Thought I would tell a little about this knife as I had never heard of it before it was suggested to me. On AG Russell's catalog/site it is listed s the "Italian Made Tactical." It's made by Fox knives in Italy.
Blade Length: 3 3/4"
Closed Length: 4 1/2"
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: Titanium
Lock Type: Frame lock
Finish: Bead Blasted
Price: $99
When I got the package today I actually was expecting my composite Junkyard Dog. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Russell. What turned me on to this knife was that it has a very nice recurved drop point blade and it's a titanium framelock for $99. Combine that with AG Russells outstanding quality and service record and lightning fast shipping (I ordered the JYD 2 days before this one) and you have a winner.
On taking it out of the box I noticed how light it is for it's length. The stats list it as 3.1 oz but I haven't weighed it yet. It's very sveldt, nice and thin and light. It opens smoothly with ambidextrous thumb studs and locks up tight. No blade play at all. This thing is WICKED sharp. Probably the sharpest knife I've ever gotten from the factory. My arm has a bald spot to prove it. I also took it to a couple boxes in the garage and cut them into confetti with no dulling. This knife has a couple little touches that make it nice. The grip is very comfortable either regular or reversed. The pocket clip while not repositionable out of the right hand tip down position, it has a small lip built in that keeps the frame lock bar from being overextended when closing the knife. It also rides about level with the top of the pocket. I'm not usually a fan of holes in the handle but the ones here actually improve the looks. So here's a quick list of pros and cons from my first impressions:
Pros:
-Light
-Thin
-Titanium framelock
-Amazingly sharp recurve blade
-Relatively low cost for a nice looking gentleman's folder
Cons:
-Right hand, tip down carry only
-Relatively thin blade, might not be good for a utilitarian knife
Overall, for a $99 Ti framelock, I am pleased with it so far. And now what you've been waiting for:
And with the Valloton and a size reference
Blade Length: 3 3/4"
Closed Length: 4 1/2"
Blade Material: ATS-34
Handle Material: Titanium
Lock Type: Frame lock
Finish: Bead Blasted
Price: $99
When I got the package today I actually was expecting my composite Junkyard Dog. I was pleasantly surprised to find the Russell. What turned me on to this knife was that it has a very nice recurved drop point blade and it's a titanium framelock for $99. Combine that with AG Russells outstanding quality and service record and lightning fast shipping (I ordered the JYD 2 days before this one) and you have a winner.
On taking it out of the box I noticed how light it is for it's length. The stats list it as 3.1 oz but I haven't weighed it yet. It's very sveldt, nice and thin and light. It opens smoothly with ambidextrous thumb studs and locks up tight. No blade play at all. This thing is WICKED sharp. Probably the sharpest knife I've ever gotten from the factory. My arm has a bald spot to prove it. I also took it to a couple boxes in the garage and cut them into confetti with no dulling. This knife has a couple little touches that make it nice. The grip is very comfortable either regular or reversed. The pocket clip while not repositionable out of the right hand tip down position, it has a small lip built in that keeps the frame lock bar from being overextended when closing the knife. It also rides about level with the top of the pocket. I'm not usually a fan of holes in the handle but the ones here actually improve the looks. So here's a quick list of pros and cons from my first impressions:
Pros:
-Light
-Thin
-Titanium framelock
-Amazingly sharp recurve blade
-Relatively low cost for a nice looking gentleman's folder
Cons:
-Right hand, tip down carry only
-Relatively thin blade, might not be good for a utilitarian knife
Overall, for a $99 Ti framelock, I am pleased with it so far. And now what you've been waiting for:
And with the Valloton and a size reference
