Rough Riders!
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"How about a Barlow", indeed Tim!
I like how "round" your knife looks, to say nothing of those beautiful covers.
I must be getting old and senile, cuz I now find myself admiring the big "R" on the bolsters that everyone dislikes so much.
I like how "round" your knife looks, to say nothing of those beautiful covers.
I must be getting old and senile, cuz I now find myself admiring the big "R" on the bolsters that everyone dislikes so much.
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I agree with you, Marco! Much better to see the “R” there than a plain bolster. I think it adds character. Keep in mind that’s what Russell did back in the day, and everyone likes those old Russells! Not the thread for a Russell, but just making a point. Think there’s a similarity?
Tim
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Very much so, Tim, maybe even more than similar.
It's odd to me that some guys didn't object to the "R" on the Russell knives, yet find it objectionable on a Rough Rider, just boils down to personal preference, I guess.
I'm REALLY liking that Russell Barlow you posted, even what was done to the blade tip whatever that was.
I have an older Barlow with nearly identical coloring and it's 9" oal, nice n' big!
It's odd to me that some guys didn't object to the "R" on the Russell knives, yet find it objectionable on a Rough Rider, just boils down to personal preference, I guess.
I'm REALLY liking that Russell Barlow you posted, even what was done to the blade tip whatever that was.
I have an older Barlow with nearly identical coloring and it's 9" oal, nice n' big!
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I don’t find the “R” objectionable. Here’s a comparison of the same pattern with and without the letter on the bolster.
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I like ‘em both! Good looking knives either way! And I like the leaves for the background! Good idea you got there, Joe!
Tim
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Me too, although, the model with the "R" seems to stand out a bit more than the one without it. Perhaps it's the color, too!
Thanks for the comparison shots as well, Joe, they make it much easier to compare the 2 knives.
Thanks for the comparison shots as well, Joe, they make it much easier to compare the 2 knives.
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Still yet another of my relatively new RR’s - tortoise shell Trapper. No “R” on the bolster this time. Your tortoise shell made me think of this one, Joe!
Tim
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I like the R on the bolster also.
Those tortoise shell knives look good, Tim and Joeradza.
Mel
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I must admit I prefer them without the R. And the faux tortoiseshell sure looks good!
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If we're voting, I vote for no "R".
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Nice knife, Tim.
Those T/shell covers are very "warm" looking.
As for the "R" on the bolsters, I vote either way!
Those T/shell covers are very "warm" looking.
As for the "R" on the bolsters, I vote either way!
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I like the tortoise shell also
Here is a trio of RR electrician's knives:
Here is a trio of RR electrician's knives:
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Real nice, Adam! What is that handle on the left?
I suppose these three show us that the “R” on the handle is basically a random thing with RR.
I suppose these three show us that the “R” on the handle is basically a random thing with RR.
Tim
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I might be wrong, but it seems to me that the "R" is only on their Reserve series "RRR" models.
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Sorry. I took this picture early in the morning and the lighting wasn't the best.
The knife on the left is the Coal Miner electrician's knife. I believe it has buffalo horn handles.
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Another one I got a few months ago at SMKW.... Coral Snake
Tim
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Great new knife, Tim, you shouldn't lose that one anytime soon with all that color, but you might mistake it for a snake!
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Thanks, Jeepergeo and Marco! This goes well with my Case Red Rattlesnake! I’ve been looking for the Kissing Crane Rattlesnake, but no luck yet.
Tim
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That’s a nice one Tim I like RR’s Barlows
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The coral snake looks pretty good, Tim!
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Haven't been on this thread in a while. Here are some of my favorite RR's.
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Now that's a Rough Rider fan, David!
I personally like most RR models, but not having seen their Sodbuster model prior to your post I can say I definitely like that one too.
Your displays are very well organized and pleasant to look at also!
I personally like most RR models, but not having seen their Sodbuster model prior to your post I can say I definitely like that one too.
Your displays are very well organized and pleasant to look at also!
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Thank you Sir, I am somewhat of a fan. I have 95 RR's and 3 RRR's. Many of them are featured in my pictorial book of knives "The Cutting Edge: Man's Most Important Invention"
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"Somewhat of a fan"? Wow!
With 98 pieces in your possession I'd call that being much more than just a fan, David, you've gotta give yourself "enthusiast" status at least!
If 98 pieces from my knives were singled-out, that would constitute 1/3 of my entire collection!
Pray tell, where can I find your book? Thx!
With 98 pieces in your possession I'd call that being much more than just a fan, David, you've gotta give yourself "enthusiast" status at least!
If 98 pieces from my knives were singled-out, that would constitute 1/3 of my entire collection!
Pray tell, where can I find your book? Thx!