Russells For Men

Open your mail with style! Don't settle for a knife out of your kitchen drawer; put an Alligator on your desk. This is a letter opener you can proudly display on your desk where it is always available to keep up with incoming mail as you receive it.

For smooth, effortless writing you cannot beat a ceramic ball tip. It does not rust, will not skip, and goes on writing long after other pens have given up.

This powerful raptor has a body length of 19 to 27 inches, a wingspan of 3 to 4 feet and weighs between 1 and 3 pounds. It's a widespread species that inhabits the temperate parts of the Northern Hemisphere.

The ship's clock and the sextant were navigation instruments required by early explorers to determine longitude. Without these instruments many ships and sailors met their demise because of unfamiliar waters and undetermined location.

The material is actually a sedimentary stone formed from deposits at the bottom of ancient seas that covered parts of Asia over 50 million years ago.

This tabletop globe is created by master craftsmen using over twenty-five Grade A, semi-precious gemstones.

Michael Sieve's Buffalo Hunters vividly depicts a time in the history of the American west when men were self-sufficient and survived in a tough and rugged world. They excelled in that environment or died.

This unique ballpoint pen utilizes an authentic .50 caliber once-fired brass cartridge.

I have only seen one Ivory Billed Woodpecker. It was in 1942 or 1943, when I was nine or ten years old and spent a tremendous amount of time in the swamps and on the bayous of Southeast Arkansas.

The game of solitaire is reputed to have been invented by a nobleman confined in the Bastille prison during the early years of the French Revolution. The game, played with 36 marbles, is similar to Chinese Checkers.

World-renowned artist John Seerey-Lester was born in Manchester, England where he grew up with sketchbook in hand. He has painted for over 30 years, his first trip to East Africa in 1980 was a turning point in his career. It was at that point he began to paint wildlife.

Ryan Perry has painted as a profession since 1999 when he was just 19 years old. He is best recognized for his detail and wildlife realism.

Born in Utah and now residing in Idaho, Manuel Mansanarez gets his motivation and inspiration from mountain vistas and wildlife of the U.S. and Canadian Rockies. He believes "the best pose of an animal is when it is surprised or extremely interested in something."

These letter openers are authentic reproductions of WWII standard issue military knives. Both have a non-reflective black-coated carbon steel blade and stacked leather handle like the originals. Made in China.

Over the past several years, Xikar® has become the top supplier of high quality cigar cutters, humidors and smoking accessories. They have offered these pens as part of a gift pack with a cigar cutter for several years. The pens have been so requested; they decided to offer them as a single item.

Minnesota wildlife artist David Maass believes that the background in his paintings is as significant as the wildlife itself.

Scully's Western style snap closure letter pad is rugged enough to be carried in your saddle bag or your pickup truck.

Leather carving is a very exacting craft with a long rich history in Old Mexico and the American West. The heavy leaf and floral designs are believed to have been developed when Cortez brought Spanish saddle and harness makers with him to the New World. Some patterns date back through many generations of skilled craftsman -often passing from father to son.

"I have always been inspired by the drama of the Cape buffalo. During a journey to the western corridor of the Serengeti, I witnessed this massive herd perfectly poised under a large acacia tree filled with Buffalo Weavers nests. John Banovich

This handsome roller ball pen with Mossy Oak's Break-up pattern on the cap has embossed images of wild turkey on a pewter barrel and is trimmed in gold toned tips, ring and clip.

A trip down Slippery Rocks Falls is a trecherous endeavor, but provides cover for an unannounced ambush and an escape route with no trail. Doug Hall's has captured this moment in time in his painting Slippery Rocks Falls.

Bighorn sheep played an important part in early native American lives, which is evident from the many representations in ancient rock art. The bighorn is represented more often than any other animal.

The frame is plasma cut from 12 gauge steel, a hand brushed finish is added then it is heated to create the unique golden brown, violet and blue coloration.

Randall Reading, well known for his wildlife carvings, has produced a fitting representation of an old bull elephant. I can imagine this massive old male, forced out of the heard and guarded by a pair of askari (younger bulls). The magnificent old bull trumpets a challenge with his ears fanned to tell the world he is serious.

These letter openers are authentic reproductions of WWII standard issue military knives. Both have a non-reflective black coated carbon steel blade and stacked leather handle like the originals.

This floor lamp has been made at our request to complement the table lamp and accent lamp we also offer. Each lamp is handmade using the copper foil technique, a method made popular by L. C. Tiffany at the turn of the century.

Each lamp is handmade by skilled artisans using the finest stained glass, specially processed to produce the purest, most vibrant color.

John Banovich's latest tribute to the great cats of Africa focuses on the newly adult male, instead of the cute cubs or the majestic "King"of the pride.

The trumpeting elephant is usually thought to be an expression of aggression or fear. But they trumpet for a variety of reasons, including greeting returning members of the herd.

This bronze bull holds your pen conveniently at your finger tips and makes a statement at the same time.

