AG Russell Frame-lock spear point first impressions

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http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_...knives/a_g_russell_framelock_spear_point.html

Very similar to the folding Sting, except it has a flat ground single edge blade rather than the false edge. When I first opened the box, I was impressed by the titanium handle. It felt nice and solid in my hand and the finish complimented the blade well. Upon opening, the blade pivoted smoothly and locked firmly into place without any slop in either the lock or pivot. The blade was shaving sharp out of the box. I like the quillions as they act as a flipper to facilitate quick, one-handed opening. They can also be snagged on a pocket hem to flick the blade out in one smooth drawing action. Unfortunately, the pocket clip is positioned at the pivot, so one is unable to draw the blade in said manner. Overall, I am very pleased with this knife.
 
That clip issue can be fixed though.

I got the chance to handle one of those for a forum member a while back. Nice knives. I like it much better as a folder.

Here is one I stuck a low rider clip on.

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I hate to drag up such an old thread but AGR has them for $99.99 and I plan on getting one and switching the clip.
 
Holy crap, a 154CM Titanium framelock for 100$?

That's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
 
It seems like the ultimate sleeper in the welterweight league of 3" folders.
 
I'm loving mine. My mom likes it too.

[video=youtube;rrIJgIXCCmo]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrIJgIXCCmo[/video]
 
Crap....you guys have me wanting one now.....and I've no $$$ at the moment. I'll have to start making some knives and sell them SOON so that I can order one!
 
Dorito Monk said:
Holy crap, a 154CM Titanium framelock for 100$?

That's better than a poke in the eye with a sharp stick.
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I love mine. Also picked up the Italian Tactical while it was still around. Ti frame lock, 3.5" ATS-34 blade, 3.1oz and a deep carry clip for the same price. I'm sad it's discontinued as I think it might have been the most underrated option in that size range.
 
Insipid Moniker said:
I love mine. Also picked up the Italian Tactical while it was still around. Ti frame lock, 3.5" ATS-34 blade, 3.1oz and a deep carry clip for the same price. I'm sad it's discontinued as I think it might have been the most underrated option in that size range.
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The only Italian Tactical I see is $295. Am I over looking it?
 
Charlie Mike said:
I hate to drag up such an old thread but AGR has them for $99.99 and I plan on getting one and switching the clip.
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I owe you one, Charlie Mike. Because you resurrected this thread, I bought a knife I wasn't looking for. It has a $200 list and I ended up paying less than $100 for it. I won't bother telling you how I managed to find it, I'll just show it to you:

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Specifications:

Designer: Russ Kommer
Type: Folder
Blade: Drop Point
Blade Length: 3-1/8″
Steel: 154CM
Rockwell: 59-61
Lock: Button
Bolsters: Titanium
Liners: Titanium
Handle: Carbon Fiber
Closed Length: 4-1/4″
Clip: Removable
Weight: 2.8 oz.
Origin: USA

There's a YouTube review here:

[video=youtube;sRhrwJhxPpA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRhrwJhxPpA[/video]

Thanks! :)
 
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Looks like a William Henry.
 
Doesn't it though? As you may have guessed, I LOVE William Henrys. You're not going to find any William Henry Knives selling for under $100.00, though. ;)

Admittedly I'm taking a bit of a gamble on this Browning. I can't find any reviews on it anywhere other than the YouTube review I posted. But so far I've had real good luck with Browning knives. (My Ice Storm and my Crowell/Barker Comp Knife are both GREAT knives.) I'm just hoping my luck holds up. Here's A.G.'s writeup on the knife:

"The button lock began in the switchblade business and only came into general use in regular folding knives when Matt Conable of William Henry Knives figured out how to make one that was reliable. Matt’s button lock has become the standard on William Henry knives and button locks are becoming widely used. Variations of this mechanism can make a strong and convenient lock if correctly engineered and precisely manufactured.

Browning, with the help of handmade knifemaker Russ Kommer, is producing folders with their own version of the button lock in three variations. All three have a 3" blade of 154CM at 59-61 Rc., with a surface pattern of very shallow CNC machined grooves - very slight, easily cleaned. The blade measures 1-3/16" wide and 3/32" thick. Each measures 4-1/4" closed and all three have tip down only removable clips. Made entirely in the U. S. A."

Source: http://www.agrussell.com/browning-button-lock-folders/p/BRWhhh322743/
 
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Well, I couldn't hold out any longer. Ordered one taking advantage of the sale. Won't be here for another month and a half because I'm having someone take it from the states for me though. Costs me time but saves me around $50 of the price on shipping and import charges :-) It's nice to have connections in the states.
 
You will absolutely love it.
 
That Browning is cool and fabulously priced, looks like my $700 plus William Henry, although the WH has ZDP-189 damascus, Ti bolsters/frame, and micarta scales (I'll include a pic):

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The Browning came in and it's worth every penny of the $99.00 I paid for it. No, it's not a William Henry, but it's certainly worthy of inclusion in my collection. Way to go, Browning! :)
 
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