Rough Riders!
Re: Rough Riders!
Look at this hog
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... 5209_1.jpg
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... 5209_1.jpg
If God didn’t want us to have guns, he wouldn’t have given us trigger fingers!" - Yosemite Sam
There are 3 kinds of people in this world, “Those who can count and Those who can’t”
www.allaboutpocketknives.com/jamieinwv
There are 3 kinds of people in this world, “Those who can count and Those who can’t”
www.allaboutpocketknives.com/jamieinwv
- SwedgeHead
- Posts: 348
- Joined: Thu Jan 19, 2023 12:23 am
Re: Rough Riders!
This became one of my favorites, it's small but just has a lot going on.
Really pretty translucent peach seed jigged bone, a nice RR emblem, blade etch , horseshoe tang stamp, and kool looking bolster stripes that liken itself to a rattlesnake. All in a 3" toothpick, what's not to like! Model 1568 from 2015.
Really pretty translucent peach seed jigged bone, a nice RR emblem, blade etch , horseshoe tang stamp, and kool looking bolster stripes that liken itself to a rattlesnake. All in a 3" toothpick, what's not to like! Model 1568 from 2015.
- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Very cool Nev. I have one just like it and you're gonna like that knife. I ALMOST went with the red one since it's so bright and colorful, but ultimately my "black" monkey took over and I got the black.


- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Saw that one in your store buddy. Even though I'm a dedicated 1-blade guy, I was tempted by the hatchet!JamieinWV wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:41 pm Look at this hog
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... 5209_1.jpg


Re: Rough Riders!
Honestly it’s a tool you could cut and split a cord of wood in matter of minutesMadmarco wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 12:53 amSaw that one in your store buddy. Even though I'm a dedicated 1-blade guy, I was tempted by the hatchet!JamieinWV wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 9:41 pm Look at this hog
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... 5209_1.jpg![]()
If God didn’t want us to have guns, he wouldn’t have given us trigger fingers!" - Yosemite Sam
There are 3 kinds of people in this world, “Those who can count and Those who can’t”
www.allaboutpocketknives.com/jamieinwv
There are 3 kinds of people in this world, “Those who can count and Those who can’t”
www.allaboutpocketknives.com/jamieinwv
- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Well, if I was still lumberjackin' I could see buying one, but since my wood splitting days are behind me I'll have to pass! 


-
- Posts: 23
- Joined: Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:53 pm
- Location: Terra; 3rd rock from Sol
Re: Rough Riders!
Contact SMKW, attaching the picture to your email. They stand behind the lifetime guarantee.Dinadan wrote: ↑Thu Jul 30, 2015 10:07 pm Saturday I used my RR fish knife for a bit of cutting and to scale a good mess of flounder and saltwater trout. A couple of days later I went to take it out of my tackle box for a cleaning and noticed (ouch) that the clip blade was not fully closed. Upon examination the backspring was broke. It must have happened while just laying in the tackle box, because I could never have missed that exposed tip while scaling. Darned annoying because I really liked that knife and I do not think anyone else makes one that size. I guess I will just get another. First time I have ever had a backspring break. It probably would not have happened if I had bought Case, but on the other hand I am only one third as annoyed as I would be if a Case broke!
While not Rough Ryder, I have replaced two of their Marbles brand knives under warranty for a broken backspring.
The first, a 8 to 10 year old pre "MR" number MR409 "US" Hawkbill, that was fine when I put it in a wood cigar box (blade closed) a couple months before I had a "minor" (doctor's term) stroke. 2 years after the stroke I was able to get the cigar box, and bring it and the knives to the assisted living facility I am at now (and probably for the rest of this life.) When I took the knife out of the cigar box, the backspring was broken. I sent them an email with a picture. They sent me a new MR409 (with the "MR"number). They did not want the broken knife.
The second was a new in hang pack MR278 "G.I. Utility Knife"/Demo Knife with a no MR number Marbles SPORK.
A "genius" in marketing decided it would be a "good" idea to have all four blades 1/4 to 1/2 way open.

