Rough Rider Tuxedo Whittler

[Nixelplix]

I just got my first Rough Rider knife-- A little tuxedo whittler. I've recently developed a "thing" for swell-centers and tuxedos, and I didn't have any whittler style knives. I haven't seen a pattern like this one anywhere else, yet.

I'm going to copy LX_Emergency and post this in both the Rough Rider thread and a thread of its own in the Reviews and Testing forum.

 

[Nixelplix]

The fit and finish isn't perfect, but is plenty good for me-- especially for a pattern I couldn't find anywhere else and for $8.50 shipped! Walk and talk are great. I wouldn't call the edges razor sharp out of the box, but they're definitely not dull.

The springs are flush when closed, but drop slightly from the top of the liners when open. You may be able to see some small flaws in the bone. There's a dark spot next to the shield. Some parts aren't perfectly flush, but the gaps aren't too bad.

 

[Nixelplix]

Here's some comparison shots with my small Case knives-- A tuxedo, an Eisenhower, and a half-whittler. At 3 inches closed, it is slightly smaller than all of them.

All in all, I'm really diggin' this little knife. It makes a great companion to my Henckels 4 blade stockman. Now I'm packing at least 7 different blade profiles at a time! (if not more)

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

Nice review. A Whittler is a tough pattern to make well. I have had a RR Half whittler for a while. One of the first I got. It too is very well made and seems to find itself in a pocket on a pretty regular basis. I like the feel of the swell center in my hand. It seems to naturally nest itself in my fingers.

dalee