I really like this knife. The sheath isn't so great, but that's okay. the only thing bothering me, is that it looks like the handle tang is the same piece of steel as the small handguard, and the blade tang sits inside the handle tang. I see a lot of cheap knives in this configuration, where the blade is welded to the handle tang, yet it appears full tang when looking at it. I wouldn't think a company like A.G. Russell would do that, considering their positive reputation. But, you never know.
No, A.G. Russell would never do a short hidden tang like that. A hidden tang should always be at least half the handle in length, and preferably 3/4 of the handle. With an exposed tang like this, it should just be the same blade steel all the way through, which it always will be on any A.G. Russell knife with an exposed tang. I believe, in the case of the Field Knife 2, that it was drop forged and it was ALL one piece, including the guard and butt, which is called a full integral blade, though it's been a while since I've held one. An alternative to this is securing the guard and butt onto the tang, which can be done well if properly designed. These are all sold out though, it's been a few years since I've held one. You can read more about integral blades here: agrussell.com/knife-articles/integral-knives-the-hidden-strength-within -Jake
@@AGRussellKnivescompany just wanted to add something to your video. Fullers have 2 purposes. Yes, they're meant to reduce weight. It makes sense that this knife has a giant fuller, because it's 0.25" thick at the spine. However, fullers also greatly increase the lateral strength and stiffness of a knife. That can be a good thing, and a bad thing. Greater lateral strength and stiffness, means the knife won't bend as much if you apply a lateral force to the handle. However, there's a trade-off between lateral stiffness and catastrophic failure. A knife without a fuller, will bend laterally, but it's less likely to break. A knife with a fuller, won't bend laterally. However, with enough force, it will snap in half, because it can't bend. Sorry if this explanation is boring or not helpful. I'm a science nerd, with a master's degree in mechanical engineering! The real question, is how can I buy this knife? I found it on cuttingedge.com/product/a-g-russell-field-knife-ii-klc17586/ - It says there is 1 knife left in stock, but it only gives me the option to add it to a wish list. I guess I'll call tomorrow. Perhaps someone bought the last one, and the website wasn't updated.
@@DDDYLN The Cutting Edge is our secondary knife market. Individuals send knives in for us to sell on commission. So there will only be one of any knife on the Cutting Edge. Calling is the only way to order the Cutting Edge knives, the website is more like a catalog in that way.
Beautiful knife and a nice review Jake!
I really like this knife. The sheath isn't so great, but that's okay. the only thing bothering me, is that it looks like the handle tang is the same piece of steel as the small handguard, and the blade tang sits inside the handle tang. I see a lot of cheap knives in this configuration, where the blade is welded to the handle tang, yet it appears full tang when looking at it. I wouldn't think a company like A.G. Russell would do that, considering their positive reputation. But, you never know.
No, A.G. Russell would never do a short hidden tang like that. A hidden tang should always be at least half the handle in length, and preferably 3/4 of the handle. With an exposed tang like this, it should just be the same blade steel all the way through, which it always will be on any A.G. Russell knife with an exposed tang.
I believe, in the case of the Field Knife 2, that it was drop forged and it was ALL one piece, including the guard and butt, which is called a full integral blade, though it's been a while since I've held one. An alternative to this is securing the guard and butt onto the tang, which can be done well if properly designed. These are all sold out though, it's been a few years since I've held one.
You can read more about integral blades here: agrussell.com/knife-articles/integral-knives-the-hidden-strength-within
-Jake
@@AGRussellKnivescompany thanks. Much appreciated. I really like this knife.
@@AGRussellKnivescompany your article was extremely helpful. Thank you.
@@AGRussellKnivescompany just wanted to add something to your video. Fullers have 2 purposes. Yes, they're meant to reduce weight. It makes sense that this knife has a giant fuller, because it's 0.25" thick at the spine. However, fullers also greatly increase the lateral strength and stiffness of a knife. That can be a good thing, and a bad thing. Greater lateral strength and stiffness, means the knife won't bend as much if you apply a lateral force to the handle. However, there's a trade-off between lateral stiffness and catastrophic failure. A knife without a fuller, will bend laterally, but it's less likely to break. A knife with a fuller, won't bend laterally. However, with enough force, it will snap in half, because it can't bend. Sorry if this explanation is boring or not helpful. I'm a science nerd, with a master's degree in mechanical engineering! The real question, is how can I buy this knife? I found it on cuttingedge.com/product/a-g-russell-field-knife-ii-klc17586/ - It says there is 1 knife left in stock, but it only gives me the option to add it to a wish list. I guess I'll call tomorrow. Perhaps someone bought the last one, and the website wasn't updated.
@@DDDYLN The Cutting Edge is our secondary knife market. Individuals send knives in for us to sell on commission. So there will only be one of any knife on the Cutting Edge. Calling is the only way to order the Cutting Edge knives, the website is more like a catalog in that way.
that's a good looking knife!!