Looking to buy my first real traditonal

If i can cut through wire / use it for fishing / skin a varmint with it thats all i can really ask from the blade.

Any idea if the "bone" handles are really bone on the RRs?
 
440A is not a bad steel it’s gets a bad rep from overseas knives. But traditional knives in 440A specifically the Schrade Uncle Henry’s works great with the thin geometry and good heat treat
 
Hard to go wrong with RRs. Good knives and not expensive. If they get busted, just buy a new one. Zillions of models to choose from.
Rich
 
ItsKYRO said:
Seems theres mixed opinions on the RR steel. Any ideas as to what the 440A chinese steel they use is good for? Opening mail or can it handle actual tasks like when i was cutting pieces of cabinetry wood out with my Ontario RAT 1 last week? I want to be able to use it but i also want a traditional i can hand down to my kids when i have them one day
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I used a RR (large) Sunfish on some cabinety in my truck. (inletted for a lock) the wood was seasoned Oak. the blade was still shaving sharp when I finished -- didn't even need to strop it (but I did anyway since I find that relaxing).
The Rough Rider 440A has a good heat treat in my experiance.
I ItsKYRO Just because it only cost $10 doesn't mean it is junk. The RR Canoe has good blades. Rough Rider are "inexpensive" not "cheap" (there is a difference) to quote my late Great Grandfather (1892-1974) "You don't have to spend a lot to get a lot."
I have a couple RR Canoes, they have handled everything I've used them for: Carving and whittling hardwoods, cutting, making a feather stick, cutting branches so myself and others don't get whacked on the bike path or have to get off the path and into traffic, strip insulation off electrical wires, etc. Never had a problem during use, and the edge held up just fine.
 
CV, 1095, Tru Sharp, 440A, 440C are all good steels when done by the major knife producers. They have been used for many many years without any issues. Yes, modern steels have advantages, but as I like to say... Sometimes good enough is good enough.
 
If you like the canoe style, Case makes their canoe in CV steel, also. I didn't notice your price limit when I first read your post. A $30 limit will lower your choices considerably. Like others have suggested, to get a quality knife at that price point, you will very likely need to shop the pre-owned knives.
Or, try to scrape up another $10-20 and get a known quality new knife.
 
Depends on your budget ... made in USA Case all the way if you can spend $40-ish. Plenty of Case's to choose from - just depends what blade configuration, size, etc you like...
 
Everyone has his own ideas on the subject. Mine is that an heirloom is more about history than value. My dad carried a knife every day of his life, a little Utica that you couldn't cut baloney with. Still, it was his knife, and it's highly valued by me.

Nothing wrong with Rough Rider knives at all.

If you wanted an inexpensive knife that will last a lifetime, my first recommendation would be Buck. Fine knives, made in the USA, and guaranteed for life.

If you like the hunt, the best places to find old knives are gun shows. Look in the brightly lit glass cases, as well the cigar boxes of junk. I've bought Camillus, Utica, Schrade, Case, Moore Maker, Henckels, Hen and Rooster, Colonel Coon, Boker, and probably a half dozen other brands that I'm not thinking of in the past few years. All in your price range, and all in great condition. Talk to these guys. A lot of them have a soft spot when it comes to someone who appreciates knives. They'll often dig around and pull out something that they think is a gem. And often times they're right.

Nice knives in your price range pop up in the Traditional section of the Blade Forums Exchange all the time. I can think of some Old Timers that were in a recent fundraiser posting that have gone unsold.

You never know where you'll find things. I haunt pawn shops a lot and occasionally find bargains there. I bought a pair of Camillus Stockmans last Friday for $16.00. Since the craze these days is for Tactical Letter Openers, the traditional stuff goes cheap.
 
Do not overlook pawn shops and antique malls for nice vintage knives. I have quite a few great older knives I got from those sources. And on a few occasions I've scored exceptional knives for under 30 bucks.
 
I tried to PM you, but since you're in as a guest, I couldn't. I have a Boker canoe in beer barrel wood that I bought, and am not planning to carry it. We can turn this into a GAW (give away) if you think you would like it. I have more knives than I need, so I'd like to do this. If you like the canoe style, this one would be much like your RR knife, but with good carbon steel blades. It's totally your call. If you would rather search around and find something you prefer, no problem... but if you think this knife would work for you, just send me your mailing address, and I'll get it coming your way.
 
hornetguy said:
I tried to PM you, but since you're in as a guest, I couldn't. I have a Boker canoe in beer barrel wood that I bought, and am not planning to carry it. We can turn this into a GAW (give away) if you think you would like it. I have more knives than I need, so I'd like to do this. If you like the canoe style, this one would be much like your RR knife, but with good carbon steel blades. It's totally your call. If you would rather search around and find something you prefer, no problem... but if you think this knife would work for you, just send me your mailing address, and I'll get it coming your way.
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Very generous. :cool::thumbsup:
 
hornetguy said:
I tried to PM you, but since you're in as a guest, I couldn't. I have a Boker canoe in beer barrel wood that I bought, and am not planning to carry it. We can turn this into a GAW (give away) if you think you would like it. I have more knives than I need, so I'd like to do this. If you like the canoe style, this one would be much like your RR knife, but with good carbon steel blades. It's totally your call. If you would rather search around and find something you prefer, no problem... but if you think this knife would work for you, just send me your mailing address, and I'll get it coming your way.
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Very much appreciate the offer. By guest you mean not a paid member? Im definitely interested!!!
 
hornetguy said:
I tried to PM you, but since you're in as a guest, I couldn't. I have a Boker canoe in beer barrel wood that I bought, and am not planning to carry it. We can turn this into a GAW (give away) if you think you would like it. I have more knives than I need, so I'd like to do this. If you like the canoe style, this one would be much like your RR knife, but with good carbon steel blades. It's totally your call. If you would rather search around and find something you prefer, no problem... but if you think this knife would work for you, just send me your mailing address, and I'll get it coming your way.
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Do you have a reddit or something because i think i can only message my address on your public profile?
 
Repeat. Anything Schrade USA OT (old timer) without a + on the tang. The + denotes stainless. Usually on the bay, but also in BF traditional sales forum. Favorites are 34OT and 8OT, but there are loads of others. Search - list of Schrade USA Old Timer Model numbers.
 
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ItsKYRO said:
Very much appreciate the offer. By guest you mean not a paid member? Im definitely interested!!!
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I don't do reddit. You can email me at***** with your address. Hopefully I didn't break any forum rules by posting my email.. if so, we'll figure something else out.
 
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I just got a camillus scout from the 40s or 50s in your price range. I got a model 70 cattle knife ayear or so ago..... similar price. Both probably have afew decades of every day use left in them. They are not hard to find for around that price
 
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