Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

afishhunter said:
I think a green scotch brite pad, or a 320 grit wet or dry sandpaper on a sanding block would do the trick.
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I have had good luck on blades by tacking a green scotch brite pad on the workbench and sliding the blade along the top of the pad. Using long strokes seemed to work best (be careful of the tacks if you use them). Polish the scratches off the top of the blade with the 320 (or 400) grit on a sanding block. Works like a champ.
 
Bloefield said:
Yes RR can make a nice Barlow.
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I agree, they make a nice Barlow, but I have come to the conclusion that I'm very set in my ways when it comes to Barlows They should have a bolster stamp, and not have a shield. :p (that applies to $8 Rough Riders, and $80 Bokers) I'm not always a strict traditional purist, but I can't help it when it comes to this pattern.

I have one of the white bone ones, and I'd probably pick up a few more in other covers if they lost the shield. It would be extra cool if they had a variety of bolster stamps - imagine that tobacco bone one with an acorn stamp instead of shield. :cool::thumbsup:
 
r8shell said:
I agree, they make a nice Barlow, but I have come to the conclusion that I'm very set in my ways when it comes to Barlows They should have a bolster stamp, and not have a shield. :p (that applies to $8 Rough Riders, and $80 Bokers) I'm not always a strict traditional purist, but I can't help it when it comes to this pattern.

I have one of the white bone ones, and I'd probably pick up a few more in other covers if they lost the shield. It would be extra cool if they had a variety of bolster stamps - imagine that tobacco bone one with an acorn stamp instead of shield. :cool::thumbsup:
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Well stated. Definitely a less is more pattern.
 
I picked up my first canoe this week. It is a MR360 with Ram Horn scales. I am fond of the Ram Horn and now have four Marbles Ram Horn knives. Like any natural scale you never know what they will really look like. Some times one side is great and the other isn't. I am very happy with the collection I am starting both with the knives and the scales.

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Collection so far
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Is the Wild Turkey line imported by Frost any good? One of them is a little EZ open red bone single blade sheepsfoot that looks like it may be pretty nice. Anyone had any experience with these? Thanks!
 
The red jigged bone on my Frost Steel Warrior trapper is kind of sickly in my opinion. The red, that is. The overall quality is about appropriate for a ten buck knife, that is to say, not nearly on a par with Rough Rider or Marbles. If you can find the knife you want from one of them, you would likely be happier.
 
Henry Beige said:
The red jigged bone on my Frost Steel Warrior trapper is kind of sickly in my opinion. The red, that is. The overall quality is about appropriate for a ten buck knife, that is to say, not nearly on a par with Rough Rider or Marbles. If you can find the knife you want from one of them, you would likely be happier.
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Thanks Henry, that matches my general take on Frost. The little Wild Turkey sheepsfoot seems like it may be a cut above their usual output. Better dye and jigging, file worked spring. About the size and general shape of a GEC #25 EZ opener (which they may have used for a pattern). I encountered one recently and at first mistook it for a Rough Rider but saw the tang stamp was different, so I figured I should check with others before I pulled the trigger.
 
My latest and I'm very pleased. Small lock back, 3" closed. Very good F&F very slight blade travel up and down but I mean slight. Bone slabs a bit sharp but the strop took care of it completely. Blade centre, bone looks good and I like this shield. Cost? Under a tenner in Dollars plus delivery. No complaints here! Very well worth getting.:)

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After lurking here a while, and then seeing that they make an actual split-back whittler (#RR282) for $12 to your door - what else can you do but try one.
I have to say that this whittler is not too shabby. Sure its a little rough around the edges, but seems pretty good. Blade is centered, and action is smooth. Overall pretty nice in fact. Great first knife to give to one of my grandkids (after maybe I carry it a bit ;) )

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pmek5 said:
After lurking here a while, and then seeing that they make an actual split-back whittler (#RR282) for $12 to your door - what else can you do but try one.
I have to say that this whittler is not too shabby. Sure its a little rough around the edges, but seems pretty good. Blade is centered, and action is smooth. Overall pretty nice in fact. Great first knife to give to one of my grandkids (after maybe I carry it a bit ;) )

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I have that one. It does a fine job as a whittler. (Although mine came in amber bone so I had to dye it red. :D)

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Venice said:
Like the quality of the Barlow but can't open very well as the nail nick is pretty much hidden behind the small blade. Weak nails also.
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You might be able to file the kick down a bit on the small blade so it sits a little lower.
 
pmek5 said:
After lurking here a while, and then seeing that they make an actual split-back whittler (#RR282) for $12 to your door - what else can you do but try one.
I have to say that this whittler is not too shabby. Sure its a little rough around the edges, but seems pretty good. Blade is centered, and action is smooth. Overall pretty nice in fact. Great first knife to give to one of my grandkids (after maybe I carry it a bit ;) )

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Have the exact same knife.No complaints
 
Nixelplix said:
You might be able to file the kick down a bit on the small blade so it sits a little lower.
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I may try that. I got this knife mainly to see if I liked the style enough to jump in the deep end; and I do.
Would like to find a single blade spear point. many of those I could pinch open.
I like some of the GEC but always late to the party.
 
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