Rough Riders!

[jerryd6818]

This small Moose (3½" closed) came in yesterday. I'm not impressed with it. The quality isn't up to Rough Rider's normal standards. The handles are dull and the secondary blade spring is so weak there's almost no snap at all. I do like the looks of it but the manufacturing was a bit haphazard on this one. If I were Rough Rider QC, I would rate this one as a "second".

[dlr110]

Just based on your pictures Jerry I would agree with your assessment. I have received recently a couple of RR that just didn't feel normal to me.
Have you seen the "High Plains" series? The online pic looks good with the dark brown smooth bone and a layered texture look. I may try one of those next.

[jerryd6818]

The High Plains Series for those who don't want to take time to look them up. The ridges along the edges of the handles are what make them "High Plains".

[SharpMarble]

This small Moose (3½" closed) came in yesterday. I'm not impressed with it. The quality isn't up to Rough Rider's normal standards. The handles are dull and the secondary blade spring is so weak there's almost no snap at all. I do like the looks of it but the manufacturing was a bit haphazard on this one. If I were Rough Rider QC, I would rate this one as a "second".

I'm curious if you got your Moose from SMKW or another vendor? Every one I got from SMKW has been perfect. The only QC issues I've run into were ones I bought from ebay. Some were perfect (as far as RR standards) and some were sub par but still acceptable (slight cosmetic issues but good blades). I found the same issue with current Marble's knives. Three I got from SMKW are awesome (another due on Saturday). One I got from ebay (tortoise shell sleeveboard whittler) had blades so difficult to open the knife was dangerous to use so I returned it.

[jerryd6818]

This small Moose (3½" closed) came in yesterday. I'm not impressed with it. The quality isn't up to Rough Rider's normal standards. The handles are dull and the secondary blade spring is so weak there's almost no snap at all. I do like the looks of it but the manufacturing was a bit haphazard on this one. If I were Rough Rider QC, I would rate this one as a "second".

I'm curious if you got your Moose from SMKW or another vendor? Every one I got from SMKW has been perfect. The only QC issues I've run into were ones I bought from ebay. Some were perfect (as far as RR standards) and some were sub par but still acceptable (slight cosmetic issues but good blades). I found the same issue with current Marble's knives. Three I got from SMKW are awesome (another due on Saturday). One I got from ebay (tortoise shell sleeveboard whittler) had blades so difficult to open the knife was dangerous to use so I returned it.

Bought it off eBay from atlanticknife.

[Quick Steel]

OOPS! I forgot I had this buckshot.RR.

[kootenay joe]

I think Rough Rider now contracts out to more than one manufacturer for their traditional style folding knives. Up until a few years ago every RR 'series' (e.g. "Rifleman", "Trapper Series", "Coal Miner", etc.) came out close to perfect. Now it seems that some of the series have more like what you might expect for a sub $20 knife, i.e. some issues like spring tension, edge sharpness, etc., while other RR series have every knife 'right on'. They might not all be made in the same factory.
kj

[jerryd6818]

My last one for the month. (I think)

[Nev52]

Did someone say Rough Rider Buckshot bone!

[Old Folder]

Nine RR guys.
Looks as if I'll have to put the Buckshots on my list now.

[kootenay joe]

The "Buckshot" RR's are heavy duty solid work knives. Heavier than other RR's of the same size. They are definitely intended for real world use.
kj

[dlr110]

They are very good knives. Here are the ones I got a few months ago.

[bighomer]

Latest bunch.

[Steve Warden]

And a hat to boot.
Great haul!!

[Old Folder]

Great selection bighomer.

[dlr110]

Good looking group of RR's bighomer! I need to get me one of those hats for
my hat collection.

David

[jerryd6818]

Tell me Joe. What do you think of the Viet Nam Moose?

I also rather fancy that RR1892 Tobacco Road Brown Bone Bow Trapper.

[Beavertail]

Just got this muskrat SMKW.
The fit and finish is about as good as it gets.
It has half-stops which I prefer.

[dlr110]

Just got this muskrat SMKW.
The fit and finish is about as good as it gets.
It has half-stops which I prefer.

Really NICE !!!

[Steve Warden]

Just got this muskrat SMKW.
The fit and finish is about as good as it gets.
It has half-stops which I prefer.

Really NICE !!!

It sure is!!
I've been thinking about getting the stockman in that handle.
Looks great!

[Beavertail]

Just got this muskrat SMKW.
The fit and finish is about as good as it gets.
It has half-stops which I prefer.

Really NICE !!!

It sure is!!
I've been thinking about getting the stockman in that handle.
Looks great!

You won't be disappointed. They have beautiful bone and it shaves right out of the box. Also got the Wharncliffe it's really nice!

[bighomer]

Tell me Joe. What do you think of the Viet Nam Moose?

I also rather fancy that RR1892 Tobacco Road Brown Bone Bow Trapper.

Jerry I like it fine, I had the trapper and stockman and you showed your moose and I thought I needed one also. it's all your fault.
All those tobacco road knives are nice, the intricate work on them at the price point is unbelievable.

[dlr110]

Tell me Joe. What do you think of the Viet Nam Moose?

I also rather fancy that RR1892 Tobacco Road Brown Bone Bow Trapper.

Jerry I like it fine, I had the trapper and stockman and you showed your moose and I thought I needed one also. it's all your fault.
All those tobacco road knives are nice, the intricate work on them at the price point is unbelievable.

Say BH and Jerryd I like that Tobacco Road series also, here are the ones I have and I also got the Buck Shot with the Barlow on the way right now.

[bighomer]

Good looking knives Chief. I need to acquire a couple it seems. I've got the congress,canoe and bow trapper.

[dlr110]

Here's the RR's I got in the mail today. I'm really enjoying collecting these RR series knives.
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