(171) Are Rough Ryder Knives Junk? My Response

I had a comment left on one of my videos saying Rough Ryder knives are junk, cheap Chinese crap. I didn't get a good answer from what was probably a troll, so I made this video as kind of a lengthy response as to why I hear people expressing an opinion as if it were a fact. Physical properties of a knife are different from emotions, politics, the price of tea in China... i want Science, not emotion

[@badmunkyedc1]

Knife shaming has definitely gotten better over the years. I'm a huge sucker for gas station knives, budget knives, expensive knives and just knives overall. That's part of the joy of the hobby, that there are so many different types and styles that appeal to anyone. And regarding the Rough Ryder knives, I've had RRs that were put together better than a Case I paid 4 times more money for. And it used to be a big deal if a knife was made in China, but they've changed a lot in the past 30 years. The quality is on par, if not better than American made most times. Great rant!

[@Checkmate1954]

Well said...I would just echo the points you made.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Badmunky. I had a gaudy gold colored fake Damascus flipper of dubious quality that I would use at work. People would always comment on how good it looked. It wouldn't hold an edge long, but that 5 dollar knife impressed the 💩 out of non knife type people. I finally broke the tip off of it one day trying to use it as a screwdriver. Easy come, easy go.

[@HollywoodTacticool]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife always use beater knives as screwdrivers lol. And knives we knife nerds think are tacky impress the heck out of Normies, and high end knives we think are exquisite turn zero heads

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Agree Brother.

[@carmineredd1198]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife gold .. i had a pakistan boot dagger Texas Gold. i bought it to pry open buckets of joint compound it was perfect for that use , was it sharp ? i dunno i never tested the edge, i just got tired of bending screwdrivers and it was 4 dollars so ...

[@halcooper6059]

I have about a dozen rough ryder knives. I've had 1-2 that disappointed me. The others I've found to be an excellent value. I can find joy in the simple things and also in higher end things. I doubt the negative comment came from someone with real experience with rough ryder knives.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Hal.

[@markcoffman494]

I have had the same experience, I just bought a ton and they all had small things about them I didn’t like, but over all, I had an amazing round up.

[@johndagostino2451]

Yeah 2 blade Barlow are my favourites

[@marty1685]

Have tried 3 now, not one was satisfactory, not even for $15.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yeah, I get the Chinese junk knives all the time. I always factor the price you’re paying for the knife to be a critical part of the value. If you’re not happy with American Companies producing products in China blame our government and its domestic and foreign economic policies. Our government has created this trade imbalance and we just went through an election that has just strengthened it. Our trade policies are junk and they have forced American companies to move off shore to survive. I think you know who I am. And the bottom line if you’re looking for a quality traditional pattern knife that the bulk of American can use and afford ; it will most likely be made off-shore. Been having this argument for 10+ years.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Tobias. Well said.

[@andythebreadbaker9925]

Just want to add to this discussion that there are worlds of difference between American companies with labor in China and actual Chinese companies largely marketed to mostly Chinese buyers on say dhgate or Ali Express.

[@andythebreadbaker9925]

Another thing to add is the racist 'junk' label heaped on Japanese steel back in the 70s and 80s. Imagine saying something like that now. You'd be laughed at and rightly so. Chinese steel (7cr / 8 cr etc) has gotten ridiculously good in more recent years.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I block ‘em when they are totally ignorant, using foul language, etc. most of these actually get picked up by the You Tube filters. Hopefully the guy was nice enough to give you a 👎. Your channel if popular enough to warrant a thumbs down or two every now and then! ( sorry! I gave this one a 👍!)

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Tobias. If you don't get a thumbs down every once in awhile, you aren't trying hard enough. 😃

[@jgbullen]

Tobias, If they start a sentence with Hey Dude, be prepared to hit the block key.

[@marty1685]

You think people should be blocked just because they disagree with you?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@marty1685, disagreeing, no. Trolling, yes.

[@BigRedEDC]

Easy answer....no, they're not! Thanks William!!! I'm sure I've probably heard from this person as well...lol!!!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you JB. That would have been a quick video 😂 The introduction, state the question. Answer No. Roll credits 😅

[@BigRedEDC]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife lol...😂😂😂😂

[@chadm8868]

One of those “junk” knives could last you to your dying day if you keep it clean and sharp. For 12 dollars! That is what pocket knives used to be about.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Yep. Before KZbin, people bought inexpensive knives to use. Nothing wrong with collecting, but many people just need a tool.

[@fredcolon2341]

If you like knives, it doesn't matter where they are made, you just enjoy what you like no matter what the price,

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@@fredcolon2341 That's the way to do it. 👍

[@lenzielenski3276]

RR knives are, to my experience, nearly as good as Case for a small fraction of the price. Are some off center and not as smooth, sure, but so are Case. Over all I've found them as good or better than Remington and other firearm's relabeled knives. 440A IS junk steel. There is no excuse for a non-stainless, long lasting blade when things like 14c28n are available at dirt cheap prices. I have hundreds of knives and while I don't buy them often, I have a few and I'll undoubtedly add more.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you 👍

[@stevehuffman7453]

