Apparently someone (hopefully here) got that Soddy on eBay. It is sold out. That was a good price. Next best price going is around $17. I suspect that unless it gets re-released by SMKW it is going to hover around the $17-20 price for awhile. The RR soddy in any handle is a really nice solid one blade knife.
Here's one Toby.....only $8.39! It's been a while since I ordered from him. I can't remember what his stocking system is....whether he actually has it or has to get somewhere.
I bought the RR1202 Smooth Bone & RR1203 Blue/Black Swirl "Toadsticker" on eBay this morning. I should have them next week hopefully. I do like those Tortoise scales, hope I can find one.
Not sure about the congress. I like a fat congress but RR tends to make skinny ones. I really like their large Sodbuster, however. The Tortoise Soddy is really nice.
All 3 of the Toad Stickers are here, Blue/black swirl, Midnight blue swirl & Smooth White bone.
The Cell handled ones have hard snap and zero blade play. The Bone has snap, but not as crisp and there is a little wobble. I don't know if this is due to the extra care during assembly, but it doesn't affect the way I intend to use them. I look forward to the Tortoise cell knives now.
I did find that the middle knife's tip was bent on arrival. If the seller does not remedy this issue i will file a claim with ebay and place a warning on every forum i peruse.
As I said the Toad Stickers are not the best judge of Rough Riders. As for quality guarentee, the best you'll find is SMKW. If you bought these from them, they'd send you a replacement free of charge and because the back and forth shipping would be more than the knife is worth, they'd just tell you to dispose of the bad knife however you choose.
Correction to the description of the middle defective knife (RR1204) is "Purple Swirl" Celluloid. I really like that handle because you can see the brass liner through the swirl, which gives it Purple and gold appearance.
Tobias, I didn't expect a stout knife in this pattern, my only disappointment is in the seller who sold me a knife with a bent tip. Otherwise I am satisfied with the purchase of these knives. Am truly excited to receive the Tortoise Soddy and Congress next week.
the work knife has arrived. I am impressed with the stoutness of this knife. Strong pull, solid lock and a solid snap on closing. The congress is a little thin and the closing snap is weak on the Sheepfoot blades, but the blades are tight.
Graig, I wrote a letter to one of the high profile members of their crew, about a small problem I had and he took care of the problem, plus wrote me back with an explanation. You may try writing them a personal letter, like I did.
I know we were talking about tortoise shell somewhere. Can't quite remember where, however. Here's a few more The RR505 Tortoise Toothpick and the RR495 Tortoise peanut.
From what I've heard, the US knife industry stopped making knives with tortoise shell handles in 1904. Some companies in Europe continued to make them until perhaps the 1920s.
Hmmm. The handle broke.. Don't remember dropping it. No more plastic handles for me. Into the rework box it will go, there is a 1 year waiting list once it is there.
It cracked and broke off. Don't know when it happened, because I can't find the piece that is missing. I've decided to move it to the head of the line in re-work.
Here is my newest RR. I decided to EDC this one. It was not razor sharp out of the box as most of my RR's have been, but didn't take long to fix the problem. Anyway, it only cost me around $8.00 anyway. I'm really liking this one since it has a pocket clip and is really light.
Hello to all, I'm new to the group, and to Blogging, but not collecting. I have been really impressed with the build quality if these knifes, I'm just finishing up getting the Outdoorsman Series
Steven Matthew
Dec 26, 2012
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Craig Henry
I've been tempted to get the tortoise Sodbuster for a long time.
Dec 27, 2012
Tobias Gibson
Apparently someone (hopefully here) got that Soddy on eBay. It is sold out. That was a good price. Next best price going is around $17. I suspect that unless it gets re-released by SMKW it is going to hover around the $17-20 price for awhile. The RR soddy in any handle is a really nice solid one blade knife.
Dec 27, 2012
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Craig Henry
Here's one Toby.....only $8.39! It's been a while since I ordered from him. I can't remember what his stocking system is....whether he actually has it or has to get somewhere.
http://www.hrknives.com/rr514-rough-rider-work-knife/
Dec 27, 2012
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Craig Henry
I've bought from HR Knives a bunch of times...for RRs. No problems and pretty fast service.
Dec 27, 2012
Brad T.
