over that area.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">It's a very solid build. Strong walk & talk. The blades are tight .. centered .. do not rub on the liners .&. certainly, do not contact one another. No half stop. The inside of the back springs are polished .. mirror finish .. unique for a factory knife.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The mark side of the main blade is deeply etched ... A.G. Russell. The pile side is etched with the blade steel type & country of origin ... 8Cr13MoV .over. China.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">A.G. incorporated his stop pin in place of a kick on the blade in this design .. which quite effectively prevents the cutting edge from ever contacting the back spring .. however harshly the blade is closed.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Imo .. it also results in a more attractive blade. That portion of the blade .. the tang near the pivot point .. is straight & parallel with the spine. The cutting edge is slightly raised above the tang. I personally think it looks better & it definitely aids in the sharpening process. No problem whatsoever sharpening the entire expanse of the cutting edge.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">At 3” closed .. it's a great size for pocket carry. The longer Zulu spear blade is an effective steak knife. The scalpel blade makes a sweet squirrel knife.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">On a personal note .. it was the scalpel blade that caught my attention .&. effected the purchase. While some might find it impractical … I find it just the opposite. Ideal for the smaller more precise applications.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">The knife arrived sharp .. it would cut the hair off my arm. Sharper than I find many production knives. I'm picky about my cutting edges. The factory edge has the striations characteristic of the sharpening process .. perpendicular to the cutting edge .. obviously evident. Well .. obvious to me, anyway. I'm picky .. I prefer a more polished cutting edge.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">A number of strokes across my hard arkansas brought the scalpel blade to where I prefer it. A more polished edge. I abruptly stopped there. I wasn't going to sharpen this one .. I was going to put it up. That's why I ordered the Stag. O0oops !!</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">I have the same blade steel in his Medium Barlow Lockback in Ebony Rucarta. I've been EDC'ing it since purchase on Oct 25 2014 .&. it's seen some hard use. That's what I bought it for. The barlow is a strong design .. the lockback is safe .. Rucarta is tough .&. the zulu spear blade provides a lot of strong blade for a relatively short handle. Anyway .. point being .. the blade steel has held up well .. for over a year now. I'm quite satisfied with the temper present in his 8Cr13MoV .. a rated hardness of 58 +/- 1 HRC.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">As is likely obvious .. I like this knife. I like this knife to the point I'm considering the smooth bone for EDC. It has the quality I've found with every item I've purchased from A.G. Russell's knives. And .. the scalpel blade is just as I imagined ….............</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">* Note: also available scaled in white pearl (RUS-CD13WP) & smooth white bone (RUS-CD13SWB).</p> The Russell Era Hen&Rooster picture thread!tag:iknifecollector.com,2014-07-23:3181080:Topic:11690662014-07-23T11:09:26.222ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>I've acquired a couple of these and they're lovely. I know Les Swalm is a big fan. So I thought I'd open up a topic to show them off.</p>
<p>I've acquired a couple of these and they're lovely. I know Les Swalm is a big fan. So I thought I'd open up a topic to show them off.</p> Question on a Bruckmann knifetag:iknifecollector.com,2013-12-20:3181080:Topic:10351342013-12-20T00:52:01.702ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>I recently acquired a very nice Bruckmann 3 3/8 Pearl Senator from my friend A.G. The knife is marked EB EXTRA and I am wondering just what this marking means. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>I am thinking perhaps the EB may stand for Ernest Bruckmann, but what about the EXTRA? The knife is from the listing of Salesman's Sample knives A.G. has. Can anyone give some verifiable information on this marking please?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for any and all information.</p>
<p>I recently acquired a very nice Bruckmann 3 3/8 Pearl Senator from my friend A.G. The knife is marked EB EXTRA and I am wondering just what this marking means. Can anyone help?</p>
<p>I am thinking perhaps the EB may stand for Ernest Bruckmann, but what about the EXTRA? The knife is from the listing of Salesman's Sample knives A.G. has. Can anyone give some verifiable information on this marking please?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for any and all information.</p> AG. Russell Arkansas Veterans Knifetag:iknifecollector.com,2013-08-03:3181080:Topic:9175702013-08-03T00:04:26.714ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Mr. Ag. has produced a knife and start a fund to help student veterans needing emergency funding for all sorts of school and living expenses, in the state of Arkansas.</p>
<p> Our returning vets need help, no mater which state they call home. This is a great project Mr. AG. has started and I felt the need to tell Ya'll about it. Where else can you buy a knife and help a vet. Most of your donation is going towards the vets, I for one didn't need to think it over. I ordered one right…</p>
<p>Mr. Ag. has produced a knife and start a fund to help student veterans needing emergency funding for all sorts of school and living expenses, in the state of Arkansas.</p>
<p> Our returning vets need help, no mater which state they call home. This is a great project Mr. AG. has started and I felt the need to tell Ya'll about it. Where else can you buy a knife and help a vet. Most of your donation is going towards the vets, I for one didn't need to think it over. I ordered one right away.</p>
<p> I think, the project order # is #AGLB-C1AV.</p>
<p> Please help support our Vets. Thanks. </p> WANTED: A.G. Russell Beaktag:iknifecollector.com,2013-04-28:3181080:Topic:8418452013-04-28T17:37:01.810ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Hello, I have been searching for days trying to find an A.G. Russell Beak. There is not one to be found. I really really want this knife! Thanks!</p>
<p>Hello, I have been searching for days trying to find an A.G. Russell Beak. There is not one to be found. I really really want this knife! Thanks!</p> A. G. Russell Lockback in white bone.tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-04-09:3181080:Topic:8293992013-04-09T08:38:03.145ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Though this group could use some more activity. So here's some pictures of the knife that's on my belt right now.…</p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2921_zpsc1967c75.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2921_zpsc1967c75.jpg"></img></a></p>
<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2920_zps5c4ddea4.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2920_zps5c4ddea4.jpg"></img></a></p>
