A.G.Russell traditional folders - how are they?

joker354 said:
I believe these Catts were commissioned by AG Russell...


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Eric, I had one of those Catt's a few years ago. I was always disappointed that I traded it away. I liked that blade shape a lot. So I changed up my blade on my 79 to replicate that Catt shape.



 
Bob, you're a blade shaping artist. Your work always looks "factory".
 
Bob the Mod, that's some fine work on that Spear, I'd fancy one!:cool:

The AGR Catts certainly look the part, I don't care where a knife's made as long as it's made decently and well finished. Japanese knives are some of the highest finish, quite a few Chinese none too far behind either.

Thanks, Will
 
I agree---beautiful blade work there, Bob.:thumbup:

Did you use a belt grinder?

Andrew
 
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Bob, a masterful job my friend. That looks really good. I'm not surprised though as I am a little familiar with your "tinkering" ;)
 
Getting back to the subject at hand, that AGR spec'd Catt was a very nice knife. Excellent fit and finish. :thumbup:
 
My only AG Russell branded knife is a recent purchase; 2-blade sowbelly trapper with cocobolo scales. It is a handsome knife. The fit and finish is excellent. My only concern is the pull is very light to me, and I prefer a half stop (safer) with a lighter spring. My take from reading here is that my knife is typical. Would I buy more? Probably.
 
That is true the medium barlow that I had you could one hand. You would also swear that there was a bushing in it from how smooth it opens.
 
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