Founder of Russell Knives, A.G. Russell III passed away Friday, October 12th. Born in Eudora, Arkansas in 1933, his great-grandfather taught him how to make knives when he was nine. Russell went on to make knives as a hobby and then a profession. His wife Goldie worked alongside him for many years. Below is a personal note from Goldie to all those in the knife world who new A.G., or had the good fortune to own one of his very fine knives.
August 27, 1933 (age 85), Arkansas, US