A.G. Russell folding Sting or Frame-Lock spear point as EDC?

[J-san]

Hello,

Father's Day is apporaching and I am looking to get my father a nice new knife as a gift. He used to own an original Sting back in the day and likes the design. I thought about getting him the remake from CRKT, but a more practical folder would be better for EDC. And so, I have narrowed my choices down to two: the Folding Sting, or the Frame-Lock spear point that looks similar to a Sting. From what I can tell, the only difference between the two is the blade grind. The folding Sting has a false edge, while the spear point version only has a single edge. Other than that, are there any differences that would make the folding Sting $50 more than the spear point?

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/folding/locking/a_g_russell_folding_sting.html

http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/folding/locking/a_g_russell_framelock_spear_point.html

Thanks!

- jason

 

[kamkazmoto]

Although the original looks better, I think that the spear point version would be a much better cutter therefore a more useful knife than the other.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Welcome to Bladeforums, jason.

You're a good son! For EDC, the flat-ground spear point is better than the Folding Sting dagger version. Except for the blade shape, they are the same knife.

I bet they're both made by Camillus -- they look a lot like the CUDA Maxx in a smaller size.

 

[J-san]

Thanks for your inputs! Glad to know the cheaper of the two is better for EDC It's such a nice looking knife, I think I'll order myself one at the same time!

 

[goldie]

i have one of those, its a very well made knife, i too believe its made by camillus for ag russell.same hardware, blade finishes.lock up is perfect, so is blade grind,& quality. its a real 1st class little folder.great little knife for the money...