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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife

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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® plastic liner allows multiple carry positions

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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife Customer Reviews

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Columbia River A.G. Russell Sting Knife

4.4

(based on 16 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Durable (13)
Sharp blade (10)
Comfortable grip (9)
Finish (4)

Cons

Best Uses

Survival (12)
Camping (10)
Hunting (6)

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Aug

2008

(29 of 30 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great knife

By twitch

from Ventura County

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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

Dec

2008

(16 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

This knife rocks!

By oregon

from Eugene, Oregon

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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.

Dec

2007

(13 of 16 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great

By FCZ

from Buies Creek, NC

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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.

Apr

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

sweet and barely legal

By jrussell6

from philadelphia pa

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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,

Sep

2007

(9 of 18 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Nice knife!

By Mainer

from Wilton, ME

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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.

Mar

2008

(8 of 12 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Perfect back-up, pack knife.

By Trekker_Manny

from Lake Orion, Michigan

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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.

Oct

2010

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Hefty 'lil guy..

By Infantry33

from NE of Baghdad, Iraq

About Me Military/Law Enforcement

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Pros

Durable
Finish

Cons

Grip needs work

Best Uses

Camping
Hunting

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

This is a nice, heavy little knife. The weight caught me off guard but not at all in a bad way. My only real gripe is the grip on this knife. Had CRKT used some texture in the handle or maybe a rubbery layer it would have been nice. My knives go through a lot and good grip is essential. I'm in Iraq so I don't encounter much water at the time, but I could see using this knife in a wet environment pretty sketchy without added athletic tape or something on the handle.

All in all I'd say it's a nice little knife for a back-up or self-defense. Won't be coming with me on my Thru-Hike of the AT next year though as I wouldn't consider it worth it's weight for such a trip.

Jun

2008

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Nice knife

By Ralloh

from Oak Ridge, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

May

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good Knife, Rethink The Sheath

By G Love

from Lancaster PA

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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.