All About Pocket Knives

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i HAVE NEVER HEARD OF "Presa Canarios". Would you mind lending your dogs a Rough Rider knife (maybe the "Dog Bone" one) and then take a pic and post it in this thread ?
I hope you do. I am looking forward to seeing these pooches already.
kj

I have some pictures from a few years ago...
When I get a camera running I'll update them.
I guess they fit the Rough Rider thread because I don't even have a set of keys to my house. No need to lock it

Good looking dogs.

Thanks David.

I have a few chunks of flesh missing, a couple broken bones (right wrist, 2 fingers on the left hand), and countless staples/stitches from breaking up fights but they are STILL better than any wife I have had, and I always came out worse for wear than any of them.

Never a dull moment w/ 700 lbs of dogs on a half acre.

My latest RR's.

bighomer,
I'm doin' my best to stay clear of the RRs and most other imports and here you go showin' some pretty fine lookin' knives. That trapper in the southeast corner of the picture almost gets my attention. I end up buying an old worn out USA made knife for what I could buy 2 or 3 of them brand new RRs. Folks say they do the job but bein' hard headed, I need to prove it to my self.
If Scott could get them to donate something "practical" and send it around the country like he did with the little Case hunting knife and then Jerryd and he colluded on an Estwing ugly knife pass around, I'm sure folks wouldn't mind giving them honest evaluation beyond openin' the mail or cleanin' finger nails.
Treefarmer

treefarmer wrote: Folks say they do the job but bein' hard headed, I need to prove it to my self.
If Scott could get them to donate something "practical" and send it around the country like he did with the little Case hunting knife and then Jerryd and he colluded on an Estwing ugly knife pass around, I'm sure folks wouldn't mind giving them honest evaluation beyond openin' the mail or cleanin' finger nails.
Treefarmer

TF,
I have one that is completely different from any "traditional" style that would be perfect for you to get a feel for them.
PM me, and I'll send it out to you...

Nice score BigHomer! Everyone spends more on a tank of gas.

treefarmer wrote:bighomer,
I'm doin' my best to stay clear of the RRs and most other imports and here you go showin' some pretty fine lookin' knives. That trapper in the southeast corner of the picture almost gets my attention. I end up buying an old worn out USA made knife for what I could buy 2 or 3 of them brand new RRs. Folks say they do the job but bein' hard headed, I need to prove it to my self.
If Scott could get them to donate something "practical" and send it around the country like he did with the little Case hunting knife and then Jerryd and he colluded on an Estwing ugly knife pass around, I'm sure folks wouldn't mind giving them honest evaluation beyond openin' the mail or cleanin' finger nails.
Treefarmer

Farmer I buy a lot of those old worn hok's my own self, but every once in a while I want something new with a little shine on it. I worked for 40 years for a company that made and sold products all over the world, so I don't worry to much where products are are made. Peoples opinions vary on this and I respect that. Here's a closer look at said knife, the jigging puts one's mind to winterbottom. The shield is kinda cheesy I guess it's a beaver, but bone is kinda neat. As far as those pass around knives, I just don't work knives that hard anymore.

bighomer,
I see what you mean by the callin' the shield , cheesy. Looks like one of them beavers that crossed the road and didn't make it. Maybe the image represents a pelt.
I agree, the bone looks good and old Mr. Winterbottom would be thrilled to know his style of jigging has reached the Orient.
Treefarmer

Read back a couple of post and you'll see where Ken offered to send me something completely different from any traditional style, so I accepted his generous offer.
What he sent is a Rough Rider RR1110. It is a double barreled Canoe with beautiful smooth bone handles. The fit and finish is great, has an acorn shield with RR included. This joker is heavy, right at 7.5 oz., my Case 6275 I'm carrying today weighs about 3.75 oz. It's a real handful!
This is a very unusual pattern and I would assume there is no practical use for this pattern other than it being an anomaly. I would suggest not opening all the blades at once, as this thing might bite.
Ken also included a nice American flag patch. Semper Fi
Thanks Ken, I'm probably now the only feller in Washington County that has a double barreled Canoe pocket knife! (The RR listing actually calls it a "Double take Canoe".)
Treefarmer

A beauty AND a beast!

I did not realize how big those are. WOW. I've actually bid on a couple them just never enough.

