Rough Ryder Tater Skin Large Toothpick

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Tobias sand the R off the bolster it’s easy!!!!!!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

And it leaves a nasty divot in the bolster. To me, sanding it off actually makes it look worse. I’d have to balance it by sanding the other side as well. There are plenty of non R knives out there. Had this not been a large toothpick, it wouldn’t be in the collection. And to have a MINT collection of Rough Ryder Toothpicks they sort of need to be mint. I bought it for my Rough Ryder Toothpick collection, warts and all.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias yeah you have a point Tobias just leave it be I feel the same way I have so many with thenR on the bolster I don’t even care anymore….. there slowly gettin away from it anyway what’s a little longer!!!!!! Stay well Tobias talk soon

[@Walkingman.45]

Seems more likely the goop is a polishing compound, otherwise the liners would melt away… unless it’s applied warm and hardens ..?

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I believe that is exactly what it is. A type of gap filling resin or epoxy Tabatha is applied wet and flexible but then gets hard. I have worked with marine epoxy (water proof two part epoxy) that are start off soft but hardens. I think this is something similar.

[@wegomoe]

I liked mine so much I bought a second one. Yes, we definitely need som RR Large Toothpicks in smooth bone, any color or every color. Tobias, you've got me hooked on Large Toothpicks.

[@RJsKnives]

Warts and all, it does look like a really handy knife. I need to get one as a user and not a collector. That’s the thing with RR. It’s fantastic that they have all the old patterns and come in at the price they do. So they make great users but then there are collectors and we are looking for the cosmetic features a lot more than a user who pocket drops it and uses it every day without a care about what happens to it. Congratulations on getting another large toothpick. SMKW needs to collaborate with you for what would be the perfect series , just keep the price affordable, lol!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I have a dream of what would make a great toothpick/powder-horn knife series. I think I should update that and make it a video.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Black goo oil that is, black gold, Texas tea. Well the first thing you know old Jed's a millionaire...

[@rustyknifelover4463]

I have one on the way to me along with a MKM Isonzo in Artic Storm CF.

[@John..18]

I recently got the high plains version of this, because it is the only RR large toothpick available anywhere (that I can find), over here in England.. I much prefer this burlap version, and would get one in a heartbeat, if I could track one down,,.. Suppose I'll just have to be patient till they become available.. The high plains, is my favourite RR so far,, Thanks for showing us this version,, All the best from across the pond,, John.. ps, my high plains is pretty much centered, !

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Hopefully they will make it over there. They were just released in the states.

[@knifedelights7473]

Thanks for sharing Tobias. I'll have to check out their toothpicks.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I Feel the earlier ones were a more solid build but the news are still pretty good for the price. I'll be reviewing the StoneWorx one in the near future.

[@mikehook2835]

I love it, I just got a RRR my little RR collection is up to 5. Thanks for showing it to us.

[@NorthStarKnifeReviews]

It’s been on my list. Thanks for sharing.

[@richardweilandt3315]

One of my favorite knife patterns, I have the RR2052 HIGH PLAINS Genuine Bone Series Toothpick. Gorgeous knives.

[@davidkurle5418]

I like everything about this knife. I really like brown micarta, and the ringed bolster and federal shield are a nice touch. I don’t even mind the big R on this one, this is one of the coolest toothpicks I’ve ever seen. Thanks for showing it off, buddy!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

My first impression of it would have been an absolute disservice to this specific knife and to Rough Ryder. It's pretty cool. As for the Big R ...I have examples of all 8 Rough Ryder Large Toothpicks. They're all built on the same frame and have essentially the same blade. It's all the minor differences in the exteriors that sets them apart and makes them look great together. This type of appreciation is probably lost on the non-collector. As a collector, the Big R is part of the knife and also has some historical importance for the RR Brand. The "R" appeared on Rough Ryder knives from around 2015 until around 2023. One of the last RR series to have the Big R was the Tater Skins Series.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I believe I've bought my last R bolster knife. The only thing that could persuade me to buy another is if they came out with a new sowbelly stockman that included it. The end of R is near, thanks for leading the charge for change.

