Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

Bought mine here and was wondering if anyone knows the composition.

The outer layer, containing the jigging and coloration, is feathered/sanded to meet the surface of the under layer, ending ~ .75" from the bolster on all four sides. The under layer has a pearl-like whitish glow, while the outer layer has a duller, creamier color.

Guessing the under layer is the pearl and the cover layer is the (jigged/colored) bone, but that seems counter-intuitive from a marketing perspective.

Just guessing that it is two materials, glued together.

Anyone know?
 
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Re: Old Forge knives; just got a ram's horn straight blade and a copper bolster lockback. The lockback is ok; probably won't be a user or shelf queen (just a box bug). The ram's horn is a mess IMHO. That "half stop" on mine is a step for a lock back that is next to impossible to close, requiring a dangerous amount of force to close the blade. I used my Dremel cutting wheel and removed the step for the lock back and had to lower the kick. The rivots are so bad that the least side to side pressure gives the blade a LOT of side play - definitely a non-user for me (it will go in my "please steal me" box). Forgot to add that there is no spring tension for closer - it might as well be a friction folder. My general impressions of Old Forge is that they are no where near the level of RR's. Save money and just get RRs.
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The Burgh said:
Bought mine here and was wondering if anyone knows the composition.

They outer layer, containing the jigging and coloration, is feathered/sanded to meet the surface of the under layer, ending ~ .75" from the bolster on all four sides. The under layer has a pearl-like whitish glow, while the outer layer has a duller, creamier color.

Guessing the under layer is the pearl and the cover layer is the (jigged/colored) bone, but that seems counter-intuitive from a marketing perspective.

Anyone know?
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It's called bark pearl...
I think it's actually some type seashell that they use the outer shell
as the part you see mostly...using the inside of the shell to attach to the
knife....like a large clamshell.....i do think it's all one piece,just insides are
the pearl like side.....

another example off our fav site..
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I'd actually taken these two to be basically the same knife with different covers, but they're actually quite different.



 
Picked one of these up today as part of an order. From the description, I'd taken it to be the RR version of the Buck 110. There's certainly nothing 'heavy' about it, only 3 1/4", and while it says 'China' on the blade, it's more redolent of Pakistan. The edge is all over the place. First RR I've been disappointed with. It retails at $15 here, but there are far nicer RR knives available at that price.

 
Jack Black said:
Picked one of these up today as part of an order. From the description, I'd taken it to be the RR version of the Buck 110. There's certainly nothing 'heavy' about it, only 3 1/4", and while it says 'China' on the blade, it's more redolent of Pakistan. The edge is all over the place. First RR I've been disappointed with. It retails at $15 here, but there are far nicer RR knives available at that price.

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Could itbe counterfeit?
 
Since Rough Rider is a house brand for a particular retailer, it is possible that they outsource production to different factories depending on the product line being made.
 
Jolipapa said:
Could itbe counterfeit?
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jc57 said:
Since Rough Rider is a house brand for a particular retailer, it is possible that they outsource production to different factories depending on the product line being made.
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I think John is right, I bought it from a reputable supplier, and bearing in mind the low price point, I wouldn't have thought anyone would have bothered counterfeiting RR knives :confused:
 
I got one of those a while back and was likewise disappointed in size and weight. Construction was up to RRs usual IMHO.
Just curious, what house brand is RR made for?
Rich
 
lentuk -

I thought so. Get their catalog occasionally, but rarely buy anything from them. Online sites carry RR, Colt, etc at much more discounted prices and some with free shipping. Do really like RRs, Colts and Marbles for traditionals.
Rich
 
Christmas Rough Riders. That's me fixed for the new year I reckon; Amber bone whittler, coal miner stockman and old yellow work knife. Merry Christmas and thanks to all those at R.R. for some truly fine knives, to H.H. for their impeccable service and delivery and to everyone on Bladeforums. Happy new year! :thumbup:
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An excellent trio there Blake, :thumbup: I particularly like the Whittler, but the other two look well up for outdoor duty.

Ordered a Mini Copperhead as backup in case I lose mine. really well made small gents knife with decent blade for a small frame, great snap and all on one spring

Thanks, Will

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I got my first Frost's at an antique mall today for $6.95: a doctor's knife similar in some ways to my French fishtail. My understanding is that someone named Frost brought German machinery and materials to Pakistan some time ago.

The other side of the blade is stamped "German Stainless". Easy pull, but good snap, and it sharpened like it's going to cut.

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scrteened porch said:
I got my first Frost's at an antique mall today for $6.95: a doctor's knife similar in some ways to my French fishtail. My understanding is that someone named Frost brought German machinery and materials to Pakistan some time ago.

The other side of the blade is stamped "German Stainless". Easy pull, but good snap, and it sharpened like it's going to cut.

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Nice find. Frost has many of it's "German steel" knives made in Pakistan, (or at least assembled there), some "Frosties" are also made in Spain, (also with "German steel"). Even Hen & Rooster, which Frost owns, has some of their production in Spain. Happy new year!
 
Thanks, Sonny14. This one is also etched Pakistan on the other side. I may round off the bolsters a bit to save my pocket linings, but I like this guy a lot. Happy New Year to you also.
And Happy New Year to everybody!
 
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