Not really a slip joint but......

Junkyard · Jun 12, 2003

I was just wondering what some of you think of this A.G. Russell.
Do any of you have one, if so I'd love to hear your opinion. The blade is supposed to be 154cm. That sounds good to me.

Jason

Dr van Nostrom · Jun 13, 2003

Looks great. I love that old time yellow celluloid. As it's an AG Russell quality should be very good. Those folding hunters tend to be a real handful of a knife if you plan on carrying it as an EDC.

Muss · Jun 13, 2003

I ordered one when I first saw it in AG's catalog. It was on backorder. In a follow-up e-mail I was told it was expected in around the end of this week. Hey! That's today. I may have one soon. Like you guys said "old time yellow celluloid" and "154cm" sounded good to me also.

Junkyard · Jun 13, 2003

I ordered one too. I can't wait till it gets here.

Jason

Don Adelfson · Jun 13, 2003

Hi Guys,
I got one when they were first offered in AG's emailed "specials"...typical AGR top quality. Better fit and finish than you can get from virtually any production slip joint manufacturer.

Fairly heavy duty and solid lockup...mine needed some work on the Arkansas stone. Overall I am pleased and consider it a good value.

Junkyard · Jun 14, 2003

Thanks Don. I didn't think that there would be a problem from AG Russell, but you put my mind at ease. Now I just have to work on my patience.

Jason

Don Adelfson · Jun 15, 2003

Jason..let us know when yours arrives and how you like it.

StoneDog · Jun 17, 2003

AG Russell's quality (at least when it comes to traditional folders) is top notch. I bought two of the Rope Knife Whittler from his "seconds" page (http://www.agrussell.com/agseconds/index.html) and the fit an finish is still equal to or better than the big companies here in the US and over in Germany.

Jon

Junkyard · Jun 24, 2003

It's here. I think something happened to mine. It's not what I would expect from AG Russell. Disappointed to say the least.

Jason

StoneDog · Jun 25, 2003

Jason,

Can you describe what's wrong with it? I saw one at the Blade show and it was pretty nice - good grinds, smooth action and nice fit and finish.

Jon

Junkyard · Jun 25, 2003

I don't want to say anything negative about AG Russell yet. The knife was just not the quality that I expected from them. After I speak with one of the customer service reps, I'll get back to you.

Jason

Don Adelfson · Jun 25, 2003

Mine is near custom quality. Jason...would be very interested to hear what you learn from AGR..and also in detail the problems with this particular knife.