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Comment by Lee Saunders on January 2, 2013 at 19:00

Thanks for the pic of the Congress Ivars.  Craig I'm no sure, from what I learrned it was a bit older, certainly not the age of the original Russell's but not as young as 60s/70s.  The box now.....it wouldn't surprise me at all.  I sold his one to a guythat only collects GRWorks.  He said he thought the knife was WWII range (probably just after) and the box was 1970.  The Goins book shows the original markings on knives manufactured through 1941.  I suppose they have been manufactured in Germany since some point after '41.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 2, 2012 at 18:08

Isn't that one of those that were made back in the 60's and 70's?

Comment by Lee Saunders on November 30, 2012 at 21:16

It does look new when you have it in your hand and the box is close too!  I believe the handles are saw-cut bone Sue and thanks for the Incoming.

 

The Russell Stock # on the blade is RU13.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on November 28, 2012 at 8:30

Wow, what a treasure, I love vintage knives and what could be better than an old Green River. The hunt for vintage knives is part of the fun, I'm sure you enjoyed the hunt because of the reward at the end. It's good to hear from you again, good buddy.

Comment by Jan Carter on November 26, 2012 at 20:13

Excellent find and beautiful

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on November 26, 2012 at 18:39

Nice Knife....would you call that

"tortoise" colored jigged delrin...or is it a bone

i am not familiar with Russell handle materials.

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on November 26, 2012 at 18:22

INPUT INPUT !!!!........incominggggggggggg

Green River Knives

Authentic Green River Knives from Crazy Crow. We have spent years researching and manufacturing the finest line of fur-trade era knives. A favorite among the Mountain Men, Green River knives were made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J. Russell. The factory was started in 1832-34 to make butcher and kitchen knives. Close to 60,000 Russell Green River knives per year were shipped to the West for several years. Among the most popular is the Green River Scalper, Skinner and variations used by the American mountain man then, and that are available today.

These high carbon steel "Green River" knives and blades are identical to the ones used by our forefathers. They have been made by Russell Harrington Cutlery since the early 1800s and feature proven designs used as working knives for almost 200 years.

The mountain men, who opened the West, used the name Green River as a standard of quality for anything traded. Anything done "Up to Green River" signified first rate merchandise. These high carbon steel blades with beechwood handles have a remarkable ability to hold their edge and are stain resistant. They will serve you well.

Now manufactured in Solingen, Germany, the traditional styles of the Russell Green River Works knives continue to deliver the highest quality knives at reasonable prices.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on November 25, 2012 at 17:16

Would love to see a picture!