RH Russell Belt Knife

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Chris 54326

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A good friend of mine contacted me today and said he'd inherited several knives from his Dad's estate. One of them intrigued him and it was the RH Russel Belt Knife. I know the knife to also be referred to as the Canadian Belt Knife and the Grohman Original. It's in nice condition, but there are a few "gray dots" on the blade (I imagine the beginning of some rust) and the brass scale pins look to be slightly corroded. Otherwise it certainly looks worth cleaning up. Any idea what I might tell him it's worth..........approximately?
 
Oh, sorry, I sincerely apologize. Won't do it again. Thanks for the suggestions.............basically what I told him though.
 
Sorry 'bout dat! You are right, of course.

Not to worry, he has no intention of letting it go. He was just curious as to it's value and I didn't really know other than to "surf" Ebay for him.
 
Chris 54326 said:
Sorry 'bout dat! You are right, of course.

Not to worry, he has no intention of letting it go. He was just curious as to it's value and I didn't really know other than to "surf" Ebay for him.
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Do keep an eye on the completed auctions though. Just because a guy wants $200 for something, doesn't mean he'll get it.
 
Great knife, a classic so good it's on display at New York's prestigious Museum of Modern Art. I've had mine, in carbon steel (close to 1085) for 30+ years. A little silver polish will clean up the German silver rivets and the blade's spots. Mine has a nice patina acquired over the years.
 
Veletrius, he was just looking for an estimated value. From what I could find, based on it's condition, I gave him one and he seemed satisfied with that. I did tell him it was a classic and he shouldn't ever let it go (though I don't think he will) and if he ever did, to make danged sure it went to someone who would really appreciate and care for it properly because of it's intrinsic value.

Thanks for the help and comments. That's all I need to know about it. I think he wants me to clean it up and make him a sheath for it........which I will happily do for him.
 
Chris 54326 said:
Veletrius, he was just looking for an estimated value. From what I could find, based on it's condition, I gave him one and he seemed satisfied with that. I did tell him it was a classic and he shouldn't ever let it go (though I don't think he will) and if he ever did, to make danged sure it went to someone who would really appreciate and care for it properly because of it's intrinsic value.

Thanks for the help and comments. That's all I need to know about it. I think he wants me to clean it up and make him a sheath for it........which I will happily do for him.
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You can get excellent sheathes from Grohmann Knives in Pictou, Nova Scotia, where they're made. I prefer the military model with the flap and brass stud.
 
I usually wouldn't consider those to be high dollar knives because a lot of people get them for free.

Sentimental value is through the roof though.
 
Well, the Russell #1 is in really good condition and has the original sheath.........in excellent condition. Turns out there were two knives in the batch he want's me to spiff up and sharpen and he's going to gift me the Russell #1 in trade for my work. This particular Russell just has a couple of tiny gray spots on it that look like someone touched the tip of a graphite pencil on the blade. (carbon blade) Should clean up really nice. I've always wanted original #1 so his offer came as quite a surprise. I plan on really cleaning it up nice.
 
Chris 54326 said:
Well, the Russell #1 is in really good condition and has the original sheath.........in excellent condition. Turns out there were two knives in the batch he want's me to spiff up and sharpen and he's going to gift me the Russell #1 in trade for my work. This particular Russell just has a couple of tiny gray spots on it that look like someone touched the tip of a graphite pencil on the blade. (carbon blade) Should clean up really nice. I've always wanted original #1 so his offer came as quite a surprise. I plan on really cleaning it up nice.
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Enjoy! I field dressed my first mule deer with mine and used it on any number of moose hunts and hikes.
 
Always wanted to hunt. I jokingly fancy myself as a re-incarnated trapper from the 1800's. :D Closest thing to "hunting" I do is to kill the coyotes and stray dogs that have threatened my Llama herd over the years. And I've never skinned any of those. :rolleyes: I love and respect a good knife and will definitely enjoy this knife. I'll carry it with pride and unless I leave it to my Nephew, it'll more than likely never see the backside of a hide.
 
Danke42 said:
I usually wouldn't consider those to be high dollar knives because a lot of people get them for free.
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LOL! I myself gave away a D.H. Russell #3 Ducks Unlimited model on this very forum a couple years back to a fella who wanted one.

And don't worry C Chris 54326 if your knife never draws blood. I've given away dozens of hunting knives I was sure would be "the one" without skinning a damn thing.

But I think this piece of yours will have enough sentimental value to hang around anyways.
 
Not to worry, I'll get it cleaned up looking like new. Sure do like that Stag handled one. Might consider re-handling it at some point.
 
Please post any pics of work done to it, or just plain fun to see a good knife. I managed to get a #2 Bird and Trout in carbon steel and flat grind in a trade sometime back.
 
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