Rough Riders!
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I do not understand this statement: "The fit and finish are as good as to be expected on a $13 knife."
My expectations of a $13 knife are very low, bad fit and poor finish but your RR canoe looks to have very good fit and finish. I think your RR Canoe looks far better than $13 worth of goods.
kj
My expectations of a $13 knife are very low, bad fit and poor finish but your RR canoe looks to have very good fit and finish. I think your RR Canoe looks far better than $13 worth of goods.
kj
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When you look closely, there are a few gaps between the scales and the brass liners. Also, on the brass liners, there are burrs that need to be sanded down. But I expect these issues on a $13 dollar knife.kootenay joe wrote:I do not understand this statement: "The fit and finish are as good as to be expected on a $13 knife."
My expectations of a $13 knife are very low, bad fit and poor finish but your RR canoe looks to have very good fit and finish. I think your RR Canoe looks far better than $13 worth of goods.
kj
That said, the knife feels solid, the blades are sharp and beefy, im very happy with it.
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I have a few hundred RR knives and none have any roughness on liner edges. However you are not the only one to have posted similar issues with RR knives. I wonder if some sellers have what are RR 'seconds' ? if seconds even exist ?
All of my RR's are internet purchased so not hand selected so it is very odd that i have not received a few 'rough' ones.
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All of my RR's are internet purchased so not hand selected so it is very odd that i have not received a few 'rough' ones.
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I’m not worried about it. I plan on smoothing out those edges myself. It’ll give me more experience in working on knives.
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I got a few more Stockman's and a Coal miner Jack. I am impressed with the numerous patterns and quality.
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Here is my just arrived new Rough Rider # 1660, a "Black Cherry Bone" lockback canoe, 3 5/8" closed. The master blade has an unusual profile, similar to a spear point but with a longer taper to the point and locks open with a top lock. In hand, my forefinger wraps around the canoe bolster so i do not feel the closed secondary because it is not pressing into the palm of my hand. The secondary blade has a half stop.
The fit is tight throughout and the blade action is perfect. Blades are very sharp, sharper than either of the 2 GEC knives i also just picked up.
This knife is a total home run winner.
kj
The fit is tight throughout and the blade action is perfect. Blades are very sharp, sharper than either of the 2 GEC knives i also just picked up.
This knife is a total home run winner.
kj
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Picked this up last week. Rough Rider calls this a Coal Miner. I have a Case sod Buster almost the same. The Rough Rider has a liner lock. I have to say the Rough Rider is a nice knife. As soon as the weather brakes I will put it to work and see how it does. I said this before Rough Rider is a lot of knife for the money.
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Been carrying this Tobacco Road RR canoe, this last week. Very sharp. Has a tobacco leaf etched in the bone and 58 copper pins (29 per side), inset in to the bone. A very good looking and feeling knife, in my opinion.
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Hey Doc, that RR Canoe is a BEAUTY !! 3 5/8" closed ? i need to get one to pair with my "Black Cherry Bone" lock back canoe.
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Sorry...was out for the weekend. Yep, on the 3 5/8. I liked it so much, picked up a couple extra, to gift.kootenay joe wrote:Hey Doc, that RR Canoe is a BEAUTY !! 3 5/8" closed ? i need to get one to pair with my "Black Cherry Bone" lock back canoe.
kj
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Thanks Doc. I just ordered one. I bet i will find the fit & finish to be first rate and the action smooth and edges super sharp. I will post back in a couple of weeks with my 'report'.
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Here are my 2 new Rough Rider 3 5/8" Canoe knives, a "Black Cherry Bone" and a "Tobacco Road". Both cost the same $17.60. I have been impressed with Rough Rider knives since i started buying them in 2007. These 2 are even better than RR's have been. These are without flaw, solid & smooth & sharp++.
I get as much pleasure handling one of these as i do with a new GEC or Northwoods.
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I get as much pleasure handling one of these as i do with a new GEC or Northwoods.
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Let's see how long that lasts.deltaboy wrote:I am on a total knife buying sabbatical this year!
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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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Well I won't be buying any off EBay !jerryd6818 wrote:Let's see how long that lasts.deltaboy wrote:I am on a total knife buying sabbatical this year!
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Are you and eBay having a tiff?deltaboy wrote:Well I won't be buying any off EBay !jerryd6818 wrote:Let's see how long that lasts.deltaboy wrote:I am on a total knife buying sabbatical this 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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I do not think that is possible. Strain on the brain tissues or something. If it is Ebay you have issues with, Amazon sells knives!deltaboy wrote:I am on a total knife buying sabbatical this year!
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I picked up this Rough Rider SS1083 lockblade at a local gunshow over the weekend. Kind of like the Case Cheetah, only bigger at 5 7/16" overall closed length. I like the smooth bone on these Rough Riders.
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I really like there canoes.
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OC, I am very much liking the color of that bone. Very good looking knife.
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My wife in the final stages of female cancer! We have her home on Hospice. So I holding off and going to take care of your.jerryd6818 wrote:Are you and eBay having a tiff?deltaboy wrote:Well I won't be buying any off EBay !jerryd6818 wrote: Let's see how long that lasts.
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So sorry to hear about your wife. That's a tough row to hoe. My ex-sister-in-law and one of my best friends just found out she has Pancreatic cancer and this week, they pulled two grape sized cancers out of one of her lungs. She's only 57. 2019 starting out to be as bad if not worse than 2018. My best to you and your family.deltaboy wrote: My wife in the final stages of female cancer! We have her home on Hospice. So I holding off and going to take care of your.
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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Prayers sent for them!jerryd6818 wrote:So sorry to hear about your wife. That's a tough row to hoe. My ex-sister-in-law and one of my best friends just found out she has Pancreatic cancer and this week, they pulled two grape sized cancers out of one of her lungs. She's only 57. 2019 starting out to be as bad if not worse than 2018. My best to you and your family.deltaboy wrote: My wife in the final stages of female cancer! We have her home on Hospice. So I holding off and going to take care of your.
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Deltaboy, that is very tough situation for you and your wife. I hope you will have some times together that are peaceful and happy.
kj
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