Rough Riders!

[Madmarco]

"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.

[tvic]

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?

[Madmarco]

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!

[joeradza]

I don’t find the “R” objectionable. Here’s a comparison of the same pattern with and without the letter on the bolster.

[tvic]

I like ‘em both! Good looking knives either way! And I like the leaves for the background! Good idea you got there, Joe!

[Madmarco]

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.

[tvic]

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!

[Dinadan]

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 the R on the bolster also.

Those tortoise shell knives look good, Tim and Joeradza.

[Dan In MI]

I must admit I prefer them without the R. And the faux tortoiseshell sure looks good!

[jerryd6818]

If we're voting, I vote for no "R".

[Madmarco]

Nice knife, Tim.
Those T/shell covers are very "warm" looking.
As for the "R" on the bolsters, I vote either way!

[Adam5]

I like the tortoise shell also

Here is a trio of RR electrician's knives:

[tvic]

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.

[Madmarco]

I might be wrong, but it seems to me that the "R" is only on their Reserve series "RRR" models.

[Adam5]

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.

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.

[tvic]

Another one I got a few months ago at SMKW.... Coral Snake

[Jeepergeo]

^^^ Very nice!

[Madmarco]

Great new knife, Tim, you shouldn't lose that one anytime soon with all that color, but you might mistake it for a snake!

[tvic]

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.

[zed6309]

Let’s put another one out there! How about a Barlow? Brown Stag Bone.

That’s a nice one Tim I like RR’s Barlows

[Dan In MI]

The coral snake looks pretty good, Tim!

[dlr110]

Haven't been on this thread in a while. Here are some of my favorite RR's.

[Madmarco]

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!

[dlr110]

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!

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"

[Madmarco]

"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!