Not "junk" and not "cheap" - They are "inexpensive". There is a difference. Remember the Cadillac Seville? It was NOT "inexpensive", but it WAS "cheap". Basically a Chevrolet Citation with a few "luxury" options and "Cadillac" badging. 👎 I only have around 60 Rough Rider/Ryder knives. Three have had "issues". Two had cosmetic issues: The shield of a "Twisted Bone" canoe remained in the box when I removed the knife. A drop of super glue fixed it. A large (5 inch closed) single blade white smooth bone Coke Bottle/Swell Center pattern had a cracked cover at the center pin. A drop of super glue worked into the crack fixed it. It is not unusual for bone to crack at one of the pins. Both Case and GEC are known to have that "defect" occasionally. (From what I've seen on the knife forum I hang out on, Case appears to have this issue more often than Rough Rider/Ryder does.) My latest, a (yellow) Classic Carbon canoe, has a true defect that affects functionality: The pulls are a bit shallow, making it difficult to open the pen blade. I haven't decided if I'm going to exchange it under warranty, or deepen the pen blade pull with my Dremel. RR is great for trying new patterns without bankrupting the bank. You can always "upgrade" to a different brand if you like the pattern. "People" say "Case makes a lot of different patterns!" RR has more patterns in regular production. For example, Case does not currently produce a Barlow. They took the Barlow pattern "out of the vault" in 2019 or 2020, produced it for a year, the "put it (back) in the vault". I believe the last time they "took it out of the vault" before was in the 1990's Who knows if Case will produce a Barlow again before 2040? Rough Rider currently produces the Barlow -- in AT LEAST THREE sizes, both single and double blade versions, with different primary blades. Why Case wants to send their potential customers into the arms of their competition, I have no clue. Bear & Sons, Moor Maker, Böker, RR, Marbles, and others have the Barlow (and other patterns) as regular production, that Case has "In The Vault" and out of production. Another that Case has "in the vault" is the large sunfish/elephant toe/whaler/"British Rope Knife"/Pocket axe/emergency spatula/ or whichever of the 70 odd names the pattern is known as... RR has an equal end in production, with a choice of two or three different cover materials, and a large sleeve board in production. Marbles also has at least one equal end in production with different covers than the RR. As for build quality, all my RR are AT LEAST as good as the five Case knives I have. Most challenge the three GEC (none are "seconds") I have in build quality. I'll stick with RR. They cost a lot less than Case, and I've heard from the Case Fan Boys that buying a current production Case sight unseen online is "risky" -- Case's QC has been hit or miss the last few years. (Case also claims (quote) Blade Rub on a two spring three blade stockman is to be expected, and goes with the pattern. Blade rub on these knives are not covered under warranty." (end quote) The stockman is one of my favorite and most carried patterns. Case is "honest" and warns potential customers their three blade two spring stockmans WILL have blade rub, and even if it is severe enough to make it near impossible to open one or more blades, it IS NOT covered under warranty! 👎 Oddly enough, my eight RR Large and Extra Large sockman (most of which cost under $10 shipped), and offshore Old Timer 858OT, and 858OTB, vintage 1978 to 1984 US made Old Timer 858, and GEC 82, all of which are a two spring three blade stockman, have blade rub. Yet according to Case, "Blade rub goes with the pattern. It can't be helped; it's unavoidable!" 🙄👎

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you for your very well thought out response. 👍

[@jamieryall8341]

Anything made in China is only as good as the quality control, the machines & people making the items. The American knives cost more because the workers make higher wages than their Chinese counterparts. I have Cold Steel, Italian stilletos & Civivi that are better quality than Rough Rider. I like RR for the same reasons you do, William. They're fun to look @ & play with, fidget with them & keep in a knife roll to haul out every once in a while, just as I do with all my knives. There are some RR's, the larger ones that I would & do EDC. I always take comments like you're referring to with a grain of salt & immediately stick it in the junk category of idiotic thoughts. I think there are people who on Utube that scroll all websites & hit the thumbs down on every one of them. Keep up your useful, informative & fun videos, William.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Jamie. You are right. It really comes down to does the person in charge of the company want to make a good quality item, or just want profit. You can do both, but unscrupulous companies go for short term gain, like a con man running a scam in a city. Once word gets around, he doesn't have anymore suckers, and has to move on. In reality, good quality may cost more to implement, but will pay itself back many times with loyal customers.

[@Badastro59]

I have only had one knife that was total Junk, it was a magazine advertisement " Special. a American eagle with gold plated 'Bolsters and cap.back in the early 1980's .No idea where it was made. Hi, I'm Glen greeting from Goulburn NSW Australia. I do hate negativity and rudeness. If you don't have something nice to say, Say nothing, You have a nice collection there..You like Knives and Collecting and Using. So Good-Onya.The best part of Budget knives is when you lose them replacement is no so expensive. Still hurts thought. I was given a Imperial prov back in 1967 I was 8 Y.O. lost it next year when I was working in a Circus. Finally bought a replacement this year. ( Still a Bastard to Sharpen)

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Glen. i have a few Imperial knives. They always were an inexpensive brand, but useable working knives. I don't like talking bad about knives, but there are some junk knives out there for sure. I recently bought an almost new old Imperial fish knife with the de-scaler & toothpick blade.

[@canisferris]

The only junk knives i know Is tac-force knives, i personally like elk ridge, vortek AND i just bought a rough rider waiting for It to arrive

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I think you will like them.

[@timwilliams8343]

These trolls "Show their Asses" by expressing these ignorant statements. Rough Rider/Ryder knives are the best knives for the money......Bar None!!!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

You tell em Tim!

[@Pyewack3t]

I've had RRs tbat have questionable F+F but I'm still buying as the majority are decent. I have bought different brands where I've said "Deffo not buying those again". What's the giant thing on the right by the way? It got my attention for most of that vid.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

The monster on the right is the Rough Ryder 25th anniversary Jumbo Trapper. and they weren't kidding about the Jumbo part. Here's the review i did on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqKZmH-frdKWba8

[@ihopetowin]

You know what? These knives are not junk. It's true I see some better than others and I think certain issues involving fit and finish are gradually improving. For a person starting out in. the hobby, they are a very pleasing option and some of their patterns are for the moment unique or extremely hard to find, cotton samplers for instance. I recently bought a cotton sampler, hasn't arrived yet and I'll be happy to include it.

[@jamesbarry6248]

THE OLD IMPERIAL /Hammer Brand budget knives made during the great depression with the plastic shell handles and tin bolsters ,could be considered junk but collectors really respect them with their high carbon steel blades and snap that beats most modern knives.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍

[@jerryjennis6083]

I thought they were junk too till i bought the yellow T10 whittler thats just as good or better than the case sea horse whittler that didn't cost noways as much I love this thing that fellow needs to buy one of these that will change his mind about rough rider knives

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's it Jerry. if we had an easy way of putting on a different shield, many RR haters would think they are a decent knife. Some people just hate China, but don't want to appear racist. i don't like the communist party, but i appreciate a well made knife.