I did not have to pay shipping for either replacement.
Yes. Both knives were under $7.⁰⁰ retail. The MR409 Hawkbill was closer to $5.⁰⁰ than $6.⁰⁰ when I bought the first one. It might have been $4 and change, I forget.
"Youth is wasted on the young." (George Bernard Shaw)
"Mr. Murphy was an optimist." (The General's Credo)
"I took the road less traveled. I now have no idea where I am." (Anonymous over the road truck driver)
"Mr. Murphy was an optimist." (The General's Credo)
"I took the road less traveled. I now have no idea where I am." (Anonymous over the road truck driver)
Re: Rough Riders!
Thank you for the heads-up. It is always good to see a company that stands behind the guarantee.afishhunter wrote: ↑Wed Feb 01, 2023 6:59 am Contact SMKW, attaching the picture to your email. They stand behind the lifetime guarantee.
I can see why it is a favorite. Knice!SwedgeHead wrote: ↑Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:08 pm This became one of my favorites, it's small but just has a lot going on.
Mel
-
- Posts: 942
- Joined: Mon Nov 21, 2022 3:25 pm
- Location: U.S. Dixieland
Re: Rough Riders!
I heard that Marco, and good riddance to em!!
Jimbo
You can lead a person to wisdom, but you can’t make them think
Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo

Where I am is where I’ll be!!
Jimbo
- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
What, you don't much care for the hatchet knives Jimbo?
I would never buy such a knife, but the concept is kindda cool. 



- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Well, I recently received this stamped Rough Rider linerlock but no pattern number is visible anywhere so it may be a counterfeit!
8" oal with black composite cover inserts, and stamped "Rough Rider" just to the left of the stud.
8" oal with black composite cover inserts, and stamped "Rough Rider" just to the left of the stud.


Re: Rough Riders!
Tater Skin work knife and Cinnamon Bone Stag Half Hawk
I have several Half Hawks now, and I place the blame squarely on Dan In MI
I have several Half Hawks now, and I place the blame squarely on Dan In MI

Re: Rough Riders!
I am indeed quite the enabler. Nice ones, Mark and Adam! 

USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
-
- Posts: 135
- Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:22 pm
Re: Rough Riders!
Good lookin' knife, ebrandwein!
Got this Denim Micarta Work Knife on sale at SMKW recently. Nice Wharncliffe blade, tight, solid - couldn't ask for more!
Got this Denim Micarta Work Knife on sale at SMKW recently. Nice Wharncliffe blade, tight, solid - couldn't ask for more!
Tim
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” - Ronald Reagan
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” - Ronald Reagan
- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
I can certainly see why!ebrandwein wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:10 pm Pick this one up recently. I'm becoming a RR Sunfish addict...
That's a beautiful "fish"!
Just the 1 blade, or...?


- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Lovely Tim!
I've had mine for awhile, and it's a great knife!
And, it's a Rough Rider!


-
- Posts: 135
- Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:22 pm
Re: Rough Riders!
2 blades hereMadmarco wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:01 pmI can certainly see why!ebrandwein wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:10 pm Pick this one up recently. I'm becoming a RR Sunfish addict...
That's a beautiful "fish"!
Just the 1 blade, or...?
![]()
- Madmarco
- Gold Tier
- Posts: 11941
- Joined: Wed May 20, 2020 12:09 am
- Location: Smack dab in the middle of Canada
Re: Rough Riders!
Thank you, sir!ebrandwein wrote: ↑Mon Mar 27, 2023 3:44 am2 blades hereMadmarco wrote: ↑Thu Mar 23, 2023 7:01 pmI can certainly see why!ebrandwein wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:10 pm Pick this one up recently. I'm becoming a RR Sunfish addict...
That's a beautiful "fish"!
Just the 1 blade, or...?
![]()



-
- Posts: 135
- Joined: Mon Mar 21, 2022 4:22 pm
Re: Rough Riders!
Another cool knife, ebrandwein! Here’s my RR Classic Micarta Sowbelly.
Tim
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” - Ronald Reagan
“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.” - Ronald Reagan
Re: Rough Riders!
I like that sowbelly, Tim! One of those is high on my list of Rough Ryder wants.
I'd been meaning to get a Rough Ryder "family portrait" for a while, and I finally did.
From left to right, we see: the RR2169 "blue mule" small toothpick, a pair of RR1949 smooth blue bone Canoes, a pair of RR2346 "faded blue jeans" Micarta half hawks, a pair of RR2336 "tater skin" burlap Micarta Congresses, and a RR1903 miniature Spanish notch Bowie. There is also a RR2321 "buckshot bone" knife pick thrown in for good measure.
I'd been meaning to get a Rough Ryder "family portrait" for a while, and I finally did.
From left to right, we see: the RR2169 "blue mule" small toothpick, a pair of RR1949 smooth blue bone Canoes, a pair of RR2346 "faded blue jeans" Micarta half hawks, a pair of RR2336 "tater skin" burlap Micarta Congresses, and a RR1903 miniature Spanish notch Bowie. There is also a RR2321 "buckshot bone" knife pick thrown in for good measure.
USN 2000-2006
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget
Adaptable and (usually) affable knife enthusiast, unsure of his knife collecting destination but enjoying the journey
Case taste, Rough Ryder budget