1st timer - Questions on some lower- end traditionals

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DeadEye09

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Hey y'all, i have been lurking around here for quite some time and I hate to admit it but I have been bit by the knife bug! (first it was hunting...then trucks..then guns..and so my hobbies continue to expand) I have always had knives, but never knew there was so much to learn and so many different kinds!

Anyways, I have a couple Case's but I have stumbled upon some other traditionals that have caught my eye.
Can anyone tell me anything about Rough Rider and Buck Creek knives?? (I have heard that Rough Rider is a good value for the extremely inexpensive price)

Well thanks for having patience for the new guy! Looking forward to expanding my collection!

(Oh, and I have also been looking at some Queen's!)
 
I have one Buck Creek knife, a large 'Diamondback' stockman in stag, with German stainless blades (not sure what specifically it is; maybe something akin to 440A, which ain't bad). It's a solidly built knife, a bit thicker than comparable models from other makers, in both handle thickness and in the blades themselves. Has a nice 'heft' to it. Came with pretty good edges, too. The edges of the frame & bolsters are pretty crisp, not quite so polished as found on a 'higher end' similar pattern. Looks like it was built to be used, and I'd think it'd hold up well for the money.
 
Welcome! Being pretty new here myself, I'll tell you what I've read and seen first hand.

The general feeling from what I have gathered, is RR is a good deal for the money. After reading here, I picked up a couple to give them a try. I bought a 4 blade Congress, and an Elephant Toenail, and was given a Damascus lock back by a forum member. I have to say all 3 seem to be well worth the price paid, and are a fine way to try a pattern you are interested in prior to buying a more expensive brand. I had the chance to look at a few of the Congress and ET before I picked mine, and think you would be better served if you could do the same, but to be honest, there were no glaring issues with any example I tried.

I have no experience with the Buck Creek knives.
 
I recently picked up a carbon steel Buck Creek MOTS swell center whittler, it is very well made with excellent fit and finish and all blades took a very nice edge. The MOTS is aweful, but they do not make a carbon version in stag. I highly recommend Buck Creek.
 
I have a couple of Rough Riders, one Canoe and one Barlow, that I've been quite happy with. I think that for the money they are an excellent value.
 
Rough Rider 4" Congress, just incredible quality at the price point. I recommend looking at this thread.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...-amp-Related-Slipjoints?highlight=rough+rider

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How can you go wrong with a Rough Rider when a man with a $6000 knife as his avatar likes 'em:D

Seriously, I have bought and gifted about 15 Rough Riders and I have a few that I'm kind of fond of that I actually use. Not one of the over 20 I've bought was a dud--some were better than others, however. They make a 3 1/4" sowbelly that I'm particularly fond of:thumbup:
 
I just took delivery of a RR scout knife with red bone handles & 4 blades inc spearpoint,oldschool can opener,cap lifter/scredriver and a punch or reamer.
The finish is great for under 20 ozidollas that includes postage from the states!!
I just don't understand why our chinese mates need to tout the whole theodore roosevelt thing to sell their knives.
Its like some hokey contrived tradition.
cheers
 
I would go as far as to say RR's rival case in usability. Sure, they aren't buffed up as pretty, but I've had a bunch and they are outstanding knives.
Don't know anything about BC.
 
Queen have put out an Economy series in their Queen City
Carbon with delrin or plain wood
Very good indeed for the $36 or less price point

You will need to put a decent edge on them
 
Absolutely nothing wrong with a RR they are great values for the money and make excellent gifts heck I even EDC a few from time to time I'd say you would be hard pressed to find a better knife for under 10 bucks.
 
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This is a Rough Rider medium toothpick (4 inches when closed). It's a beauty, fit and finish is great. She snuggles down in the pocket so you hardly know it's there, and that's a lot of blade for such a slinky profile. And cost about $10. Get outta here.
 
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