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Post by geron on Apr 30, 2014 7:52:11 GMT -7
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Post by thywar on Apr 30, 2014 10:22:42 GMT -7
I don't know these knives. I was wondering if they're from the A G Russell catalog or affiliated. What type of backup are you considering?
Thinking along these lines, sometimes about 4 am there is a shopping show where they offer a bundle of knives with one or two bigger knives. Sometimes 50 knives for $150 or so dollars. These are obviously what are sold in convenience stores for $10-15 a piece. I was thinking this would be a good barter item or as a throw in to sweeten the pot. Not trying to hijack the thread but maybe geron is thinking along these lines
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Post by jmarshnh on Apr 30, 2014 11:36:04 GMT -7
They are from the John Russell Green River line. I have a few and in my opinion they take and hold a good edge. The carbon steel seems to be good but does rust easily if not taken care of very good. They are similar to the Condor knives from El Salvador (which I have several also). Very good knives for the money.
Again that is just my opinion, others may differ. Crash would be a good one for input.
Jim
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Post by ccove on Apr 30, 2014 11:50:10 GMT -7
My dad was big into mountain man rendezvous and he had a couple and had given one to me. As a 14 year old kid I did my best to see if I could mess it up but never succeeded. As I remember I even cut down a small sapling with it. Its lateral strength is not that great but it takes a good edge. I am sorry that I lost it in a move. I had the 6 inch butcher.
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Post by geron on Apr 30, 2014 12:00:20 GMT -7
I don't know these knives. I was wondering if they're from the A G Russell catalog or affiliated. What type of backup are you considering? Thinking along these lines, sometimes about 4 am there is a shopping show where they offer a bundle of knives with one or two bigger knives. Sometimes 50 knives for $150 or so dollars. These are obviously what are sold in convenience stores for $10-15 a piece. I was thinking this would be a good barter item or as a throw in to sweeten the pot. Not trying to hijack the thread but maybe geron is thinking along these lines Barter or stored for an emergency. |
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Post by hunter63 on Apr 30, 2014 15:18:18 GMT -7
The Green River knives are my favorite do all knife....in a primitive camp or trek. If you like Old Hickory kitchen knives....you will like these. Have several, hold an edge well, and yeah....do collect "patina"....even to the point of rubbing onion juice on them, to speed up the process. Camp chores will do the job as well.....especially if you use it for 25 years or so. Nothing says "pilgrim" like a nice shiny knife. Nothing even close to be considered "tactical" or "survival".....more like Mom's butcher knife you borrowed as a young camper or adventurer. Butcher....  Skinner....on back of possibles bag strap.  If I was given a choice of what knife to take in a just one knife....it would be a major contender, along with a Mora. |
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Post by USCGME2 on Apr 30, 2014 20:08:58 GMT -7
My mom had some Old Hickory knives. Figured these would be about as good. For the price, shouldn't go wrong. Anyone add these to the Made in USA thingy?
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Post by Redneckidokie on Apr 30, 2014 23:38:07 GMT -7
Yes they are good service knives. Need regular care to keep sharp but it is easy. Only a small amount. The styles and Green River name has been around since the French fur traders used them, and bartered them. These are a copy of the original, along with the name I believe. I have made several kit knives using the blanks. Have fun. Make a bunch.  |
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