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Rough Rider RR1287 Half Hawk

I continue to be impressed by the quality of Rough Rider knives especially when you consider the price. They really do give good value for the money. I got this RR1287 Half Hawk off eBay for $5.99 plus $3.49 shipping. That was the minimum bid, no one else bid on it. The SMKW price for this knife is $9.99 plus shipping which is still a good value.

I wish SMKW would have them made in the US. I know they would cost more but if they kept the quality up and the price reasonable, I would still buy them.

This is a substantial knife, it is not flimsy. It weighs 3.6 ounces, nearly a quarter of a pound. The 2 7/8 inch sheepsfoot blade is thicker than the 2 1/4 inch pen blade. As near as I can measure with my ruler, the sheepsfoot is 3/32 inch thick and the pen is 1/16 inch. Both of the 440A stainless steel blades have half stops and very good snap.

I have read a couple of complaints that Rough Riders weren't sharp. But every RR that I have tested has been hair shaving sharp out of the box, including both blades of this one.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on June 15, 2016 at 16:06

Great review Charles, looks like a good usable knife.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on June 15, 2016 at 16:11

Thanks Ken.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on June 15, 2016 at 18:17

I wish more folks would look at these knives. Just like the original "take the RR challenge" They prove that china can provide/build a decent knife. One of the things that keeps me happy about them being made there, is the price. At this price point and the massive amount that are made...anyone can get into knife collecting at a reasonable price that may fit their budget

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on June 15, 2016 at 18:42

You have a good point there Jan. I could not have as many knives in my collection if it weren't for RR's and Case Mini Blackhorns. Both are lower priced knives. Although I do have several other Case knives. But I got some of them on SHC specials at half price or even less.

Jan Carter said:

I wish more folks would look at these knives. Just like the original "take the RR challenge" They prove that china can provide/build a decent knife. One of the things that keeps me happy about them being made there, is the price. At this price point and the massive amount that are made...anyone can get into knife collecting at a reasonable price that may fit their budget

Permalink Reply by Ugly Old Guy on August 21, 2017 at 12:12

I have that half hawk, too.
I carry it when I know I am going to be doing some heavy cutting when a sheepsfoot blade is the proper blade choice. It is a good heavy duty knife.
I also like the fact that unlike so many others that make a half hawk, Rough Rider added the pen blade. The pen blade just adds versitility and usefulness.

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