Rough Riders!
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Correction: the RR i used to field dress is part of the "Trapper Series", RR1032. It is the one shown below with blades open, 4 3/8" closed. Also shown in the box is RR1031, 2 blades, 5 1/8" closed, basically a long Trapper. ("Jumbo Trappers" are deeper top to bottom)
I think the Trapper Series are about the best of all the RR's and they were only available for a brief period in 2009-10. If you see one for sale and you want an absolutely First Rate user, buy it.
kj
I think the Trapper Series are about the best of all the RR's and they were only available for a brief period in 2009-10. If you see one for sale and you want an absolutely First Rate user, buy it.
kj
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KJ,
I'll agree with you that they are okay Chinese knives but I'll have to disagree with the comment saying, "For a $10 knife to out perform all others.....", that's an opinion that will probably not hold water at least in my camp. We'll have to agree to disagree on this.
Treefarmer
Edit: just noticed that SMKW has RR Trappers for $6.99, that is a good deal, you could afford to lose a few of them without getting a broken heart.
I'll agree with you that they are okay Chinese knives but I'll have to disagree with the comment saying, "For a $10 knife to out perform all others.....", that's an opinion that will probably not hold water at least in my camp. We'll have to agree to disagree on this.
Treefarmer
Edit: just noticed that SMKW has RR Trappers for $6.99, that is a good deal, you could afford to lose a few of them without getting a broken heart.
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The anonymously donated RR Trapper is still being used, try to be a man of my word.
The doe I dressed and broke down with the RR has been in the cooler for 10 days. Last evening I started processing, completed one ham and did the same this morning. Still using the RR to "muscle bone" the hams and remove some of the silver skin. I could probably do the whole job with the RR but fileting the silver skin with a filet knife and then slicing the muscles cross grain is much easier. Right tool for the right job.
Boned out the shoulders and cut the backstraps into about 2" boneless chops minus the silver skin all with the help of my anonymously donated RR and a filet knife. Shoulder meat is for pure ground venison and the trim all goes into sausage.
The RR is showing some wear, surprisingly in the handles. I'll point those out on the next update of the donated Rough Rider.
Treefarmer
The doe I dressed and broke down with the RR has been in the cooler for 10 days. Last evening I started processing, completed one ham and did the same this morning. Still using the RR to "muscle bone" the hams and remove some of the silver skin. I could probably do the whole job with the RR but fileting the silver skin with a filet knife and then slicing the muscles cross grain is much easier. Right tool for the right job.
Boned out the shoulders and cut the backstraps into about 2" boneless chops minus the silver skin all with the help of my anonymously donated RR and a filet knife. Shoulder meat is for pure ground venison and the trim all goes into sausage.
The RR is showing some wear, surprisingly in the handles. I'll point those out on the next update of the donated Rough Rider.
Treefarmer
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Nice post treefarmer. Seems the RR is doing a good job and edge holding as well as or better than a Case, Queen or GEC. To be able to field dress a deer and then do some of the butchering with the same 3" blade is very good performance. Many knives are less than sharp after field dressing alone, no butchering.
I have not got a deer this year. There is a bow season until Dec 20. If i am lucky i think i will try one of my GEC folding knives.
kj
I have not got a deer this year. There is a bow season until Dec 20. If i am lucky i think i will try one of my GEC folding knives.
kj
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kJ,
I'm sorry if I didn't include the fact that I did stroke the RR on a crock stick before I started on the processing yesterday. To be clear I dressed and quartered the deer after sharpening it one time. Last evening and today I have kept it tuned up with a steel along with the edge of the filet knife, no need letting it dull and having to fight the work.
Treefarmer
I'm sorry if I didn't include the fact that I did stroke the RR on a crock stick before I started on the processing yesterday. To be clear I dressed and quartered the deer after sharpening it one time. Last evening and today I have kept it tuned up with a steel along with the edge of the filet knife, no need letting it dull and having to fight the work.
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All that venison looks soooo good Treefarmer....after I retired in 2006 and bought a
place in Arizona in 2010, I have not been deer hunting for over 10 yrs....
thats after never missing a rifle opener in Michigan for 27 straight yrs
Makes my mouth water bud !!!
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place in Arizona in 2010, I have not been deer hunting for over 10 yrs....
thats after never missing a rifle opener in Michigan for 27 straight yrs
Makes my mouth water bud !!!
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I have been pleasantly surprised by the RR I have bought. Also impresed with the selection of models, that seem to have been forgotten by other makers. I am impressed by the efficient use of space and how well the blades fit with each other when closed. The handles are mostly very attractive too. Over all very nicely done. For a bargain price.
I have one serious question though. What is up with the nail nicks? Almost like a match striker even on the half moon nail nicks. It annoys me that it collects crud and is hard to keep clean.
Have you ever seen a similar nick on another knife? Or is this a RR only thing?
