Pair 1990 MORSETH (A.G. Russell?) Fixed Blades, With Sheath

[HHutchinson]

Here is a Morseth Knife I picked up at the Gator Cutlery Show in Lakeland, Florida. (Feb. 2025) It was pretty dirty. After a good cleaning and some polish I uncovered an inscription which intrigues me. The inscription reads "No More Mr. Nice guy". The holes in the sheath are also intriguing as it would appear someone attempted to attach a retention strap. The sheath also received a good cleaning, oil, and wax to extend it's life. I found and ordered James R. Beall's book "A Keen Edge of Perfection". It would appear that this knife was made in the early to mid-seventies after the A.G. Russell acquisition. After reviewing the book I'm still unsure as to the steel and handle material used. If only the knife could talk; It's now in my collection. Thoughts are welcome.

 

[tongueriver]

Not really germane to the OP post or the wonderful rundown on AGR/Dozier, etc., but I thought it would be fun to show my two original Harrys. I am confident that I identified them correctly with the aid of the wonderful book mentioned. It is indeed a great book. And a little write-up in Levine's Fourth Edition. First knife:

 

[tongueriver]

Second knife:

 

[ncbuckeye3]

Here is a Morseth Knife I picked up at the Gator Cutlery Show in Lakeland, Florida. (Feb. 2025) It was pretty dirty. After a good cleaning and some polish I uncovered an inscription which intrigues me. The inscription reads "No More Mr. Nice guy". The holes in the sheath are also intriguing as it would appear someone attempted to attach a retention strap. The sheath also received a good cleaning, oil, and wax to extend it's life. I found and ordered James R. Beall's book "A Keen Edge of Perfection". It would appear that this knife was made in the early to mid-seventies after the A.G. Russell acquisition. After reviewing the book I'm still unsure as to the steel and handle material used. If only the knife could talk; It's now in my collection. Thoughts are welcome.

This is an early 70's from the early AG Russell era of the knife. Someone engraved the words on it themselves. It is a very common handle shape for that knife but the blade is in rougher shape and the engraving on the blade. The handle is a laminated wood they used back then and it is a Brusletto blade. Harry got his already ground and did a regrind, a blade had to have the stamp on it. When AG acquired the company, he got the blanks and they didn't have to be stamped, hence, no Brusletto on them. You have a really nice knife, but not super high value because of the condition and also someone punched holes in the original sheath.

 

[ncbuckeye3]

Not really germane to the OP post or the wonderful rundown on AGR/Dozier, etc., but I thought it would be fun to show my two original Harrys. I am confident that I identified them correctly with the aid of the wonderful book mentioned. It is indeed a great book. And a little write-up in Levine's Fourth Edition. First knife:

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This is a model 2 6" Modified Bowie likely made by Steve from 1963-70. It is possible Harry made it, need to see the shape of the guard from above to be sure.

 

[ncbuckeye3]

Second knife:

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How long is the blade on this knife? It looks like it may be 5", if so it is a Model 1 5" Hunter made same period and maker as your other knife. If it is 6" blade, it is the same as your other.