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<p>Though this group could use some more activity. So here's some pictures of the knife that's on my belt right now.</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2921_zpsc1967c75.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2921_zpsc1967c75.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2920_zps5c4ddea4.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2920_zps5c4ddea4.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2924_zps90ef15e7.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2924_zps90ef15e7.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2923_zpsa401cf8b.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/AG%20Russell%20White%20bone/SAM_2923_zpsa401cf8b.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>This knife is no longer made. But it's an excellent "basic" lockback with premium ATS-34 steel.</p> Something you don't find every day.tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-02-18:3181080:Topic:7935262013-02-18T19:26:18.347ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>So when I was visiting Arkansas I was in the car with A.G. and Goldie. And we were talking about A.G.'s One Hand Knife.</p>
<p>It's a design that I've grown VERY fond of. And they were telling me about the different variations that they've had over the years. The one that stayed with me was the Cowry-X version. Goldie was talking about how they'd done that one and that, at the time, they didn't really know what they had and what a special steel this Cowry X was.</p>
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<p>Anyway, months…</p>
<p>So when I was visiting Arkansas I was in the car with A.G. and Goldie. And we were talking about A.G.'s One Hand Knife.</p>
<p>It's a design that I've grown VERY fond of. And they were telling me about the different variations that they've had over the years. The one that stayed with me was the Cowry-X version. Goldie was talking about how they'd done that one and that, at the time, they didn't really know what they had and what a special steel this Cowry X was.</p>
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<p>Anyway, months later I was looking over E-bay. And I saw one pop up. I'd just acquired some funds through the sale of a smartphone and figured I might be able to get my hands on that one. A nervewracking week later I'd won the E-bay auction and had obtained a promise from the seller that he'd ship it ASAP.</p>
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<p>Then another nervewracking MONTH's wait that it took to get over here plus added import duties I'd finally gotten my hands on this one.</p>
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<p>I had to think about it for a little while but I ended up deciding that this one would have to be a using knfe (despite the cost of it). So tonight I set up my little photo studio and took a couple of pictures for you all.</p>
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<p>Enjoy:</p>
<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2967_zps4d1bb62f.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2967_zps4d1bb62f.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2966_zpsa9f58318.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2966_zpsa9f58318.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2970_zps9e5aedda.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2970_zps9e5aedda.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2969_zps335bf078.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2969_zps335bf078.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2965_zpsd55d7538.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2965_zpsd55d7538.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2964_zps8f2c9702.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2964_zps8f2c9702.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>And last of all something that I think gives it a nice touch:</p>
<p><a href="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2968_zps28baebd0.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1250.photobucket.com/albums/hh526/LX_Emergency/One%20hand%20Cowry/SAM_2968_zps28baebd0.jpg" class="align-full"/></a></p>
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<p>Love the one piece construction of this knife. It's not the smoothest but I've yet to play around a little bit more with the pivot tension on this one. I have a belt sheath that it fits PERFECTLY into. So it'll go with me to the office tomorrow.</p> A visit to the store....tag:iknifecollector.com,2013-01-25:3181080:Topic:7734592013-01-25T10:49:22.525ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>It's been a while by now, about half a year has passed since I was there. But I thought it might be nice for some people to see the actual facilities.</p>
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<p>As you arrive at the airport (XNA airport Bentonville) one of the first things that greet you is this:</p>
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<p><a href="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7828/20120725182446.jpg" target="_blank"><img class="align-full" src="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7828/20120725182446.jpg"></img></a> (if this picture doesn't work....it's an A.G. Russell Ad sign at the airport)</p>
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<p>From the road it…</p>
<p>It's been a while by now, about half a year has passed since I was there. But I thought it might be nice for some people to see the actual facilities.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>As you arrive at the airport (XNA airport Bentonville) one of the first things that greet you is this:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7828/20120725182446.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/7828/20120725182446.jpg"/></a>(if this picture doesn't work....it's an A.G. Russell Ad sign at the airport)</p>
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<p>From the road it looks a little bit like this, I don't have a shot from the freeway. But it's on the other side of where the picture is taken from.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2501/20120726132810.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2501/20120726132810.jpg"/></a></p>
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<p>As you approach the facility you start to realise that it's quite big, with the store all the way to the left and all the way to the right the Workshop where the current Resident Knifemaker works from.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9650/20120726132835.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9650/20120726132835.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>From the freeway, a couple of advertisements are visible. At the time they were for the upcoming knife event:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8123/20120726133030.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img546.imageshack.us/img546/8123/20120726133030.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>We come to the front of the store</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4007/20120726133044.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4007/20120726133044.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>And enter through the doors to find this view (it was a quiet day)</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8066/20120726133633.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/8066/20120726133633.jpg"/></a>That's right....almost everything you see....is wall to wall knives.</p>
