Five Favorite Rough Rider Knives

It's a Long one But then I have more than one list of "Top Five Favorite Rough Ryders knives and then there are some honorable mentions. After all, I have over 300 Rough Ryders and I've been collecting them for over 14 years.
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[@jn651]

I could be wrong, but I think I counted 37 knives before we see the top 5. 🤣 Love it

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Great look at RR series. I couldn't narrow it down to 5 series either.

[@KnifeDetector]

Hi Tobias!!! You have some really nice looking RR knives!!

[@RJsKnives]

You never disappoint! Being a relatively new RR collector it is always nice to see the older series. They make so many good knives. Thanks for sharing them!

[@timwilliams8343]

Thanks to your previous video titled "Rough Riders gone Forever?" and your showing of the light brown Burl Wood Lockback, I now have one! I got it brand new in the box for around $18.00 (shipped to the house) on eBay. I would have never known about it if not for your showing of it. It is also one of my favorite RRs! Thanks for this video and the other one!

[@davidkurle5418]

Heck of a list, buddy. That outdoor series with the acorn shields takes the cake for me. Cheers!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

My only issue with the Outdoorsman series is the lack of knives that were made for the outdoorsman (scout, toothpick and 5 inch lockback. Also it needs more fixed blades, say a fillet knife, and a good hunting knife with a 4 or 5 inch blade.

[@slick_slicers]

That lockback in burl wood steals the show for me! One day…

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Agreed!

[@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685]

They don’t make them like they used to. Great choices Teddy and his Riders would be proud. Thanks Tobias

[@gerardvanengelen9001]

Beautiful collection and much knowledge.

[@jimmyj4811]

Let's not forget the RR Cherokee Feather series! It's my favorite RR series, and I managed to collect them all.

[@carlangstrom3025]

All great choices. Thanks again for what you show us.

[@WVKnifeEnthusiast]

thanks for sharing Tobias! I like ur 5 favorites! Rough Ryder has made such a nice variety of knives over the years.

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Great video showing a bunch of your favorite rough riders, thanks for sharing!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Very nice that's some great choices! Have a great weekend!!

[@rbs1889]

Great choices and what a wonderful collection you have! 👍🏻

[@paulhanley5811]

man oh man what a bunch of great knives , I'm in awe of your knowledge and collection , thanks again for the look see

[@GenWivern2]

Thanks, Tobias - I had high expectations of this video and of course you delivered.

[@dp505knives]

Great show & tell. Rough Ryder knives allows me to try many different patterns and makes me knife wiser for the experience. Loved the bowie.

[@jessetembo1979]

I'm a fan of the Stroke of Luck collection as well. I picked up the canoe from that series a good while back.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

It's a fun series for sure!

[@jeroenvoss6231]

Thank you for your top 5 RR's knives/series/boxes Tobias. Yeah there are so many wonderfull patterns and styles and handle materials, it's a real impossibillity to just go and pick 5.

[@mangojack1]

Loved seeing all the RR knives, great picks! Would have loved to have been collecting some of those early sets, they were really neat! I did manage to get in early enough to grab a couple Stroke of luck and Dog bone jack series,though not complete are some of my favorites I own. Thanks Tobias 👍

[@skcamerican]

I love those shamrock bolsters. Nice choices!

[@jamescullum5412]

I recognize all our old friends !

[@Dydeeo]

Great video. The moonshiner scales look like an ear of corn-cool!

[@gizmocarr3093]

Asking to pick your 5 favorite Rough Riders is like asking which one of your kids is your favorite.😅🤣😂

[@paulquinn4704]

Some great series of knives there , just a pity that most are not in production now

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

Neat design on the paratrooper blade shape, a lot of nice RR knives, thanks for the video.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

Interesting as usual. I never saw a 4 inch Toothpick for sale over here and I have been on knife sites for about seven years, the first site and one I bought most of knives off was Heinnie Hayes, actually I just remembered they did have the yellow high carbon and I ordered it but asked them to check it first as I had seen bad reviews, they checked and said they checked their stock and they didn't have a decent one, but that is the only model they carried, would love to pick up the Dog bone some time.

[@propblast82nd]

Cool video as you have a big collection. Would be fun if you did a top five Queen knife video .

[@richardkut3976]

Nice Scrimshaw, thanks for the history lesson.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for dropping by!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Nice picks Tobias!!!! Very cool I happen to like rough Ryders quite a bit as well 😊

[@robertbudnik3318]

Very entertaining presentation of a beautiful collection! I’m a RR fan and try to acquire as many as I can before our relationship with China totally crumbles, hopefully not. Good show sir!

