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kootenay joe wrote:"4 1\4 inch Stockman"
That's a big knife. I would like to see a picture of it It is easy to post a picture here so give it a try.
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Old Folder wrote:Beauties Tony.
Never seen those before.
What is the length and production date?
Thanks Dan. These are 3” closed, and just over 6” with both blades fully open.
I don’t know production dates. Do the numbers on the inside of the box lid give that info?
Dinadan wrote:Those RR Sunfish knives are very cool, Tony. I like the bone best, but the other one, imitaiton abalone(?) is also really nice.

Paul - how did you remove the coating on the blades? I note that there is a can of metal polish behind the knife in the second photo, but it seems that it might take more than that. Your knife is looking good.
Thank you sir. The bone is my favorite. It came first. The price on the imitation abalone was too good to pass up.
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Nice looking jigged Red Bone there Deltaboy. Looks like you are sewing some cloth carry pouches for your Rough Riders. Neat !
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Tony_Wood wrote:
Old Folder wrote:Beauties Tony.
Never seen those before.
What is the length and production date?
Thanks Dan. These are 3” closed, and just over 6” with both blades fully open.
I don’t know production dates. Do the numbers on the inside of the box lid give that info?

Thanks Tony.
That would be their small sunfish.
The "RR number" is also normally always laser etched on the pile side of the master blade, along with "440 razor steel" and China. Never seen a dated RR blade except on commemorative and special occasion knives.
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Old Folder wrote:I agree Paul, nice RR being posted.
Your Canoe is a beauty.
Cheers mate,it's one of my favourite carries as so solid,the blades and backsprings are like double the thickness of my SS canoe ::tu::
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deltaboy wrote:
kootenay joe wrote:"4 1\4 inch Stockman"
That's a big knife. I would like to see a picture of it It is easy to post a picture here so give it a try.
kj

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That a 93mm SAK Beside it!
Here the picture.
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They are good knifes!
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Love these rams horn scales ::tu::
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I love that Ram Horn!
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Bombed by XX Case XX with my first RR.
Great fit and finish, no wobble, nice snap, and a stockman, to boot! I'm impressed with this knife.
Thanks Mike!!
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Nice gift and hat. Gifted knives are always more special
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My high carbon Canoe RR is getting a nice patina on it ,I removed the Ti coating when I got it,wrapped it in vinegar soaked rags ::tu::
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Why did you remove the Ti coating ? I understand it is supposed to decrease friction when slicing and to block oxidation of steel. Is there a down side ?
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kootenay joe wrote:Why did you remove the Ti coating ? I understand it is supposed to decrease friction when slicing and to block oxidation of steel. Is there a down side ?
kj
I wanted it to patina like all my carbon steel bladed knives,I prefer that look ,plus once it's got a patina it doesn't rust much more ::tu::
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Good hard working knifes!
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deltaboy wrote:Good hard working knifes!
It's a tank deltaboy ::tu:: just hope they do a high carbon Barlow soon ::tu::
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doglegg wrote:Nice gift and hat. Gifted knives are always more special
Thanks. Yes, a gift is certainly special!
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My new Rough Rider Splitback Whittler arrived today. Since I’m going to use it for whittling, I spent a while turning the pen blade into a mess - then the mess into a wharncliffe blade. :lol:
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Looks good to me, aught to cut off some nice shavings. I like the new blade profile.
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WV Papaw wrote:My new Rough Rider Splitback Whittler arrived today. Since I’m going to use it for whittling, I spent a while turning the pen blade into a mess - then the mess into a wharncliffe blade. :lol:
That wasn't wasted time. Love the blade. That is just about perfect.
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zed6309 wrote:
deltaboy wrote:Good hard working knifes!
It's a tank deltaboy ::tu:: just hope they do a high carbon Barlow soon ::tu::

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Thanks Keith and Dogleg. I had the chance to use it a little yesterday and it did real fine. That modified blade is going to make a fine detail blade!
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I like that modified pen blade, Greg. I have one of those whittlers in my tackle box. I never use the pen blade - not that I dislike pen blades, but I always open the clip.
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Another anonymously gifted (bombed) RR. This time a Muskrat, fine knife as far as I can tell, as is the anonymously donated RR Trapper I used last year during deer season. Just fondling this one, I noticed the mark side blade tip is sitting a tiny bit proud, enough to feel so a slight adjustment with a file on the kick will remedy that. The pile side blade is well below the frame. Everything else is top notch, beautiful bone too!
My old red, white and blue pride always gets in the way when I handle one of these RRs. I still love to see USA stamped on the tang! Y'all Rough Rider aficionados will have to forgive my prejudice.
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I know exactly what you mean Philip but I keep buying them. I'm such a hypocrite. ::facepalm::
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