<p>So I took some pictures of the inventory they had in the store</p>
<p>Like some of the custom scrimshawed blades they carry:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8336/20120726141928.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8336/20120726141928.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>A couple of Doziers (and I think some Randalls on the bottom shelf)</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9404/20120726141919.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9404/20120726141919.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Some of A.G.'s stunning laminated shopmade drop point hunters:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9627/20120726141911.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/9627/20120726141911.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>A little Leatherman and Gerber</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6919/20120726141851.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/6919/20120726141851.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>And offcourse a LOT of A.G's own designed knives: (with some Buck's on the bottom shelf)</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3470/20120726140106.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/3470/20120726140106.jpg"/></a><a target="_blank" href="http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1663/20120726140100.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1663/20120726140100.jpg"/></a><a target="_blank" href="http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/568/20120726140054.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/568/20120726140054.jpg"/></a>(I did say a lot (I was in knife heaven))</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5219/20120726140046.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/5219/20120726140046.jpg"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3069/20120726140041.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/3069/20120726140041.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Benchmade/HD/Leatherman/Gerber</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5763/20120726135503.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/5763/20120726135503.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Spyderco and I think the larger SOG fixed blades:</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7933/20120726135407.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img703.imageshack.us/img703/7933/20120726135407.jpg"/></a>Böker</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2447/20120726135344.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img52.imageshack.us/img52/2447/20120726135344.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Schatt and Morgan</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1993/20120726135247.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/1993/20120726135247.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Queen</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5594/20120726135228.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img593.imageshack.us/img593/5594/20120726135228.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>William Henry</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4291/20120726133906.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/4291/20120726133906.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>Couple of CRKT's</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4431/20120726133651.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/4431/20120726133651.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>One of the store guys (Cory) posing amidst some KaBar's, Kershaws and SOGs.</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1167/20120726133702.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img705.imageshack.us/img705/1167/20120726133702.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>A little bit of SOGginess</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9231/20120726133855.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/9231/20120726133855.jpg"/></a></p>
<p>And what the whole wall looks like</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8571/20120726133706.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/8571/20120726133706.jpg"/></a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>I hope you've enjoyed my little show. I just thought it might be cool to see for those people who've never made it out there.</p>
<p> </p> 2012 Texas Ranger, Texas Huntertag:iknifecollector.com,2012-08-06:3181080:Topic:6720562012-08-06T07:44:49.895ZRobert Burrishttps://iknifecollector.com/profile/RobertBurris
<p>Well, during my visit to Arkansas last week I picked up the 2012 Texas Ranger. I know that there were some production problems with this one (I've seen the bad ones at the AGR facility) but they were all picked out and this one shows none of the flaws that some of the bad ones showed. (A.G. and Phil (Gibbs) were quite vexed at the misstakes that were made in some of them).</p>
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<p>I'll write a more elaborate discription in the "Sharper review" group later. For now. Here's some…</p>
<p>Well, during my visit to Arkansas last week I picked up the 2012 Texas Ranger. I know that there were some production problems with this one (I've seen the bad ones at the AGR facility) but they were all picked out and this one shows none of the flaws that some of the bad ones showed. (A.G. and Phil (Gibbs) were quite vexed at the misstakes that were made in some of them).</p>
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<p>I'll write a more elaborate discription in the "Sharper review" group later. For now. Here's some pictures to enjoy.</p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655218485?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655218485?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655221942?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655221942?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655238511?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655238511?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242243?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655242243?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655246714?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2655246714?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p>I'm not sure whether this one is going to get any useage from me.</p>
<p>Some part about me doesn't mind having a couple of knives purely for collecting though. The TR knives seem to fall into this category nicely. Very nice knives, excellent build and unique design combined with limited production numbers make this somewhat collectable to me.</p>
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<p>Maybe I'll strap them on my belt somedays though. I know I have with my 2010 version (the sheath is showing the signs).</p>
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<p>I'm also very excited about the 2013 version...which I've seen some plans for....but I'm not telling</p>
<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.dwotd.nl/web-log/photos/uncategorized/2008/12/15/lekkerpuh.jpg"><img class="align-full" src="http://www.dwotd.nl/web-log/photos/uncategorized/2008/12/15/lekkerpuh.jpg"/></a></p>
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