"The setting is Lake Makat in NgoroNgoro crater. This soda lake attracts thousands of flamingos and the fresh water inlets attract herds of wildebeest and zebra making for a very popular drinking area.

Straight as an Arrow shows two warriors sitting under an outcropping of rock making arrows. They are probably Cherokee who at one time occupied about 40,000 square miles of the southern Appalachian Mountains in eastern Tennessee, western North Carolina and northern Georgia and Alabama.

This mother polar bear has been lucky enough to rear three cubs into their second year and by now has taught them the things needed to survive in such an extreme environment. Her vigilance knows no limit when protecting her young.

"This print depicts a giraffe bent in an awkward position with its feet spread apart and head down drinking from a pool of water.

Back by popular demand, this lustrous, layered hardwood propeller recalls legends of the barnstormers of aviation’s glory days. Painstakingly handcrafted and finished in maple with burgundy tips, traditional decals and action-worn hub face.

When installed in your wall, the Wall Vault's™ fingerprint recognition capability and heavy 14-gauge stainless steel construction will give you peace of mind that your valuables are safe and secure.

"Defined by its aggressive dispositon, the Black Rhino discourages intruders by "charging first and investigating later". John Banovich

First introduced to North America for hunting, the flashy ring-necked pheasant is one of the most widely distributed and popular game birds amongst sportsmen.

In the United States, the powerful and sturdy Red-tailed Hawk is a popular bird in falconry. It is an easy bird to keep and use in the field, re-adapting successfully to the wild when the hunting season is over. Most falconers release their wild-caught raptors back into the wild once they are of breeding age, which likely has a positive effect on the species.

The fine art of the wildlife prints by great modern artists have been very successful in our Russell's for Men™ catalogs from the very beginning. John Banovich is one of the finest of these artists.

What more can be said about the "King of the Beasts"? This wonderfully attractive piece captures the look of royalty and domination of the lions realm.

The Orion's 12" black ocean sphere and antique pewter finished, solid steel base, and die cast semi-meridian make it perfect for any desktop.

"Letters from Home" was inspired by the soldiers who are currently serving this country in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the families who anxiously wait for their safe return.

It is always a pleasure to see a new series of wildlife prints from John Banovich. His work is fantastic. We have hung a very large Giclée Canvas print of his "Big Ivory" in our reception area and it is the topic of conversation for every new visitor.

"This is a painting of a real deer that lived near my house for five years. I spent many hours thinking about, planning and hunting this deer before he died late last fall. He is the largest buck, and possibly the oldest buck, I have seen near my home in Southeast Minnesota in 20 years, and is a good indicator of what the bucks in that area would look like if they could live as long as this buck did." - Michael Sieve

With acrylics and oils, John Banovich creates memorable scenes from the dramas that play themselves out daily in the natural world just as they have for millions of years.

Each lamp is handmade by skilled artisans using the copper foil technique, a method made popular by L. C. Tiffany at the turn of the century.

This Arts & Crafts style lamp is well made and very handsome, just as the originals were.

"Emerging from the dusk, this old bull elephant has seen the best and worst that Africa has to offer.

The large-mouth bass is one of the most prized trophy fish in the United States. Bill Marshall has done a remarkable job of depicting this trophy sized bass as it violently strikes the lure.

When Don Goin, a Southwest Missouri native and an oil painter for 40 years, decided to create in bronze, he did not do it half-heartedly. Creating in bronze had long been a dream and at the age of 50 he decided to make that dream a reality.

The Amur Tiger, also known as the Siberian Tiger, is a rare sub-species of the Tiger and is the largest natural animal in the feline family, males may weigh up to eight hundred pounds. It is critically endangered and is largely confined to the Amur-Ussuri region, a very small part of southern Russia, where it and the Amur Leopard are now being actively protected.

If you were a boy on a farm late in the Great Depression you might have been lucky to have bobwhite quail rank fourth on the dinner table after chicken, guinea hen and goose. If you were really poor then quail probably ranked right after chicken.

Dennis Eckersley is one of three relievers currently in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He enjoyed overwhelming success as both a starter and a closer and was the first pitcher in Major League history to have both a 20 win season and a 50 save season in his career.

Hunting Dall Sheep is an extreme sport. They inhabit the sub-artic mountain ranges of Alaska, the Yukon Territory, the Mackenzie mountains in the western Northwest Territories and Northern British Columbia.

The Sopwith Camel bi-plane was responsible for more aerial victories than any other Allied airplane during WWI. Called the camel because of the hump over the twin machine guns, it was credited with shooting down 1,294 enemy aircraft.

During World War I, air combat was the stuff from which legends were made. Ace pilots were household names and the results of air duels between German and Allied air forces were printed daily in newspapers across the world. Perhaps the most famous fighting ace was Manfred von Richthofen, known to the English speaking world as the Red Baron.

These desk accessories, possibly the finest made, come from the Basque country of northern Spain. Each piece is polished by hand and then plated.