Rough Ryder Old Southwest Series
Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:21 pm
A year ago, I bought the first six OS series knives and liked them so much I wanted to add to the series. Last week, I saw that SMKW had six more that I didn't have...and I picked them up for a total of 12. At this time, I don't know if there is only 12 in this series or if there are going to be more. If there are more, I will add to this collection.
This Old Southwest series in one of the best designed handles I've ever seen. The blend of color and turquoise is just right without looking 'busy'. I've taken each knife and meticulously looked at them from top to bottom, from side to side and backwards. There is not a flaw on any of them. The craftsmanship is superb, with each blade back meeting the spring end flush when opened. No gaps, blades sit in the well perfectly on each knife. Every blade opens easily, yet not loosely. It takes little effort to bring each blade to the half-stop and beyond to full open. Every blade on every knife 'snaps' back into the closed position with authority. Am I well pleased with this set? You bet I am! SMKW must have one awesome quality control team making sure, not with just this series of knives, but with 'every' knife, that they is done right. Anyone who has purchased one of these Old Southwest knives knows what I'm speaking of.
I purchased a very nice display case...and below are photos of the OS series. My poor photos do NOT do this series justice. Nevertheless, you can still get a good visual. The darker photo was taken at an angle with flash, which really highlights the turquoise in these handles.
Anyway, just wanted share what this series looks like all together. Thanks for looking.
PS: This 12 knife series are the 1747 - 1758 models.
This Old Southwest series in one of the best designed handles I've ever seen. The blend of color and turquoise is just right without looking 'busy'. I've taken each knife and meticulously looked at them from top to bottom, from side to side and backwards. There is not a flaw on any of them. The craftsmanship is superb, with each blade back meeting the spring end flush when opened. No gaps, blades sit in the well perfectly on each knife. Every blade opens easily, yet not loosely. It takes little effort to bring each blade to the half-stop and beyond to full open. Every blade on every knife 'snaps' back into the closed position with authority. Am I well pleased with this set? You bet I am! SMKW must have one awesome quality control team making sure, not with just this series of knives, but with 'every' knife, that they is done right. Anyone who has purchased one of these Old Southwest knives knows what I'm speaking of.
I purchased a very nice display case...and below are photos of the OS series. My poor photos do NOT do this series justice. Nevertheless, you can still get a good visual. The darker photo was taken at an angle with flash, which really highlights the turquoise in these handles.
Anyway, just wanted share what this series looks like all together. Thanks for looking.
PS: This 12 knife series are the 1747 - 1758 models.
