Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

frankster said:
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What is the weight on this model, thinking of picking one up myself.
 
I've really been wanting a GEC Beer Scout, but wanted to try a traditional with a cap lifter. I found an RR 4 blade stockman online. It's your basic stockman with the 4th blade being a cap lifter. I'll post a pic of it when it arrives.
 
supergnat said:
Are there any rough rider knives with wharncliffe blades?
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RR makes (made?) a pattern that was a sort of one hand opening trappier-ish with a secondary blade that was Wharcliffe shaped and also served as a lock release for the main blade. Pretty interesting knife.

They also offer a modified Muskrat with a Wharncliffe-ish/sheepsfoot blade.

There was a very early RR knife with a Wharncliffe blade, but it was one of those odd non-traditionals with the RR name. I suspect that one might have been made from the same factory that puts out Sanrenmu knives.

But I can't think of any others.
 
Having to wait on the GEC BSK...but not waiting on the beer opening. The RR scout is super stout...and will serve you well.


 
swaybacksteve said:
Having to wait on the GEC BSK...but not waiting on the beer opening. The RR scout is super stout...and will serve you well.


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Last Rodeo was kind enough to send me one these. I should be getting it tomorrow. After how this week has gone so far, I'm really looking forward to it! That beer looks very very good. I've got some Moose Drool Lager in the fridge right now getting cold. BTW nice SYF in the background on that bottle of wine! Cheers my brother.
 
LastRodeo said:
Bad time of day to get a good photo, but here you go.


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That makes me want one even more, I've been eyeing that camper's stockman for a while now, if you don't mind, can you get a picture from above of the blades closed? (If that makes any sense, I'm not sure how to put it) I want to see how they fit together and how thick they are. Also how long is the main blade? I want to get a feel for how big it s compared to other knives I have. It looks like a great knife!
 
I don't have access to that knife right now. I think Laughing Bones has one on the way though. If he would be so kind as to take a picture of it with the Scout I sent him, you should see all you need.
 
LastRodeo said:
I don't have access to that knife right now. I think Laughing Bones has one on the way though. If he would be so kind as to take a picture of it with the Scout I sent him, you should see all you need.
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I recieved it today. This 4 blade stockman is definitely a solid knife. You guys wouldn't believe it if I told ya, but there is absolutely no blade rub with this knife. I will post a few detailed pics tomorrow, but the only time I get descent quality pics is outside in natural sunlight. I'll post a few pics of the scout as well.

I'm really impressed as I always am with RR. Some folks say that buying RR's takes money away from American companies and I agree and it bothers me a little as well, but I will say the ones I've bought have only heightened my appreciation for traditional knives and they get me real excited to buy some of the nicer quality America made knives. If I would have never bought my first RR about 4 years ago I would have never gotten into traditionals period. Rough Riders are definitely the "gate way drug" of knives IMO.
 
Just a thought, but the company that owns Rough Rider (and Colt and Marbles) is a US company, so when you buy a Rough Rider or Colt or Marbles, you are not taking money away from a USA company. You are taking money FROM a USA company when you don't buy one, but may be giving it to another USA company.
I'm saving up for an Ontario 498 and 499 now.
 
afishhunter said:
Just a thought, but the company that owns Rough Rider (and Colt and Marbles) is a US company, so when you buy a Rough Rider or Colt or Marbles, you are not taking money away from a USA company. You are taking money FROM a USA company when you don't buy one, but may be giving it to another USA company.
I'm saving up for an Ontario 498 and 499 now.
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Rough Rider pays someone in China to make the knife and then pockets the profit from selling the knife.

Some folks would rather that an American be paid to make the knife and are willing to pay more to buy similar knives from other companies as a result.

It's not about where the profit goes, but rather where the wages go. I don't really have a strong opinion about this, but I know that some folks do.
 
Of course if other countries do not buy our exports kiss our economy goodbye. Imports/ exports. Also tons of Americans Do not want tough jobs. Thirty years managing restaurants qualifies that thought.
 
LaughingBones said:
LastRodeo said:
I don't have access to that knife right now. I think Laughing Bones has one on the way though. If he would be so kind as to take a picture of it with the Scout I sent him, you should see all you need.
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I recieved it today. This 4 blade stockman is definitely a solid knife. You guys wouldn't believe it if I told ya, but there is absolutely no blade rub with this knife. I will post a few detailed pics tomorrow, but the only time I get descent quality pics is outside in natural sunlight. I'll post a few pics of the scout as well.

I'm really impressed as I always am with RR. Some folks say that buying RR's takes money away from American companies and I agree and it bothers me a little as well, but I will say the ones I've bought have only heightened my appreciation for traditional knives and they get me real excited to buy some of the nicer quality America made knives. If I would have never bought my first RR about 4 years ago I would have never gotten into traditionals period. Rough Riders are definitely the "gate way drug" of knives IMO.
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Thank you, I really like the setup of this knife, I've always loved stockmen and adding a screwdriver/bottle opener seems like an idea that should have been thought of years ago. I look forward to seeing it!

I much prefer spending my money here, but as others have said, we live in a worldwide economy. Our country does business with other countries every day, and my $11 on a knife doesn't mean doodley squat compared to all the money changing hands between China and the US. Rough Rider provides a very affordable and good quality knife, and the majority of their profits probably stay here, considering how cheap labor is over there. If there was a company selling made in USA knives of the same quality and price, I would prefer them obviously, but there isn't. Rough Rider is good in my book! :thumbup:

The same goes for Taylor/Schrade. They are a little higher priced, but the ones I have bought are nearly on par with Rough Rider's quality. I still find them to be a great value, even if I don't like what happened to Schrade USA.
 
Talk about the knives, guys. Take the discussion of the world's economy and your likes/dislikes about it to the Political forum. Thanks.
 
LaughingBones....yup Greatful Dead wine. Not the best not even close but I had to have the bottle.

I made this lanyard for a water bottle but should work with the RR scout. I need to make another about 2 in. shorter and it will work with any of my knives with bails ( have the beer scout knife in ebony coming soon...no word yet) and any SAKs also.

 
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