[@matesematese1572]

Tobias that's a sweet looking blade obliged for sharing 👍🦊🐾🇬🇧🍀

[@BigRedEDC]

Just got a Tater Skin knife in and I'm digging it! The brown burlap micarta is pretty nice! Thanks for showing the large toothpick!

[@skcamerican]

I don’t know, Tobias, the underliners seem to be a consistent thickness. Wouldn’t that vary if it was applied as a goop? I like the variety of patterns in this series, but don’t know if I’ll be buying any.

[@jimmyj4811]

Great video! Mine had the same blade problem, I really thought it was crooked. But upon examination, the fault lies with the uneven swage. I don't understand why they insist on a swage if they can't execute it properly. In my opinion, it only cheapens the knife if not done evenly. And yes, my blade is not centered, but hard to one side. These two issues bother me much more than the ever-present big "R". And with your help, I have managed to collect every 5" RR Toothpick.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Glad you got the full run of toothpicks. 100% agreement on the swedge. I wished they had put more thought on the use of the Big R. I think it would’ve been nice to use as an identifier of a specific series. It didn’t need to go on every knife. I also think it would be looked nicer had it been rotated 90 degrees. What made it even stranger was how the called it a “Slant R” all the time and it doesn’t slant a good part of the time! My issue with the micarta is once again, over use. But then that’s because it became cheaper than many of the traditional handle materials so I get it.

[@bdh3949]

I like the Burlap Micarta idea but just not enough to pick up a few. I agree about the longer off-center blades as long as there is no rub, but on shorter blades I prefer to stick to spot-on center or nearly so. It must be one of my prejudices. Thanks for the look Tobias.

[@larrymarkowitz8386]

Thanks for the review. I’m done with micarta on knives. It’s not pleasant in (my) hands. I prefer natural covers.

[@Checkmate1954]

Check mate King Two This is White Rook over 3 hours ago I like the Acorn (badge?) shield. Great review, you touched all the bases. Thanks Tobias

[@jessetembo1979]

I kinda like the various micarta series Rough Rider has been doing, but I have to agree with you about the big R. There are a few different patterns like the Wasp or Buckshot Bone that look pretty cool, but as soon as I look at the knives, my eyes immediately gravitate to that garish R. Like you do with toothpicks, I collect canoes, so I will spring for those occasionally but again sometimes that R just kills it for me. Credit to Rough Rider though, they abstained from the big R in revisiting the older Stoneworx patterns and thank goodness. The new canoe in that series is just pretty to look at. Thanks for the great video, Tobias.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I wished they had put more thought on the use of the Big R. I think it would’ve been nice to use as an identifier of a specific series. It didn’t need to go on every knife. I also think it would be looked nicer had it been rotated 90 degrees. What made it even stranger was how the called it a “Slant R” all the time and it doesn’t slant a good part of the time! My issue with the micarta is once again, over use. But then that’s because it became cheaper than many of the traditional handle materials so I get it.

[@jorelstaub2883]

You might not like micarta but just take a look at the new case 1095 burlap micarta I think it looks far better than the rough ryder (which I love Rough Ryder's ) it's a smkw exclusive series I'm all about the small swell center Jack but also have the med stockman and plan to get a few more in the series later

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Case has always had a much better side by side looks than the best Rough Ryders so I’m sure the Case Micarta blows away the Rough Ryder. I’ve said it on many occasions not all micarta is the same. The same goes for bone, acrylic, wood, stag, etc.

[@donc5220]

Dang it would be a good looking knife without that R bolster , I didnt mind the R but seeing others without it , does make a difference.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

It really should've been used in a few series instead of all over the place.

[@slick_slicers]

I do like these large toothpicks. I haven’t this one, and I probably won’t get it, but I like the ones I have. I do like micarta, but I prefer to see it on modern knives.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Same here. It just seems to be out of place on the older knives.

