A.G. Russell Pen Knife...Initial Impressions

PWork · Aug 19, 2003

I've been carrying the A.G. Russell Pen Knife for two days now.
First off, I was somewhat shocked at just how small this knife is. 2" closed with a 1.5" blade. It looks bigger in the catalog (at least to me) than it really is. This is the thinnest knife I've ever seen. It's much thinner than most blades on smaller knives.

There is no side to side blade play. The blade sits dead center between the Ti "slabs". There are no sharp corners to wear a pocket or skin. It came razor sharp right out of the box. The blade is nicely flat ground to a nice thin edge.

The only "problem" I can see is that the back spring is a little on the weak side. Maybe this can't be avoided because of the very thin stock used?

Overall, this is a very nice quality knife for the materials used and the price. It's just a neat little knife to have and use within it's limits. It zips open envelopes, cleans fingernails, picks splinters, and snips threads with the best.
A job well done A.G.

Paul

cut finger · Aug 20, 2003

Glad to hear you like it. Considering its low price, I may get one just for the heck of it.

Jazzman · Aug 21, 2003

They are worth the 20 bucks but I repeat, don't expect a large knife!!!
Matt

Gene · Aug 23, 2003

Too bad they couldn't have drilled a very tiny hole in the end to attach a small split ring for keychain or even necklace wear. Looks like a neat watch pocket knife though!

DAFOX · Aug 23, 2003

Or a hollow rivet like V-nox used to have.

Roadrunner · Aug 23, 2003

True, it would be nice, but I've found wallet carry to be the best route thus far. I forget it's there right up until I need it.

PWork · Aug 24, 2003

This knife fits very well in a watch pocket, and it disappears in a wallet.

Paul

Smoke · Aug 25, 2003

Just got mine today. The action isn't as crisp as larger folders, the spring is a bit weak, and the sharpest area is toward the front. I also wish the nail nick was more toward the rear.

The Ti handles aren't too slick thankfully and the price is just right for me. I probably will get get another as I can't afford a Spyderco SS Kiwi yet.

Roadrunner · Aug 25, 2003

Yeah, mine wasn't too awfully sharp either, certainly not 'razor sharp' as described by AG. It is now though

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blastjv · Aug 26, 2003

I just ordered mine. I plan to carry it in my wallet as well. Looks like a great little knife.

I have a BRK&T Highland on it's way from AG, also. It's gonna' be a loooong week...

-John

chiseen · Aug 26, 2003

How does it compare to the Al Mar Osprey? I would like to pick up one or the other.

The price diff is substantial though.

Bobwhite · Aug 26, 2003

I sent mine back. It was just too small for me to get a grip on that I felt safe about. It was well executed, but the only way I could use it was by pinching it and that did not give me the level of control I was comfortable with.