44 Magnum Wharncliffe Whittler Excelsior Grade CM-5

A. G. Russell Knives

The .44 Magnum Whittler, released in 1975, is one of only two knives made for the Knife Collector’s Club by Hen & Rooster and marked A. G. Russell. The other was the CM-4 Baby Barlow. All other KCC knives made by Hen & Rooster were marked with the hen and rooster on the mark side of the main blade and Bertram on the reverse.

This Whittler has a 3″ clip point main blade and 1-3/4″ sheepsfoot and pen blades, all of mirror polished high carbon German stainless. The inlay of a .44 Magnum cartridge is set into African Blackwood handle scales. The main blade is marked A. G. Russell on the obverse side and on the reverse side *Germany* CM-5. Measures 3-1/2″ closed and weighs 2.3 oz. This is the Excelsior Grade, with serial number 26-300. Made in Germany.

Plain nickel silver bolsters. Gold etched blade.

Slightly used.  Mint condition.