I have one serious question though. What is up with the nail nicks? Almost like a match striker even on the half moon nail nicks. It annoys me that it collects crud and is hard to keep clean.
Have you ever seen a similar nick on another knife? Or is this a RR only thing?
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This is a Bulldog Cotton Sampler.eveled wrote: I have one serious question though. What is up with the nail nicks? Almost like a match striker even on the half moon nail nicks. It annoys me that it collects crud and is hard to keep clean.
Have you ever seen a similar nick on another knife? Or is this a RR only thing?
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Here you go, eveled! Here's a RR nail nick gummed up with deer fat. Rise it under the hot water and it will be good to go.
Still trying to work it to death.
Treefarmer
Got to use the RR Trapper again this afternoon. The little 4 point that the grandsons couldn't get to come in at Thanksgiving is now quietly resting in the old Oak tree minus his hide and innards thanks to the Anonymously donated RR. Touched it up with my crock sticks before I started, the only thing it didn't do was cut off the lower hind legs, the pelvis bone and split the sternum. These were accomplished with a Milwaukee sawzall. Still trying to work it to death.
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TF you are giving this $10 knife quite a work out !
Sounds like the whitetail population is pretty strong in your area. Here in south central B.C. the whitetail population is way down this year. Most hunters got skunked this season, including myself.
kj
Sounds like the whitetail population is pretty strong in your area. Here in south central B.C. the whitetail population is way down this year. Most hunters got skunked this season, including myself.
kj
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Keep it up ! Great to see if being worked out! I just don't work my pocket knifes like I used too.
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Jerry, what is the creature that is etched on the blade of this cotton sampler?jerryd6818 wrote:This is a Bulldog Cotton Sampler.eveled wrote: I have one serious question though. What is up with the nail nicks? Almost like a match striker even on the half moon nail nicks. It annoys me that it collects crud and is hard to keep clean.
Have you ever seen a similar nick on another knife? Or is this a RR only thing?
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edge213,
Before Jerryd answers the question ask him why his critter only has 3 legs? Must be a newly developed order!
Treefarmer
Before Jerryd answers the question ask him why his critter only has 3 legs? Must be a newly developed order!
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David, that's a Boll Weevil, the scourge of the cotton crop.
And as for you Mr. Smarty Pants Philip, the critter that was the hand model for the blade etch was this Greater Texas One Sided Boll Weevil. The artist was a seven year old.
And as for you Mr. Smarty Pants Philip, the critter that was the hand model for the blade etch was this Greater Texas One Sided Boll Weevil. The artist was a seven year old.
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The Few. The Proud.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Dang, Jerry! I had forgotten about the Greater Texas One Sided Boll Weevil! If I can get Miss Joy to leave for the doctor's office a little early, I'll check the little green traps on a couple of fields that we will drive by and see if any have showed up in the Florida Panhandle. If I find any, I'll let you know.
Treefarmer
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I plan on getting a Cotton Sampler after the first of the year!
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It's a very cool pattern Delta!deltaboy wrote:I plan on getting a Cotton Sampler after the first of the year!
I think I will wait until I can find/afford a Northwoods sampler. It is a beautiful pattern, and a classic example of Americana.
I didn't mean to mix brands/posts but the cotton sampler in North... is't superb.
You all know that I am a Rough Rider supporter. Cheap, and easy... that's me!
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You have a PM.deltaboy wrote:I plan on getting a Cotton Sampler after the first of the year!
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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americanedgetech wrote:It's a very cool pattern Delta!deltaboy wrote:I plan on getting a Cotton Sampler after the first of the year!
I think I will wait until I can find/afford a Northwoods sampler. It is a beautiful pattern, and a classic example of Americana.
I didn't mean to mix brands/posts but the cotton sampler in North... is't superb.
You all know that I am a Rough Rider supporter. Cheap, and easy... that's me!
Those Northwoods knifes are great!
Keep Near the Cross.
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americanedgetech wrote:It's a very cool pattern Delta!deltaboy wrote:I plan on getting a Cotton Sampler after the first of the year!
I think I will wait until I can find/afford a Northwoods sampler. It is a beautiful pattern, and a classic example of Americana.
I didn't mean to mix brands/posts but the cotton sampler in North... is't superb.
You all know that I am a Rough Rider supporter. Cheap, and easy... that's me!
Those Northwoods knifes are great!
Keep Near the Cross.
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Rough Rider knifes are along with Marbles a best buy in my book.
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I probably have around twenty RRs and I'm really impressed with them. My favorite pattern of theirs is their sowbelly. Extremely well engineered and put together, plus very handsome to boot.
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I picked these RRs up for Christmas gifts on SMKW Black Friday sale. I’m pretty impressed with them overall and especially for less than $6 each. https://i.imgur.com/DZzdjFm_d.jpg?maxwi ... ity=medium
(My apologies for not getting the photo to show properly.)
(My apologies for not getting the photo to show properly.)
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For future reference, here's the Rough Rider photo linked above:
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