Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

[Nixelplix]

I just received this Rough Rider "French Tickler," RR204. It is sort of a lockback Texas toothpick pattern, and seems very nice.

 

[Jolipapa]

Rough Rider Red Pick Bone Peanut (!!). Came with a heavy main blade rub and for some reason very hard to sharpen. Otherwise good looking though a bit heavy for the size.

 

[4thpoint]

Got this Slow Burn lockback a couple of months back. It has some horizontal wiggle. I am thinking on breaking out the vise. Very sharp out the box.

 

[deltaboy]

Small knives can be nice, lol!

Except it smaller than a Peanut!

 

[4thpoint]

Dog Bone. Not a bad knife.

 

[4thpoint]

I'm not sure if this is a RR. It has a China stamp on it.

 

[afishhunter]

I'm not sure if this is a RR. It has a China stamp on it.

Looks like it might have been made in the same factory as a Rough Rider.
A great looking canoe.

 

[deltaboy]

Love Canoes !

 

[Bigbobg]

I wish Rough Rider would stop stamping the horse shoe logo on BOTH the bolster and tang stamp. Tang only please. End of rant.

 

[afishhunter]

I wish Rough Rider would stop stamping the horse shoe logo on BOTH the bolster and tang stamp. Tang only please. End of rant.

I think the only Rough Rider I have with the horseshoe logo on both the blade and bolster is the Barlow.
Is there another one?

 

[Rich S]

Unfortunately several of the newer RR models do have the horseshoe logo on both the bolster and tang. Also a lot have reverse etching on the blade (ugly IMHO). Hate to say it, but may have bought my last RR :-(
Rich

 

[Blake the Blade]

Wish they'd bring the horse shoe back as the shield on the scales. Haven't got any like that and I think it's better than the others they use. I don't like the ones with R stamped on the bolster but like the horseshoe on the Barlow.
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

 

[Will Power]

Yes, I like the stamped Barlow bolster too. Here on mini Barlows, the Armour Hide one is a very well made lock back.

 

[deltaboy]

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[deltaboy]

I got a haul of them for Christmas and my Dec Birthday!

 

[hughd]

Thought about putting a satin finish on one of my RRs. Anybody every try this and if so what did you think of the results?

 

[afishhunter]

I think it would look good.
While I have not tried it on a blade, I did put a satin finish on some bolsters. (The blade already had a satin finish.)
I think a green scotch brite pad, or a 320 grit wet or dry sandpaper on a sanding block would do the trick.

 

[solphilos]

Thought about putting a satin finish on one of my RRs. anybody every try this and if so what did you think of the results?

I don't have a pic, but I layed my large sodbuster on the belt sander with 220 grit and like the looks much better now. Looks more utilitarian and doesn't scratch as easily. I also like the Case as-ground finish, so I'd say go for it!

 

[Bartleby]

Wish they'd bring the horse shoe back as the shield on the scales. Haven't got any like that and I think it's better than the others they use. I don't like the ones with R stamped on the bolster but like the horseshoe on the Barlow.
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr
Untitled by Blake Blade, on Flickr

I always have preferred the Barlow pattern as plain as possible, although I will make allowances for a bolster stamp. The rounded bolster and handle of the RR Barlow are very reminiscent of the ones Utica/Kutmaster made back in the day. Very comfortable in the hand and easy on pocket.

 

[Bloefield]

Yes RR can make a nice Barlow.