Rough Ryder Blue Mule Muskrat RR2170 Pocket Knife

[@jonrost5574]

I wish they would make more patterns in this series. Great video.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I would like that, there's plenty of other patterns I'd pick up if they did. Thanks Rusty.

[@dougwatkins5441]

I like a muskrat and that's a good size I've got a ocoee river muskrat by frost that I've been carrying and surprisingly it's a good little knife.Thanks Thrifty

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The pattern gets overlooked, but having two of the same great blade is a blessing if that blade happens to be good. Thanks, Doug.

[@mikecurtis2585]

I like that series! Great looking knives! I have a few of them!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The did this series right. Sensible, affordable, working knives.

[@wj4ckhamradio341]

I have this knife and it's a great knife. I process rabbits and general farm chores with it and it's well suited to those task. The muskrat pattern makes a great farm pocket knife. Start your day on one blade, switch out as it starts to dull and keep going.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's it exactly. Thanks for the comment, Jack.

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

It has a wavy hot dog shape, really nice with those 2 big blades, thanks for showing, the blades without the swedging still look good.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Usually referred to as a serpentine handle. The clip point is a useful blade, no swedging required. Thanks Jose.

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

I really like this series. I have the Elephant Toe. Great knife.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's a great knife too. Like the canoe as well. Thanks North Star.

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Very cool! I’ve been wanting to try a muskrat! Thanks!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

A nice, affordable option, JOVO. Give it a shot.

[@gizmocarr3093]

I like the Muskrat pattern for the long thin blades and handle size. It is much like a bird and trout knife with two folding blades. They work well for making small precise cuts.🙂

[@skcamerican]

I really like the series because, like you said, you can try solid builds of basic patterns for a great price. And they’re good no-frills knives. But I don’t own a single one because, for just a little more, I can get something a little fancier or prettier. So I’m shallow. Lol. But a really smart offering from RR.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I agree. A folding Bird n Trout. I urge people to give it a try.

[@kjgas6945]

Thank you TK! The Rough Rider Blue Mule muskrat knife is a beautiful knife! Thank you for the video it looks fantastic! These are a great Christmas gift for anybody in your family or friend group it's just a perfect knife for such things and it's a nice knife for yourself also! This is a nice little pocket wrap! Have a great day sir

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

You as well, KJ. The muskrat pattern gets often overlooked, but at the end of the day even for a stockman fan, I must admit the utility and frequency of use of the clip point blade is undeniable. So why not have two.

[@kjgas6945]

@@ThriftyKaniffy 👍👍🎯🎯 absolutely! Why not!

[@matthewrix2164]

I like the gap between the blades. It makes for a wider ‘grippier’ handle.👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good to know, Matthew. I doesn't bother me either.

[@raiderfandew]

I reminds me of the serpentine stockman in it's profile. Thanks for the review.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Quite similar in shape to a stockman, good symmetry. Thanks gemstate.

[@jessetembo1979]

Pretty cool little knife. Not the biggest fan of the muskrat though I have a few around here. RR's Blue Mule series is a great addition to traditional patterns, a 21st Century spin on the old fashioned workman's knives. I have the Sunfish in this style, and I ended up liking it way more than I thought I would. My only complaint is the lack of variety in colors offered, but that is a very, very minor complaint. Have a great Sunday, TK!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep, the color isn't fantastic, but just gives you no hesitation in beating it like a rented "Blue Mule"

[@jelkel25]

Only have one miniature Muskrat which is surprisingly heavily used. Don't like blue scales but really like the clean lines and unfussiness of this knife and appreciate a bit of brightness as harder to loose. A nice little purchase there TK!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I don't have many Muskrats, but it's a nice change-up from my typical carries. I do lean toward using a clip blade for a majority of tasks, but usually from a stockman or lockback.

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Sunday TK, nice looking Muskrat! So far I have only one Muskrat in my collection, the Frost / Steel Warrior Muskrat SW-122AB which is 3.5" closed length & has handles with artificial Abalone coated in resin. I must admit that the Abalone handle on this Muskrat is nowhere as impressive in its color variations & sparkle as my Queen City QC001 large Canoe

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

These are real basic, and not much for show, but they are perfect for being used as EDC beaters.

[@diverdave2179]

I haven't liked the Muskrat pattern because of the redundant blades. Nice handle shape though. And I love the Blue Mule pattern. Thanks TK!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Fair enough, DD. I held out for a while for the same reasons.

[@davidkurle5418]

With the addition of this muskrat, you've got a nice group of two-bladed knives there. A sunfish for heavier work, a canoe for edc, and a muskrat for small game. Awesome! Thanks for the look at this one, buddy. I like that blue mule series. Cheers!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Good call Davis. This series has been a hit with me. Thanks for watching.

[@alpine1600s]

I picked up the Blue Mule Sunfish, built like a tank. Or an actual sunfish, which can be huge!😱

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

They are chunk of a knife, it's a knife that takes some getting used to for carry. A type of knife that grew on me the more I used it.

[@anthonyrollins9825]

nice have to check the series out.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

A very basic, but well made series of knives. Thanks for stopping in Anthony.

[@nitrorc4life1]

No swedge is one of the attractive features for me, as with the satin non marring finish for edc.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The swedges have been put on everything RR. Probably a way to save a bit of steel as much as they've turned to it.

[@nitrorc4life1]

@@ThriftyKaniffy maybe, but imagine the savings are nullified by maintaining the equipment that grinds the swedge. I'm OK either way overall though

[@Elphoenix1]

Nice video man I don't own a muskrat I do have stockman and you are right I do most use the clip blade

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

That's the common thing to do, so why not a muskrat. Thanks 👍

[@paulquinn4704]

The blue mule is incredible value for money, i have the sunfish & canoe, I have seen the toothpick somewhere but can't remember where.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

These knives are very good value. I've tried to get the word out there.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I don't have a Muskrat and pondered for ages about getting one, as you say at this price its worth getting to see if the pattern is to one's liking, I have looked at the old Stoneworks version on Heinnie Haynes but never pulled the trigger, will wait and see how much difference in price between Stoneworks and Blue mule.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Let us know how it goes. The investment either way is pretty affordable.

[@propblast82nd]

Two blades can come in handy.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Double your pleasure, double your fun. Thanks Prop.

[@jamesomalley4556]

Thrifty do you mind if I ask where you got your knife storage tool box from ! Nice.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Here you go James. www.harborfreight.com/eight-drawer-wood-tool-chest-94538.html

[@jamesomalley4556]

@@ThriftyKaniffy thx man.

[@michaelbeams9553]

Nice knife . Not a fan of the muskrat pattern myself , but for processing small game or general E.D.C. , how can you go wrong for $10.00 or so ? Great review . Peace . Be Free .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Hard to go wrong with a couple of clip point blades. Great RR series of knives.