I bought the RR1202 Smooth Bone & RR1203 Blue/Black Swirl "Toadsticker" on eBay this morning. I should have them next week hopefully. I do like those Tortoise scales, hope I can find one.
Dec 28, 2012
Brad T.
RR514 is the Tortoise Sodbuster. the RR515 is the Tortoise Razor trapper. Which cost the same on eBay. hmmmm
Dec 28, 2012
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Craig Henry
Have no fear ordering from HR Knives - http://www.hrknives.com/rr514-rough-rider-work-knife/
Dec 28, 2012
Tobias Gibson
I always have fear. Ship & Handling. Are they reasonable?
Dec 28, 2012
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Craig Henry
Last I ordered from him it was reasonable.
I fear spiders! LOL!
Dec 28, 2012
Tobias Gibson
I fear wives with honey-do lists!
Dec 28, 2012
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Craig Henry
That too! LOL!
Dec 28, 2012
Brad T.
"Honey-do lists" AAAAAAGGGGGHHHHHH (running for the hills, while turning off my phone)
Dec 29, 2012
Brad T.
HR Knives USPS to my mailing location is $4.25 for the Work knife.
Dec 29, 2012
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Craig Henry
You ordered it? Cool! That's pretty cheap shipping! I thought I remembered his shipping being pretty good.
Dec 29, 2012
Brad T.
Dec 29, 2012
J.J. Smith III
10 pages of whittlers...
Dec 29, 2012
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Craig Henry
Calm down JJ! LOL!
Brad, I know how that is! I get a "knife allowance" when my Social Security comes in each month. December's is gone. COME ON JANUARY! LOL!
Dec 30, 2012
Brad T.
Got the Tortoise Sodbuster and while I was at it, got a Lg Tortoise Congress too. $24.00 shipped. Be here next week.
Jan 3, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Not sure about the congress. I like a fat congress but RR tends to make skinny ones. I really like their large Sodbuster, however. The Tortoise Soddy is really nice.
Jan 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
They also made the "Clasp" in tortoise!
Jan 3, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Ineed to keep my eyes open for that one. I was unaware!
Jan 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
Jan 3, 2013
Brad T.
All 3 of the Toad Stickers are here, Blue/black swirl, Midnight blue swirl & Smooth White bone.
The Cell handled ones have hard snap and zero blade play. The Bone has snap, but not as crisp and there is a little wobble. I don't know if this is due to the extra care during assembly, but it doesn't affect the way I intend to use them. I look forward to the Tortoise cell knives now.
I did find that the middle knife's tip was bent on arrival. If the seller does not remedy this issue i will file a claim with ebay and place a warning on every forum i peruse.
Jan 4, 2013
Tobias Gibson
As I said the Toad Stickers are not the best judge of Rough Riders. As for quality guarentee, the best you'll find is SMKW. If you bought these from them, they'd send you a replacement free of charge and because the back and forth shipping would be more than the knife is worth, they'd just tell you to dispose of the bad knife however you choose.
Jan 4, 2013
Jan Carter
Brad, How do you intend to use the toad stickers?
Jan 4, 2013
Brad T.
Food cutting, letter opening & Toad sticking.
Jan 5, 2013
Brad T.
Correction to the description of the middle defective knife (RR1204) is "Purple Swirl" Celluloid. I really like that handle because you can see the brass liner through the swirl, which gives it Purple and gold appearance.
Tobias, I didn't expect a stout knife in this pattern, my only disappointment is in the seller who sold me a knife with a bent tip. Otherwise I am satisfied with the purchase of these knives. Am truly excited to receive the Tortoise Soddy and Congress next week.
Jan 5, 2013
Brad T.
the work knife has arrived. I am impressed with the stoutness of this knife. Strong pull, solid lock and a solid snap on closing. The congress is a little thin and the closing snap is weak on the Sheepfoot blades, but the blades are tight.
Jan 7, 2013
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Craig Henry
Nice ones Brad! I like imitation tortoise. I wish more companies used it!
Jan 7, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Okay, I'm fairly certain of it now. The RR that are numbered:
RR 13XX = 2013 releases
RR12XX = 2012 Releases
RR11XX = 2011 releases
RR10XX = 2010 releases
Not sure about the ones before that. RR 9XX, RR 8XX, etc. but they could be 2009, 2008, and so on. Can anyone confirm my suspicion?
