Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

[GasMan1]

That's pretty tempting right there
Nice shot too
G2

Thank you sir. Not on par with your photos but I appreciate the compliment...

 

[Corwyn_bv]

Mail call:

Rough Rider Checkerboard Trapper - The gem of this package. Pictures cannot show how gorgeous and sharp it is.

Rough Rider Honey Comb Pearl Small Sunfish - Very pretty, cool shape, small blade is a bit of a nail breaker, one small flaw on the bottom scale

Steel Warrior Little Peanut - Prettier and small than expected. A bit of a nailbreaker and small flaw on the bottom scale. Gorgeous presentation box.

Rough Rider Blade Lock Trapper Gunstock bone - Very good design of the knife and finish. I wish Case used this design and improved it. One hand opening doesn't work as smoothly as a Spyderco... I had to use too hands (small hole and strong spring). What I really hate is the handle material... I guess it's grippy but it is so rough and pointy it hurts my hands. I wish I'd have gotten the Tortoise one.

Imperial Schrade Sodbuster Jr. Yellow Delrin - As bad as you could imagine, wonky steel, awful finish, gritty and pointy.

 

[NativeCraft]

Corwyn, can you explain how the blade locks on that trapper, please? I can't envision how it works.

 

[Rich S]

On the trapper; it is a blade lock. To unlock the main blade (which you can't really open with one hand), you press down on the small blade and move the main blade out of the locked position (much like a lock back).
Rich

 

[Corwyn_bv]

Misread above. Ignore this post please.

 

[NativeCraft]

On the trapper; it is a blade lock. To unlock the main blade (which you can't really open with one hand), you press down on the small blade and move the main blade out of the locked position (much like a lock back).
Rich

Interesting. I didn't even know this kind of locking mechanism exists. Are you aware of any other manufacturers that use it on their knives?

 

[Corwyn_bv]

By the way, I managed to open the main blade with one hand. It was rather hard as the spring is really strong, but manageable (no chance of flicking it open, though).
I think the design is owned by Rough Rider. Case makes two other types of locking trappers: the russlock and a backlock.

 

[NativeCraft]

By the way, I managed to open the main blade with one hand. It was rather hard as the spring is really strong, but manageable (no chance of flicking it open, though).
I think the design is owned by Rough Rider. Case makes two other types of locking trappers: the russlock and a backlock.

I wish more manufacturers would use this type of mechanism - it looks to be the perfect way of making a locking blade while maintaining the svelte lines of a traditional knife.
By golly, I may have to go into knife manufacturing on my own and start making some myself. Who wants to place the first order?

 

[5K Qs]

A large knife store had a 20% off sale over Labor Day, and their Colt stag models had already been discounted 25% over original prices. So I couldn't help but include a couple of Colt stag knives in my order.

I've had a Colt stag canoe for quite some time, and I enjoy it immensely, so I ordered another one as a back-up/potential gift.

I also ordered a Colt muskrat, even though a muskrat is not one of my favorite patterns. Muskrats are just OK with me, but STAG muskrats at unbelievable prices catch my attention! When it arrived, I couldn't believe how nice the covers are!

- GT

 

[r8shell]

You lucked out on that stag, GT. Especially on the Muskrat. :thumbup: I only have one Asian import knife with stag covers, a China made Kissing Krane. The character in the stag my have been burned or routed in, but it's polished smooth and has a nice feel to it. I'm not embarrassed to carry it with my Forum knife.

 

[skyhorse]

Really good looking covers on those RR and Colt pocket knives.

 

[deltaboy]

Good looking set of knives

 

[Sonny14]

A large knife store had a 20% off sale over Labor Day, and their Colt stag models had already been discounted 25% over original prices. So I couldn't help but include a couple of Colt stag knives in my order.

I've had a Colt stag canoe for quite some time, and I enjoy it immensely, so I ordered another one as a back-up/potential gift.

I also ordered a Colt muskrat, even though a muskrat is not one of my favorite patterns. Muskrats are just OK with me, but STAG muskrats at unbelievable prices catch my attention! When it arrived, I couldn't believe how nice the covers are!

- GT

I have both of those knives, in fact just took the Canoe out of my pocket minutes ago, like it so much it has become one of my daily carries. I still wonder if anyone at Ferrari has noticed that horse shield; almost a perfect Ferrari logo clone.

 

[afishhunter]

I have both of those knives, in fact just took the Canoe out of my pocket minutes ago, like it so much it has become one of my daily carries. I still wonder if anyone at Ferrari has noticed that horse shield; almost a perfect Ferrari logo clone.

I never noticed before, you're correct. I wonder when Enzio Ferrari started using Colt's 'Rampaging Colt' logo on his cars.

 

[Sonny14]

I never noticed before, you're correct. I wonder when Enzio Ferrari started using Colt's 'Rampaging Colt' logo on his cars.

I'm sure that could be researched and found out. The Chinese are serial violators of trademarks, patents & other intellectual properties, I was just surprised to see it so blatantly displayed on a pocket knife, especially one designed & ordered by a US company. I guess they aren't too worried that Enzo would take them to court about it, (of course Enzo is gone; I think Fiat owns Ferrari now), it just puts a recognizable logo out there for more to see. It makes for a cool knife shield irregardless.

