New A.G. Russell Sowbelly Trapper - whoa momma!

Greg, I see what you mean. I like it just how it is but I don't use it for very long periods at a time, just a few times throug hthe day.

If I were you I would either modify the knife, or have someone else do it, plenty of guys could do a great job.

It wouldn't be too hard to shorten the wharncliffe by half an inch, 1 inch or whatever you like, grinding away the metal on an angle if so the blade will sit much lower, then grind some off the ricasso where the stop pin touches, allowing the blade to sit much lower in the handle.

What do you think of that?

If it makes you enjoy the knife more, I say do it!
 
I have been using this piece daily since I received it. I don't mean for opening the mail or playing with it under the covers so mommy doesn't know. For me, it works best as a Back Pocket knife. The contours of the frame fit just right and the lanyard makes an easy access to the knife. For constant field work it is a joy to use so long as you are wearing a pair of light leather gloves. For a few cuts here and there gloves aren't needed at all. I am really surprised at the edge holding ability of the blades and am trying to figure out the factory bevel so that I can duplicate it. I take back what I said about this knife needing a smaller, secondary blade. It really doesn't need one and would only deprive you of the cutting ability of two full sized blades. The fairly easy to open blades were at first a concern to me but after constant use I realized the blades stay put in the open position. A fine balance between ease and safety. This is the only Chinese made knife I own and without AG'S hands on design and specifics, I never would have even considered it.
Good one Mr. Russell.
Greg

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Beautiful!
I would love to see this offered with a single blade (clip and wharncliffe models). It would make it uber comfortable for the extended hard use this knife seems custom made for.
 
stevomiller said:
Beautiful!
I would love to see this offered with a single blade (clip and wharncliffe models). It would make it uber comfortable for the extended hard use this knife seems custom made for.
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I believe A.G. has plans in the works for a single blade Wharncliffe version.
 
Hopefully, if there is a single bladed version, you will have the option of a Wharncliffe or a Clip.
Greg
 
Those are beautiful blades. I love that style of clip point and can never resist a wharncliffe.
 
awesome knife! will order one in a few days, have to
great infos guys, and great pics thanks a lot

AG you have an email for a buy group from Italy ;)
Maxx

Please keep all discussion of buying, selling and orders to direct contact with the vendor. This is not the place.
 
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So Mr. Russell has introduced a new line of slipjoints and they are brawny, muscular, and dang impressive to say the least. Of the large lockback, gunstock and sowbelly I just had to treat myself to the latter.
I am so blown away by this knife. Fit and finish? Outstanding. Nice brushed satin finish and the brown Rucarta slabs are seamless to the bolsters. Blades are dead centered and the pull is a nice 5. Sharpness? Very. I may not even strop it. This knife is not for everyone as it is too Herculean for EDC. It's 4 1/4" closed. Main blade is 3 3/8" long and 1" wide. The wharnecliffe is a whopping 3 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. It weighs nearly 6 oz. It's a fistfull, made for camp chores, farm work and anything but spending its days in a safe. What I really liked was how super clean the inside channels were. I've never had a production knife this well done on the interior. The included woven leather lanyard is a nice touch too.
Oh yeah. And the cost? 64 bucks.
Enjoy. :)

I placed this alongside a GEC Harness Jack, a big knife in its own rights on a burly 4" frame.
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I don't think that it's too big to EDC, even if I have to use my little red wagon to pull behind me to carry it in. LOL That is a beautiful knife---gonna have to look at it closer. Thanks for posting pics.
Harold
 
Trust me here, you won't need a Little Red Wagon to tote this fella along with you. It looks bigger than it realy is but isn't a mousey little thing either. If you are accustomed to dainty little cuttin' tools that dont' curl you panties it wouldn't hurt to consider something along these lines to slip in you back pocket. It's much more comfortable to carry than the equal end posted above.
Greg
 
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The Sowbelly Trapper really caught my eye when I received my latest AG Russell catalogue, but I've kind of been on the fence about buying one. Not anymore; Greg's pictures have sold me. I'm getting one!
 
I received mine yesterday and can't put it down ! I'm carrying mine in an old Buck 112 sheath and the fit is perfect. this knife came through plenty sharp and ready for use. If anyone is even remotely interested in this knife I have one thing to say...BUY IT !!!
Great job Mr Russell!!
 
Awesome review! For those who are interested, the single bladed versions in both wharncliffe and clip point are out on the A. G. Russell website. The Sowbelly is a bit large for me, but I did just pony up for the 3 5/8" Gunstock in black rucarta. I'll start a new thread to review the knife as soon as it arrives!:thumbup::)
 
Pueo154 said:
Awesome review! For those who are interested, the single bladed versions in both wharncliffe and clip point are out on the A. G. Russell website. The Sowbelly is a bit large for me, but I did just pony up for the 3 5/8" Gunstock in black rucarta. I'll start a new thread to review the knife as soon as it arrives!:thumbup::)
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I was going to post exactly that. What color Gunstock? I debated brown or yellow, my girl picked yellow.
 
I've got the two bladed sowbelly in Cocobolo. It's an extremely well built knife. I don't think I've ever held a more solid slipjoint. The pull on it isn't heavy but still solid. It's very smooth and the stop pin that A.G. has in his design make for a very wide blade.

The width of the blade makes it for a very small angle on the grind....and that in turn makes for exceptional slicers. I felt that the factory edge was a bit obtuse but the 8Cr13MoV steel sharpens up quite easily and very nicely.

Also, the fact that all the hardware is stainless makes it VERY scratch resistant.

For me it's a little big for office days. But on non-office days it's one of my most carried knives.
 
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