Rough Riders!

[dlr110]

Well the Ponder Post Rider delivered the Congress knife today. Now I have 3 more coming and I need to find the last 2.

[jerryd6818]

In hand, the Deluxe didn't have the same impact on me as it did in the pictures so I'm just sticking with the bird in the hand & quitting with the Mini-Trapper. My opinion only. YMMV

[joeradza]

I just received the latest Rough Ryder knife. They're calling it an Upswept Bow Trapper and now that it's in hand I can say it reminds me of a slimmer saddlehorn. Here are the typical specs everyone wants to know. It's 3 7/8" closed. The blade is centered and sharp. All transitions are smooth. It has a half stop and the backspring is flush when open and closed and just slightly proud at half stop. The pull is softer than their swayback, I'd say about a 5. The closing talk is a satisfactory 'snap.' I'm not a big fan of the matchstrike nail nick but it does help make the blade pinchable. Oh, the red G-10 underliner is nice. I think the lanyard tube is narrower than normal if that matters to you

[Beavertail]

I just received the latest Rough Ryder knife. They're calling it an Upswept Bow Trapper and now that it's in hand I can say it reminds me of a slimmer saddlehorn. Here are the typical specs everyone wants to know. It's 3 7/8" closed. The blade is centered and sharp. All transitions are smooth. It has a half stop and the backspring is flush when open and closed and just slightly proud at half stop. The pull is softer than their swayback, I'd say about a 5. The closing talk is a satisfactory 'snap.' I'm not a big fan of the matchstrike nail nick but it does help make the blade pinchable. Oh, the red G-10 underliner is nice. I think the lanyard tube is narrower than normal if that matters to you

I got my trapper last week it's a beautiful knife and functions well.
That's a nice photo of your trapper!

[joeradza]

I just received the latest Rough Ryder knife. They're calling it an Upswept Bow Trapper and now that it's in hand I can say it reminds me of a slimmer saddlehorn. Here are the typical specs everyone wants to know. It's 3 7/8" closed. The blade is centered and sharp. All transitions are smooth. It has a half stop and the backspring is flush when open and closed and just slightly proud at half stop. The pull is softer than their swayback, I'd say about a 5. The closing talk is a satisfactory 'snap.' I'm not a big fan of the matchstrike nail nick but it does help make the blade pinchable. Oh, the red G-10 underliner is nice. I think the lanyard tube is narrower than normal if that matters to you

I got my trapper last week it's a beautiful knife and functions well.
That's a nice photo of your trapper!

Thank you.

[jerryd6818]

You must have bought the last one because it's now out of stock at SMKW (+ none on eBay). A very intriguing pattern. Too bad I slept through the opportunity to get one. Price was certainly right.

[Beavertail]

You must have bought the last one because it's now out of stock at SMKW (+ none on eBay). A very intriguing pattern. Too bad I slept through the opportunity to get one. Price was certainly right.

Maybe they'll have a second run of these.

[cudgee]

A little 31/4 inch Rough Rider, with that spelling, not Rough Ryder. It is a cheap but really nice little Ram Horn, and extremely sharp.

[Quick Steel]

cudgee, Both are the same company. They just decided to change their spelling. Not sure if you knew that.

[cudgee]

cudgee, Both are the same company. They just decided to change their spelling. Not sure if you knew that.

Yes, sorry i did not explain myself very well. From some of the comments i have been reading over probably the last 12 months, there seems to be some people who liked the Rough Rider name over the Rough Ryder name.

[jerryd6818]

A little 31/4 inch Rough Rider, with that spelling, not Rough Ryder. It is a cheap but really nice little Ram Horn, and extremely sharp.

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Hey, I've got one of those. Cute little bugger but mean as a Gar. It bit me twice before I put it away.

[1967redrider]

Dang, Jerry! I haven't had a Tetanus shot in probably 30 years, I guess growing up on a farm built up my immune system. How do you like that Ram's Horn bone? I have it on a Lady Leg and really like it.

[TwoFlowersLuggage]

I've got the Ram's Horn pen as well - it's one of my favorite RRs.

[Old Folder]

Beautifully photographed Dan.

Good info and pictures Dan.
I have the medium stockman, so I've got the baby trapper, baby copperhead, congress and trapper coming in the mail.
I still have to find the large stockman and mini-trapper which I'm sure won't be hard.

