One of the best users ever designed in a Randall, IMHO.

Pap

Tom,

I loved the design of the knife (a Model 11 with a touch of the Model 17 'swoop' thrown in), and they feel great in the hand. It was also the challenge of tracking down all nine varieties; the "thrill of the hunt" can be both frustrating and rewarding.

Bob

Updated information on the AGRS version 3 (with a 4 inch blade and maple burl handle).

This AGRS version was originally noted to have been issued in an edition of 35 knives. It appears, however, that the actual edition was 100 knives. This updated information is taken from page 18 of the March, 2019 edition of the AGR The Cutting Edge catalog which states that the maple burl handled version of the AGRS was issued in an edition "...of 100 made in the late 1990's."

Still rare, but no longer qualifying as the rarest of the AGRS knives.

Bob

AG Russell special, 5th offering started 10-98, 5" blade, #295, brown stitched sheath.

I have #24 exactly like that one, only it has white stitching and a white face compass instead of a butt cap.

Pap

Nice, I was taken with the amber color stag, looks so good with the brass. IMHO

Can you still get an AG Russell dealer special?

They appear to still be in business and selling RMKs, but I don't see any of these blades on their website.

I called and asked and the answer was no, they aren't planning on making any more. AG Russell passed away a few years ago and no more since. Russell Special was done differently than all the other dealer specials. AG would send in an order of 100 or so,with different options for that specific run, and they were individually serial numbered. I don't recall how many different runs he did, but there are a few on this forum that have every one of the different runs. I have 2, leather handle Brass nut, and a stag handle.

Pap

That's a shame, I like the grind.

They come up for sale every so often, and yes, they are a great user.

Pap