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Home of the Rough Rider. RR offers all of the great knife patterns from the past. Quality and affordable, a rare product these days.

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Rough Rider

Although an Import Rough Rider Brand by Smoky Mountain Knife Works continues to get high marks as a favorite for collectors.

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Toothpick for trade

Started by Guy MEDFORD Dec 19, 2023. 0 Replies 0 Likes

I believe I have just about every known scale, bolster, and shield combo, but I want any old or new combinations out there. I generally have triplicate in many discontinued and some rare small…Continue

Great quality knives for the money!

Started by Ron Foster. Last reply by Fred Kemp Nov 8, 2021. 13 Replies 11 Likes

Many of the Rough Rider patterns I own are similar to some of the Case patterns I own. When comparing the quality, fit and finish these knives are a great value. What really makes them great is I…Continue

new to collecting

Started by Ralph West. Last reply by Jeremy B. Buchanan Mar 29, 2021. 6 Replies 4 Likes

I started collecting fixed blade knives at first and have about 30 from various companies, but once I got into Pocket knives I was hooked. I have about 50 and Rough Rider is the cornerstone of my…Continue

A Question on The Stroke of Luck Series

Started by Ugly Old Guy. Last reply by Ugly Old Guy Jan 18, 2021. 3 Replies 1 Like

In the "A Stroke of Luck" series, I have the RR1057 Large Stockman, RR1058 standard size Trapper, and RR1062 regular size Canoe.Does anyone know what the RR1059, RR1060, and RR1061 knives are?Since…Continue

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Comment by Brad T. on December 26, 2012 at 16:21: I had to look at some RR's because there are a quite a few of you collectors that I have come to respect you opinions about knives in general. I have narrowed down what I would like to get. I like the Stoneworx and Tortoise shell line initially. I just need to find the pattern I like, I saw on eBay a RR "Pigsticker" that is basically a melon tester with a long Wharncliff blade. I might start off with that.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 20, 2012 at 17:53: "As for a Russlock, it would give folks that could not afford to pay the cost of a Case the ability to own a great pattern"

I read where some guys will buy a RR to try out a certain pattern before they pay a higher price for a pattern they may not like.

I don't have to worry about that.....I like most everything! LOL!

Comment by Jan Carter on December 18, 2012 at 18:37: I like that turquoise, it has a nice appearance and I do like RR. As for the SAK knock off...I agree, why? If you can get the original for 10.00?

As for a Russlock, it would give folks that could not afford to pay the cost of a Case the ability to own a great pattern so I do not think I would be upset

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 18, 2012 at 16:47: Yeah, too bad they had trouble with it....I think it looks real, even in person.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 18, 2012 at 11:11: Thanks for the info Craig. I was wondering why they don't make these anymore. They really look nice. I haven't bought any... yet. You are correct, They are getting hard to find and the price seems to be going up! The turquoise looks much better than on the Brian Yellowhorse knives. Even better than the synth stone used on the Stoneworx line.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 18, 2012 at 1:04: Here's one that's getting a bit hard to find....though you can still find them here and there. The first production of imitation turquoise. Which I like better than what they're using now. I also like the fancy bolsters better than the ones they are using now too.

I should point out that ALL of the first production imitation turquoise had hairline cracks. The crack on mine is almost invisible. I know where it is and I have to search for it. I read that that's the reason they stopped using this type of imitation turquoise.

Canoe 696 Indian Feather carved soapstone box........

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 13, 2012 at 21:39: About the Rough Rider Swiss clone. I only bought it to compare the scissors agains those of my Case Pen knife. Sadly, the RR scissors, at least straight out the box out performed the Case scissors. That said, I seriously doubt the RR scissors will stand the test of time. I'm pretty sure the Case Scissors will, however. I was really generous with the stars on that RR.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 13, 2012 at 18:53: I don't htink it would bother me....though if I bought a Russlock I'd get a Case.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on December 13, 2012 at 18:49: If Rough Rider were to make a clone of a Case Russlock, would you buy it or would it upset you?

I ask this because I've always been a bit irked by all the Swiss Army Knock-offs and I'd be irked by Russlock knock-off.

Yet I have no problem with RRs copy of the locking Sodbuster (an old Case pattern) and would welcome a copy of the Schrade Sharpfinger.

I know part of my rationale is both of these patterns have been copied so many times that they are very much traditional and generic, yet the Russlock remains a Case original. But at the same time, I don't apply that thinking to Swiss Army knives.

How do others feel? Would you welcome a Rough Rider Russlock clone?

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 13, 2012 at 18:41: I have one too Toby. The blades on mine are VERY rough to open. The spring is pushed against the other side and stops, making the blade grind against the spring. Not one of RR's best efforts.