Dang, that's a big ole honker. I came close to buying one of the trapper varieties. Kinda glad now that I didn't.

It was supposed to be a double Muskrat!!!

I bought three of them. I'll have to check the other box because they are not available anymore in Muskrat.


Well in any event, I'll have to find another one, and send it out to you TF. even if that Canoe is pretty...
I owe you one, and I'll find it. PROMISE!

It's hard to comprehend just what you get with these RR knives. IMHO they BEAT the Schrades all to heck. Same for the rest of the American brands that are sold that are made in China.

I'm not a hunter/gatherer type so I do not rely on a pocket knife BUT I will carry a new Camillus or Spydee ( no I won't, I lied ) to use at work.
I carry "Knife Lot" Beaters to work. I wind up with a pocket full of tiny screws, and a desk full of knives waiting for repair.

I am embarrassed by the American brands that are made in China. Not that they are bad (lied again) but they are not American knives no matter who says they are.
When I buy a Chinese knife I am proud of a good Chinese knife. Period.
These Rough Riders I keep for weekends. They are not tough but they are pretty, and they are what they say they are. Check out the 20 year old Rough Riders...

I'll get a Muskrat to you TF. Heck or high water. I will!

bighomer wrote:I did not realize how big those are. WOW. I've actually bid on a couple them just never enough.

I think I paid 27.00 for three Muskrats so they are less than 10.. each.
I just opened the third box so I received 2 muskrats, and a canoe for less than any other NEW fit/finished knife that I own.
Actually you could use the bone, and throw the knife away for that price.

I have said this before... China has 29-40 thousand years as a society to get things right. The rest of us have "Dark Ages" that are what... 2,000 years?
Guess who has the advantage!@!! It's an old story that no one accepts.

I'll get that "rat" to you TF! Pass the Canoe or keep it but I'm sure it will grow on ya'.
Much love,K

Don't worry about the double Muskrat, Ken. This double barreled Canoe demonstrates quite well what an unusual and interesting knife feels like! It would be interesting to know who came up with this pattern and why? I believe it will be quite a conversation piece!
Treefarmer

I'd love to see the knives that they haven't built...

Got a Sow Belly Stockman. Great fit and finish.

deltaboy wrote:Got a Sow Belly Stockman. Great fit and finish.

Yes sirreee Bub...

I just read the other night, and forgot where that the RR knives are made in the same factory as the new Schrades. Can anyone confirm this?

Well I've been carrying the RR Trapper for a couple of days, the one that was anonymously sent to me to use. I've not done much with it other than sharpen it where it would really cut. Did cut a few branches and leaves from some cold sensitive plants that we put in the greenhouse. I did sharpen a pencil with it and it did a wonderful job . I showed it to a guy at church last night during supper and he offered to trade me a Case 3318, boy that was tempting! I said no, since some one was kind enough to send a knife for me to actually use I couldn't do it with a good conscience. Trading a $10-12 knife for a $40 knife is always good business in my book.
Carrying a knife from "over there" almost makes me feel like a traitor. Maybe I should slide one of the old USA made Cases or Queens in my bibs just to offer some psychological comfort and support while I try out this Chinese trapper. Some how it just doesn't feel right. Treefarmer

treefarmer wrote:: . I showed it to a guy at church last night during supper and he offered to trade me a Case 3318, boy that was tempting! I said no, since some one was kind enough to send a knife for me to actually use I couldn't do it with a good conscience. Trading a $10-12 knife for a $40 knife is always good business in my book.
Treefarmer

Silly boy.

I do believe the RR is a much better lookin' knife. Long lived? Only time will tell.

When I see a guy at work carrying one 5 gallon pail, I always tell them to grab two to even out the load so maybe carrying an American knife in the opposite pocket will even out your psyche.
Or... maybe two RR knives, and you'll start a new trend... Like the first tie dyed hippie?

americanedgetech wrote:
Or... maybe two RR knives, and you'll start a new trend... Like the first tie dyed hippie?

Well boys, I'm taking momma to town in a few minutes and I noticed your comments. I'm going to have to leave RR at home and put my "Sunday go to meetin'' knife in my pocket. Got to thinkin' about what would happen if I was in a wreck and they had to say, "He was survived by a Chinese made pocket knife. A little Case Tony Bose Teardrop just for the ride to town and back. When I get back from town, I'll slip RR into my pocket.
Treefarmer