Jan 8, 2013
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Craig Henry
Hmmm, interesting. What about RR4XX, RR5XX and RR6XX. One of my mini-Trappers with the old original tang stamp is RR493.
It would be nice if SMKW would just tell someone what is going on. I tried contacting them a year or so ago.....they never answered me.
Jan 8, 2013
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Robert Burris
Graig, I wrote a letter to one of the high profile members of their crew, about a small problem I had and he took care of the problem, plus wrote me back with an explanation. You may try writing them a personal letter, like I did.
Jan 8, 2013
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Craig Henry
Write a letter? I hope I haven't forgotten how to write! LOL! Thanks Robert!
Jan 9, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Below is a list of three inch Rough Rider Toothpicks that I'm aware of. Does anyone know of another pattern?
(I'm also a ware of the three 4.25 inch toothpicks and the five 5 inch toothpicks.) I don't give a hoot about the 2 inch toothpicks.
RR 060 – White Smooth Bone
RR 061 - Orange Smooth Bone
RR 062 - Peacock (Green) Smooth Bone
RR 063 - Brown Jigged (stag bone)
RR 064 White Pearl W/ Abalone Shield
RR 243 - Black Pearl
RR 272 - Red Jigged Bone
RR 349 - Imitation Abalone
RR 451 - Amber Jigged Bone
RR 477 - Saw Cut Jigged Bone
RR 505 - Tortoise Shell
RR 580 - Gunstock (Checkered) Bone
RR 604 - Old Yellow (Yellow Composition)
RR629 - For The Cause
RR 665 - Genuine Stag
RR 695 - Turquoise (Synth)
RR 866 - Ocean Fire Red Pearl
RR833 - Pink Lemonade
RR 781 - Outdoorsman
RR 795 - Arrowhead (Brian Yellowhorse)
RR 876 - Tobacco Smooth Bone
RR 916 - Stoneworx
RR 962 - Midnight Swirl
RR 1006 - Painted Desert
RR 1053 - Twisted Bone
RR 1089 - Hot Pink
RR 1162 - Armor Hide
RR 1174 – Lime Green
Jan 9, 2013
Tobias Gibson
I know we were talking about tortoise shell somewhere. Can't quite remember where, however. Here's a few more The RR505 Tortoise Toothpick and the RR495 Tortoise peanut.
From what I've heard, the US knife industry stopped making knives with tortoise shell handles in 1904. Some companies in Europe continued to make them until perhaps the 1920s.
Jan 12, 2013
Billy Oneale
That is a nice handle material. I have several in the Rough Rider and Marbles line.
Jan 12, 2013
Brad T.
I like the tortoise handles because they match my sunglasses. A man must know how to match his accessories. LOL
Jan 14, 2013
Brad T.
Jan 14, 2013
Tobias Gibson
did it pop off or crack?
Jan 14, 2013
Brad T.
It cracked and broke off. Don't know when it happened, because I can't find the piece that is missing. I've decided to move it to the head of the line in re-work.
Jan 15, 2013
Steven Matthew
Nice to see someone that matches their sunglasses to their knife!
LOL! The tortoise seems to mach my tobacco stained teeth.
just kidding. But really, it does!
Jan 15, 2013
Billy Oneale
Here is my newest RR. I decided to EDC this one. It was not razor sharp out of the box as most of my RR's have been, but didn't take long to fix the problem. Anyway, it only cost me around $8.00 anyway. I'm really liking this one since it has a pocket clip and is really light.
Jan 15, 2013
Billy Oneale
Here is a view of the other side.
Jan 15, 2013
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Craig Henry
Interesting blade shape. Looks like it would be a nice slicer.
Jan 15, 2013
Steven Matthew
Billy, that's one nice looking knife!!!!!
Jan 23, 2013
Steven Matthew
quietly awaiting my next box of rough Riders.....feel like a kid on Christmas.
already got a place marked out for 'em on my new display case.
Jan 23, 2013
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Craig Henry
They're on their way!
Jan 23, 2013
Alexander Noot
Got a small Damascus and jigged bone lockback by Rough Rider today. MAN that's a nice knife. I'll post some pictures of it later.
Feb 7, 2013
James Brockway
Hello to all, I'm new to the group, and to Blogging, but not collecting. I have been really impressed with the build quality if these knifes, I'm just finishing up getting the Outdoorsman Series
Feb 7, 2013