 

[Blake the Blade]

Thought I'd put this up as an example of a Rough Rider a ways down the line. Though I love my small stockman, this knife has naturally become my EDC for work. The main blade is that much sturdier for heavier duty cutting tasks, I.E. rope and cable ties etc., than that on my stockman, whilst remaining U.K. legal in terms of length. I've used the knife a lot to practice my sharpening skills as the marks and blade shapes testify, but I'm not bothered about that because I've achieved the edges I was after. I found it quite hard to get a decent edge on the main blade in its original hollow ground form, the blade being quite thick; so I sharpened it flat against a medium grit oil stone and just honed it on my Lanski rod sharpener and achieved a very sharp edge indeed. The pen blade serves great for opening boxes and packages, and in situations at work where a large blade is inappropriate. The other smaller blade is now more like a scalpel and particularly good for removing splinters as well as a multitude of other smaller tasks. For all this the knife is still as good as when I first got it with no blade wobble or any other problems, and is standing up well to the test of time. The amber bone scales too are beginning to mellow in colour. My personal ideal knife for work. :thumbup:

Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

 

[GasMan1]

Great looking stag you have there Gary, and R8shell. :thumbup:

 

[r8shell]

Thought I'd put this up as an example of a Rough Rider a ways down the line. Though I love my medium stockman, this knife has naturally become my EDC for work. The main blade is that much sturdier for heavier duty cutting tasks, I.E. rope and cable ties etc., than that on my stockman, whilst remaining U.K. legal in terms of length. I've used the knife a lot to practice my sharpening skills as the marks and blade shapes testify, but I'm not bothered about that because I've achieved the edges I was after. I found it quite hard to get a decent edge on the main blade in its original hollow ground form, the blade being quite thick; so I sharpened it flat against a medium grit oil stone and just honed it on my Lanski rod sharpener and achieved a very sharp edge indeed. The pen blade serves great for opening boxes and packages, and in situations at work where a large blade is inappropriate. The other smaller blade is now more like a scalpel and particularly good for removing splinters as well as a multitude of smaller tasks. For all this the knife is still as good as when I first got it with no blade wobble or any other problems, and is standing up well to the test of time. The amber bone scales too are beginning to mellow in colour. My personal ideal knife for work. :thumbup:

Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

It's great to see one of these get a lot of use, and glad to hear it's holding up well. I love the shape of that secondary scalpel blade. Was it originally a small clip?

 

[Blake the Blade]

It's great to see one of these get a lot of use, and glad to hear it's holding up well. I love the shape of that secondary scalpel blade. Was it originally a small clip?

Yes r8 just sharpened (over sharpened) it right back. You can afford to experiment with these knives in a way you wouldn't want to with your more expensive knives. All part of the joy of Rough Riders, I'm happy with the results anyway and have learnt a thing or two about sharpening.

 

[5K Qs]

You lucked out on that stag, GT. Especially on the Muskrat. :thumbup: I only have one Asian import knife with stag covers, a China made Kissing Krane. The character in the stag my have been burned or routed in, but it's polished smooth and has a nice feel to it. I'm not embarrassed to carry it with my Forum knife.

Really good looking covers on those RR and Colt pocket knives.

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Great looking stag you have there Gary, and R8shell. :thumbup:

Thanks for the kind words, Rachel & skyhorse & Dave. My ordering the Colt stag knives wasn't much of a gamble, because I'd been impressed with the examples I saw in this thread. Rachel, your Kissing Cranes is really nice! :thumbup: Has that brand been replaced by Robert Klaas now?

I have both of those knives, in fact just took the Canoe out of my pocket minutes ago, like it so much it has become one of my daily carries. I still wonder if anyone at Ferrari has noticed that horse shield; almost a perfect Ferrari logo clone.

The Colt stag canoe IS very likable, Sonny! :thumbup:

Thought I'd put this up as an example of a Rough Rider a ways down the line. Though I love my medium stockman, this knife has naturally become my EDC for work. The main blade is that much sturdier for heavier duty cutting tasks, I.E. rope and cable ties etc., than that on my stockman, whilst remaining U.K. legal in terms of length. I've used the knife a lot to practice my sharpening skills as the marks and blade shapes testify, but I'm not bothered about that because I've achieved the edges I was after. I found it quite hard to get a decent edge on the main blade in its original hollow ground form, the blade being quite thick; so I sharpened it flat against a medium grit oil stone and just honed it on my Lanski rod sharpener and achieved a very sharp edge indeed. The pen blade serves great for opening boxes and packages, and in situations at work where a large blade is inappropriate. The other smaller blade is now more like a scalpel and particularly good for removing splinters as well as a multitude of smaller tasks. For all this the knife is still as good as when I first got it with no blade wobble or any other problems, and is standing up well to the test of time. The amber bone scales too are beginning to mellow in colour. My personal ideal knife for work. :thumbup:
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Great job of tuning the blades to suit your purposes, Blake!

- GT