A. G. Russell San Mai Drop Point Hunter
Item #: RU-J123CO
$325.00
Designed by A. G. in 2009.
The drop point blade with a core of VG-10 at 59-61 Rc., supported by a softer stainless on each side, is dropped into a forward tilt to make working inside an animal's hide easier, with less possibility for error that might damage the hide. There is a tiny choil that allows the entire edge to be sharpened. The amount of curve (belly) in the forward part of the blade is important, both for skinning and for general cutting. The 4-1⁄8" blade is long enough to skin any animal that you have the patience to skin.
Both the shape and the design of the handle deserve your attention as well. The hilt (guard) is quite trim, just long enough to protect your hand from the edge, yet not long enough to get in the way when you are doing delicate work. And it is wide enough to be engraved. The butt is there not only for looks but also to bring the balance point back onto the handle about an inch from the blade, putting more weight in your hand. This gives the blade a feather touch so you have total control of the edge and the point. The handle itself is slim at the front, with a swell in the center and a flare at the butt for comfort and control. This knife will fit your hand as no other knife has.
The blade measures 1-3⁄16" wide at the widest point. The knife measures 8-1⁄2" tip to butt and weighs about 6.5 oz. Made in Japan. Includes a high quality brown leather sheath.
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TypeFixed
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BladeDrop Point
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Blade Length4-1/8″
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Blade SteelSan Mai
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Rockwell59-61
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Hilt GuardStainless
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HandleCocobolo
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Overall Length8-1/2″
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Weight6.5 oz
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SheathBrown Leather
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OriginJapan
A.G. Russell Knives
From the age of nine I made homemade knives until I was about twenty-four when I began to make handmade knives, crude but no longer made at home. A few years later, I had met and learned from makers like R.W. Loveless and R. L. Dozier. I made knives until the mid 1970s. I don’t make handmade knives anymore, as my hands aren’t what they used to be. However, I do have very talented makers in the United States and Japan who make knives that I am proud to put my name on. I design pocketknives, one hand knives, lockbacks, and fixed blade knives and have them made to our standards. ~A.G. Russell III
A.G. Russell has been in the knives and whetstones business for over 50 years. A.G. Russell knives are well known for their quality. A.G. Russell knives tend to be more traditional in style and look, with modern advances in material and design to create excellent knives.
Dear Russell knives:
First off let me thank you for the great employees. They were helpful and patient! I had lots of questions and wanted to look at everything. The two sales ladies were great. I bought one of the A.G. Russell drop point hunter San Mai with Cocobolo scales (Discontinued). It's a beautiful knife, but the sheath is another issue. When I took it out of the wrapper and un-snapped the lower snap the snap broke. It is not a major big deal, I have a repair kit here and can replace the snap. I just wanted you to be aware of the issue. You have a great store, It's just a little too far from Texas. You could build number 3 in Texas. Thanks for letting me vent, (haha). Keith M.
Note from A.G. - Of course we offered to replace Keith's sheath, but he was happy fixing it on his own. And we only have the one retail store at this time. Keith M. San Augustine, TX
A. G. Russell San Mai Drop Point Hunter