[@paulkelley7026]

These people that are making bad comment about Chinese products are making them on Chinese made device.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's right & they don't see the irony in that.

[@jeroenvoss6231]

My Rough Riders are really well made, fit and finish are good, bladesteel isn"t disappointing. I like them just as much as my more expensive knives, American, European knives. Just the fact that they are from China doesn"t mean they are junk. Buy one check it out for yourself, try another one and if you don"t like them buy other knives. Where they are made or what they cost doesn"t make them super or junk. I bought knives that looked nice on a picture , but when I handled them, they weren"t what I expected. That"s how you learn what you like and what not. Have a good weekend William. love your video"s a big thumbs up

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Jeroen.

[@richardweilandt3315]

I like Rough Ryder knives. I have the Highland large Toothpick. I even have some of those ( junk ) novelty knives, because, I like the art work. No knife is truly a junk knife. That's an individuals perception and lack of knowledge in metallurgy. All steels will sharpen, all steels will cut. All knives look fabulous in a collection. People are snobs and elitists. The various types of steel are named for a reason. There is a metallurgy chart listing steels and their similar steels from other countries. 440A is similar to 1 of our American steels and several European steels.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Even paper will cut as I've found out more than once 😆 ouch

[@richardweilandt3315]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife yeah, and those actually hurt worse than a knife cutting you 😆 a top metallurgist said it best, all steel is Super Steel. Because it is refined Iron with Carbon and other elements add to improve strength, wear resistance, and rust resistance. Many will say that a $19.95 knife is cheap garbage because you didn't Pay like you said, over $80.00 like if you buy a Case. I have Case knives, and Case Straight Razors. But I won't use them for hard work.

[@fossilimprint2954]

In my experience, quality of Rough Ryder is on average about the same as Case. For a lot less cost. My only real beef with Rough Ryder is that their Reserve line knives usually have too hard/strong of a pull for my liking. But that is subjective, I happen to dislike bear trap pull strength.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I have the Rhino Toe Reserve coming in. I don't collect all of them, but that one looks like a Sunfish.

[@marty1685]

They aren't even close to Case! I have bought over 20 Case knives, never an issue. I have not yet even seen a Rough Ryder without issues, have bought 3, will never buy another.

[@bluecow2655]

"KNIFE SHAMING". Really? Man up for crying out loud. No I don't like China. I try to avoid buying products from China, not always possible. I am tempted by some Rough Rider and Kershaw knives but have managed to resist that temptation. I don't like Fords and will say so is the Ford shaming? Good lord if you like R.R. knives More Power To Ya. I have a right to my opinion and the right to express it just like you have the right to think I'm a wingnut. Shaming, grow up.

[@yermoffroad]

"I hate Pakistani knives.".. two seconds later ." if you have a problem with a counties knife this isnt the channel for you" 😅

[@yelnatsipcus2536]

My only problem with rough Ryder is they make knives in the wrong patterns and materials, like I really want a knife with vg-10 blades with bone handles like they make all the stuff I want but it's all on different knives

[@tecnotrog1]

R/R knives are ok. And if you collect them that makes them outstanding. Myself I collect SAK and I love them. but there is always the ' knife snobs' who will mock anything. Ignore them and move on 🦉

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Owlseyes Sees. That's the way to do it. Collect what you like, and don't worry about what other people say.

[@johndagostino2451]

Aye agreed totally great value with out sacrifice quality I use mine a lot to carve Irish shillelaghs it’s a very hard wood no blade side play at all and get super sharp edge very important for carving as blunt knife is more dangerous than a sharp one greeting from the uk

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you John. They are pretty good value.

[@johndagostino2451]

Np I don’t sugar coat things I’m too honest straight to point I see reviews on KZbin if I like the knives and price is right I get it at moment Barlow rough riders are my favourite pattern nostalgic and functional very comfortable in hand perfect to carve for hours greetings from the uk 🇬🇧 👍🇮🇹🐾🦊

[@trueblueedits4673]

The "China bad" sentiment is honestly a really ignorant one to have when considering the fact that a huge portion of products (or parts of products) in the West is Chinese-made. We use these products and don't bat an eye and don't consider it junk. So why should we consider Chinese-made knives junk? Kizer is a knife brand with many products originating in China, yet the knife community generally has high praise for their knives (Kizer Begleiter 2, Kizer Drop Bear, Kizer Sheepdog etc). Ignore the trolls and like what you like regardless of where it's from. As long as it's ethical and does the job you want it to, love what you love.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you, True Blue. 👍

[@bluetoad2001]

actually i have several Rough Riders, never had a bad one. i visited Smoky Mountain years ago when Rough Rider was becoming available. i got to personally examine each and every knife in the display case that caught my eye. blew my mind really. the salesmen/ladies were more than helpful. the only hick up was i ran out of money and had to borrow some cash from my wife. oooops. i bought a beautiful smooth green bone four blade congress that is as nice as they come. yes, i have a few GEC’s and Case.

[@KFairchild77]

Great knives at a great price has been my experience

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍

[@markherrera829]

Hi William, I own six rough rider/rough ryder knives. I also own four civivi knives and enjoy every one of them as much as I do my American made blades. I just like a well made tool. Be Well.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Mark. I feel the same way.

[@HollywoodTacticool]

Period. End of sentence!

[@marty1685]

Civivi and Rough Ryder are not even in the same league. Civivi makes a decent knife, RR looks just like the knives I can find next to the jerky and drug pipes in the gas station.

[@SquireSCA]

Rough Ryder are ok for the money. The Rough Ryder RESERVE line though, is excellent and beats anything made in the US under the $100 price point. It's not even close...

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I do like the reserve line.

