Russell Green River Knives?

[thunderstick]

I have couple questions regarding these knives:

1. Are they still the same quality steel and workmanship that made them famous in the past (as far as we know)?

2. Does anyone have a modern one and can they give a report on their ability to take and keep an edge? Are they perhaps similar in quality to a Mora knife (I have one of them for comparison)?

 

[gpdawg]

i have a russell green river grandaddy barlow that i picked up on the bay.its 5"closed with a 4" blde.the scales are jigged delrin.the fit and finish are suprerb,the blade steel is 440a.and marked slingen,germany.it seems to be very soft,52-55rc.

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

The osage handled knife in this pic is a Green Russell blade blank I picked up a while back and put a handle on. The blade steel is high quality, and the blank thickness makes for a sturdy user.

I gave this one to my Mother to use as a kitchen knife. She loves it!

Here is another -

I would have to say that generally, the blade steel and strength is superior to most Mora knives. They are a bit thicker, and the knives are of full tang construction.

Andy

 

[Blues]

The carbon steel fixed blades are very good knives and compare favorably with Mora knives.

Like Andy, I bought a blade for a Green River "Dadley" and put curly maple scales on it. Not a work of art but a functional knife reminiscent of those carried in the middle to late 19th century.

I also have one of their clip blade hunters (fixed blade) which is an excellent knife for the money. I would say that the modern carbon steel fixed blades are in keeping with the Russell knives of old.

The modern folders don't compare (imho) to the original Barlows I have from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

 

[Andrew Colglazier]

Thanks Blues, I'd forgotten about the Dadley!

Andy

 

[Blues]

Here's a pic of the "Hunter" model:

 

[thunderstick]

Its amazing how good a knife you can get for a few dollars if you stick with plain carbon steel and a simple handle. I sometimes blue my carbon steel for better rust protection.

The older carbon knives I have take an edge better than a lot of the cheap stainless blades.

 

[stevomiller]

I found a place on line that has the model that Blues posted for $10.95. I used to have a couple of different Green River sheath knives and they were very good.

 

[gradall5200]

I have quite a few of the blanks I have put handles on and have been very imperssed. For the price the quality is good and takes an edge very easily. We keep 2 in the kitchen on hand all the time. and I gave a few out for chrithmas presents. my wife says " They are so thin and sharp they are the best slices ever!" and she cuts all our food so I trust her, LOL - Joel

 

[knifehunter50]

I also have one of the hunters It is a great knife for twice the cost.
And a lot better then the Mora which I have tried and found not to
my likeing.

 

[robrinay]

I’ve got a couple of Green River knives. One is Sheffield made by J Nowill and Sons and the other was made by J Russell & Co Green River Works. Can anyone tell me which is earlier plus anything else of interest about them? Thank you Rob
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[kvaughn]

I’ve got a couple of Green River knives. One is Sheffield made by J Nevill and Sons and the other was made by J Russell & Co Green River Works. Can anyone tell me which is earlier plus anything else of interest about them? Thank you Rob
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You might get a better response if you started a new thread. This one is 10 years old.--KV

 

[robrinay]

Thank you I’ll have a go