Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

I like the RR's, only have a couple though;large and small sunfish, electrician's, two or three Barlow, bone handle lock back (have not seen that one yet, it came after I went back on the road) and the Electrician's.
I've always liked the canoe pattern, figured it is time to get one. So many choices though! Buck, Marbles, Colt, RR, that Stagalon Old Timer ... maybe I'll postpone the RR Scout knife and RR Marlin Pick/Sheeps Foot knife and get 5 canoes for cheap. Anyone know if the Damaskus bladed Marbles is real Damaskus?
 
The RR Marlin Spike is a Terrific knife. One of the best RR's and that is saying a lot because most of the RR's are very good knives. Get the RR Marlin Spike. I guarantee you will not regret buying it.
kj
 
The colt peanut is a winner. The blade are thin and ridiculously sharp after a few passes on most stones. If you strop the blades watch out as they get scalpel sharp and will cut you if you run your fingers over it.
 
The Colt is on the way ... along with a Buck 389, Hammer Brand 4 blade canoe, and a RR Large Coke Bottle :)
 
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So I've stumbled upon a Boker Magnum Classic Steel Pocket Knife (scout/camp pattern) and was wondering if anyone had seen any of these or had any experience with them. I know That the Magnum line is produced in China with Boker's input. So I'm curious if Magnum is of the same quality as the knives RR is putting out. Anyone have any information?

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I have a few of the China made Bokers and they are very good. I have only 3 or 4 so it is a small sample size but these ones are on par with Rough Rider.
I recently got a "Marbles Workman" 5 blade Scout, 3 3/4" with orange G10. The 5th blade is a Phillips screwdriver. I think it is a great knife. I like it more than my RR Scout pattern knife. Nothing wrong with the RR, i just think this Marbles Workman knife is a 'standout'.
kj
 
Moonglow locking sodbuster ordered! I couldn't resist. Going on a photo safari to Central America in July. Will probably make this one my travel knife.
 


Really cool Moonglow, the joint is tighter than any Case Sodbuster I've ever had although the comparison isn't fair with this one being a liner lock. The scales are flat very much like the German Bulldog brand of sodbuster which is what I like best about it so far.
 
cchu518 said:


Really cool Moonglow, the joint is tighter than any Case Sodbuster I've ever had although the comparison isn't fair with this one being a liner lock. The scales are flat very much like the German Bulldog brand of sodbuster which is what I like best about it so far.
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Beautiful knife there. Congrats :)
 
The Marble's Workman is a fine knife. As good/better than any of the common "scout" type knives on the market today (except maybe a SAK). Also just got a Schrade sodbuster - well made, good edge, sharpens up well. I'm impressed with the Taylor Schrade traditionals, esp the stockman in bone and the one in ironwood.
Rich
 
Recently received this Rough Rider "Half Hawk" in a trade with Last Rodeo. Not sure why it's called a half hawk, because there's really no hawkbill character to the blade; it's just a big sheepsfoot. But it's a very well-made knife and quite big: 4 inches closed, 3 inch sheepsfoot, 2 inch pen. I like it!

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- GT
 
It looks like right where the sheepsfoot could turn into a hawksbill is where it got cut in half. 😊
 
I've also had a couple of those lately GT, and two 'Coal Miner's, which are the same except for the covers and shield. I need to replace the "Half Hawk" (Yep, makes no sense) again as friends keep relieving me of them! Nice knife :thumbup:
 
Jack Black said:
I've also had a couple of those lately GT, and two 'Coal Miner's, which are the same except for the covers and shield. I need to replace the "Half Hawk" (Yep, makes no sense) again as friends keep relieving me of them! Nice knife :thumbup:
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Thanks, Jack! :)
I was intending to eventually get a Coal Miner's version, but the opportunity arose for this one, so I took it. Glad I did. ;)
At 4 inches closed, it's bigger than I typically like to carry, but I may make an exception because I like the look and feel of this knife. :D

- GT
 
Of the two, I think it's the nicer knife GT :thumbup:
 
Nice RR's guys.
I have a few myself. The Half Hawks are robust to put it mildly.
I'm fond of the little lockback sodbusters too. Got a couple of the "regular" ones.
Very tight, good lockup. Looks like I'll have to get a Moonglow version now!

 
All the talk about locking Sodbusters has inspired me to re-post a picture of my one in Smooth tobacco Bone. These are really worth getting, and while I have no idea about RR's stainless 4444??? it is really good stuff, retains an edge better than its competitors anyway! I have a large version locking Sodbuster in faux Tortoise somewhere, but at 4+ " it's a bit too big for my carry taste. The smaller bone one pictured is far more credible.

Thanks, Will

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Aren't they? I'm rotating between the locking mini barlow and this Moonglow sodbuster most days now. My sebenza sits in my drawer as its a little too big to edc in the suburbs or NYC. It's what's great about traditionals. They really excel for all around edc. No muss no fuss!
 
Will Power said:
All the talk about locking Sodbusters has inspired me to re-post a picture of my one in Smooth tobacco Bone. These are really worth getting, and while I have no idea about RR's stainless 4444??? it is really good stuff, retains an edge better than its competitors anyway! I have a large version locking Sodbuster in faux Tortoise somewhere, but at 4+ " it's a bit too big for my carry taste. The smaller bone one pictured is far more credible.

Thanks, Will

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My oh my, that's a good looking knife. You know, if you didn't know anything about the brand, I think you could easily believe that knife is an "oldie but goodie" from the 40s, or 50s. A good solid design, great shield, and love the staining/coloring of the scales.

As far as the steel goes, I don't have that many RRs, but their steel would match well or best against anything I have in my traditional drawer of knives. What a pleasant surprise to find that out. I used to keep waiting for failure of one of these knives, but using them out on the job site still hasn't torn one up. They acquit themselves quite well. Now I just toss one of the RRs or one of their cousins in my pocket on the way out the door and never think a thing about it.

Great pics, guys!

Robert
 
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