[@bigbobg8091]

I’ve been pleasantly surprised by Rough Rider knives. I own five and like them all. Are they perfect? Probably not but they don’t cost an arm and a leg either. They are an excellent value at their price point. I also own GEC and Case.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Bigbobg. I'm looking at getting my first Case soon. Have my eye on that new Copperhead release with a Wharncliffe blade.

[@durango8882]

And it allows people who like knives that are inexpensive to be able to collect them as a hobby.

[@EdDanaGuitar]

I'll pick Rough Ryder or Rite Edge over Case every time! You can get OVERCHARGED for a name. It happens with everything. Look at Gibson and Martin guitars!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍

[@slick_slicers]

The question in my mind is, are these any ‘worse’ than any other factory made traditionals, like Case, GEC etc? OK, they’re not genuine, traditionally made, artisan knives, but neither are Case or GEC. I’m pretty sure that they are only ‘worse’ because they’re made in a Chinese Factory rather than an American one. Certainly, compared to the Richard’s shell knives that I grew up with, RR’s are great. And, 40 years on, people pay stupid money for them now. Asa regards how to deal with this sort of commenter, I think that everyone is entitled to their opinion, so as long as they’re not rude or offensive, I’d leave them to it.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Eric. I've found that 99 percent of people who leave a comment like "Chinese knives are junk," really don't have a major issue with quality of the knife. They have issues with the Chinese government. So do I. When I hit them with "where is your phone made?", you can see the dancing around going on with their answers, if they answer. If I'm supporting the Chinese government by buying a 15 dollar knife, what are they doing when they buy thousands of dollars worth of a Chinese phone? Yeah, I thought so. Hypocrites the lot of them!

[@mike3020]

How long has China been making blades ? I like rough Ryder. They cool looking blades.

[@alangross2277]

After buying 4 or 5 Rough Riders, I bought a number, maybe as many as 20, of Rough Rider knives about 10 years ago to give as Christmas gifts to my shop guys. They were all very nice knives, well made and sharp. One out all of these knives, a tiny little lock back knife. had a cracked bone scale, so I kept it for myself and I still have it. Recently I watched a KZbin video comparing sharpness of a Rough Rider Classic Carbon II Stockman against a Case XX Stockman, which cost 5-6 times as much as the Rough Rider...after 100 cut through some large rope, the Rough Rider was the sharper of the two, by a slight margin. Pure junk? I think not.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I agree 👍

[@PatShipley]

I have two Rough Rider trapper knives and I think they are really good knives. I also have Uncle Henry old timer USA and China- Case- Buck- and many others and I like them all.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

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[@captainpugwash6889]

Ordered my first RR (Tickler) a few days ago. Almost about to burst waiting to get my hands on it! Kinda suspect that I will be buying more traditional pieces going forward... Btw China and other far East manufacturers make quality stuff 🤔

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's a great model. Hopefully you have received it by now. Mine was lost in my recliner for over a year. it just needed a little cleaning up.

[@Pocket_EDC]

Excellent commentary and perspective. I wouldn't have near the number of knives in my collection if it wasn't for RR. Granted, I think RR leans heavily into collectability. I have RR knives that I would not feel safe using and others that I put to work. Some are just so attractive to look at, I would never want to rough them up (even though they may be up to the task). Regardless, a new RR knife in the mail most always makes me happy. Only had one that I returned (blade was t0o warped to cut a straight line). All that said, I've watched enough knife reviews to know that more expensive brands also have quality issues. I've said it before....I'm fine paying RR prices for RR quality but, I would hate to pay, say, Case prices and get RR quality. Cheers.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you for your thoughts on RR.

[@2ndchancegeorge]

I say away from those comments just say ok thanks for watching.. For some reason China sets off people....but if you like me on a bugetbtgese RR are awesome love thier stuff. Another great video buddy. Keep em coming.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you 2nd Chance George. Rough Ryder's are a great way to get into traditional knives.

[@squatrx]

You should join the RR Facebook group. A lot of RR fans there.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you squatrx. I don't use Facebook very much, even though I have an account. Is it called Rough Ryder group?

[@squatrx]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife Rough Rider Blades

[@ROE1300]

👍 Excellent video topic. Admittedly I am a Rough Ryder fan. Two of my favorite folding knives are the Buck 110 and the Rough Ryder Reserve Common Stock (for different reasons). I own a few Rough Ryders and truthfully some I did not care for because the style lost its appeal, not because they are junk. Good quality knives. Excellent quality for the price. While they would not be my normal EDC, I have a few novelty knives because they are keepsakes of TV shows I watched as a child. All knives are beautiful in their own way and attract different owners. I agree shaming anyone for any knife is shameful. Not trading my favorite Buck 110 or my Hopalong Cassidy novelty knife for anything.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

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[@Preacher2727]

If I bought a rough Ryder for $300 it’s junk, but if I buy a rough Ryder for $20 it’s awesome. That’s my thought on any knife I buy. I own close to 400 knives and I love all of them. Why? Because I got them at the right price. I carry a rough Ryder on some occasions. Also a Case, Buck, Puma, etc.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's the way to approach this. 👍

[@nathanielschaper3818]

All I know is I like mine. The nicest knife I’ve ever gotten under $30, (I got it for $10. It is immaculate for a $10 knife) but its a nice enough knife that I wouldn’t be ashamed to carry but cheap enough that if I come up with an issue or one of those instances of where you gotta sacrifice a blade you can without beating yourself up about em. Its my daily carry. Solid, decent looking, sharp knife for a great price

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's all that really matters. You like it 👍

[@Gazz_R]

Things have changed massively in China. There are now more "Middle class" people in China than the whole population of the US. Yes, they make junk but, they also make treasures. From what I've seen of your RR reviews I think they're great. I do plan on buying a RR at some point, just can't make my mind up on which one lol. Take care William and have fun mate.

