RUSSELL-GREEN RIVER
Russell ( Green River Works) ~ Trapper Sawcut Green Bone ~ Solingen Germany
$139.99
RUSSELL-GREEN RIVER
RUSSELL (GREEN RIVER WORKS) Sawcut STOCKMAN KNIFE RU-27 ~ SOLINGEN GERMANY
$139.99
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RUSSELL (GREEN RIVER WORKS) Sawcut STOCKMAN KNIFE RU-27 ~
The RU27 is the model number for a large, three-blade Stockman pattern pocket knife made by Russell Green River Works (later John Russell Cutlery Co.). Key Features
- Type:
- It is a "Stockman" knife, which is a traditional pattern of folding pocket knife typically featuring three blades (usually a clip point, a sheepfoot, and a spey blade).
- Size: It is described as a large knife, measuring approximately 4 inches when closed.
- Manufacturer: The original knives were made by the John Russell Cutlery Company, which established its "Green River Works" factory in Massachusetts in the 1830s. The tang stamp on the blade typically reads "RUSSELL" or "RUSSELL GREEN RIVER WORKS".
- Material: These knives were historically known for their high-quality carbon steel blades and bone handles, though handle materials could vary across production runs.
- Quality: The Russell Green River knives gained a reputation for excellent quality in the 19th century, with the phrase "up to the Green River" becoming a popular expression for something being first-rate.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Original box
- Condition is mint
