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AG Russell Woodswalker
Alright, I didn't take a fancy glam shot of the knife, maybe I will later...
If you need one, there are some great images over at Knife Forums, just do a google image search...
I think the way to classify or think about this knife is from the perspective of an up-scale paring knife. This knife is perfect for picnics, and all of the very important cutting that actually gets done, as opposed to the cutting that people imagine they will do. You know, fighting off hordes of Plaque Ninjas and Zombie Pirates...
It's strong suit is it's thinness, which makes for quite an effecient little cutter. And it's thinness combined with it's size, make it very light-weight.
AG Russell has the following to say about it's purpose...
"It was intended to be a lightweight knife for the casual hunter, out for a morning walk in the woods. As a non-folding pocketknife when carried in the leather hip pocket sheath, it is suitable for quail, squirrel, dove, or rabbit. It also makes a first class steak knife and a super paring knife."
And I think that very well explains where it would be best used.
It offers an actual handle, which the Buck Hartsook Ultra-Lite does not.
As well, the Woodswalker has a longer grip, offering purchase for 3 fingers, and allowing the the pinky to assist from the end. This of course is based on my larger than average hand. You might find that it offers you more grip, but you can safely count on 3 fingers fitting.
It excels being used on a cutting board or flat surface.
Compared to other knives offered as neck knives, the Woodswalker is very svelte and nimble. For instance the Becker Necker is marketed as a neck knives, but these two knives clearly take very different paths.
As has been mentioned by others, the AG Russell Woodswalker is one of the oldest designs in the modern market, dating back 24 years. And it wasn't until some years back now, with the popularity of kydex sheaths, that it got a boost into the current market.
I was asked to peel an apple with it...
So, I broke out the Sharpmaker, to give it a good edge, not that the one it had was bad, but I sharpen, so, I figured I would sharpen it.
Then I peeled about 1/4 of the apple, and I was surprised with how well it did.
Then, not being a peeled apple kind of character, I processed the apple into quarters, eating the peels, yummy!
Then, I set the Woodswalker sheath up for Pict carry...
I carry it around my neck, this is the first day, modeled on my brother (since I don't trust him with a camera)... I had just finished the Concealex sheath for it...
More to come...
Alright, I didn't take a fancy glam shot of the knife, maybe I will later...
If you need one, there are some great images over at Knife Forums, just do a google image search...
I think the way to classify or think about this knife is from the perspective of an up-scale paring knife. This knife is perfect for picnics, and all of the very important cutting that actually gets done, as opposed to the cutting that people imagine they will do. You know, fighting off hordes of Plaque Ninjas and Zombie Pirates...
It's strong suit is it's thinness, which makes for quite an effecient little cutter. And it's thinness combined with it's size, make it very light-weight.
AG Russell has the following to say about it's purpose...
"It was intended to be a lightweight knife for the casual hunter, out for a morning walk in the woods. As a non-folding pocketknife when carried in the leather hip pocket sheath, it is suitable for quail, squirrel, dove, or rabbit. It also makes a first class steak knife and a super paring knife."
And I think that very well explains where it would be best used.
It offers an actual handle, which the Buck Hartsook Ultra-Lite does not.
As well, the Woodswalker has a longer grip, offering purchase for 3 fingers, and allowing the the pinky to assist from the end. This of course is based on my larger than average hand. You might find that it offers you more grip, but you can safely count on 3 fingers fitting.
It excels being used on a cutting board or flat surface.
Compared to other knives offered as neck knives, the Woodswalker is very svelte and nimble. For instance the Becker Necker is marketed as a neck knives, but these two knives clearly take very different paths.
As has been mentioned by others, the AG Russell Woodswalker is one of the oldest designs in the modern market, dating back 24 years. And it wasn't until some years back now, with the popularity of kydex sheaths, that it got a boost into the current market.
I was asked to peel an apple with it...
So, I broke out the Sharpmaker, to give it a good edge, not that the one it had was bad, but I sharpen, so, I figured I would sharpen it.
Then I peeled about 1/4 of the apple, and I was surprised with how well it did.
Then, not being a peeled apple kind of character, I processed the apple into quarters, eating the peels, yummy!
Then, I set the Woodswalker sheath up for Pict carry...
I carry it around my neck, this is the first day, modeled on my brother (since I don't trust him with a camera)... I had just finished the Concealex sheath for it...
More to come...
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