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cbay wrote: Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:43 pm These mini trappers are a testament to how great the quality can be on pocket knives. Despite my blade wobble obsession every one of them are solid as a rock. 15 for 15 ain't bad. Hard to put the black pearl series in my pocket though.
Very nice looking Trapper Chris! ::nod:: ::tu::
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I'd like one with a gorilla head on it!
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zed6309 wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:25 am
Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:20 am
zed6309 wrote: Sat Dec 04, 2021 7:58 pm

It definitely would be nicer without the R bolster, a shield would of looked nice as well :D
I agree, I was so concentrated on the R bolster I didn't even notice it has no shield! 8)
A nice shield would of looked great on this knife, I might make one and fit it ::tu::
Sounds like a plan! Please be sure to post pics if you go ahead with it! 8)
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TripleF wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:51 am I was toting this beast last week
Heavy duty lookin' knives Scott! ::tu:: As nice as the Rem bowie is, the RR Coal Miner with the big cotton sampler blade is outstanding! Great covers too! 8)
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kootenay joe wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:01 pm Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
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All sensational Roland! ::tu:: Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? ::shrug:: Thx! 8)
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Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:58 pm
kootenay joe wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:01 pm Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
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All sensational Roland! ::tu:: Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? ::shrug:: Thx! 8)
Yes, that is correct. But it was 10 or more years ago and he has long since disappeared from ebay.
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Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:43 pm
zed6309 wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 9:25 am
Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 1:20 am
I agree, I was so concentrated on the R bolster I didn't even notice it has no shield! 8)
A nice shield would of looked great on this knife, I might make one and fit it ::tu::
Sounds like a plan! Please be sure to post pics if you go ahead with it! 8)
Will do ::tu::
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kootenay joe wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 10:23 pm
Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:58 pm
kootenay joe wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 7:01 pm Here is the same 3 1/4" double lockback, single spring Canoe but with Rough Rider branding. Great inlay of Eagle in 'strike position'.
That's all for now.
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All sensational Roland! ::tu:: Tell me if I have this right, the silver inlays are aftermarket work done by the silversmith you bought them from? ::shrug:: Thx! 8)
Yes, that is correct. But it was 10 or more years ago and he has long since disappeared from ebay.
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Thanks Tom. :)
Amazing knives there Roland. When a guy spends that much time and skill doing that on them he doesn't do it on a knife that's not worthy... Another testament to the quality right there.
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Madmarco wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 8:48 pm
TripleF wrote: Sun Dec 05, 2021 11:51 am I was toting this beast last week
Heavy duty lookin' knives Scott! ::tu:: As nice as the Rem bowie is, the RR Coal Miner with the big cotton sampler blade is outstanding! Great covers too! 8)
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That Coal Miner is a fine looking knife, Scott. Looks tough! That old Remington has a very cool blade. A relic of a bygone century ...
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It has been a while since I posted a new knife of mine in this topic. I did get a new one today: A RR lockback. I wanted a new knife to replace the Case fish knife that I currently use to cut bait when I am fishing. The case is a few years old and had just lost all snap. It never had a lot of spring, but now it just has none.

Anyway, I like the blade shape of this RR for cutting fish and stuff so I will see how it does. I would have preferred a synthetic handle over wood since the knife will be in salt water a lot, but maybe it will prove tough.
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The fit and finish seem petty good. I like the brass hardware. Opening and closing are fine for me, though I am guessing that some folks (like my wife) would say that the lock is too hard to depress.
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My opinion is that this knife is a very nice knife to put to rough use in salt water. (It is going there anyway!)
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Overall, the knife is 3 7/8 inches closed. The blade is 3 inches. Note that the blade pretty much fills the blade well, lengthwise. One thing I hate is a knife where the handle is so big that it could hold a bigger blade than the one installed.
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Dinadan wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:53 pm It has been a while since I posted a new knife of mine in this topic. I did get a new one today: A RR lockback. I wanted a new knife to replace the Case fish knife that I currently use to cut bait when I am fishing. The case is a few years old and had just lost all snap. It never had a lot of spring, but now it just has none.

Anyway, I like the blade shape of this RR for cutting fish and stuff so I will see how it does. I would have preferred a synthetic handle over wood since the knife will be in salt water a lot, but maybe it will prove tough.
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I cannot recommend this knife to any younger members of the forum. It is only for those fellows who have completed their families!
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The fit and finish seem petty good. I like the brass hardware. Opening and closing are fine for me, though I am guessing that some folks (like my wife) would say that the lock is too hard to depress. Rough_Rider18.jpg
My opinion is that this knife is a very nice knife to put to rough use in salt water. (It is going there anyway!)
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Overall, the knife is 3 7/8 inches closed. The blade is 3 inches. Note that the blade pretty much fills the blade well, lengthwise. One thing I hate is a knife where the handle is so big that it could hold a bigger blade than the one installed.
I've looked at these before Mel, but I must say your pictures certainly show the knife much better than the online pics! It's a fine solid looking folder. I'll bet those wood covers will hold up nicely under salt water exposure! Great catch! A blade too short for the well is also a pet peeve of mine, why couldn't they have simply made it the correct length! ::shrug:: 8)
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Dinadan wrote: Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:53 pm I did get a new one today: A RR lockback.
I really like the looks of that one and I bet it will serve you well... ::tu::
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Thanks for the comments, David and Marco!
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Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife. ::tu::
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Nev52 wrote: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:50 am Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife. ::tu::

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Nice! ::tu:: The Wharncliff blade looks great on that knife! 8)
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Nev52 wrote: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:50 am Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.
That does look like a good work knife, Nev. Those are some of my favorite handles for a real work knife.
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Dinadan wrote: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:33 pm
Nev52 wrote: Mon Jan 03, 2022 11:50 am Just picked up this Wharncliffe Trapper.Carbon steel blades with half stops. Not pretty but a good work knife.
That does look like a good work knife, Nev. Those are some of my favorite handles for a real work knife.
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Just added these to the "Acorn Shield" group.
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That Doctors knife is a sweet little knife plus it's got an acorn shield, which I'm a sucker for. ::tu::
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Beavertail wrote: Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:33 pm That Doctors knife is a sweet little knife plus it's got an acorn shield, which I'm a sucker for. ::tu::
I'm quite pleased with it.
SMKW still has them in stock. $24.99 but of course that does not include shipping & Tax.
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Grindworx.com has quite a few Rough Rider knives at very reasonable prices if anyone is interested. Just type it in the search.
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Very nice, Jerry! I especially like the leg knife.
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Just got these two. carbon steel blade. and one stainless steel. ::tu::
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