[@tonyricketts5569]

I have a lot of Case , USA made Schrades and lots of German stuff. My favorite knife is a Schrade 194Ot but I carry a Rough Rider work knife with yellow handles. It works as good as any and if I meet a young man who doesn’t own a knife, it may become his. I’ve probably given away 20 of them to kids.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's great 👍

[@dogman437]

I've been buying RR since about 2015. I saw them at SMKW and couldn't believe what you get for the money. I have knives in price ranging from a few dollars to over a thousand. I buy the RR for looks and they have good enough quality that I will gift them to friends and family. One of the greatest thing is that if you lose a RR it is not a big deal. My son uses a knife at work everyday and he misplaces them from time to time and I give him another one and we just laugh about it. Also, the knives have never failed him in his work which impresses me. Knives are art and should be appreciated as such. Price does not make art better.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

You can also use them instead of setting aside like an investment. Sometimes, the best thing about a knife is using it and having it work. 🔪

[@dougglaus9256]

I will admit. I was not a fan of Rough Rider knives. I bought one with a long skinny blade to throw in my belt tackle box when I trout fish. I have to admit. It surprised me on how well a 14 dollar Chinese made knife was made. I’ve used it for around 2 years now it has served me very well at the trout stream. The knife is very well made. I’m not a big fan of 440 stainless steel. This knife has surprisingly held an edge very well and with a few strokes through a 4 dollar ceramic knife sharpener. It always comes back to life quite nice. Do I own knives that are better. Certainly I do. I also payed the cost of those knives out the wazoo. Rough Rider knives are made in China. That is true, there is no denying that fact. The way I’m looking at it is. The folks at the knife factory who make Riugh Rider knives have to eat also. They are just ordinary working class stiffs like I am. They go to work, clock in, complain about their boss, look forward to the weekend, just ordinary working class people. It’s not their fault they live in China. They probably have no desire to hurt me. They just want to live their lives as best the can. Just like me. They make a decent product for a decent price. Sure it’s not hand fitted and hand polished. Mine cost me 12.99 plus shipping off of eBay. If my tackle box gets lost or stolen. Which has happened to me twice now. One came loose from my belt and the other was stolen out of the back of my truck. I’m only out 16 dollars in my knife.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's the way I look at it, too. Would we want to be judged by our governments actions or inaction?

[@nitrorc4life1]

I respect the decision of others to stay away from Chinese products, but remember the batteries in your tablet, phone, laptop, Car, flashlight ect.ect.are mined by child labor, I'm willing to bet many if not all who will not but a Chinese knife have and will buy more electronics. Haters of RR knives are mostly childish , snobs or ignorant who merely say they are junk, they are not. I carry a RR alongside a Benchmade, Spyderco, ZT , US kershaw and premium import daily. I respect the decision to not like them, inexpensive, yes, but not junk at all.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Exactly. My argument is about the quality of the knives, not global politics. I understand the reasoning behind the desire to not support the Chinese government. It's just hypocritical to buy other Chinese made items costing way more than that knife 🔪 and not blinking an eye or protesting in any way about their new iPhone or damn near anything made nowadays. And even then, that's their choice. I respect that. I also have the right to buy whatever knife I want from whatever country it's made in. Yes, many governments and societies use child labor, and that's bad. Any kid growing up on a farm probably got used as child labor when I was growing up, but that was a long time ago. If a government is authoritarian or a dictatorship, it really comes down to it is the oppressed people who have to rise up against their oppressors unless someone else intevines on their behalf. My not buying a Chinese knife just puts that skilled knife maker out of work, maybe one day. If he's a slave, they will just find something else for him to make, or he will starve to death. That's a lot to think about when doing something like never buying a Chinese knife or anything Chinese made again. Those actions might actually cause more harm to the people they supposedly support than buying the knife. I buy knives from every country that makes knives if possible, and they are decently made. But that's just me. People can do whatever they want with their money. It's not my money, so I have nothing to say about how they spend it. I think eventually, the well made inexpensive Chinese knife will be a thing of the past. We won't be able to buy them because we have issues big enough to affect our trade with them on everything. There's not much I can do about that, so I don't worry about it. Yeah, I'd like to see everyone get along in peace and harmony, but I've yet to see that happen on any huge scale. 😕

[@christophwilhelm6431]

My main gripe is off center blades and this is almost 100% of the time due to blade warp. Often times the blade will be close to centered bc it's a potato chip, double warped. Other than that I like them.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That is a problem with many of them.

[@LandoniousRex077]

Thank you, sir. There’s all these fancy people out there with fancy knives and then I got a bunch of China stuff whatever it’s nice. I went to my grandpa‘s friends house. And he had some case knives he had some really nice Damascus knives and then he had some really cheap ones. Just really nice to see…

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thanks for watching 👍

[@soldierboy425]

I once thought expensive is good. I bought two “Case” knives. Both of those knives were respectively to your channel. Junk to me. The Case medallion fell off of both of them within a month of carrying each one. I contacted Case/Zippo. Their warranty policy is garbage. They made it so difficult to get my knives fixed. I gave up trying to get them fixed. Beyond losing the medications. Every blade rusted. Not just light spotting. It was so thick I had to use a razor blade to chisel the rust off. Out of frustration. I bought a bone scaled Rough Rider Barlow on eBay. I’ve carried that knife in my pocket just about every day for the last 3 years. I couldn’t be happier with that knife. I don’t know if I just got lucky, but the fit and finish is damn near perfect. You have to be nitpicking to complain about the fit and finish of my Barlow. On top of that match stick thumbnail notches? Seriously? Why doesn’t my $60 Case knives have that? I will champion Rough rider allllll day long.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Rough Ryder isn't a cheap knife, it's inexpensive. If they wanted to go cheap, they could have cut a lot more corners. The 440a steel is incredibly rust resistant. I once tried to get it to patina when SMKW incorrectly listed the work knife as T10. That 440a didn't rust or stain after a day soaking in vinegar with salt added.

