Your thoughts on rough rider trapperlock

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Robnasty

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I've been looking at some rough rider single blade trapper lock knifes but have heard mixed reviews. What are you guys thoughts on these? I know there not the highest quality knives but I wanted sumthin I could toss in my pocket and not care weather it got scratched or messed up. Any info in appreciated
 
I'm not sure this is the knife in question, but it is a locking trapper. The big main leaf-shaped blade locks, while the little Wharncliffe is a slipjoint.
Depressing the closed Wharncliffe blade unlocks the main blade for closing. I have used this knife a lot, and it is a gem. RR #822.

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It also comes in these other handle options. From the top: #821 amber bone, #823 tortoise synthetic, #824 brown gunstock bone.

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I like that #821 amber bone. Been hesitant on buying one since I don't know how good they are. This is the one I'm looking at getting, for the price I might at well just wing it and see how it goes.
 
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Not a knife for the Traditional Forum. Would be better in the General Knife Discussion Forum.

It's not the brand (nothing wrong with Rough Rider) it's the thumb stud.
 
We'll let it ride where it is for the time being.


Gary and I try to draw the "traditional line" at knives with thumb studs or holey blades or pocket clips. Those are all plainly modern features.

edited to add: Going to change the call on this and move the entire thread to General. I was moving fast and missed the fact that the entire thread was about one-hand openers. (with over 400 posts in the last 24 hours, we have to skim instead of read.)

moving to General Forum...
 
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Cool, I'll try and be more careful on where I post next time. Anyone got any thoughts on these rough rider knives?
 
black mamba said:
I'm not sure this is the knife in question, but it is a locking trapper. The big main leaf-shaped blade locks, while the little Wharncliffe is a slipjoint.
Depressing the closed Wharncliffe blade unlocks the main blade for closing. I have used this knife a lot, and it is a gem. RR #822.

LockingTrapper-1.jpg~original
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I'm not a huge fan generally of "traditional" folders, but I have to say that #822 is actually really appealing. Plus, I can buy it for so cheap, if I don't like it, eh, I'm out the price of a quick fast food lunch for two. May have to pick one of those up.
 
I think that is fugly. It looks way too confused like they didn't know what they wanted it to be.

black mamba said:
I'm not sure this is the knife in question, but it is a locking trapper. The big main leaf-shaped blade locks, while the little Wharncliffe is a slipjoint.
Depressing the closed Wharncliffe blade unlocks the main blade for closing. I have used this knife a lot, and it is a gem. RR #822.

LockingTrapper-1.jpg~original


It also comes in these other handle options. From the top: #821 amber bone, #823 tortoise synthetic, #824 brown gunstock bone.

IMG_9964.jpg~original
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I got two. Bought at the same time. Complete junk, imo. Poor design execution. Most rough riders are not bad.....These are not good. Shame too was very disappointing. Neither function correctly and massive fit and finish issues....and I'm one who normally doesn't complain about fit and finish.
 
jbmonkey said:
I got two. Bought at the same time. Complete junk, imo. Poor design execution. Most rough riders are not bad.....These are not good. Shame too was very disappointing. Neither function correctly and massive fit and finish issues....and I'm one who normally doesn't complain about fit and finish.
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Which ones did you buy? The single blade trapperlock or the one posted by black mamba?
 
Robnasty said:
Which ones did you buy? The single blade trapperlock or the one posted by black mamba?
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Single blade trapperlocks. List of problems.....

Thumb stud things hanging off lose and not flush. Liner lock not thought out so snaps all the way open before blade out so you have to either force it past to open or use thumb. Real pain in the rear. Blades stick up past scales.....very little to no detent so flops open in pocket. Things of that nature. Junk junk.

Other rough riders I own and I own a half dozen or more are good. So i got duped on these single blade trapper locks. Trust me don't waste your money.
 
I guess it's just the luck of the draw when it comes to rr. For 11 dollars on amazon I'm still thinking about taking a gamble haha
 
^You might do better than I did. If ya get it please update on if yours is better than the majority of them.
 
The single blade trapper lock is a complete lemon, and may be the singular example of failed product in the Rough Rider line. I got one in the imitation tortoiseshell. Looked beautiful. Opened the blade halfway, and the liner locks into position. Seemed to have been clearly a poorly thought out design rushed into production. So I rated it as such. The vendor was very gracious and sent out a replacement no questions asked. The lock on the replacement came pretty close, but functioned ok. When I went to cut a tomato, I found the blade stop doesn't stop the blade. So once again, very poorly thought out. Two in a row with very serious flaws right out of the box.

Every other traditional RR has been at least good to very good, including a two blade trapper lock like the one posted by Black Mamba, but in the gunstock bone. Excellent line of traditional knives. But that single blade trapperlock is definitely a black mark on the lineup.
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Will do, I'll probably order it on Monday and hope for the best. If not well at least I'm only out the cost of a couple cheeseburgers haha
 
Saw a YouTube video of one with the same problem guy says they sent him another one with the flaw fixed.
 
ive had or have at least a half dozen rough rider knives.
some had flaws like the blade rubbing the liners, some did not. none of the flaws impaired the function of the knife for cutting things.
they come in a long, wide variety of shapes, sizes and handle material. i carry mine regularly in rotation with other stuff. their edge retention is certainly serviceable.
they are a *great* choice for an inexpensive gift to someone who may not appreciate an expensive knife, for someone who is prone to losing things or to try out a pattern without spending a ton of money.
 
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