Rough Rider Premium Select
Rough Rider Premium Select
Rough Rider Premium Select stockman - $18.50 shipped
3 3/4" closed - long pull clip / sheep foot /pen
Nickel Silver Bolsters
Black Buffalo Horn Scales
Abalone / black pearl inlay
Extensive back spring file work
Great fit and finish
And to be objective here, I will admit there is a slight bump at the transition points where the inlay meets the horn handles. Not enough to be visually a deal breaker, but enough you would notice it by touch. They offer another stockman with a muskrat style clip (turkish ?), a congress, a baby copperhead, and a trapper. The file work is just wicked, and I've got to learn that pattern for my next TL-29 custom !
3 3/4" closed - long pull clip / sheep foot /pen
Nickel Silver Bolsters
Black Buffalo Horn Scales
Abalone / black pearl inlay
Extensive back spring file work
Great fit and finish
And to be objective here, I will admit there is a slight bump at the transition points where the inlay meets the horn handles. Not enough to be visually a deal breaker, but enough you would notice it by touch. They offer another stockman with a muskrat style clip (turkish ?), a congress, a baby copperhead, and a trapper. The file work is just wicked, and I've got to learn that pattern for my next TL-29 custom !
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I like that file pattern myself. It can be cleaned up, and done better but what more could you ask of a 20.00 knife.
I am in awe of how they can build, and bring these to market for just a few dollars each.
We have soooo much to learn here (U.S.A.)
Then again the Chinese had a 20-30,000 year head start as a society.
I am in awe of how they can build, and bring these to market for just a few dollars each.
We have soooo much to learn here (U.S.A.)
Then again the Chinese had a 20-30,000 year head start as a society.
Ken Mc.
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I need a pile side scale. THX!
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I need a pile side scale. THX!
Re: Rough Rider Premium Select
Good looking knife.
David
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I liked the handles on that so well I purchased a Mini-Trapper. There's a good chance it will be here tomorrow.
Seller's picture.
Edit: It came yesterday.
Seller's picture.
Edit: It came yesterday.
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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."
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I just received the RR1693 Premium Select Mini Copperhead. Unfortunately, the primary blade doesn't snap too well into fully open, and the secondary doesn't snap too well into closed. The primary DOES snap into closed and the secondary DOES snap into fully open. Neither of them have a half-lock detent. After working the blades for a day, it is a bit better, but still not great. Do any of your Premium Selects have these issues? I'm a bit disappointed, the other RR knives I bought in the same order all have great snap. I'm thinking maybe I should return this one and try again?
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Welcome to AAPK. The one above had the same problem until I gave it a dose of Quick Release. That didn't completely cure the issue but it helped enough to make it tolerable. Please let us know what you decide, send it back or keep it.TwoFlowersLuggage wrote: Do any of your Premium Selects have these issues?
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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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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Thanks Jerry...I think I'll carry my mini trapper today...autumn bone scales!
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I picked this up to give as a gift. Perhaps I was a bit lucky; it checked out fine for me. I find that very few knives can achieve a perfectly smooth transition between bolster and scales. This includes many high end brands. With eyes closed it is the rare knife that succeeds in completely masking the transition. Very good knives often come close. It is a matter of degree if the knife should be returned and of course one's personal judgment.
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I gave it some WD-40 love and I think it is now good enough to keep. I'm pretty sure that if I take the time to call SMKW, do the return, get a credit, etc, etc, I will probably just end-up ALSO spending another $50-60 on more knives. I think the farther I stay away from SMKW right now the better my wallet will like it!jerryd6818 wrote: The one above had the same problem until I gave it a dose of Quick Release. That didn't completely cure the issue but it helped enough to make it tolerable. Please let us know what you decide, send it back or keep it.
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the AAPK anthem.TwoFlowersLuggage wrote: . I'm pretty sure that if I take the time to call SMKW, do the return, get a credit, etc, etc, I will probably just end-up ALSO spending another $50-60 on more knives. I think the farther I stay away from SMKW right now the better my wallet will like it!
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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
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'm sure you will be happy with it!
For $20.00 or less these are perfectly capable EDC knives, and it's not so bad if you loose one...
For $20.00 or less these are perfectly capable EDC knives, and it's not so bad if you loose one...
Ken Mc.
WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
Re: Rough Rider Premium Select
I got one it a small lockback trapper. Very nice!
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Not gonna show us???deltaboy wrote:I got one it a small lockback trapper. Very nice!
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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No pics, didn't happendeltaboy wrote:I got one it a small lockback trapper. Very nice!
Take care and God bless,
Steve
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Keep Near the Cross.
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Stolen pics don't count. Hasta be one of your own!deltaboy wrote:https://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/i ... 154968.jpg
Take care and God bless,
Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Steve
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1980-2000
But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)
Re: Rough Rider Premium Select
Stolen pics don't count. Hasta be one of your own! [/quoSteve Warden wrote:deltaboy wrote:https://www.knifecountryusa.com/store/i ... 154968.jpg
That the one I got from the local gun shop.
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