My first Rough Rider for 2020
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My first Rough Rider for 2020
DAMASCUS SMOOTH BONE BARLOW
ITEM NUMBER: DM1226
The Damascus Smooth Bone Barlow features Damascus steel blades, smooth bone handles, and fileworked backsprings. The handles feature brass liners and hand-engraved gold finish bolsters.
ITEM NUMBER: DM1226
The Damascus Smooth Bone Barlow features Damascus steel blades, smooth bone handles, and fileworked backsprings. The handles feature brass liners and hand-engraved gold finish bolsters.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Wow, that is a nice one! 
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
That is a sweet looking knife! Looks like Rough Rider is upping their game!
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Thanks guys.
SMKW $26.99
Should have it by Jan. 15.
SMKW $26.99
Should have it by Jan. 15.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Dan I saw that one the other day and started to buy it, but didn't, because I couldn't tell if that was real Damascus or etched. Dummy me I got burned on that one time buying online.
When you get it please let us know what you think overall about the knife.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Sorry, that Damascus Barlow is not a Rough Rider. Its a Szco, made in Pakistan.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
I certainly will Dave.
And yes, it is real Damascus steel.
Nothing to be "Sorry" about rmsize.
Szco and R R have related cutlery connections with each other and SMKW. I have Szco related knives and you can not tell any difference, with exception to older Szco knives of course.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
"Szco" is a name new to me. So a knife manufacturer in Pakistan is making folding knives as good & sharp as Rough Riders ?
I have predicted for years that it is only a matter of time until knives made in Pakistan are of good quality. In my lifetime the same has happened in Japan and then China and Pakistan is likely next.
I too look forward to Dan's impartial review of this Szco barlow.
kj
I have predicted for years that it is only a matter of time until knives made in Pakistan are of good quality. In my lifetime the same has happened in Japan and then China and Pakistan is likely next.
I too look forward to Dan's impartial review of this Szco barlow.
kj
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Old Folder wrote: ↑Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:26 pmI certainly will Dave.
And yes, it is real Damascus steel.
Nothing to be "Sorry" about rmsize.
Szco and R R have related cutlery connections with each other and SMKW. I have Szco related knives and you can not tell any difference, with exception to older Szco knives of course.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
My "szco" Bone Barlow, detailed bolsters, fileworked backsprings and damascus blades knife arrived from SMKW yesterday.
Very impressive, fileworked backsprings and blades. Blades are tight and snappy, extremely sharp. Absolutely no light between the liners and handles.
I'll give it a 9 out of 10.
I only deduct 1 point due to the excessive amount of oil applied to the knife. However, it was double packed in plastic to protect the box from oil.
There is obviously no oil shortage in Asia.
I assume the added oil was to protect the damascus blades from rust?
Very impressive, fileworked backsprings and blades. Blades are tight and snappy, extremely sharp. Absolutely no light between the liners and handles.
I'll give it a 9 out of 10.
I only deduct 1 point due to the excessive amount of oil applied to the knife. However, it was double packed in plastic to protect the box from oil.
There is obviously no oil shortage in Asia.
I assume the added oil was to protect the damascus blades from rust?
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
That is a very good looking knife Dan, I hope you enjoy it!!

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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
Thank you David. 
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
My first.
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Knice one bighomer.
Beautiful bone color.
Beautiful bone color.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
My first.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
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Re: My first Rough Rider for 2020
jerryd6818,
You gotta love it....for the price, great quality...... I bet this will not be your last (don't ask how I know
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You gotta love it....for the price, great quality...... I bet this will not be your last (don't ask how I know