Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:06 pm
Sent you a PM, David.
I really want a larger BowTrapper
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Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2024 11:26 am
Some new knives
I really want a larger BowTrapper
I really want a larger BowTrapper
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2024 10:59 pm
Nice group, Erwin, I too have both Appaloosa models and a bunch of other RR's, they're great knives!
If you can't get the large Bow Trapper cuz it's sold out, they usually have most models re-stocked fairly quickly, so don't give-up the hunt! I have the black model, you'll like it!
If you can't get the large Bow Trapper cuz it's sold out, they usually have most models re-stocked fairly quickly, so don't give-up the hunt! I have the black model, you'll like it!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2024 2:42 am
That is a very nice group! The RRR Original Clasper has sold out and I doubt they will be made again. A RRR version of the Tater Skin Deer Slayer (or clasp knife) with the usual RRR D2 steel would be a good addition to the RRR line.
The 4 3/8" Bow Trappers that are available with sereral handles and blade steels are pretty substantial pocket knives.
Hmmm
The 4 3/8" Bow Trappers that are available with sereral handles and blade steels are pretty substantial pocket knives.Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2024 11:35 am
Some FINE looking knives there, Erwin! The bottom two are the Cinnamon Bone, right? Awesome!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Fri Jun 21, 2024 12:47 pm
Cinnamon Bone, right?
Yes.
Yes.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:12 pm
The Appaloosa Bone and the Cinnamon Bone make for some really good looking handles! I have one in each handle.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Wed Jul 03, 2024 2:23 pm
Those are really two beautiful knives!!!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2024 9:24 am
The bow trapper has stood the test of time as far as I’m concerned
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2024 4:05 pm
Great looking knife, Joe! I like that Denim Micarta!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 8:29 pm
Hi, any news about the Rough Ryder 30th Anniversary "Spades" Series Swingguard?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiOEMteT8lg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiOEMteT8lg
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:40 pm
That depends. I have a few Case knives and for the most part they are better than Rough Ryders. I also have some Case knives that were worse than some Rough Ryders. There is an overlap in quality at some point. I can show you some RRs in my collection that surpasses some Case knives in my collection. I’m willing to bet to anyone that has a bunch of knives from both makers will say the same. The best of RR is better than the worst of Case and they do it for 1/4 of the price. When you get a nice Case, it’s better than a RR. I’m speaking about normal RRs not the premium line like the Reserve. I only own one Reserve and it’s perfect but the price is getting up to Case range so I don’t consider them “value” knives anymore.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:44 pm
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 4:49 pm
Rough Ryder wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2024 1:40 pmThat depends. I have a few Case knives and for the most part they are better than Rough Ryders. I also have some Case knives that were worse than some Rough Ryders. There is an overlap in quality at some point. I can show you some RRs in my collection that surpasses some Case knives in my collection. I’m willing to bet to anyone that has a bunch of knives from both makers will say the same. The best of RR is better than the worst of Case and they do it for 1/4 of the price. When you get a nice Case, it’s better than a RR. I’m speaking about normal RRs not the premium line like the Reserve. I only own one Reserve and it’s perfect but the price is getting up to Case range so I don’t consider them “value” knives anymore.
I made that statement over 9 years ago. I'll stand by it today.
Except for the Chinese made Queens which are probably made in the same factory as RRs.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:46 am
I've owned a number of different RR and RRR models over the years and I will admit they are well made knives for bargain prices. For some reason, however, I'm just not drawn to them the same way I am drawn to Case, Queen, Schatt & Morgan and other brands. It's not necessarily because they're made in China, although I am generally uninterested in most Chinese made knives; it's something intangible that's hard to define. Someone on the forum once said that the problem with Rough Rider/Ryder knives is "they have no soul"; which pretty much sums up how I feel about them too. 
These are my only two RRs: both Wharncliffe Swaybacks which I kept only because it's a pattern I collect. One of them originally came with Micarta covers that I had BIGHEAD replace with gnarly Amber Stag. To some degree, the stag lends it the "soul" it was lacking, IMHO
These are my only two RRs: both Wharncliffe Swaybacks which I kept only because it's a pattern I collect. One of them originally came with Micarta covers that I had BIGHEAD replace with gnarly Amber Stag. To some degree, the stag lends it the "soul" it was lacking, IMHO
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2024 8:09 am
That's the best looking stag I've seen on a RR!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:42 pm
Some RRClasp knives old & New
They are very nice knives if you find one get it.
They are very nice knives if you find one get it.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2024 1:01 pm
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 1:30 am
But they’re both nice looking knives, Q.!
All look good to me, Erwin!
All look good to me, Erwin!
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Wed Oct 30, 2024 4:34 pm
bigbore wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 12:42 pm Some RRClasp knives old & New
They are very nice knives if you find one get it.
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The 4 older Clasp Knives are for field dressing, skinning. and butchering. The new Tater Skin is for chasing after the deer and slaying it. I hope you're in better shape than I.SMKW has another Deer Slayer "coming soon" with colorful smooth plastic. Its anounced price is about $7 more than the Tater Skin was.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2024 2:11 am
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 6:46 am I've owned a number of different RR and RRR models over the years and I will admit they are well made knives for bargain prices. For some reason, however, I'm just not drawn to them the same way I am drawn to Case, Queen, Schatt & Morgan and other brands. It's not necessarily because they're made in China, although I am generally uninterested in most Chinese made knives; it's something intangible that's hard to define. Someone on the forum once said that the problem with Rough Rider/Ryder knives is "they have no soul"; which pretty much sums up how I feel about them too.
These are my only two RRs: both Wharncliffe Swaybacks which I kept only because it's a pattern I collect. One of them originally came with Micarta covers that I had BIGHEAD replace with gnarly Amber Stag. To some degree, the stag lends it the "soul" it was lacking, IMHO
You bought two of the RRs that are sort of modern traditional. I would agree that some RRs and most modern traditional knives lack soul and that’s why I don’t buy the RR reserves. SS bolsters and Micarta covers kills most of the soul.
Try a traditional traditional from RR. Something with bone covers, brass liners and nickel silver bolsters and maybe even carbon steel blades. You might be surprised how much you like them and how much soul they can have.
A RR with those materials has more soul than a case with swirly plastic handles but that’s just my opinion.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Fri Nov 22, 2024 5:56 pm
That's a very cool group there. I really like the older Rider knives, especially the way they would explore different handle materials and jigging patterns. Do you happen to know the model number for the one with the star shield?
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 10:38 am
?Do you happen to know the model number for the one with the star shield
Thanks. It is RR1364
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 12:04 pm
Oh now i have a problem.
From the looks i like the appaloosa bone and shiny blade more
but the cinnamon bone feels better in hand.
Difficult but i think im going to carry the 2 in the middle.
From the looks i like the appaloosa bone and shiny blade more
but the cinnamon bone feels better in hand.
Re: Rough Riders!
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2024 7:49 pm
I don't see how owning those 4 knives, Erwin, could be a problem, 
I have both appaloosa bone models and they're very nice knives, but now after viewing the cinnamon bone models I have a feeling those 2 will soon find their way into my mailbox before long. I like your idea of carrying both, one of each. Great group you displayed today! 
I have both appaloosa bone models and they're very nice knives, but now after viewing the cinnamon bone models I have a feeling those 2 will soon find their way into my mailbox before long. I like your idea of carrying both, one of each. Great group you displayed today!