Rough Rider & Remington Canoe patterns

[orca8589]

I got a new Smokey Mountain Knifeworks catalog two weeks ago, and a new concept from Remington (that SMKW is really pushing in that catalog) is thicker blades on a few patterns. The odd thing was they didn't provide any 'top-shots', so you could compare blade thicknesses with a regular Canoe type, like a Rough Rider. Living in Montana for a while as a teenager, I really gained a respect for bigger, tougher, rough-use knives.

So, this whole idea really caught my attention, and I figured I'd order one of the new Remingtons and see if they really were making them as stout as they were bragging about in the ad copy.

The new Remington is shown here next to one of my favorites, a Rough Rider MOP Canoe.

Scale & shield; I'm really not into that intense green color, but
that's just me. In my experience with the import Remingtons,
it'll fade & blend in a little over time, and lighten up a little.

Dimensions are pretty much identical to regular Canoe patterns:

Main blade thickness comparison, closed:

Secondary blade thickness comparison, open:

Spring thickness comparison:

So, what do you guys think of the idea of these thick blades? I figure some slicing ability is lost due to the thicker profile, but overall, it's be better able to handle rougher work. If the blade steel is the same as what's going into the Rough Riders, then they should be good everyday users.


(Please, let's keep any polly-tickle comments out of this thread.)

~Chris

 

[Pipeman]

I love RR knives but that Remington is pretty great looking, love the swedges and the long pull. The blade thickness is a bonus. I imagine the steel is 440a, hopefully heat treated as well as the RR line. I wouldn't be surprised if they're made in the same factory.

Regards

Robin

 

[orca8589]

I love RR knives but that Remington is pretty great looking, love the swedges and the long pull. The blade thickness is a bonus. I imagine the steel is 440a, hopefully heat treated as well as the RR line. I wouldn't be surprised if they're made in the same factory.

Regards

Robin

One swedge on the secondary is a little off, but in general the blades are ground pretty well. And I think the RR's and Remingtons (and several other brands like Marble's, etc.) are made in the same place.

~Chris

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

I think the swedges and long nicks look nice. And I'm a sucker for both. Without the swedges though, I don't think the thicker blades would appeal to me. It seems the older I get, the more I want thinner blades.

But I'm probably going to have to get one now. Just to, you know, see it for myself.

Dale

 

[DennisStrickland]

very detailed comparison, with you on that flashy green.--dennis

 

[oldgoat1911]

I got the Moose pattern and really like the feel. Haven't a chance to work it yet but believe I'll be pleased.