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Where else can one find a solid and really cool folding knife for 15 bones? 
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I don't know why I don't have a bolster lock in my collection, but I don't.
Very sharp looking knife! I may need to get one of those.
I absolutely agree as would of preferred at least one coping blade , even a smaller wharncliffe or sheeps foot would of been nice , I saw a Case 5355 I think 1991 that had two copping blades and looks just like this knife
You only live once, may as well enjoy it! Nice set.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:32 am Okay here are the ones I've been waiting on. The Tater Skin Brown Burlap Micarta Series.
There are a couple more in the series but these are the only ones I wanted.
Lets start with the handle that is very nicely done with a black spacer between the Micarta and the bolster. The pins and the shield are perfectly smooth to where you can not feel an edge. All the blades are 440 Razor Sharp as my right thumb will attest too and all have half-stops. The brass liners and springs are perfectly matched and smooth down the spine. As I said very sharp edge on each blade. I really like the small 3.5" Sod Buster. I could do without the liner lock on it but it doesn't take anything away from its feel and useability. IMHO these are not work knives that would last for decades but they are excellent EDC knives or perfect for any collector. As a collector I'm very happy to have them in the Rough Ryder side of my collection.
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That is the original spelling is it not ???The story as I understand it is yes they used Ryder then changed to Rider. Then some person or group got upset and they have changed back to Ryder. I haven't researched it but I bet we have someone here that knows the story.cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:36 amNice set.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:32 am Okay here are the ones I've been waiting on. The Tater Skin Brown Burlap Micarta Series.
There are a couple more in the series but these are the only ones I wanted.
Lets start with the handle that is very nicely done with a black spacer between the Micarta and the bolster. The pins and the shield are perfectly smooth to where you can not feel an edge. All the blades are 440 Razor Sharp as my right thumb will attest too and all have half-stops. The brass liners and springs are perfectly matched and smooth down the spine. As I said very sharp edge on each blade. I really like the small 3.5" Sod Buster. I could do without the liner lock on it but it doesn't take anything away from its feel and useability. IMHO these are not work knives that would last for decades but they are excellent EDC knives or perfect for any collector. As a collector I'm very happy to have them in the Rough Ryder side of my collection.
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dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:39 pmThe story as I understand it is yes they used Ryder then changed to Rider. Then some person or group got upset and they have changed back to Ryder. I haven't researched it but I bet we have someone here that knows the story.cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:36 amNice set.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:32 am Okay here are the ones I've been waiting on. The Tater Skin Brown Burlap Micarta Series.
There are a couple more in the series but these are the only ones I wanted.
Lets start with the handle that is very nicely done with a black spacer between the Micarta and the bolster. The pins and the shield are perfectly smooth to where you can not feel an edge. All the blades are 440 Razor Sharp as my right thumb will attest too and all have half-stops. The brass liners and springs are perfectly matched and smooth down the spine. As I said very sharp edge on each blade. I really like the small 3.5" Sod Buster. I could do without the liner lock on it but it doesn't take anything away from its feel and useability. IMHO these are not work knives that would last for decades but they are excellent EDC knives or perfect for any collector. As a collector I'm very happy to have them in the Rough Ryder side of my collection.
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Have a good weekend my friend. 
Good question, this subject comes up on occasion.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 10:39 pmThe story as I understand it is yes they used Ryder then changed to Rider. Then some person or group got upset and they have changed back to Ryder. I haven't researched it but I bet we have someone here that knows the story.cudgee wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 6:36 amNice set.dlr110 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:32 am Okay here are the ones I've been waiting on. The Tater Skin Brown Burlap Micarta Series.
There are a couple more in the series but these are the only ones I wanted.
Lets start with the handle that is very nicely done with a black spacer between the Micarta and the bolster. The pins and the shield are perfectly smooth to where you can not feel an edge. All the blades are 440 Razor Sharp as my right thumb will attest too and all have half-stops. The brass liners and springs are perfectly matched and smooth down the spine. As I said very sharp edge on each blade. I really like the small 3.5" Sod Buster. I could do without the liner lock on it but it doesn't take anything away from its feel and useability. IMHO these are not work knives that would last for decades but they are excellent EDC knives or perfect for any collector. As a collector I'm very happy to have them in the Rough Ryder side of my collection.
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Dan, thanks for your very informative and comprehensive explanation, why this place is such a wealth of information with contributors such as yourself.Old Folder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:46 amGood question, this subject comes up on occasion.
Rough Ryder/Rider, and Rough Ryder Reserve has always been made and owned by "Smoky Mountain Knife Works." RR and RRR was not sold to SMKW.
The knives were originally spelled with a "Y" and then later changed to an "I"
Then, around the 25th anniversary (1994-2019) they went back to the "Y" to honor their beginnings.
There was no "Trademark" or "Patent" problem with a Teddy Roosevelt group or entity as some collectors speculate/assume.
So....Originally spelled with a "Y," changed to an "I" and back to the "Y" around the 25th anniversary (2019) Too current date 2022.
RR/RRR is an American owned company, the knives are produced in China within numerous knife companies located in China.
Rough Ryder Reserve (RRR) knives are made within a different Chinese factory than many other Rough Ryder knives, mainly because it has been stated by SMKW that the workmanship is not "better" but different for the production of these fine RRR knives and warrants the small price increase from the standard RR knives. If you own any of the RRR knives, you will see and feel the difference.
However, nothing is written in stone concerning the "I" and "Y" spelling. A good example is the three new "Rough Ryder Buckshot Bone" knives recently released. (RR2318, RR2320, and RR2323) The master blades are etched "ROUGH RIDER" but the tang stamps are etched "ROUGH RYDER."
Potatoes / Potatos, Tomatoes / Tomatos. "Let's Call The Whole Thing Off" (George Gershwin's song)
Dan
Thank you Dan, now I know just a little more than I did this morning....Old Folder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:09 am Thank you for your compliment cudgee.
I learn somthing every day I log into aapk.
Dan
A late "Thank You" David.dlr110 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 3:45 amThank you Dan, now I know just a little more than I did this morning....Old Folder wrote: ↑Sat Aug 13, 2022 2:09 am Thank you for your compliment cudgee.
I learn somthing every day I log into aapk.
Dan