[@lwilson95990]

You have one amazing collection of rough ryders !

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Thanks. I' m glad you like it!

[@bdh3949]

I like the thoughts you've put into your choices. "My Top 5's" I think should always be chosen for personal reasons. As for RR series I like the stoneworx, silver select, cinnamon stag bone, green micarta, smooth amber bone, and any of their buffalo horn covers. As for my Top 5 RR's in no particular order: RR988 silver select sowbelly stockman w/silver & abalone covers; RR1750 old southwest canoe; RR1695 small trapper with buffalo horn covers w/abalone & mop; RR1036 big barlow w/smooth amber bone covers; RR2181 copperhead in cinnamon stag bone. Honorable Mention to: RR1138 Electricians knife in buffalo horn; RR1115 Man Knives sommelier tool in ocean blue smooth bone; RR204 french tickler lockback; and RR2250 highland bowie thrower.

[@gadgetgus]

Tobias, that is probably the most comprehensive collection, I've seen so far - awsome buddy! 👌 I'm going to try and get a few from the Arrowhead, Outdoorsman & Stoneworx series, for sure... The scrimshaw work you done, is actually a really good effort - looks cool 😎 I've been to Poland 🇵🇱 12 times, I know it quite well and love that Warsaw mermaid Marlin 😍 That Burlwood lockback is sweet and I rate that jump Bowie, depicting the 82nd & 101st Airborne - magnificent men! Thank you for showing, Great video bud, Atb Gus👍

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you enjoyed the knives. The odd thing is many of the statues seemed to survive both German and Russian occupation and for many Poles, the Mermaid is a symbol of hope. I know, these days, such thoughts are archaic but we're talking about a symbol on the City's crest. The legend of the mermaid actually predates the division of Poland between Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Germany. Glad you enjoyed the video. Some of te older series are a little hard to find but I think they are worth the search!

[@seanrobinson6407]

Those are nice. I've been on a denim micarta RR kick lately.

[@markcoffman494]

The moonshiner series is probably my holy Grail of Roughriders. I really want to get them all because they are fantastic and they look to be case quality. Especially when it comes to the handles.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

They are simply beautiful. Had I had the money when the first came out, I would've bough them all - even the trapper! LOL

[@oliox8685]

100% on the elephant toenail. I also love the smooth bone Marlin.

[@thekelpayton]

Great video! Thank you

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you liked it!thanks for watching!

[@duybear4023]

How do you sharpen pocket knives? Can you make a video on the subject? My Wicked Edge system doesn't work so well for smaller blades.

[@ukestudio3002]

Many, sharpen, then dull their knife while sharpening because they change the angle. The most reliable way is 1) estimate how much edge you want sharpened. 2) use rough whetstone 3) scrape away from the edge. 4)Use finer Arkansas stone or a diamond dusted nail file to fine tune. 5)touch up with diamond dust nail file after every other use . (This is reliable beginner sharpening)Good luck.

[@deniskozlowski9370]

I've become a big fan of the stoneworx series. I haven't picked one up yet but the five blades sowbelly looks interesting.

[@bishop6426]

Hi Tobias: I really enjoyed your RR favorites. A terrific video. I guess my favorite series would be the ArrowHead. I only have one which I bought when it first came out. It’s the Splitback Whittler. Should have acquired more at the time. I can’t justify what the prices are now. Great choices again, Tobias. 🔪

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The split back whittler is a good one in that series. Yeah, some of the prices people are offering are downright crazy. Problem is there are a few people who seem to need some of them for bragging rights.

[@cynthiajeffrey]

Love your videos!

[@rickyhurtt5568]

With 55 years on this planet I don't know any man who prefers the big box

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

LOL. Yep. The box should fit the tool. You don't want things rattling around.

[@vikramparanjape]

Plus, the total cubic volume of the large box creates a storage problem. I’ve had to throw away almost all my boxes, but would’ve been able to keep them all had they been smaller.

[@beaurex4756]

As I watch your video, I'm waiting for FedEx to deliver my SMKW shipment that has 3 new Rough Ryder lockbacks. I might be developing an addiction.........

[@billballbuster7186]

Some really lovely knives you have on show there. Sadly none of the knives I owned as a kid in the UK are now available. Its all American and Chinese offerings at inflated prices and though you can buy almost any size or style knives, you have to be careful carrying them - 3 inch blade none locking is legal.

