Rough Rider & Related Slipjoints

I haven't bought any rough riders for ages....most of those I had I ended up giving away. Although they're very good, they're not AS good as the other traditionals I've tried by Queen and GEC. So since the price is generally low they often end up being gifts.

Looking forward to the latest RR I'm getting though. The damascus lockback. Should arrive somewhere around monday. I'll take a few pictures when it arrives.
 
I have enjoyed this thread a lot, and have been surprised how long it has gone on. I have really enjoyed the pics and have actually bought two RR because of this thread. Both are fine knives. I remember there have been questions about the durability of these types of knives (offshore manufacture/inexpensive) so I thought I would share what I have found out.

I wanted to post up some pics of one of my favorite work knives that is from the same family (at least the same side of the pond!) as the RR group. I got this Remington stockman (exactly 4" closed) about 3 1/2 - 4 years ago and put it to work. I carry it in my pocket, in my tool bags, etc. and it gets no special care at all. I got it as a gift and was annoyed at its country of origin so I didn't take as good a care as I would have another knife I purchased myself. You can see that even with some pretty good use in all kinds of conditions the knife looks amazingly new. I couldn't tell what he scales were for about a year, then there was finally enough wear on them for me to see wood grain. They are black dymondwood.

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While the large clip gets used a lot for utility purposes, this blade carries the load for me. I use it a lot to trim wood and hard plastic moldings when I am finishing out my remodeling work. The steel on this is amazingly hard and the edge lasts great. Since I do carpentry remodeling for a living, I have had plenty of chances to put this knife through its paces and use it a lot.

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At work:

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And after all the use of this knife for so long you can see by this pic that the knife is still tight as a drum. The discoloration you see between the springs, spacers and is due to different types of stainless. The lines you see that join the pieces together are seen because I took the pic that way. In bright light the back of the knife looks solid.

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No blade wobble, no play anywhere, scales are tight and have not shrunk, pins are still in, and still closes with great authority. I sweat like I live in a sauna all day long (think South Texas mid summer) and occasionally it has a bit of light rust on the blade. This is easily removed with a pencil eraser.

I would have paid a heckuva lot more for this knife and would have gladly done so. No need. The next year they brought them back to the large sporting goods store that the person bought this one from and I went in and bought two sets; each had one of these knives and a matching peanut.

They were on closeout when I found them, and I bought each set for under $15 + tax. What a steal. This one has lasted so well I have given one of the knives I bought away. I don't see wearing this one out in the foreseeable future. I don't know if I got lucky on the three I bought, but these would stand up to any premium brand knife I know of.

Hope you enjoy the pics!

Robert
 
Great review on the Rem.It looks about like a Case 92 pattern which is a favorite of mine.I should have gotten in on that closeout deal!
 
Robert - thanks for the review, that's a very nice knife.

I bought a Remington stockman last year with stag scales , but it looks more bulky than your knife. It's over 4" closed. It looks like it came from a different contractor.

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A few weeks ago I bought an Imperial branded knife that is very similar to yours with acrylic scales. It's actually a favorite of mine because it has SS liners.

I'll try to post a pic on the weekend.
 
Seals said:
Great review on the Rem.It looks about like a Case 92 pattern which is a favorite of mine.I should have gotten in on that closeout deal!
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Thanks!

And I actually started carrying this knife because it reminded me of a CASE I had years ago. This one is just as well built, and I have found that some of today's medium quality steels are a lot better than some of the old steels used in pocket knives. This is no exception. I can use this one all day and it will still be reasonably sharp. Not so with my old CASE carbon. Guess 30+ years makes a difference in just about everything.

Robert
 
Ok...Im ready to try an Asian import. So, which brand is the best and most consistant? Any models I should give a try? Im ready to have an open mind!
 
akadave2 said:
Ok...Im ready to try an Asian import. So, which brand is the best and most consistant? Any models I should give a try? Im ready to have an open mind!
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Go to post 1 and start reading! :D :thumbup:
 
akadave2 said:
Awww...I dont like to reed dem big werds!:D
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Hey Dave, If you like big trappers I would suggest the barn board handled Jumbo Trapper, a Heck of a nice knife. The "boxcar whittler" is also a big strong knife.

Best regards

Robin
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Just ordered the large Hawkbill with amber jigged bone. Always wanted one of the Case models but the old ones in great shape are spendy. Gonna give this a try!
 
Have carried the 4 1/8 inch yellow handled trapper for six months, no complaints. Thinking about getting a canoe with yellow handles.
 
Went and checked out the "mini Scout", I think I'll go an pick one up. Less than the cost of lunch... :eek:
 
That isn't a thumb stud, it's a old style can opener. The stud is used to lever the blade off the rim of the can you are opening.

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In other news, here's a new one. A single blade liner lock stockman:

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