Bruckmann Sleeveboard from AG Russell (pix)

[stevekt]

Just received this little knife from AG Russell. It's one of the thinnest, narrowest, lightest knives I own. It makes a 2 layer SAK look like a monster.

 

[jackknife]

Is that a modern re-make??!!

Its in such mint shape, as well as being a beautifull trim little little knife!

 

[stevekt]

The AG Russell ad says it was made in Germany prior to WWII.

Check it out here: Bruckmann Sleeveboard AG Russell

 

[Mike Robuck]

Cool pattern. Reminds me of a melon tester and a Sheffield pattern I saw once.

 

[Amos Iron Wolf]

Yipes! I'd almost be afraid to use something so petite as that. Even so, very interesting knife.

 

[rebeltf]

I guess that would be considered quite the Gent's knife. A cool thing about buying one of those is from the gitgo you are buying an antique.

 

[stevekt]

Yipes! I'd almost be afraid to use something so petite as that. Even so, very interesting knife.

Yeah, this one is going to be light duty only.

 

[Bob W]

I bought one of those a couple of years ago from AG Russell. He's been selling warehouse find Bruckmann knives for many years - the sales staff told me he doesn't have many Bruckmanns remaining...

Here's my sleeveboard, with a watch fob Bruckmann for comparison:

Here are a few of my other Bruckmanns:

Best Wishes,
-Bob

 

[stevekt]

Bob, would you happen to know what steel these knives are made of?

 

[Bob W]

Not offhand, but Bruckmann used both carbon and stainless steel.

-Bob

 

[A. G. Russell]

I sure wish you fellas would not open both blades at the same time. If you break the spring you will not be able to replace the knife. Those knives are becomeing recognized as treasures.

 

[thawk]

I sure wish you fellas would not open both blades at the same time. If you break the spring you will not be able to replace the knife. Those knives are becomeing recognized as treasures.

What is that pattern called A.G.?

 

[A. G. Russell]

Any knife with two blades on one spring should not have both blades half open at the same time. The springs are not designed for that kind of stress. If you want to display both blades then open one fully and the other half way or all the way.

These knives are 75-95 years old. The only way to break a spring is to abuse it. Why do that on a knife that cannot be replaced?

 

[Bob W]

Since they're so common and inexpensive on eBay, I never really thought about it. And I've never had a spring break before. But you're correct, no photo/scan is worth a broken knife.

-Bob

 

[stevekt]

Ha ha! Bob got in trouble!