Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

i been waiting on these 2 colts to get here.
i am gonna say that these 2 are as nice as any knife i own.
i have several 60-70 range case,etc. but ff,and walk and
talk are as good on these or better than any i have...
i for one am very pleased with my lower priced category
knives...i would reccomend these to anyone looking for a
cheap priced,great quality edc.
jd

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and for the whittler lovers out there...this is another that fits into the
great quality for low priced category.
troublesome creek in candy apple swirl.
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hope you enjoy,i know i will.
jd
 
no problem rb.
i actually meant to put the models in my post and forgot.
the gunstock above is model ct201.
the 2 blade teardrop jack is model ct206.
here is the boxes they came in.
the smallest being for the gunstock single blade.
these boxes are really nice with a hidden magnet to hold them in closed position.
really nice stuff here.
i found both for less than 25 shipped.
jd

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Colt make their knives well, no build quality issues but, I just don't like the way they overdress the knife. With the Teardrop, remove that stamped bolster with its C, and its half slant look, get rid of that cheapo coin shield and it would be outstanding! Just my perspective mind.
 
I have to admit it I'm a BIG fan of low cost knives. I've become very frugal over the years and the idea of a good working knife on the cheap is always appealing. I'll have to get a few of these. Thanks for the reviews and keep them coming.
Paul
 
willgoy said:
Colt make their knives well, no build quality issues but, I just don't like the way they overdress the knife. With the Teardrop, remove that stamped bolster with its C, and its half slant look, get rid of that cheapo coin shield and it would be outstanding! Just my perspective mind.
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well,i think that without those little trademark diffrences they would be just like the rest.
that's what makes each brand individual and not just one big bunch of all
the same,just different days.if they were all just alike it would be rather
boring to me.
jd
 
Quote "I have to admit it I'm a BIG fan of low cost knives. I've become very frugal over the years and the idea of a good working knife on the cheap is always appealing"
Me too. When i was younger i nearly always bought the most expensive in any item because i wanted the best quality available. However i have learned than price and quality are only loosely connected. Whether it be knives, cars, bar-b-ques, bed sheets, whatever, lower priced items frequently are better than the most expensive. But it is a challenge to get beyond the oft stated maxim "you get what you pay for". I say "you get what you bought", higher price does not equal higher quality, but more likely better marketing.
roland
 
rprocter said:
JPD nice knife. if you search this forum for "Colt", you'll see quite a few of these.
Here is my most recent Colt and it really is a substantial knife especially as it is only 3 1/2". Scales are smooth black bone.

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Just begs to get used.
roland
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has anyone noticed the similarities between these and the tc below?
i wonder if same factory builds both,just diffrent stamps?
jd
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willgoy said:
Colt make their knives well, no build quality issues but, I just don't like the way they overdress the knife. With the Teardrop, remove that stamped bolster with its C, and its half slant look, get rid of that cheapo coin shield and it would be outstanding! Just my perspective mind.
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I think they designs are a little noisy, too. I prefer a more plain look. On the other hand, to me, these knives are users. If I had one of those, it wouldn't look that pretty very long depending on how much I carried it. It would be interesting to see how they look when they have a few thousand miles pocket/work time on them. Then they may look fine.

The thing that gets me about those two knives in particular is the old fashioned designs (love 'em, especially the single blade "clasp knife") and the beautiful caramel bone. They sure do a nice job on that.

Robert
 
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I am liking RR targeting the female demographic (and supporting breast cancer, of which my mother lost the fight to), I just bought this for my wife and she is really excited to get it! the only other knife she has is a small pink Victorinox.
 
yea robert.
looks like your wife got a good little knife for sure.
they made a single blade copperhead when they first
started this campaign.
i have looked everywhere for one.
if i get one.i'll post pictures here cause it is also a sweet little knife.
keep em coming RR,
jd
 
jdracing said:
yea robert.
looks like your wife got a good little knife for sure.
they made a single blade copperhead when they first
started this campaign.
i have looked everywhere for one.
if i get one.i'll post pictures here cause it is also a sweet little knife.
keep em coming RR,
jd
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When this one comes in I'll have my wife take some pics to post up...I gave her links various breast cancer traditionals and she liked the canoe best so at least I know she has good taste in folders! she hates the tactical new stuff. :D

I haven't seen the copperheads, but I will likely buy her some more of these so she can vary up what she carries.
 
I have bought a few of these "Pinkies" and they are razor sharp and just as crisp and well made as the best RRs.
roland
 
I just picked up this little Rough Rider Dogleg Stockman (pattern #890) last weekend, and I'm surprised to say how much I'm lovin' it!
I usually prefer larger knives, but this is just about the smallest pattern that I have "fallen" for at 3-3/8" closed.
The master clip blade is 2-7/16" from bolster to tip, with the sheepfoot coming in at 2-1/16" and the little spey at 1-15/16".

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The soft, milky yellow comp handles with badge shield are reminiscent of older knives, although I'm not sure of the historicity of this dogleg stockman pattern.
It shows no light between liners or scales, came with all three blades razor sharp, and the pulls without half-stops are a smooth 5-6.
It feels great in hand and to be painfully honest, it gives me more pleasure and satisfaction than any $10 knife ever should.
You guys and gals that like smaller knives should DEFINITELY check this one out! :thumbup: :thumbup: :)
 
Mamba, The Old Yellow range is a certain hit with me too. Doctor, Gunstock,Whittler,Hawkbill. All have exceeded expectations.
 
I love my old yellow barlow, but the material doesn't work so well on the larger models...I got two coke bottles (large) and the handles lifted on both, they made good gifts though for people I know who went camping after repairing. :)
 
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As promised some pics of my wifes new knife :) she loves it...fnf is spot on, hair shaving sharp out the box.
 
Here is my newest RR, a 3 7/8" beefy Whittler:

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Good spine/spring alignment when open and a thick stock Master blade:

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Here it is compared with a 4" AGR Sowbelly Trapper which is a beey knife on 'roids. The RR is less extreme as far as mass is concerned and is close to the AGR in quality but about 1/3rd or less the price.

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This RR could be a real work horse of a knife. Very Impressive.
roland
 
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