Rough Ryder Reserve: New Premium Rough Ryder Line

[chuckgp]

thanks for the info, was getting too hopeful

 

[Misplaced Hillbilly]

That was me, yes no fibers after sanding down at least half way, just lots of resin dust. Not the same as the Northwoods denim micarta...not the same at all, maybe Pipescarta or something. Probably 1 layer of denim or just a jpeg of it covered by lots of goop.

Another member here said that they did get fibers though.

Absolutely, you can even see where I scorched them with a dremel. Not only that but some of the fibers fuzzed up. If this was only one layer with clear resin on top the side view wouldn't show multiple layers. Just my 2 cents. Whatever the the shrinking stuff may be I don't know, but I'm convinced that the denim is what it is.
Edit to add: it may not be true denim, but some other thinner fabric dyed to look like denim. I mean to say I'm convinced its some type of resin impregnated fabric.

 

[nickvnlr]

If only they put the shield on the bolster... still this looks quite pedestrian (there's nothing super weird) for the RRR line.

 

[JohnDF]

still this looks quite pedestrian (there's nothing super weird) for the RRR line

I don't know, the lanyard hole is definitely unique on a Barlow... and the fat spear isn't the norm for it either... plus the shield... looks like they are still attempting to be "different", but it's not a bad looking knife.

 

[B1GSHOT]

That Clasper looks really good to me!

 

[nickvnlr]

I don't know, the lanyard hole is definitely unique on a Barlow... and the fat spear isn't the norm for it either... plus the shield... looks like they are still attempting to be "different", but it's not a bad looking knife.

True, but at least these items aren't completely useless, obtrusive, or change the overall functionality.

 

[B1GSHOT]

and another weird sunfish...

 

[nickvnlr]

I guess Case does do shields on barlows, so it's not completely out of the ordinary. I like the barlow and will probably get one.

 

[nickvnlr]

and another weird sunfish...

This one is interesting and looks pretty slim. At least there is less danger of your finger sliding up onto the blade like the Rhino toe...

 

[PeterJW123]

Will definitely grab the Barlow when they come out.

 

[johnnywizzo]

What are the new (Barlow, Clasp, Sunfish) RRR knife pattern numbers? Are they real?

 

[B1GSHOT]

RRR014 Clasper https://www.smkw.com/rr-reserve-original-clasper-d2-steel-rrr014
RRR015 Hippo Toe https://www.smkw.com/rr-reserve-hippo-toe-od-green-micarta-rrr015
RRR017 Brown Micarta Barlow https://www.smkw.com/rough-ryder-reserve-brown-micarta-barlow

I think the other ones listed on SMKW without pictures are real too, but they are probably just placeholder listings for knives that haven't been manufactured yet. We can expect some Damascus, Granddaddies and Tantos in our future.

 

[johnnywizzo]

Thank you, B1GSHOT! Now I have three more knives that I have to buy... I wish RRR would leave me alone.

 

[Riz!]

I love that clasper. Im gonna have tot try it. Looks like a case bulldog

 

[sf fanatic]

Solid knife for the cost.
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[Modoc ED]

Solid knife for the cost.
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At least the Arrowhead shield on this knife looks pretty much like an arrowhead unlike the Arrowhead shield on the Northwoods knives that pretty much resembles a - - - - plug.

 

[JohnDF]

pretty much resembles a - - - - plug.

I find it unsettling that everybody feels the need to share their deviant sexual knowledge.

 

[B1GSHOT]

That's because we Ryde 'em Rough!

 

[nickvnlr]

Here's one that snuck in. It's not labeled as a Reserve, but obviously is. I wish they would use wood. This pattern screams for some nice wood grain. I would even be OK with the brown burlap micarta or canvas micarta they have recently used. I'm kind of tired of the cheap looking "denim" micarta.

ROUGH RYDER DENIM MICARTA LOCKSTOCK​

 

[B1GSHOT]

This one looks like it could be a very good user. I'm not fond of the blue jean micarta either. That tan looked much better. These would look nice with carbon fiber, like the Brother knives. But maybe it would look too much like the Brother knives. I don't think Brother does anything in wood, just micarta and carbon fiber.