Rest in peace, AG Russell

[brancron]

One of the most important people in the knife world for the last 60 years or so. A sad loss. A.G. Russell catalogs are what got me into the hobby from a very young age.

 

[cchu518]

A true gentleman, and man's man. Godspeed Mr. Russell your Barlow was one of my first forays into traditionals, thank you for that.

 

[1234]

R.I.P A.G. Russell

My deepest condolences to the family.

1234,,,

 

[LCKT707]

So sad. RIP AG and condolences and best wishes for the family. Lost one hell of a man and maker.

 

[BellaBlades]

RIP. I always enjoyed your videos.

 

[miso2]

A.G. Russell (August 27, 1933) was born in Eudora, Arkansas where his great-grandfather taught him how to make knives when he was nine. Russell went on to make knives as a hobby and profession. In 1964, Russell switched his focus to selling Arkansas whetstones and a year later began selling knives. In 1968 he started the first forum for selling aftermarket knives, the A.G. Russell List of Knives for Immediate Delivery, which later became The Cutting Edge. His mailing list was used as a basis for the first two knife magazines, Knife World and The American Blade, now known as Blade. In 1970 he co-founded the Knife Collectors Club and the Knifemakers' Guild, both of which are the oldest continuously functioning organizations of their types. (From Wikipedia)

Knew his name and knives but really did not know much about him.
Tremendous contributions to the knife community.
R.I.P.

 

[flatblackcapo]

Rest in piece and thank you for all you have done for the knife community.

 

[CookieRawwr]

Rest in Peace. I always liked receiving his catalogs. I will keep the folding hunter knife and its leather case always.

 

[Billy The Blade]

A.G. Russell,
Knifemaker, designer, & Legend
in the knife world.
I am extending my condolences
to family and friends, as well.
B.T.B.

 

[WadeWilson]

Truly sad news. Here’s hoping his legacy lives on for a long time to come.

 

[Mannlicher]

He passed during a routine angiogram a few days ago. Rest in peace. Thank you for your contributions and kindness.

Very sad to read this. I spoke to him several times on the phone. He was a good man, a real knife guy.

 

[ourgon]

RIP

 

[skyhorse]

Smoke & prayers sent high for the passing of A.G. Russell, a respected and beloved legend.

 

[Fanglekai]

RIP Mr. Russell. My condolences to the family.

 

[Dragon_Man]

Wow...
Smoke and prayers sent from the Scenic Mount Washington Valley.

 

[DavidZ]

This is a huge loss to the knife community.
RIP. Condolences to his family, and prayers for both.

 

[mwhich50]

It always sucks to lose icons. RIP A,G.R.

 

[sabre cat]

RIP, AG.

Never meet the man but was always impressed with his products. Always tastefully done.

 

[Dopic1]

Damn, just saw this, RIp Mr. Russell

 

[Motey]

Thanks Mr. Russell. I wouldn't be the same guy if you hadn't been. Love , respect and condolences to all of your people.