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Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 13, 2012 at 18:34

RR541 Swiss style pocket knife review.  I gave it three out of five stars, only because I've seen how crappy so many of these Swiss clones are.  Here is my review as posted on Amazon.  

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The knife isn't bad for Victorinox Classic SD clone. It has the same type of nail file and all tools seem to be made to about the same tolerances as the original. The spring on the scissors seems a little weaker so it may wear out sooner than the real deal. I also noticed that the tweezers and toothpick are little harder to remove from the handle than those on the Victroinox model. Speak of handles. One of them was actually loose. I'm not sure if this happened while trying to remove the toothpick or not. In any case I just snapped it back in place. It seems fine now. (note the handles on Real Victorinox knives simply snap on and off as well, but not nearly as easy as this one came loose and was snapped back in place.)

Still, the real problem is the original can normally be bought for around $10. So unless you are buying these in bulk as a promotional item, I'm not sure why you will want to buy this one. (With shipping this one goes for around $7. I bought mine for under $5, including shipping)

Don't get me wrong. Rough Rider makes some of the best globally manufactured knives on the market but the original Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife is only slightly more and can be found in most big box stores for a very low price.

I'm giving it 3 stars because of the weak spring and loose handle. Still,it is better than any of the other Chinese or globally produced Swiss Army knock-offs I have encountered. But in the end, it is still just a knock-off. Buy the real thing or accept an inferior Swiss style knife, EVEN from Rough Rider.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 13, 2012 at 17:32

I really do like the black pearl.  I do understand that RR is not making much in pearl these days and the ones they are making are costing more an more.  The traditional pattern slippies in Stag are just going away unless they can find a new stag stash somewhere.   I think the main reason it is disappearing in the RR line is because they are using it in other lines such as Colt.  I think they are also doing the Chinese made Remingtons even though they don't admit to it.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 13, 2012 at 0:40

That's good looking Billy! I wonder if the pearl is going to dry up like their stag? If I remember right, the pearl and stag Parker knives still bring a good price. Maybe the RR pearl and stag will too one day?

Comment by Billy Oneale on December 12, 2012 at 22:46

Here is my newest RR. It is a Black pearl Trapper and these are getting harder to find.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 12, 2012 at 17:09

Do you have some inside information Toby? LOL!

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 12, 2012 at 17:04

Hmm.. Still buying knives after the 21st?  The seems like a topic of discussion!

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 12, 2012 at 16:55

I have a feeling we'll still be buying knives after the 21st.....we BETTER be! LOL!

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 12, 2012 at 11:09

According to Rough Rider Facebook page.  They are on order for early 2013.  So if the world doesn't end  on 12/21 we'll be able to snag some of them.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 11, 2012 at 16:54

I think you're right Toby. I've seen that before at SMKW on brand new knives.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 11, 2012 at 16:52

I believe the "out of stock" really translates to brand spanking new and waiting on the first shipment!

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