German Made John Russell Cutlery

[timsclips]

I visited a gunshow locally today, looking for interesting knives that would fill out my modest collection. I bought two pocket knives from one dealer, one was a Henkels 4blade stockman which I did not have a sample, the other was a German made stockman with the name John Russell Cutlery Co, Green River Works. I know that this an old American name that is now being used for these imported knives but I have not heard anyone talk about them on this forum. They may be scarce or maybe I was took?
Seems very nice sawcut bone handle with stainless steel blades, marked Solingen, Germany. Anyone else own or have handled this maker?

 

[Blues]

These are nice, inexpensive but well made knives commonly available.

Smoky Mountain Knifeworks carried them extensively.

I have one of the carbon steel bladed barlows. Great fit and finish for a $25 knife.