A.G. Russell Hunter Scalpel

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ricklee4570

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I have been carrying a Buck Hartsook and a CRKT Minimalist off and on for a week, I like them but would prefer a slightly larger blade that has a little better edge holding.

I came across the Hunter Scalpel. Priced about the same as the others. With AUS 10 hardened to 59-60 this looks like it might be a good little knife. Didnt find much using the search.

Anybody have any experience using this knife for light duty daily chores (cutting twine, opening boxes, etc.)?
 
Since around 2008, I believe that particular model has always been made out of AUS 10 but I could be wrong.
 
The old style was AUS8 as I recall. The new ones are AUS10, and redesigned to match the Deer Hunter, and Bird and Trout handles. Amazingly the price stayed the same.

Yes, I'm a huge fan. Carried one for years working in the gasfield, and it's my usual knife for hiking and backpacking. Price, weight, hygiene, safety... It's also perfect on the motorcycle; the locking sheath and lanyard make it practically un-lose-able.

There's been a few topics about the Hunters Scalpel here are Bladeforums. A Google search will spit them right out.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5830439

I'm confident you'll get your twenty dollars' worth. :)

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The old Hunters Scalpel compared to the Deer Hunter, and Bird and Trout.
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New version comparison (image from AG Russell)
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I've liked virtually all the A.G. Russell knives I've purchased over the years. They seem to do a great job, in my opinion, with the heat treat on their blades (regardless of steel).

A.G. Russell has about the most bulletproof guarantee in the business. You really can't lose, if you buy the knife and decide it's not for you. But I'm betting you'll be impressed with it, for the money.

I have one of the older Hunter's Scalpel knives with ATS-34 blade (it's smaller than the current model, with blade at about 1-3/4"). Nice edge bevel on it, and very sharp. Strops up beautifully. It's a very handy little knife. Here's mine:
 
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I've had one of of the older ones (AUS8, i think). They are cool little knives. The sheath works great. Once you push the thumb bolt, its in your hand ready for work. It should hold up just fine for your every day tasks and a little more.

Be careful with it around the kids. My kids thought it was a toy when I first showed it to them.

It gets my vote.

Ric
 
I received one for Christmas last year. I showed it to my son, and now he has one and I don't. :( It is just the right size for him and I like the safety of the sheath.

Bruceter
 
I was looking at the bird and trout sized knife. Is there a provision for a belt loop or clip on the two smaller knives (scalpel or B&T)?
 
manowar669 said:
I was looking at the bird and trout sized knife. Is there a provision for a belt loop or clip on the two smaller knives (scalpel or B&T)?
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Here's a pic (from the A.G. Russell site) of the Bird & Trout, with it's included 'Thumb Bolt' sheath. As shown in the pic, the sheath can be suspended tip-up or tip-down from your clothing/backpack/etc., using the attached clip.

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Here's a pic of the Hunter Scalpel. It's sheath is set up for tip-up carry, either by the included clip attached to your clothing, or by the chain as a 'neck knife'.
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I just got mine. I am impressed. The edge geometry is good. Great little knife. Hopefully it will hold a decent edge for light work.
 
ricklee4570 said:
I just got mine. I am impressed. The edge geometry is good. Great little knife. Hopefully it will hold a decent edge for light work.
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I'm betting you'll like it. ;)

This thread's got me tempted to buy one of the newer ones myself. I have one of the newer 'Deer Hunter' knives in VG-10. The ergos are great on it. The factory edge was pretty good, but I still put a more acute bevel on it. The blade is relatively thin, and with the more acute bevel, it's a slicing machine. Probably the sharpest knife I own right now. Fantastic kitchen utility knife.
 
Okay, I have had this knife for a few days now and I do like it.

There is one thing that I think is not so great though. The handle is cheap. It is a little slippery. I can fix that easily enough, I will use a dremel and put a few shallow notches on the spine of the blade so that my thumb can "grip" it there when using it.

But for the price, I really like it. Hard to find fault with it! I will probably buy another one!
 
ricklee4570 said:
I will use a dremel and put a few shallow notches on the spine of the blade so that my thumb can "grip" it there when using it.
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A 'jimped' scalpel. That's not a bad idea... :)

This knife has been through several incarnations over the years. That might be something for Mr. Russell to consider for the next version? ;)
 
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