Rough Riders!

[TPK]

These mini trappers are a testament to how great the quality can be on pocket knives. Despite my blade wobble obsession every one of them are solid as a rock. 15 for 15 ain't bad. Hard to put the black pearl series in my pocket though.

Very nice looking Trapper Chris!

[bigshot]

I'd like one with a gorilla head on it!

[Madmarco]

It definitely would be nicer without the R bolster, a shield would of looked nice as well

I agree, I was so concentrated on the R bolster I didn't even notice it has no shield!

A nice shield would of looked great on this knife, I might make one and fit it

Sounds like a plan! Please be sure to post pics if you go ahead with it!

[Madmarco]

I was toting this beast last week

Heavy duty lookin' knives Scott! As nice as the Rem bowie is, the RR Coal Miner with the big cotton sampler blade is outstanding! Great covers too!

[Madmarco]

Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
kj

All sensational Roland! Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? Thx!

[kootenay joe]

Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
kj

All sensational Roland! Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? Thx!

Yes, that is correct. But it was 10 or more years ago and he has long since disappeared from ebay.
kj

[zed6309]

I agree, I was so concentrated on the R bolster I didn't even notice it has no shield!

A nice shield would of looked great on this knife, I might make one and fit it

Sounds like a plan! Please be sure to post pics if you go ahead with it!

Will do

[Madmarco]

Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
kj

All sensational Roland! Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? Thx!

Yes, that is correct. But it was 10 or more years ago and he has long since disappeared from ebay.
kj

Got it, thx!

[cbay]

Thanks Tom.
Amazing knives there Roland. When a guy spends that much time and skill doing that on them he doesn't do it on a knife that's not worthy... Another testament to the quality right there.

[TripleF]

I was toting this beast last week

Heavy duty lookin' knives Scott! As nice as the Rem bowie is, the RR Coal Miner with the big cotton sampler blade is outstanding! Great covers too!

Thanks!!

[Dinadan]

That Coal Miner is a fine looking knife, Scott. Looks tough! That old Remington has a very cool blade. A relic of a bygone century ...

[Dinadan]

It has been a while since I posted a new knife of mine in this topic. I did get a new one today: A RR lockback. I wanted a new knife to replace the Case fish knife that I currently use to cut bait when I am fishing. The case is a few years old and had just lost all snap. It never had a lot of spring, but now it just has none.

Anyway, I like the blade shape of this RR for cutting fish and stuff so I will see how it does. I would have preferred a synthetic handle over wood since the knife will be in salt water a lot, but maybe it will prove tough.

Rough Rider

I cannot recommend this knife to any younger members of the forum. It is only for those fellows who have completed their families!

Rough Rider

The fit and finish seem petty good. I like the brass hardware. Opening and closing are fine for me, though I am guessing that some folks (like my wife) would say that the lock is too hard to depress.

Rough Rider

My opinion is that this knife is a very nice knife to put to rough use in salt water. (It is going there anyway!)

Rough Rider

Overall, the knife is 3 7/8 inches closed. The blade is 3 inches. Note that the blade pretty much fills the blade well, lengthwise. One thing I hate is a knife where the handle is so big that it could hold a bigger blade than the one installed.

[Madmarco]

It has been a while since I posted a new knife of mine in this topic. I did get a new one today: A RR lockback. I wanted a new knife to replace the Case fish knife that I currently use to cut bait when I am fishing. The case is a few years old and had just lost all snap. It never had a lot of spring, but now it just has none.

Anyway, I like the blade shape of this RR for cutting fish and stuff so I will see how it does. I would have preferred a synthetic handle over wood since the knife will be in salt water a lot, but maybe it will prove tough.
Rough_Rider12.jpg
I cannot recommend this knife to any younger members of the forum. It is only for those fellows who have completed their families!
Rough_Rider13.jpg
The fit and finish seem petty good. I like the brass hardware. Opening and closing are fine for me, though I am guessing that some folks (like my wife) would say that the lock is too hard to depress. Rough_Rider18.jpg
My opinion is that this knife is a very nice knife to put to rough use in salt water. (It is going there anyway!)
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Overall, the knife is 3 7/8 inches closed. The blade is 3 inches. Note that the blade pretty much fills the blade well, lengthwise. One thing I hate is a knife where the handle is so big that it could hold a bigger blade than the one installed.

I've looked at these before Mel, but I must say your pictures certainly show the knife much better than the online pics! It's a fine solid looking folder. I'll bet those wood covers will hold up nicely under salt water exposure! Great catch! A blade too short for the well is also a pet peeve of mine, why couldn't they have simply made it the correct length!

[dlr110]

I did get a new one today: A RR lockback.

I really like the looks of that one and I bet it will serve you well...

[Dinadan]

Thanks for the comments, David and Marco!

[Nev52]

Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.

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[Madmarco]

Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.

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Nice! The Wharncliff blade looks great on that knife!

[Dinadan]

Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.

That does look like a good work knife, Nev. Those are some of my favorite handles for a real work knife.

[Nev52]

Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.

That does look like a good work knife, Nev. Those are some of my favorite handles for a real work knife.

Thank You.

[jerryd6818]

Just added these to the "Acorn Shield" group.

[Beavertail]

That Doctors knife is a sweet little knife plus it's got an acorn shield, which I'm a sucker for.

[jerryd6818]

That Doctors knife is a sweet little knife plus it's got an acorn shield, which I'm a sucker for.

I'm quite pleased with it.
SMKW still has them in stock. $24.99 but of course that does not include shipping & Tax.

[Samb]

Grindworx.com has quite a few Rough Rider knives at very reasonable prices if anyone is interested. Just type it in the search.

[Dinadan]

Very nice, Jerry! I especially like the leg knife.

[Nev52]

Just got these two. carbon steel blade. and one stainless steel.

Nev-52