Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

Supposedly "lubricates" the blade when cutting.
On the carbon steel blades they put the Ti on, it was to help prevent corrosion. The Colt carbon steel canoe I have looks like there is a nice dark, even patina, thanks to the Ti coating.

Depending on how the Ti is applied (dip vs plasma coat, for example) it can also make the blade/edge a little harder, since if plasma coated, it is to the molecular level.
 
Jolipapa said:
Could somebody explain me what does the titanium coating bring to the 440 blade on Colts CT311and 589?
Thx
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I think it's really just cosmetic. Titanium coatings are used on machine tools for lubricative and/or wear properties when cutting some metals, but pocket knives generally don't operate under conditions of such heat and pressure. On carbon steel, it can offer corrosion resistance, but the CT311 and 589 are stainless, IIRC. And I don't really understand why you'd want such a coating on carbon steel in a pocket knife, since people who seek out carbon steel, particularly on traditionals, usually quite enjoy the development of a patina. :confused:
 
midnight flyer said:
One thing I have noticed here on this thread is that people absolutely pick these little knives to pieces. Every tiny flaw is examined, photographed and posted.

I think some should spend more time on the actual traditional forum and read how easy folks are on their $125 to $150 knives. They love the gaps, love the flaws in finish and love the dullness of their purchases. Certainly not all feel that way, but they are certainly an accepting group, dismissing most "flaws" as proof that their knife was made by hand and celebrate it as such. They are the first to declare they don't buy their knives for looks (although there are a lot of safe queens!) but buy them to use, so little imperfections are of no concern.

I don't have more than a 3 or 4 RRs, but I do have about 6 or 8 of their cousins badged under the Remington label. All of these knives have been great performers (forget about the price) and three or four of them have been used heavily in my construction duties for years.

I had one Boker that had a crack in the bone right at the back spring pin as you did. I opened it up with a straight pin, overfilled it with gel super glue, pulled out the straight pin, then let it cure out a couple of days. I sanded off the overfill and haven't had any problems with it since i did that about four years ago.

I love using these knives for work knives as I can push them as hard as I want without worry of failure. Since I don't abuse them, NONE have failed in any way. I feel like I get a lot more than I pay for with these knives.

Robert
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It's not just RR knives folks get picky about, I have read many posts in other threads where people have nit picked about those $100+ knives too. Like you I appreciate signs of hand finishing on a knife, and like you I celebrate those "flaws", but some folks just crave perfection in their pocket knives no matter how much they cost. I am also generally impressed with most of RR's offerings, especially at their modest cost, but I'm not likely to complain too much about a cracked bone handle on a $10 knife either.
 
Fancied a change today, so picked up my three blade whittler this morning. Got it just before Christmas and haven't really used it. Got to work, gave it a quick strop on a piece of prepared timber (always works well for me on these knives) oiled the joints and took a couple of pics. That's three Rough Riders in my EDC work rotation. :thumbup:

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Doctor in the House

Not sure if RR does a 2 blade version but the single is a good buy for fans of this rarer pattern.

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Will Power said:
Doctor in the House

Not sure if RR does a 2 blade version but the single is a good buy for fans of this rarer pattern.

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Think I may have seen one with the thing for holding the tongue down when checking people's throats. Or did I just dream that? :p Nice knife that Will. :thumbup:
 
Has anyone tried the Klaas China made knifes? My Canoe came a couple days ago and I have been using it off and on. Personally, I love the size 3 1/8 closed, about a half inch smaller than your average Canoe. It rides in the pocket well. Snap is great with no play. Edge retention seems OK but I haven't really done a lot with it as I have been mostly lazy the last two days. Love the jigging and color. I will be ordering the autumn bone and yellow canoes now. Maybe another pattern as well. In around $15, so far, I believe they are worth their weight. Any opinions from Klaas owners?

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5K Qs said:
Thanks for the additional photos, ginnyroscoe; cool filework on those knives! :thumbup:
Is the canoe RR752? I sent you a visitor's message inquiring about where you obtained those beauties. ;)

- GT
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Sorry, for the long delay in response, had trouble accessing the site. And yes the Canoe is RR 752 and the other is RR 753 actually
 
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