A.G. Russell Bird &Trout?

[Interloper]

Could any one comment on the A.G. Russell Bird & Trout in ATS-34 or AUS8? I would like to know whether this would be a good robust knife for general use.

Thanks again.

 

[brian w edginton]

I don't have the B&T but I have the Deerhunter in AUS8.....they appear similar in design and construct.
The Deerhunter is an excellent all-round knife......blade is a bit thin for prying but just right for all other regular knife uses....I am guessing the B&T will be just as good on a smaller scale.
The carry system is great......hang it anywhere.

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[generallobster]

The bird and trout knife is not robust. But it does cut well.

 

[knzn]

I think there was an article in last months "tactical knifes" magizine about bird and trout knifes. I think A.G. Russel was one of them. I don't have it anymore, but maybe someone else can tell you wich issue it was.

 

[Joe Talmadge]

generallobster is right, robustness is not high up in the design criteria for the Bird and Trout. The emphasis is on incredible cutting performance, and that means a whisper thin blade and edge, just thick enough that it's not flexible. Ergonomics and carryability are also strong suits of the B&T and Deerhunter (the B&T's bigger brother). Keep in mind the B&T is a smaller knife, so if you've got big hands you might want to pass it up altogether for the Deerhunter.

If robustness is what you want, with a general hunting-blade shape, maybe the Fallkniven or CS Master Hunter are worth a look. If incredible cutting ability is what you want, do check out the B&T & Deerhunter.

Joe
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