Say “A.G. Russell,” and you have to immediately say “first,” because this living legend was one of the inventors of the modern knife industry. But despite all his awards and achievements, A.G. is first of all a knifemaker.

The CRKT production Sting™, complete with a custom Cordura® /Zytel® sheath, is a multipurpose one-piece utility knife that is just about indestructible.

Hot forging is the reason the Sting is so tough. It begins life as an ordinary blank of 1050 carbon steel, similar to the alloy used in traditional Samurai swords, which is first hot forged and then precision ground into final shape. We apply a black non-reflective powder coat finish to resist corrosion.

The spear point blade features two Razor-Sharp cutting edges. The integral handle is contoured to fit the bare or gloved hand nicely and provides heft and balance, with thumb detents for grip. A large lanyard hole is provided, allowing the use of a wrist lanyard, or carry as a neck knife.

Our Cordura® multi-carry sheath with a Zytel® liner allows the Sting to be carried in a variety of positions on trousers, belts or gear.

Like A.G. Russell himself, the Sting is a tough character that has earned its respect.

A.G.’s Ringer™ series is about as minimal as knives can get. What makes these two-finger knives so unique is the small tang that A.G. has designed to give better grip and stability. Each comes with a custom-fitted Kydex® sheath and chain which allows carry as a neck knife or in the pocket. All are flat and weigh less than an ounce.

The Ringer 1 features a 1.875” skinning blade with a traditional gut hook, which can also be an emergency seat belt cutter. The sportsman can use this little fellow for dressing and skinning fish, birds and small game.

The Ringer 2 is a great gardening and emergency knife with a 1.75” hawksbill blade. It makes quick work of garden stalks and stems and is also a fast way to cut through entangled lines or nets.

The Ringer 3 is a versatile knife with a 1.75” clip point blade. It is useful for just about any occasional cutting, carving, or skinning task.

No, there’s not much to these skeletonized designs, almost all cut away to save weight. About all that’s left is the cutting power and utility.

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