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ca Offline Grant Lamontagne

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RIP AG Russel
on: October 16, 2018, 11:30:52 PM
I've just heard that legendary knife maker and seller AG Russel has passed away at 85.

https://blademag.com/knife-news/ag-russell-passes-away-at-85

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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #1 on: October 16, 2018, 11:35:17 PM
RIP Mr Russel :salute:
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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #2 on: October 16, 2018, 11:41:28 PM
R.I.P

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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #3 on: October 16, 2018, 11:42:06 PM
RIP
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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #4 on: October 16, 2018, 11:44:34 PM
:salute:

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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #5 on: October 17, 2018, 12:26:43 AM
Sad news      RIP
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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #6 on: October 17, 2018, 02:29:30 AM
I have one of his/their Ultimate Pen Knives, and it is a fantastic little knife.

RIP Mr Russel  :tu:


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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #7 on: October 17, 2018, 06:12:23 AM
RIP  :salute:
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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #8 on: October 17, 2018, 01:35:01 PM
RIP to an Eminence in the field and a Figure in the Hobby
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Re: RIP AG Russel
Reply #9 on: October 17, 2018, 10:00:32 PM
RIP
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