Rough Ryder Reserve questions

[SoansoMcMasters]

I’ve read a lot of good things, both here and elsewhere, about the quality versus cost of these knives. I’m planning to make purchase of several to judge for myself. Do these knives have half stops? Do you feel their D2 compares favorably to other company’s D2?

I am particularly interested in their two whittlers currently offered, as well as their common with a cap lifter. Any and all info would be much appreciated, as I may acquire all three.

As always, I appreciate your help!

 

[calm]

I do not know if they all have half-stops but some definitely do.

The D2 is fine, not that I am able to do any scientific comparison. It appears to me during use to be less rust resistant then what Queen was using in the early 2000s. Again, D2 is not stainless steel, so this is just an observation. Definitely sharper than my queens came.

If you missed it, this thread has a lot of information on the line: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/rough-ryder-reserve-new-premium-rough-ryder-line.1750360/