[@razgrizbird4562]

So I'm going to play both sides. I have a Rough Rider Mini Canoe. The fit is okay, the finish was slightly wavy and the knife was over dyed. That said, the darn thing has found its way into my pocket more times than any of my high end knives, including my ZTs. Are they good knives from a material standard, not really. Are they the best fit and finish, not really. Are they 80-90% of a knife that is 10X as expensive, and can I sharpen them on the bottom of a coffee mug, absolutely!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I think of these as the same niche that my first pocket knife in the 60s filled. An inexpensive work knife. They can be collected, but I think their main function is to be affordable so they can be used.

[@usernameisusername]

They are fun. They cut. Some are junk. Most are well done. Qc can be an issue. I have been shocked at the quality in both directions but mostly positive. What you pay for compared to what you get is typically exceeded. I am happy 90 percent of the time. Whats ironic is my worst one was the acorn shield in your video. It literally fell apart.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Wow. I've had shields fall off, but I've never had a Rough Ryder fall apart. I can see it happening, though. Like you said, quality can be an issue sometimes, but not as much as you would expect for their price range.

[@stephenmoore3035]

I have a Rough Ryder white smooth bone mini trapper and I love it! Definitely gonna buy more. Do I wish they were made in U.S.A.? Of course but the way things are going we’re not going to find anything that’s not made in china soon.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

True

[@jojojeep1]

They make a very good knife. The problem is people don’t like to see that little word China if it was replaced with the word USA everybody would love them but you will be paying $60 instead of 20.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's it

[@angryagain68]

Had an almost identical KZbin discussion just the other day with someone about boots. He didn't care for a particular brand, (that is very honest about where they are made) In comparison to his preferred brand that makes "some" of their most expensive boots in the U.S. with "some" U.S. materials, and "some" foreign sourced materials. At almost 3 times the price of the brand he was complaining about. I'd prefer to have his brand too. 3 times the price for a boot that is really only assembled in the U.S. is a pretty big jump. If that is what you want and can afford it, go for it! You do you.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Yep, it's your money, spend 3x for a boot if you want. myself, id rather have something that is comfortable over something that cost more because of the brand name.

[@specgrade3275]

I collect what I like. Names be damned. My wife loves her RR Trapper, it's got purple swirled scales and she loves purple and not a "knife person".

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Hey, she likes a knife, is a good thing. 👍

[@carmineredd1198]

i have an idea. buy a bunch of junk USA knives from the 1950-2000s and compare them. since they are junk, test them , carve your name in a picnic table or a piece of pine . try to pry with them. stick in a piece of pine and twist them . i know for a fact a Buck blade is going to break . comparing fit/finish/cutting a bunch of rope is nothing . many old usa knifes have broken blades . one girl stabbed a guy for his social security money stabbed him with a one dollar chinese knife 70+ times nobody tested it to see if it was still shaving sharp though :( . the point is no knife is perfect , there is no miracle steel no perfect heat treatment . you want a sharp edge that will last ? then you will get a brittle blade that will break . i used to collect knives my most expensive was a 1926 case testedxx folding hunter in green bone a $600 knife i paid $20 it was a factory error, it had a burr on the pivot of the blade tang so it was difficult to open and cut into the brass liner . i also had cheap pakistan brass and wood 50 cent flea market knives . i had thornton primble klein frontier frost bear hunter henckels boker dorko dorvo hoffritz schrade buck imperial schrade-walden russell colonial camillus the village blacksmith watertown wisconsin kissing crane miller bros kaisea utica fuller hammer western parker craftsman ... i had over 500 knives . some people like patterns other handle materials , other brands . i also made a few prnt.sc/10z4gcv prnt.sc/116ttq4 prnt.sc/116c6sx and even rehandled prnt.sc/117uesi prnt.sc/117udmt my page is locked and has no content due to YT censors deleting my channels .if i keep my page private i don't get deleted , i'm not just a troll account or sock puppet account or a bot . if you don't like a knife state the reason(s), because China is commie ? That is because you're a Christian and allow the jews to rule you < my truthful facts got the jews of YT to delete my channels :)) jews hate the truth, what did Jesus say about the jews ? That there is no truth in them , john 8:44. and jews are NOT Semites : Genesis 10:2 . buy what you like not what the rich guy likes P.S. the knives of the James Bowie era were between RC 45-55 , a table knife ( ''butter knife'' ) of today is RC 40+ so they weren't much good for cutting just stabbing and show even the Price or Searles or Black knives

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you for all that carmine redd.

[@desertratedc9596]

I had put RR off for a long time and didn't do any research just assuming they were on par with the likes of Imperial, Frost and some other really really cheap knives like you would see in a big plastic tub. Yesterday I saw some of their copper series and just had to have them even if they were just for looks but after doing a little bit of research, I am hoping I get some good users! I don't use most of my modern Old timers since they don't get nearly as sharp as the old ones or my bucks and case knives but if the RRs are on par with the pre 420j ss bucks the. I will happily buy a lot more of them since some of my favorite slipjoints for daily use is my 440HC buck slipjoints.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Give them a try. Most Rough Ryder's are 440a stainless steel.

[@KevinCromeans]

For the money witch r very cheap price they r very good quality knives I have a couple

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@@KevinCromeans 👍

[@sgtgrantham]

your thorn in your side was right they are junk knives. RR knives are cheap. They are expendable. They are better quality control than case. They are knives you can use and depend on. case knives are hit and miss with lose blades, not centered, rough edges. Most RR knives are not. RR has really brought up the quality on their knives starting with the steel. You can get a stag, bone or any other handle at a reasonable price not with case. I own several more than 20 of these junk knives. Some I bought to just have and some to carry and use. Yep Ill keep buying these junk knives.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Sarge. I like your channel emoji. Reminds me of Yosemitie Sam 🤠

[@randyblackburn9765]

Well I say let them comment but for every opinion there is a counter opinion .My take on RR is that they are very inexpensive and mostly are damn good knives with a few exceptions, my experience with the multi sectional scales that are only glued on and not pinned will freaking fall off when carried . Ordered 3 RR liner locks with tie dye scales and 2 of them jumped the assist open pin and wouldn’t close ( junk) . 440 A or 440 C is very good blade steel in fact I prefer it over the exotic steels . Elk ridge is another good Chinese made knife . I have Case knives that have lost the shield ,why they don’t pin them and charge extra I’ll never know . I did a blade comparison with a 440 A Schatt and Morgan VS a Carbon steel 2001 German Eye Solingen Germany and the 440 A held an edge as long as the Eye while slicing heavy cardboard until my arm gave out .As far as collectible RR YES COLLECT THEM they are inexpensive now but someday won’t be but they will still be quality.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Very good points Randy. The glue they use seems to be rubber cement. Kind of an out dated adhesive in my opinion, but probably dirt cheap. The Rough Ryder fixed blades, and flippers are a different story. Some are good, and some are not good.

