Original Genuine J. Russell & Co Green River Knife w/Beachwood Handle and Sheath For Sale

Description: This Original Green River Knife comes with a heavy leather sheath decorated with cross-hatched incising.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, Beachwood Scales Since knives are made by multiple craftsmen, handle designs may vary. Also Comes with the knife is 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".
5" blade, 9" overall lengthThese high-carbon steel "Green River" knives and blades are identical to the ones used by our forefathers. They have been made by Russell Harrington Cutlery since the early 1800's, and feature proven designs used as working knives for almost 200 years.The mountain men, who opened the West, used the name Green River as a standard of quality for anything traded. Anything did "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.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Green River knives were originally made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J. Russell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 Americans 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 The Green River knives were originally made in Greenfield, Massachusetts by J. Russell.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 are the Green River Scalper, Skinner, and variations used by the American Mountain Man then, and that is 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 did "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