Thank you for the compliments Gentlemen

[jerryd6818]

How do you like that Ram's Horn bone?

I like it a LOT. It's a really neat little knife, even if it doesn't have any manners. "Never bite the hand that bought you."

I've got the Ram's Horn pen as well - it's one of my favorite RRs.

Yeah, mine too.

[Benton629]

I just received the latest Rough Ryder knife. They're calling it an Upswept Bow Trapper and now that it's in hand I can say it reminds me of a slimmer saddlehorn. Here are the typical specs everyone wants to know. It's 3 7/8" closed. The blade is centered and sharp. All transitions are smooth. It has a half stop and the backspring is flush when open and closed and just slightly proud at half stop. The pull is softer than their swayback, I'd say about a 5. The closing talk is a satisfactory 'snap.' I'm not a big fan of the matchstrike nail nick but it does help make the blade pinchable. Oh, the red G-10 underliner is nice. I think the lanyard tube is narrower than normal if that matters to you

I just got mine yesterday.
Your description accurately mirrors my opinion of this knife. I have some damage in the red G10 scale material but I can easily correct it.
The blade did not snap open to my satisfaction and was a bit loose when I got it. I bonded a tiny metal shim on the end of the spring and it’s all good. Nice blade and very sharp out of the box.
A pretty darn good knife for $12 and my first Rough Ryder. Probably not my last.

[joeradza]

I just received the latest Rough Ryder knife. They're calling it an Upswept Bow Trapper and now that it's in hand I can say it reminds me of a slimmer saddlehorn. Here are the typical specs everyone wants to know. It's 3 7/8" closed. The blade is centered and sharp. All transitions are smooth. It has a half stop and the backspring is flush when open and closed and just slightly proud at half stop. The pull is softer than their swayback, I'd say about a 5. The closing talk is a satisfactory 'snap.' I'm not a big fan of the matchstrike nail nick but it does help make the blade pinchable. Oh, the red G-10 underliner is nice. I think the lanyard tube is narrower than normal if that matters to you

I just got mine yesterday.
Your description accurately mirrors my opinion of this knife. I have some damage in the red G10 scale material but I can easily correct it.
The blade did not snap open to my satisfaction and was a bit loose when I got it. I bonded a tiny metal shim on the end of the spring and it’s all good. Nice blade and very sharp out of the box.
A pretty darn good knife for $12 and my first Rough Ryder. Probably not my last.

I’ve been pretty lucky with the handful of Rough Ryders I have. An occasional cosmetic scratch is about the worst I’ve encountered. If you look at my pic I think you can see that the red liners are not the same thickness. Very minor discrepancy.

[Beavertail]

I just got an email from SMKW that they have ordered more of the upswept trappers but didn't give an arrival date.

[dlr110]

I just got an email from SMKW that they have ordered more of the upswept trappers but didn't give an arrival date.

[jerryd6818]

I just got an email from SMKW that they have ordered more of the upswept trappers but didn't give an arrival date.

Hmmm. I didn't get a notification. Maybe mine is coming via USPS.

[Beavertail]

I just got an email from SMKW that they have ordered more of the upswept trappers but didn't give an arrival date.

Hmmm. I didn't get a notification. Maybe mine is coming via USPS.

If it's coming via USPS, you should get it by Groundhog day.

[cudgee]

Olde Town Cutlery have Rough Rider 2176, i think they are the Upswept Bow Trapper's if any one is looking for one.

[jerryd6818]

Olde Town Cutlery have Rough Rider 2176, i think they are the Upswept Bow Trapper's if any one is looking for one.

They do but they want $10 for shipping. Forget that.

[Beavertail]

Olde Town Cutlery have Rough Rider 2176, i think they are the Upswept Bow Trapper's if any one is looking for one.

They do but they want $10 for shipping. Forget that.

$10 is pretty high for shipping a $17 dollar knife.
That knife store is about 10 miles from my house.
I would go there and get you one, but with my luck they would be sold out.
I called SMKW yesterday and they said they had ordered another shipment.
If you're on their email notifications you can get one from them. Tim.

[joeradza]

Chicago Knife Works has the bow hunter RR2176 in stock for $11. I think mine arrived in 3 days for about $14 and change.