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Custom Green River Knife
These exclusive, presentation grade knives are hand finished. A talented American knifemaker. Starting with a genuine J. Russell & Co. "Green River" blade, The durable high carbon steel blade, each knife is custom finished with premium grade, striped curly maple or bone scales. Since knives are made by multiple craftsmen, handle designs may vary.

Also separate at a additional $19.50 cost you can purchase a heavy leather sheath decorated with cross- hatched incising. fitted tooled leather sheath in genuine leather and is 9" in made from top grain cowhide and incorporating a welt and belt loop.

The comfortably shaped handles make these knives a pleasure to use around camp or on the trail. It has a 5" High Carbon Steel Blade and its Overall length is approximately 9".


Russell Green River Knives - Authentic Early American Knives, The durable high carbon steel blade
Green River knives were originally made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J. Russell
Authentic Green River Knives. Spent years researching and manufacturing the finest line of fur-trade era knives. A favorite among the Native American's and Mountain Men. The Green River knives were originally made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J. Russell. The factory was started in 1832-34 to make butcher and kitchen knives. Close to 60,000 Russell Green River knives per year were shipped to the West for several years. Among the most popular is the Green River Scalper, Skinner and variations used by the American Mountain Man then, and that are available today.

These high carbon steel "Green River" knives and blades are identical to the ones used by our forefathers. The mountain men, who opened the West, used the name Green River as a standard of quality for anything traded. Anything done "Up to Green River" signified first rate merchandise. These high carbon steel blades with beechwood handles have a remarkable ability to hold their edge and are stain resistant. They will serve you well