Rough Rider Collector's

91 members

Description

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

Comments Discussions Members
Load Previous Comments

  • Jan Carter

    I think I may need the whole Tobacco bone line for my son.  Of course I would find it hard to give them away so maybe I need a couple of each.  Very nice collection Billy

    Oct 15, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    Thank you, Jan.

    Oct 15, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    So far, I've seen congress and trapper.  I've asked RR on Facebook for more details.

    Oct 17, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    While. i like the bolsters, I'm hoping to see something out of the ordinary, pattern wise.  So far it is looking like the same standard patterns.  Hopefully they'll throw me a bone, like a large toothpick, marlin spike, or an electrician or something.

    Oct 17, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Good find on the pics Ivars, thanks.  I like the Rat

    Oct 17, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    Maybe an Elephant toenail.

     

    Oct 17, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    It seems like Big Mike is able to get some of the RR before SMKW sells them. I noticed Ivars web address for the pics was from Saturday night knife and gun show. I usually watch that on the computer since I am On direct tv.

    Oct 17, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    The place I saw the good photos of the Trapper and Congress is KY-Knives on ebay. He had the Armor Hide knives before anyone else too.

    Oct 18, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    I've dealt with this guy quite a bit.  Some people can't stand him but he has always done alright by me.  His names is Gary Yokom.   He only ships things twice a week. 

    He probably took some flack because he distributes primarily knives made in China.  He was somehow affilliasted with the three guys who were involved with the U.S.Classic brands.   His own brand is "Raging Bull"  which is only sold at his eBay Store.  All werre made in the same factory as RRs 

    The easiest way to see everything he sells is by typing "zix"  in the eBay search box.  Outside of SMKW, he often has the cheapest "Buy It Now" prices for Rough Riders on eBay.    

     

    And he does seem to get the RRs before SMKW.   Beats me how he does it.

    Oct 18, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    LOL on the special photos.  We are not old busy bodies, we are active in uot hobbies...OK, we are old busybodies

    Oct 18, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Just got my tiny/small/baby Trappers. Ok, I've got a new small knife for EDC....if I can only decide which I like better; RR1028 Tiny Trapper with Bark Bone, RR858 Baby Barehead Trapper, or RR765 Baby Trapper (Copperhead Trapper) amber jigged bone.  Deffinitley top grade pocket jewelry one and all!

    Oct 19, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    How big are these when closed?

    Oct 19, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Oops, sorry, I guess I should have given more info!

     

    All three are 2 1/2" closed. BUT, fit the hand great!

    Oct 19, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Does anyone have one of these? I really like the looks of it. I want someone to twist my arm to get it......it won't take much twisting. LOL!

    Oct 24, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    No, but I wouldn't mind having one.

    Oct 24, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    So many knives, so little money.

    Oct 25, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    I too have thought about it but you can only have so many Bowies. (or can you ?)

    Oct 25, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Yeah, they're a little hard to display and/or store. I guess I could hang all of them around my belt.....it'll impress the Mailman.

    Oct 25, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Ok then, anyone have one or both of these?

     

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    I dont know Craig but it appears to me that you would need all three of these.  Doesn't seem anyone else has them yet. You know we need someone to do a review and it should be you because Tobias did the last few.  I think it's your turn 

     Have I twisted enough yet?

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    As a Collector's Club what would we do?  Perhaps we need to become a fan club.  Again to what purpose.  My review page is designed to promote the product.  I suppose this group is here for the same purpose.  As a fan or collectors club we would need to have a purpose, most likely something to do with the promotion of the product.  Would we also look at some type of non-for profit work that we would support to make it worth while to SMKW to officially charter such efforts.

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    Jan, just so you know, my next review is going to be on the Rough Rider Bartenders.  That will be followed by the Ulu skinner and possibly the Coal Miner knives.

    Oct 27, 2011


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Folks .. does RR offer a 4 blade scout knife ??? I looked @ SMKW & could not locate one.

     

    My daughter broke her BOKER (1924~'35 stamping) carving  pumpkins a couple nights ago .. I need to replace it.

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    So that settles it, Craig REALLY needs those knives (arm twist)

    Oct 27, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    OUCH! Sheesh Jan, that hurt!

