From Russia with Love

[JAB]

It seems that there’s been an uptick in Russian knife interest/aquisitions lately - so let’s see ’em! (I’d find it particularly interesting to see stuff from some of the lesser known makers in addition to all those wonderful Shiros, Cheburkovs, Sinkeviches, CKFs, etc.)

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

Andrey Biryukov





Sergey Shirogorov


Aleksandr Cheburkov

 

[goldie]

Was wondering if the recent embargo on Soviet goods is going to effect getting these knives; wouldnt the importation of them come to a hault for the next year?

 

[ChazzyP]

These pics are right on top as I carried this one today, but haven't posted these shots yet. Andrey Biryukov Sigma in orange-peel finished S125V. The handle milling came from the maker's workshop--the blue ano is by our friend WValtakis along with a subsequent media blast to the Ti slabs yielding a contrast to the remaining hardware.

That's a Dmitry Sinkevich large Gaudi bead, BTW--more from the Motherland.

 

[ChazzyP]

This one falls more in the usual category in terms of maker as it's a Custom Knife Factory piece, but you don't see many of this model around, though all CKFs are limited runs FWIW. This is the SSE with a very handsome fluted handle finish closely resembling Blackwash and a nicely stonewashed M390 blade. I had a couple pics left over after carrying and posting to the EDC thread so I'll add 'em here.

 

[loon#r]

Alexey Shokuroff has some good stuff. Steel options leave a bit to desire, but I’ve been pleased.

 

[palonej]

Bad ass small blade!.

 

[herisson]

I'm an exclusive Russian fixed blade adept (nothing against their folders, I'm just not into folders anymore). These fixed blade knives have been very good to me :

The booze is optional, it just happens to be there (only picture available, sorry).
All these are by A&R Zlatoust which makes currently, to my taste, the most pleasing knives.
However, I have this coming (as soon as available) from Kizlyar. The Dagestanskyi :

It was about time for a big knife !

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

The Biryukov arrives today!!!!

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

I had a Toucan come through a couple years ago. It was very well done. I'd like to try some other Cheburkovs sometime.

 

[ChazzyP]

I had a Toucan come through a couple years ago. It was very well done. I'd like to try some other Cheburkovs sometime.

That you should do, my friend. Every time I acquire another and every time I handle one of my now four Cheburkov's I become more impressed with Alex's workmanship, design features, and the overall value of his knives. I most certainly love my Shiro's, but IMO Cheburkov's bang for the buck is unsurpassed in the arena of high-end Russian folders.

Speaking of Shiro's, though, today finds me with my old school M390 orange G10 Hati on washers. If CRK made a flipper its action would be just like this one's.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

It’s here…..

 

[POCEH KOCEB]

You guys need to google Maria Stalina and Nikolai Lomachenkov...
Some heavy hitters there.
This picture is from their website:

 

[rustyspike]

Really nice knives. Thanks for the pics.



Dendra Defender

Rich K.

 

[Spears]

Just got this sweet bushcraft knife in.

Made in Russia but called the America 2.0. 'Murica, f*** yea! This pattern is probably my favorite of their 3 main "bushcraft" knife patterns: Thorn, Bushcraft Classic, and America 2.0.

Quick impressions: extremely well built and actually a bit larger of a knife than I'd initially expected; sheath is a bit stiff, though, the quality of it seems pretty good. Does it cut? Yea, it cuts and feathersticks. The stock is a bit thick, so, while, yes this is a supremely capable knife for general camping and whatnot, I'd still probably use a Mora Classic No. 2 in actual camping because not only is the Mora thinner, the grind is more acute. It's too dang nice of a knife to use but also too dang nice of a knife NOT to use.

Might have to check out their B&T since it uses thinner stock and the final bevel is 22 degree instead of 30.

Highly recommend folks who enjoy fixies to check these out.

 

[ChazzyP]

You guys need to google Maria Stalina and Nikolai Lomachenkov...
Some heavy hitters there.
This picture is from their website:

I've checked out the Maria Stalina website from time to time and there's certainly some eye candy there, but what I enjoy most are the Russian serial production knives that reflect fine craftsmanship and design while providing me with sturdy and practical EDCs and work users. I carried my Cheburkov Scout this morning which has been more of an EDC for me if only because I've kept it a bit nicer than some that bear the scuffs and scratches of harder use like my Hati a few posts back.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

That Cheburkov Russian in M390 is calling my name. Resistance may be futile at this point.

 

[JAB]

That Cheburkov Russian in M390 is calling my name. Resistance may be futile at this point.

 

[Oklahoma Outlaw]

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[hank_rearden]

Try this thread:
https://bladeforums.com/threads/tactical-fixed.1186860/

It'll teach you how to be a guards fighter during the war, a spetznaz, even how to hunt wolves Cossack-style (just not sure it will work against a siberian tiger.)