Many, many.....many moons ago a fellow I worked with found a copy of AG's "Cutting Edge" in the trash and showed it to me. I carried a Buck stockman but knew nothing about knives, had no idea the world of custom knives even existed. I was intrigued by the catalog and subscribed. I then saw an AG Russell sting boot knife at a high end sporting goods store. Ivory micarta, gold etched blade, leather sheath. My wife bought it for me as a Christmas present. My fate was sealed. So it was AG that started me on the path I still walk today.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Russell, and thanks.