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Although an Import Rough Rider Brand by Smoky Mountain Knife Works continues to get high marks as a favorite for collectors.
Started by J.J. Smith III. Last reply by J.J. Smith III Nov 1. 7 Replies 1 Like
As I posted in my last discussion on Rough Rider vs CASE, I'm having issues with the thinness of some of the Rough Rider blades.I questioned this on the Rough Rider Facebook page and was confronted…Continue
Started by Charles Sample. Last reply by Kevin Oct 29. 8 Replies 0 Likes
I just got this Rough Rider RR22034BN orange smooth bone trapper. I have never seen this type of RR model no. before. Is it a new numbering system for RR? Can anyone tell me anything about it?…Continue
Started by Charles Sample. Last reply by Kevin Oct 29. 4 Replies 4 Likes
Rough Rider produced a series of twelve knives called the Rifleman Series. Each knife has brown gunstock bone scales. The shield is a Winchester Model 1873 lever action rifle, often referred to as…Continue
Started by Susie Fitzsimmons. Last reply by Kevin Oct 27. 9 Replies 4 Likes
A couple years ago I bought a collection of knives from a man I worked with. I gave $200 for 77 knives. I gave it to my husband for Christmas. He looked at it, enjoyed it then put it away for…Continue
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Ivars,
When considering a roll, it's a good idea to find out if it has different sized loops or not. I had one that had a hodge-podge of different sizes that I felt were waisted.
There is no doubt that a roll is more transportable and in theory will hold more knives in less space, however, I'm not crazy about using a roll for long time storage. I currently house my knives in chest of drawers lined with felt. I suppose they will collect more dust but as I routinely wipe them down, I don't see this as a major problem I also have several knives out for display. Again they need to be wiped on a routine basis. I want easy access and also want to show knives easily.
I currently don't own a knife roll. If I need to transport a large number of knives, I'll probably use my camera case, which is made of anodized aluminum and several layers of foam rubber. I'd wrap the knives in acid free archive paper and place them between the layers of foam. If I needed a larger container, I've got plenty of foam rubber as well as a very large suit case.
Space is a major consideration. I've got the space so I have plenty of options. If you don't have space, a roll may be an ideal solution because you can pack knives aways and display them in a small amount of space fairly quickly.
Needing to haul knives is another consideration. If you're hitting the shows and moving your knives often, the roll or a special carrying cases are probably a necessity.
I just ordered the small version of the Damascus Rough Rider from a dealer in the states.
I'm very curious as to how I'll like it.
That looks good Billy! I left mine natural with a coat of Minwax clear satin polyurethane.
No, I didn't try hrknives.com yet. I've never done business with them, but I'll try sending them an email asking if they actually have it, or they think they can get it.
I have two of the knife chests. As far as I know bladematrix.com DOES still have some left. I got mine for $13.95!
Speaking of bladematrix.com........I called bladematrix and Cecil said he does NOT have the RR1021 Damascus lockback in stock. He said he thinks he can get one somewhere. So, I don't know. When I get out to pick the money tree I might try to see if he can get me one. I have so many other RRs to get I'll have to see.
I think my money tree needs fertilizer.
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