[@Zen_Ali_123]

Cool stuff

[@n8ram413]

I like your choices and wish I had collected some of those older series you show. I have only really gotten into this the last year or two. I have been planning to modify one of my rough Ryder knives one of these days. I’ve watched some of your older videos on victorinox and would be interested if your opinions have changed much on your favorites. I have been looking into acquiring more of them recently. I heard they discontinued like 39 models at the end of the year. I think most of them weren’t selling well but there are some unfortunate ones like the manager.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Wow, I didn't know they discontinued that many. I know part of what they did a while back to eliminate old Wengers that had a Victorinox counterpart. I really need to revisit my favorite brands but I can tell you this. Victorinox would still be in my top five, possibly even my top three!

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Great choices, my friend! I need to get some more RR. If you had to choose, would you pick a RR Cinammon Barlow? Or a Micarta Half-Hawk?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

At this point the cinnamon bone. But that is because I’m sick of Micarta! 😂

[@jamesluther3506]

I just bought my first Rough Rider.😊

[@petedonaghyguitar]

Hello Tobias. I'm new to your channel and new to knife collecting. You seem to have a lot of knives. I'm wondering how you store them and keep track of them. I'm really enjoying your videos.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I have a few video that show much of the collection. I try to keep them all in one area. Storage is primarily in old dressers that have been lined. I run a dehumidifiers in the area to keep humidity down around 60% or less. I also have many hanging in the area.

[@petedonaghyguitar]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Interesting. OK Thank you.

[@censusgary]

It’s a little surprising that Warsaw’s city symbol is a fighting mermaid, given that Warsaw is not a coastal city. It is on a river, though.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

There is a legend that the Mermaid swam down the Vistula and was caught in a fishing net. As she was tangled in the net was on verge of drowning, a farmer saw her struggling, and cut here free from the net. Rather than attempting to capture her in here weakened state he set cared for and set her free. Because of his help she pledged to protest the city against all invaders. The legend has it as long as the city honors the mermaid the city will survive any occupation and the people shall find freedom.

[@censusgary]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Considering Poland’s history, I’d say say that mermaid is pretty worthless as a city defender. It’s a great story, though.

[@brianc9374]

The high plains sowbelly is my favorite

[@ukestudio3002]

Treasures !

[@alejandrospeed6399]

Holy Cow 🐄 how many knives do you think you have all together??? I think all together I’m probably in the mid 50’s 😅

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I'm sure I've topped thousand. I've lost count and given up.

[@alejandrospeed6399]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias 😳😳😳 that’s totally amazing

[@westbsa7424]

[@felinebline7154]

I Dig Tocano!..or Tiki.

[@markjg2275]

I like Rough Rider-Ryder Knives I have a few myself excellent affordable user and collectible knives. I do not buy any more expensive knives which I do own like Spyderco or GEC as nice as they are they are way out of my budget I cannot afford them anymore. I will buy Rough Rider and Queen and Marbles and maybe some Roper knives when I can afford to.

[@alexs5744]

I like your cat intro.

[@kamisorix5072]

Are ryder the same as rider knives?

[@kellydiver]

I have two Stroke of Luck trappers. Would you like one of them? It’s new in box.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I could use one? What are you asking for it?

[@kellydiver]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I sent you a message on Facebook. Just need your address to get it out to you.

[@davidmadrid3453]

Rough Ryder Reserve?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

The only RRR knife that I own and actually like is the Barlow. I have skipped most of them, primarily because I totally disgusted with them slapping Micarta on every thing. I had five of RRR but gave one away. I'm looking forward to the RRR Sabacc. ( It looks sort of like a cross between a laguoile and a toothpick).

[@user-hk9du6px9x]

Warsaw is the saddest history...

[@dougglaus9256]

Question for everybody. Are Rough Ryder knives designed in America and built in China, or are they exclusively designed and built in China?

[@kerrymullone5189]

Who cares about boxes. Show the knives I have a collection of about 60 knives and most people aren't interested in boxes

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Pretty sure I did show the knives. And actually quite a few people do care about the boxes. I’m not just making content for you and you alone. Collectors often want the packaging and papers as well as the knives.

[@sahb4049]

The moonshiners series is quite cool, thanks Tobias!👍🍺🍺👍

[@belzebub2352]

Great video, i really like the Dog Bone Jack