Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

[cudgee]

I have been thinking of getting one of these. I have a couple of RR's and like their quality and finish. You would recommend the smaller version over the larger one? I was looking at the smaller one.

 

[5K Qs]

Here are the two small Cotton Samplers. Smooth Tobacco Bone and Jigged Bone. F&F are very high on these two the Jigged slightly better as the Smooth has mismatched sides in terms of colour. Very nice small knives which slice cheeses and salami surprisingly well yet unlike the full-size pattern are not unwieldy. Recommended.

Thanks for your opinion/review, Will!
I've also been having the large vs small debate with myself, and your post has pushed me over the edge. So I'll be ordering a small (for now ).

- GT

 

[Will Power]

5K Qs I think you'll be pleased GT it makes an interesting small companion carry.

Regards, Will

 

[Henry Beige]

Here are the two small Cotton Samplers. Smooth Tobacco Bone and Jigged Bone. F&F are very high on these two the Jigged slightly better as the Smooth has mismatched sides in terms of colour. Very nice small knives which slice cheeses and salami surprisingly well yet unlike the full-size pattern are not unwieldy. Recommended.

I have the same two, ordered on impulse when I first saw them here. Just the thing to serve up a pinch of snuff, or to spoon a dab of caviare onto a toast point. Conchita loved them when she saw them, but asked for the larger size. It would surprise me if she ever used it; they are purely objets for her.

 

[sunknife]

Stockman and stag sowbelly stock knife. The top one came as a sort of bright orange colored bone, dyed it with some brown Rit to the color it is now.View attachment 1131567

 

[sunknife]

Black lip pearl whittler.View attachment 1131659View attachment 1131660

 

[WValtakis]

Black lip pearl whittler.View attachment 1131659View attachment 1131660

That one is very nice, what is the model number?

 

[Modoc ED]

Never owned a congress before. Giving it a go.

I think you'll like it. IIRC @Ramrodmb likes his Rough Rider Knives.

 

[Jambon]

Modoc ED you are not wrong. I love it.

 

[Modoc ED]

Here's a Sowbelly by Rough Rider. I like the buttery colored covers.

 

[r8shell]

One of the best things about Rough Riders is that I don't hesitate to modify or decorate a $10 knife.

 

[afishhunter]

r8shell that whale and squid look fantastic.

 

[cudgee]

I have a Rams Horn small stockman, i was thinking of having an attempt at smoothing the handles and trying to polish them up. Do you have any suggestions. I have never attempted any thing like this before.

 

[Simply Complicated]

One of the best things about Rough Riders is that I don't hesitate to modify or decorate a $10 knife.
Very cool scrimshaw work r8shell.

 

[r8shell]

r8shell that whale and squid look fantastic.

Thank you. The first test of scrimshaw is if folks can tell what it's supposed to be!
It's a lot of fun and I'm looking to buy some more patterns in white bone. Maybe a canoe on a Canoe pattern, a marlin on the marlin spike sailor's knife, etc.

 

[Peregrin]

One of the best things about Rough Riders is that I don't hesitate to modify or decorate a $10 knife.

Really nice work! I'm thinking a whale and a giant squid in an epic battle, for your next project!

 

[JohnDF]

One of the best things about Rough Riders is that I don't hesitate to modify or decorate a $10 knife.

I'm thinking something Western themed on your next Rough Rider. It would go well with the horseshoe stamp on the bolster.

 

[r8shell]

Really nice work! I'm thinking a whale and a giant squid in an epic battle, for your next project!

Thank you. That would be epic; I'd have to do it on the big sailor's knife. I'd need the room!

I'm thinking something Western themed on your next Rough Rider. It would go well with the horseshoe stamp on the bolster.

Thanks for the suggestion. If I do another Barlow, you're right, a western theme would fit the pattern.

 

[5K Qs]

One of the best things about Rough Riders is that I don't hesitate to modify or decorate a $10 knife.

Holy Sea Monsters!
Fantastic addition to the pile side of your Barlow, r8shell !!

- GT

 

[Corso]

Here are the two small Cotton Samplers. Smooth Tobacco Bone and Jigged Bone. F&F are very high on these two the Jigged slightly better as the Smooth has mismatched sides in terms of colour. Very nice small knives which slice cheeses and salami surprisingly well yet unlike the full-size pattern are not unwieldy. Recommended.

Nice looking pair

I've always hoped RR would but a standard blade on that fame

or better still bring out a boys knife...