[@paulsecrest9427]

Amen brother i collect cheap to expensive knives. Iv been getting killer deals on stiletto autos on wish and for china made autos they are not bad. Buck even makes some stuff in china. So does camilus gerber all big name companies do now. I am just a knife lover in general. I love love vintage Taiwan made united cutlery.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Paul 👍

[@scottmoore5839]

Rough rider is a perfectly good knifes based on their price. If you compare them to a Benchmade or any other main manufacture yes, they are cheap and their fit and finish can be highly questionable, but you're not paying 150.00 plus bucks for them either. So based on bang for your buck and multiple choices you have in design and size they are a fun affordable alternative if you like that old school look and feel.

[@marty1685]

RR isn't even good bang for your buck! You can buy a Mora fixed blade or an Opinel folder for the same price as these and they are actually high quality knives!

[@christripptripp797]

@marty1685 that's not true at all. Rough Ryder has been surpassing Case in quality for a while. It sounds like you've never owned or held one.

[@marty1685]

@@christripptripp797 you want a pic of my knife collection? I have 3 rough ryders, (all have issues, two are the same model, the carbon whittler and the other is the VG10 Stockman), several dozen Case knives from as far back as the 50's to a couple I bought new just this month, and many Benchmade, Spyderco, Civivi, Swiss Army, etc.

[@eligarcia215]

I have been buying “junk” knives for years off of places like BUDK and other places. With the exception of my whiteknuckler knives, I have over the years acquired several timber rattler, timber wolf, bushcraft, chipaway cutlery, frost cutlery among other brands and let me tell you, with the exception of very few, all have done a tremendous job of not only performing well in the field but also saving me plenty of cash in my pocket. Great video, friend.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you. 👍

[@troyounce3295]

Knife shaming is silly. I used to participate in those antics mostly targeting cold steel as a goofy knive company. One day I ordered a clip point Voyager though and it's one of my best knives now lol. I used to think rough ryder was a shit company until I bought a few and they are quite nice in carbon steel.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's the way to do it, have an open mind.

[@melvintanner5300]

There's nothing wrong with Ruff Ryder or steel Warrior I collect what people call junk knives and I love it

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

The way I look at it, it is their loss for thinking that way.

[@Jeepjones85]

I think some really good knives come out of China AG Russell has a few that are outstanding, the one I own is from Italy but anyway, The RRR knives are top notch fit and finish, it's still had for me to carry a knife that says China on it. But I will be ordering a RRR very soon lol

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I think they are good quality knives. China can make some good knives just like many countries can. It's not so much the country of origin, but the quality of a knife that I'm concerned about when I buy a knife. If I can get a great quality knife at a low price, I'm happy. For trying out traditional knives, you can't go wrong with a Rough Ryder. The Reserve line is supposed to be higher quality than a standard Rough Ryder, so they are charging more.

[@RatEmpire]

i paid very little for my Rough Rider fixed blade hunting knife. If i loose it i would be more then willing to pay double what I did to replace like for like. I will admit that I was concerned at first because of the made in china bit. But I swear by them.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

The quality is there with these Rough Ryder's.

[@Kev-And-Things]

I have a small collection, 27 . The RR all have better fit & finish than Case….till Case steps up…..I’ll stick with whoever makes a better product.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I hear you Kevin.

[@phihelix8777]

Chinese have been making swords and knives for a very long time. Pretty sure the katakana was a modified Chinese sword design.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you 👍

[@Nothingtoya]

I don't know, maybe he hasn't bought a Case in a while because what they've been sending out could be considered "junk" for the price you pay for them.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

that's true. if you get a bad 15 dollar knife, it doesn't hit as hard as getting a bad 80 dollar knife.

[@derekdavis6508]

I got my pops hooked on them, he orders several every week, he had a few already, he is a knife maker and we both like them, I'm about to start up cinnamon bone collection, we collect about anything that cuts.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's the way to go. They really are good value & have a lot to choose from.

[@sammysmith8394]

My dad had a one armed bandit is what he called it . I will never for he said you know why they call it that I said no . He said because you can open on your belt loop one handed he proceeded to show me when he did he sliced his side . But anyways I have tried to find the same knife can't remember the brand but I found a similar rr knife and ordered it I'm very pleased razor sharp nice finish and I will be buying more for the price it's a great knife

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Show me 🤣. That's like "the gun is not loaded, watch," BANG!

[@genoedcknifecollecter1538]

I don't think rough rider are junk and paddy potatoe peeler I'm sure would agree to. I love Chinese made knives I got usa, China and eve Canadian and the quailty has been awsome. Great video. Only thing that didn't hold up for me is a Leatherman sidekick but I got a surge and charge that are great. Subbed

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Geno. I carried a Leatherman Wave for many years. I lost it at work a few years ago, and never replaced it. Great tool.

[@GabrielDeMfromNY]

Hey dude... Hal... which ONE most popular Rough Ryder knives is the best one of the bunch?

