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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife
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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife

Item # 752186

$44.95

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Hot forged from a solid block of 1050 carbon steel, the virtually indestructible Sting™ utility knife epitomizes toughness and simplicity.

  • Precision ground spear point blade features two razor sharp edges and a corrosion-resistant, nonreflective powdercoat finish
  • Integrated, contoured handle fits nicely in a bare or gloved hand and provides heft and balance
  • Included Cordura® nylon sheath with Zytel&#174 plastic liner allows multiple carry positions

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Item 752186

Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife Specs

Specification

Description

Weight3.9 ounces
Length of blade(s)3.2 inches
Handle materialCarbon steel
Blade materialCarbon steel

Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife Customer Reviews

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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife
 
4.1

(based on 10 reviews)

90%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (7)
  • Sharp blade (7)
  • Comfortable grip (6)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Survival (7)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (6)

    Reviewed by 10 customers

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    Aug

    23

    2008

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great knife

    By twitch

    from Ventura County

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Sheath
    • Weight is great

    Cons

    • Not legal to carry in Ca

    Best Uses

    • Camping
    • Survival

    Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

    Pros: Great knife out of the box, comes with a awesome sheath that can be worn on your boot or wherever you choose to put it. Comes Rather sharp and I love the weight of it

    Cons: Handle isnt all that comfortable and slippery when wet, I rapped skaters tape over it and now it works great

    This knife is illegal to carry concealed in California and maybe in other states. Also some police officers may consider it a dirk or dagger so I would recommend only using it on the trail or at home.

    The double sided blade is cool but takes some getting used too, As I often find myself wanting to push against the other side of the blade while cutting.

    All in all a good knife

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

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    Dec

    30

    2007

    (10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Great

    By FCZ

    from Buies Creek, NC

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Durable

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Survival

      Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

      This knife is more for protection than anything. It is a boot knife made for stabbing, not cutting. It's weight alone pushes it cleanly through 3 sheets of copy paper.

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (10 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

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      Dec

      17

      2008

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      This knife rocks!

      By oregon

      from Eugene, Oregon

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Sharp Blade
      • Very quality case

      Cons

      • A little heavy

      Best Uses

        Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

        Other reviews have said that this knife is a little heavy, and it is. But, it would not be very noticeable on a belt or on the strap of your backpack. It is very durable, but in exchange it requires diligent upkeep or it will rust. I am more than an average knife guy, and it really sucks when you get a pretty good knife and a crummy case or sheath. That is not an issue here. The case that comes with this knife is of very good quality and employs a pretty smart Velcro strap system so that you can strap it anywhere from your belt to your calf. I give this knife Two Thumbs UP.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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        Mar

        7

        2008

        (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Perfect back-up, pack knife.

        By Trekker_Manny

        from Lake Orion, Michigan

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Sharp Blade

        Cons

        • Will rust

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

        This is the perfect knife to have when you don't want to dull your primary knife. It's small enough to attach to your pack; and it's durable enough take care of any out-door chore.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        12

        2007

        (6 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Nice knife!

        By Mainer

        from Wilton, ME

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Sharp Blade

        Cons

        • Difficult To Clean

        Best Uses

        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

        It's a little heavy and is made from carbon steel, not stainless steel, so it will rust if not maintained properly. Non-serrated blade isn't suited for tough cutting tasks.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (6 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jun

        23

        2008

        (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Nice knife

        By Ralloh

        from Oak Ridge, NC

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Finish
        • Sharp Blade

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Survival

          Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

          Weight is only concern for carrying when back packing or day hiking. But weight is a beneficial under certain uses. Need to keep it maintained or it'll rust for sure.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (5 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          Apr

          15

          2009

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          sweet and barely legal

          By jrussell6

          from philadelphia pa

          About Me Outdoor Professional

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

          • Dulls Quickly

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Hunting
          • Survival

          Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

          this knife is great, requires maintenance though, i sharpen it about once a week to make sure she's ready, she hangs out very comfortably on the bottom of a backback shoulder strap, visible to all. great knife to practice throwing with too,

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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          Nov

          12

          2008

          (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          To good to be true!

          By Nick

          from West Allis

          About Me Outdoor Professional

          Pros

          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

          • Needs a better grip

          Best Uses

          • Survival

          Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

          Works awesome for rock climbing and the durability of the knife is amazing.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          19

          2009

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Good Knife, Rethink The Sheath

          By G Love

          from Lancaster PA

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable

          Cons

          • Did not come very sharp
          • Sheath not the best

          Best Uses

          • Home

          Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

          This is a great knife but the sheath needs some work. When the Velcro leg straps rubbed against the sheath it stated to wear at the sheath and tore it up. The knife is good and a cool design but it was not very sharp and had to sharpen it before it could do good cutting.

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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          May

          22

          2009

          (0 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

           
          2.0

          not for camping

          By matteo

          from p.a.

          About Me Casual Adventurer

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Finish
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Self-defence

            Comments about Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife:

            it is a good knife i just dont like it

            • Gift:
            • No

            Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

            (0 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

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