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Comment by Alexander Noot on August 3, 2015 at 6:57

Hahaha, Yeah those california bowies are awe inspiring. I've wondered the possibility of buying one myself...but then I realise I spent everything on steel and supplies and just let it go.

Maybe someday.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on August 1, 2015 at 10:54

Clint, A.G. Russell sells this shopmade bowie in five different handle materials.  Mostly exotic woods, and this spruce cone resin handle.  Not inexpensive at $395., but big knives aren't cheap these days.  And this much 154CM steel (8.5" blade length/1.25" wide) is bound to be a bit expensive.  Will let you guys know if I can pry my wallet open enough to get this knife.  Hey, it's a new month.

Comment by Clint Thompson on August 1, 2015 at 10:30

Beautiful knife Howard.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on August 1, 2015 at 10:14

Well Alexander, I'd better get a move on.  Neither A.G. nor I are getting any younger.  Here's a pic for those who have not seen the A.G. Russell Shopmade Bowie (154 CM steel):  This seems to be a new one, with Norway Spruce cone resin handles/scales.

Comment by Alexander Noot on August 1, 2015 at 0:41

Howard, yeah I was lucky enough to be A.G. and Goldie's guest for a week back in 2012. Seriously...if you EVER get the chance to just visit the store and chat with A.G. (or Goldie or anyone else in the store for that matter) you'll create a memory for a lifetime.

Comment by Tom Peterson on July 29, 2015 at 13:28

Alexander & James,

You both bring up some excellent points, many of which I hadn't given much thought to. I figured that the maker had to be doing some things in a more automated fashion or farming some things out to get prices that low though.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 29, 2015 at 13:09

Wow!  Got a tour of A.G. Russell's shop?  Great!

Comment by Alexander Noot on July 29, 2015 at 12:48

Yeah I like those too. In fact I love the look of most of A.G. Russell's shopmade line. Even more since I've had a tour of the shop and met Perry (whom I assume is) the current knifemaker in the A.G. Russell shop.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 29, 2015 at 12:02

Anyone have one of A.G. Russell's Shopmade California Bowies?  Been looking at them longingly for some time now, and the more I look at them, the more I like them.  I do like 154CM steel.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on July 29, 2015 at 11:46

I'm a bit late on this Jeremy, but I was recently given an old (1967-1972) Buck 120.  I think in those years, the 120 was made from 440C.  I read that Buck switched to 425 in the '80s, and 420HC in the '90s. This one has seen some use, but is still in great shape.  I haven't used it yet, myself,

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