Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

Here's a photo of a bulldog with thick stag:
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"Thick Stag" was popular for awhile in the 1980's with even the higher end brands bragging about how thick their stag handles were. The truly fine vintage Sheffield and German Stag hafted folders have well fitted slender handles; far more attractive and better in-hand feel.
These 3 RR's, although O.K., are about the least well made of all my RR's. The price was low because the ebay knife seller just wanted to be rid of them. I think these may have been a brief trial run that was soon dropped.
I posted to find out if others might be 'out there' and to see if anyone has seen this 4" pattern with other handles, not because i think they are nice knives(because i don't). And turns out it is known as RR449 with red bone. Thanks Jake.
roland
 
Thanks, Roland. So fat stag is another fad to blame on the '80's.

:)
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There was also one in green smooth bone, RR450.

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The seller called them "dogleg whittlers". I think the stag alone on that middle one was probably worth more than what you paid for the knife! ;)
 
i been carrying this one since christmas,and really feels
good in the pocket.
been cuttin open several boxes,and few other things.
good sharp edge so far....
reminds me alot of my f-w series gunstock,just little shorter.
jd

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only thing i see wrong with them is the stag looks like it wasn't
adhered as well to the handle as should been.
i would see no reason not to use em myself...i think other than that,there great lookin knives.
all have a little diffrent look,etc.
jd

rprocter said:
"Thick Stag" was popular for awhile in the 1980's with even the higher end brands bragging about how thick their stag handles were. The truly fine vintage Sheffield and German Stag hafted folders have well fitted slender handles; far more attractive and better in-hand feel.
These 3 RR's, although O.K., are about the least well made of all my RR's. The price was low because the ebay knife seller just wanted to be rid of them. I think these may have been a brief trial run that was soon dropped.
I posted to find out if others might be 'out there' and to see if anyone has seen this 4" pattern with other handles, not because i think they are nice knives(because i don't). And turns out it is known as RR449 with red bone. Thanks Jake.
roland
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To paraphrase Crocadile Dundee, "That's not fat stag, this is fat stag!"

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It's nearly twice as wide as it is deep!
 
Just gotta say again, I really like these Rough Riders:thumbup: I've had well over 20 in the past year or so and haven't had one that was a lemon. I've even pocket a few of them regularly.

It opened up a whole new joy for me. I give most of them away. They really impress folks of all ages and youngsters really think you gave 'em something nice.

I particularly like the smaller patterns and also the miniatures. I used to collect Fight'n Rooster Miniatures and lemme tell ya the Rough Rider miniatures are every bit as nice or nicer. I just gifted a little abalone stockman that was truly amazing.
 
Darwin, what you said goes for me too. These RR knives are so inexpensive that it doesn't hurt the pocketbook much to buy a few of them and they are attractive and well made so when you give them away it is a really nice and useable gift. They also have very sharp blades and since most people don't know how to sharpen, it likely is the first time they've had a truly sharp blade. It helps to spread appreciation for Traditional style folders and gives you, the gift giver, a good feeling too.
Win-win and fun for all !
roland
 
I just got this Rough Rider swing guard. I bought it because I've never used a swing guard or a coke bottle handle before. The only faults I can find with this knife are that the guard doesn't lock up perfectly when open (it's got a few mm of play in it) and the swedge grind plunges are slightly asymmetrical. Other than that, the lock up is tight and the edge razor sharp. This is a larger knife and should make a nice user!

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Hi,

Man, that Swing Guard is a biggun'. I haven't bought a RR since I got my 2 San Mai lockbacks. I'm off to oggle some. I suspect one or two will follow me home!

Dale
 
The guard on a Swing Guard 'always' has a little play, even in the expensive production folders. I've handled ones made in USA, Germany & Japan. None had a guard that was completely tight in the open position.
roland
 
even the case/bose swing guard has a little play, its nice but the swedge needs some neatening (which would be easy with some diamond hones.
 
Thanks that's good to know guys! I'll clean up the swedge later, I've got some great high grit sandpaper.:)
 
I just got in 6 RRs from a single order, all new in the box, for $52.62 including shipping! The quality for the $$ is amazing, and seems to get better each year.
Out of 18 total blades: three rubs, two not shaving sharp. Out of 19 liners: six show the tiniest light, with no glaring gaps (nobody would notice these without REALLY looking).

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Nearly all of the blades have completely sunken joints, no exposed blade tips, and the fitting of the scales to the frames are very tight and square, no gaps. Nicks are easy
to use, nicely placed and executed. If you didn't know where they were made and how little they cost, I think anyone would be proud to carry any of the six.

They really are VERY nice knives, and no better way to try out a different pattern or size.
 
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