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These are Reserves.
Big Belly Bone Trapper
Smooth Black Bone Bareheaded One-Arm Razor
Panta Two Blade Folder Black/Burgundy Micarta
Shapeshifter Folder Red Chili Micarta

tvic wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:47 pm These are Reserves.
Big Belly Bone Trapper
Smooth Black Bone Bareheaded One-Arm Razor
Panta Two Blade Folder Black/Burgundy Micarta
Shapeshifter Folder Red Chili Micarta

Those are six nice knives you posted today. I particularly like the Folding Hunter, and the Big Belly Trapper. But that last knife, the Shapeshifter, is the real eye catcher out of that bunch!

Thanks, Tony and Mel! I understand the “stigma” of a knife being made in China, but if someone didn’t know these were from China, they’d swear they were GEC quality. And, I agree with you, these are really GOOD looking knives. I’ve gotten quite a few Rough Ryders over the years, but these are my first Reserves, and I couldn’t be happier with them.

Tim - I see that you posted that Shapeshifter over on Wharncliffe Wednesday. I was thinking that it would fit in well in that thread. Here is a Rough Ryder Reserve that I just got. It is a very well made knife with good attention to fit and finish.

Rrr hedgehog.

My first roughrider and im impressed! Nice and snappy blade action.

Scale Military wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:44 pm Rrr hedgehog.

My first roughrider and im impressed! Nice and snappy blade action.

Scale, the RRR Hedgehog iz a fantastic knife ... Congrats!

tvic wrote: ↑Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:47 pm These are Reserves.
Big Belly Bone Trapper
Smooth Black Bone Bareheaded One-Arm Razor
Panta Two Blade Folder Black/Burgundy Micarta
Shapeshifter Folder Red Chili Micarta

The Bone Trapper " Shmick ".

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 11:37 pm

Scale Military wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:44 pm Rrr hedgehog.

My first roughrider and im impressed! Nice and snappy blade action.

Scale, the RRR Hedgehog iz a fantastic knife ... Congrats!

Thanks!

Dinadan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 2:45 pm Tim - I see that you posted that Shapeshifter over on Wharncliffe Wednesday. I was thinking that it would fit in well in that thread. Here is a Rough Ryder Reserve that I just got. It is a very well made knife with good attention to fit and finish.
RR11.jpg

I did, Mel, just a little further up this page. Thanks! And I like that Ebony and Wharncliffe of yours! Nice!
Nice looking RR there, SM!
Thanks for the compliment, Cudgee!

RR 30th Anniversary Checkered Brown Bone Small Moose

tvic wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2026 10:31 pm RR 30th Anniversary Checkered Brown Bone Small Moose

Another good L@@ker Tim!

tvic wrote: ↑Thu Mar 19, 2026 2:18 pm

Dinadan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 2:45 pm Tim - I see that you posted that Shapeshifter over on Wharncliffe Wednesday. I was thinking that it would fit in well in that thread. Here is a Rough Ryder Reserve that I just got. It is a very well made knife with good attention to fit and finish.
RR11.jpg

I did, Mel, just a little further up this page. Thanks! And I like that Ebony and Wharncliffe of yours! Nice!
Nice looking RR there, SM!
Thanks for the compliment, Cudgee!

Thanks tvic! Actually the hsndle is a dark blue micarta.

Scale Military wrote: ↑Wed Mar 18, 2026 9:44 pm My first roughrider and im impressed! Nice and snappy blade action.

Nice! I like the Wharncliffe and clip pairing.

tvic wrote: ↑Fri Mar 20, 2026 10:31 pm RR 30th Anniversary Checkered Brown Bone Small Moose

Very cool art on that blade.

Thanks, guys! And, SM, don’t go by me when it comes to colors. My wife and I always disagree, and although I don’t say it to her, I think she’s mostly right!

Photogenic denim bow trapper

REAL nice, Fingers!!

tvic wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 9:12 pm REAL nice, Fingers!!

Thanks. It’s an attractive pattern and the denim micarta is a favorite

Fingers wrote: ↑Mon Mar 23, 2026 12:41 am Photogenic denim bow trapper

That knife has a nice curve!

Hand wrapped forgotten pattern

I’ve been looking at this large (4.5”) red sowbelly (?) and just wondering if anyone else has one and their opinion. It’s RR2726.As to its size, how does it carry? Is it too large, etc? It sure looks nice. Sellers photo

Fingers wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2026 1:30 pm I’ve been looking at this large (4.5”) red sowbelly (?) and just wondering if anyone else has one and their opinion. It’s RR2726.As to its size, how does it carry? Is it too large, etc? It sure looks nice. Sellers photo

I have never handled one so I have no personal knowledge about its qualities. However, I do know that it is on sale at SMKW for $16.42. That is a very tempting price for a knife like that!

Fingers wrote: ↑Sat Jun 13, 2026 1:30 pm I’ve been looking at this large (4.5”) red sowbelly (?) and just wondering if anyone else has one and their opinion. It’s RR2726.As to its size, how does it carry? Is it too large, etc? It sure looks nice. Sellers photo

I don’t have one either but I like the shape of the handle. Looks comfortable to use.