    Oct 27, 2011


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Thanks for the links Craig .. that's what I was looking for !!!

    Oct 27, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    If you have access to knives live TV this is the night to build your collection.   $100 in Rough Riders gets you a $20 SMKW gift card.   Direct TV  320     Dish is on 224. 

     

    Go to SMKW.com and check out the Rough Rider brand, find a $100 worth of RRs

     

    So far the 5 inch stone worx took pick and the 4 inch stoneworx stockman were both $11.99.

     

    If you don't have satellite   go to the web site, find the RR you want  and give a call to 1-800-998-7659 and ask to put the knives on the media code.  $5 flat rate shipping with the media code.  Dosen't matter if the knife was on the show or not.  You got a 3 to 5hours before the deal runs out.

     

    If you don't feel like spending a $100 you can still get the $5 flat rate shipping on any order.  you just need to spend $100 for the gift card.

    Oct 28, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Yeah, that's a good deal!

     

    Also, the $50 worth of RR to  get a $10 gift card, $100 worth of RR to get a $20 gift card, is good through 12-31-11. I took advantage of the $50/gift card deal a couple of weeks ago. It was so good I think I'll have seconds.

     

    http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/gift+card/Smoky+Mount...

     

    http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/gift+card/Smoky+Mount...

    Oct 29, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    I can't believe I ate the whole thing! I went whole hog.....I got the $20 gift card deal! Now, what's for dessert?

    Oct 29, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    using your gift card to buy something else?

    Oct 29, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    I gotta wait until I get the gift card in my order, so, dessert might have to wait for a couple of days.

    Oct 29, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    This is the Damascus kinife I will get if they ever get them back in - Rough Rider RR1021 -

     

     

    Oct 29, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    That's a good choice, Craig.

    Oct 29, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Yeah, they sold out of both sizes of those Damascus lockbacks. They were supposed to get them back in in September. I'm about to give up hope.

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    Did you check the saturday night knife and gun show site?

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    Is it Damascus ir is it stainless that looks like Damascus?

    Oct 30, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    That one pictured below (both sizes) is real, gen-you-wine San-Mai Damascus. 

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    Duh1 Should've checked.  They have a couple in faux Damascus but two made with and those are the one.   They're going for the $35-40 on ebay and Amazon

    Oct 30, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    Saturday night knife and gun show site? 

     

    I contacted SMKW a while back and they told me they were supposed to be in in September, and that the demand has been unbelieveable.

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    yes, the show that Mike Politoski does on Saturday nights. It comes on the web and dish. I have Direct tv so I watch him on the computer when I watch. Sometimes he shows RR before knives live airs them on the show.

    Oct 30, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    You may want to check Blade Matrix or this site out. They both showed them for $24.95 plus shipping.

    Oct 30, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    I saw it listed at bladematrix.com the other day. I may give him a call and see if he actually has them. The only thing I don't like about ordering from him is, his site says - "We carry instock about 30% of what is shown on the website." And it's true. Many times I've ordered from him and it takes an extra few days because he has to get them in himself. I get the feeling it's a lot less than 30%.

    Oct 31, 2011

  • Alexander Noot

    I've wanted that one for ages now. But the shipping always ends up being almost as much as the price of the knife so I haven't so far.

    It ticks all my boxes, red jigged bone, lock back, damascus, san-mai.....what's not to love!

    Maybe I'll get it anyway this time.... (Anyone know of a place that stocks them that has cheap shipping to europe?)

    Oct 31, 2011

  • Tobias Gibson

    I wish!   That's pretty cool.

    Oct 31, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    I have one, Ivars. I will post some pics later. i stained mine.

    Oct 31, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    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.

    Oct 31, 2011

  • Billy Oneale

    Here is the pic of my Rough rider chest. I got it free from SMKW for buying some RR knives. Craig, did you check with HR knives? That was the website I got that from.

    Oct 31, 2011


  • Featured

    Craig Henry

    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.

    Oct 31, 2011

  • Alexander Noot

    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.

    Nov 1, 2011


  • In Memoriam

    Robert Burris

    Alex, which one did you order? The lockback?

    Nov 1, 2011