[@TRONABORON]

Big fan of Rough Rider Knives! They make some nice designs and the prices are right!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@2371Anita]

People who are knive shaming, are knive snobs.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

There you go Anita. Tell them.👍

[@2371Anita]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife 😂

[@BacktotheBasics101]

Good video I couldn’t agree with you more.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you

[@danieltporter959]

Knife shamming also comes from some content providers too. Not long ago I unsubbed from a channel because of just that.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

yes, that's not good. if someone enjoyes their knife, it's not up to us to say they shouldn't be happy with their knife.

[@benfranklin3963]

They are from China but if he doesn't want them please send them to me. I can find some good in all knives.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍⚔️

[@charlesmckinney]

I own several rough riders. I use them. They work. They look good. Just bought a Seahorse Whittler. It's a great knife. I've already nicked myself with it. Bled just as red as I do when I cut myself with my Case.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That seahorse is a great pattern. I know someone who went to the hospital closing the blade with his leg. Little blades can do big damage.

[@jojojeep1]

And because of their quality per dollar they are the most sold slip joint knife in history

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍

[@the_dark_italian]

I've got about 6 of em, none of em is junk! They got a classic look n I'm rocking them every day as an edc and none failed me! Cheers from Germany. Johnny

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Johnny

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

I am posting a long video about this topic and I mention you. LOL

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you GlockNinja. 👍

[@brianwredfern]

I use mine every day, but my hand did break however I found it was really easy to fix.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you, red.

[@MrStewart1956]

I have many Rough Riders and proud of each one my wife has every mini toothpick they put out

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I like those mini toothpicks.

[@JUNKREVIVAL]

I got a rough ryder kamp king. And a 80s imperial kamp king. Both are amazing with no issues. Unless u consider the rough rider kamp king weighs about double the weight of the 80s imperial kamp king but thats not a issue for me. But i could see it being a possible problem for people that like knifes to be almost weightless. And theres nothing wrong with that

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

I have a couple of the earlier Kamp Kings made by Imperial USA, and yes, they are lighter mainly because RR used bone handles. And both are good choices. My main argument was that people who say that RRs are cheap Chinese junk are really having an issue with China & their government, not the quality of knives for the price they pay.

[@JUNKREVIVAL]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife completely understand that. I also would recommend rough rider just because I've never had a issue yet outta one

[@JHR1936]

William totally agree, I started with one RoughRider, now I have over 13. I really like them. I've been a long-time Case fanatic, RR has patterns and materials that Case never offers and if they did it would cost hundreds. Enjoyed your video and content. Thanks

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@JHR1936 Thank you for watching 👍

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Got to agree with you the Rough Ryder knives are not junk, bought a few over the years not had a bad one, bought one Case and fit and finish nowhere near as good as Rough Ryder. So I won't buy another Case considering how expensive it was it should have been three or four times better than Rough Ryder. My little rant.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you Lewis

[@markblades6790]

Never knock another mans knife.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

@@markblades6790 👍🔪

[@madtownangler]

Rough Riders seem pretty good for the price but I buy American Knives for the most part. I have yet to see one badly made. Those children do a good job knife making

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

😄👍

[@Max-ni3lt]

Knife shamers are usually 🤡 who wont buy a knife if it isn’t made in usa for at least 500$

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Yep 👍🤠

[@dalelowery907]

Bought my first Rough Ryder a work knife several years ago. Was a little leary of being China made have been very satisfied with them, liked so much i went and bought a second and third one about a week later. I needed something that was usable and inexpensive, if I lost it or broke it , ok no great loss. Still have that first knife and like it. Even have recommended Rough Ryder to other people. No they can lose an edge with a lot of work, a few minutes on a stone and back in business. They are good value for the money.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

They are better than what you would expect from a knife costing so little.

[@SecretSquirrel-et6dl]

I refuse to pay more than $20 for any knife I use and carry. My rough ryders are great traditional knives that work well for carry knives. I will agree that they are more likely to have flaws I would want addressed (handle fitment, gouging, blade alignment, pin setting, spring gap, etc…)than randomly ordering a case or a buck online, which is why I only pick up a couple of new ones each Christmas when I’m home and able to walk into SMKW and compare several in person before choosing one. That said, when you pick one that’s to your liking, it stays that way and works as well as any buck or case without breaking the bank. And, American brands are not immune to fitment issues either. I’ve ordered online and wished I’d have purchased in person.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Good points 👍

[@KnifeDetector]

Absolutely brother!! Knife shaming is a real thing!! I've also experienced the same thing by a sales person at a gun store once. I get viewers that say some pretty rude things some times, I usually just block them and move on. I recently blocked someone for getting on my case about doing a video on China knife. He even insulted my weight, saying a need to work on my gut!!! Some folks want to exact political justice on us unsuspecting youtubers. Unfortunately, because we allow comments we give them the opportunity to take the first punch.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Thank you KD. I took a logic class in college & it really helped me understand what logical fallacies are in arguments, or debates, and why people do things like personal attacks, in the example you gave. It's because they know their arguments are weak, or incorrect, and they don't want to admit it. So they go for an insult that they hope will cause you to say something stupid, and forget all about your original argument. Our reasoning abilities go down when angry, and it's a biological fact. We get on that animal level. Fight or flight. I don't look for fights, but I won't back down when I have no choice. I will start blocking more comments like that. It's my channel. I'm not going to allow haters to have a free area to spread their disease. They can thumb down all they want, but their little poison pills are not going to get to lie around here for victims to swallow. The world can use a lot less hate, bigotry, xenophobia. I think we have enough to last us several lifetimes out there. No need to add to it.

[@KnifeDetector]

@@WilliamsKnifeLife Yes sir!! I wholeheartedly agree on all points my friend. Backing down is not in my nature either.

[@mortachi8816]

The guy is just a troll that doesn't know the first thing about knives. The quality vs price ratio of Rough Rider knives can't be beat.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

👍

[@adampress9788]

I bought my first one, the angry watermelon, excited.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

That's a fun knife 👍

[@wesgriffin9666]

I also love how adventurous rough ryder is with there traditional folders. More so than some other traditional folder companies.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

They do bring out some older patterns that are not seen much. Marbles does that too.