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Sunday Sir Tobias of Gibson, they could have at least put a sachet of Ketchup in the box ! Or since its made in China a sachet of sweet & sour sauce. I am not a Toothpick fan but I do like Micarta scales , I bought the RR2183 Sowbelly lockback with Blue Denim Micarta handles & a clip point blade & have put a Kwik thumb stud on it to make it a one handed opener. I saw they have made a sowbelly model with tater skin micarta but its not a lockback so I passed on buying it but might buy the canoe model at some time in the future

[@marcc9681]

I just got this knife and I am almost positive mine has a very slight bend to the right at the tip of the blade , I can see it both looking down the spine and holding it up sharp edge facing me , both ways , I understand what it being said about the swedge, but in my case I'm pretty sure there's a slight bend , I also have a marbles large toothpick , ram's horn with no swedge with the same problem among other problems , I think I have returned more rough riders/marbles than I have kept , wish it were not the case , because if you can get one with barely any flaws , it really is a nice knife for the money , I have just had mostly bad luck with them , shame about this blade , cause the rest of the knife (handle assembly) fit and finish is one of the nicest I have ever seen from rough ryder-

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I’m heard similar comments. And then the others who never seem to have an issue. I’ve had a few issues with certain patterns that have led me to just skip that pattern!

[@dougwatkins5441]

mine came in last friday and it's a nice knife I'm happy with it. But I am thinking about sanding the Big R off

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I think in the future, we'll be seeing a lot of these and other "Big R" knives on eBay with the R sanded away! It seems like a common modification as of late!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Beautiful knife! I like that one a lot!!

[@lwilson95990]

I really like all the toothpick knives, there fun to collect and use I need to get more

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Same here. I carry a large toothpick daily. It’s a very practical carry despite its size.

[@JohnSmith-dd1ew]

You and toothpicks... I picked up the TaterSkin Large Stockman and really like it. Can't stand the R bolster either.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yeah, its an almost unhealthy fixation!

[@beaurex4756]

Got an rr2333 and it's great, a lovely little knife.

[@markeslinger7051]

You forgot, you dont like the shield lol

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

More the bolster than the shield. But it would definitely look better without both!

[@markeslinger7051]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias lol. Im begining to store your likes and dislikes. Maybe thats bad, I need Tobias youtube intervention!

[@jeroenvoss6231]

I would like more bone handlecover patterns also, or different kinds of nice wood for that matter. I have nothing against micarta and i do have knives with micarta, even traditionals but i do love bone and wood more. (stag? yeah you and me both wish) The swedges on small blades and thin stock, yeah i've seen the trick, now get rid of it again. Even on the peanut the blades have swedges and it really isn't necessary, it really really isn't. The big R on the bolster, well they just were getting rid of them, but on this series they still are there as factory errors on purpose haha. Will i buy this one after your review? Well yeah because it shows your smile on the bolster well not yours but mine, but i rather see yours on it because that would be a great one off. Serious; it is a nice knife and yes i will buy one, especially after this review. So thank you Tobias and have a great week. (wouldn't you love to see this one in cured curly oak?)

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Just too many “features”are being over used. And the “sign of quality” sales pitch has run its course.

[@bishop6426]

Hi Tobias: I have both the large toothpick and the razor trapper in the sawcut bone with the fluted bolsters. They are real stunners. I didn’t really mind the Big R at first, but it’s not wearing well as time goes by. I think it looks particularly bad on the Tater Skin series and is a deal breaker for me. Too bad because I really like that burlap micarta.

[@SubUrbanNinja-EDC]

I agree!!! I have no idea why people like MyCarTa handles and scales. Not a fan of it either. But I have to disagree with you on the big R on the bolster. I like it. I don't like it as much as the match strike nail pull but I like it because it's unique to Rough Ryders. I'm a fan of the bow tie shield too but that badge shield looks nice too on this "MyCarTa" knife.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I wished they had put more thought on the use of the Big R. I think it would’ve been nice to use as an identifier of a specific series. It didn’t need to go on every knife. I also think it would be looked nicer had it been rotated 90 degrees. What made it even stranger was how the called it a “Slant R” all the time and it doesn’t slant a good part of the time! My issue with the micarta is once again, over use. But then that’s because it became cheaper than many of the traditional handle materials so I get it.

[@deniskozlowski9370]

Great video. I must admit I've been interested in this series because of some of the knives included in it. I'm kind of surprised that more companies don't use some type of filler/sealant on their scales. I'm curious about the durability if micarta scales vs bone or plastic, especially in wet or damp environments.

[@acid6urns]

micarta handles liquid fine. it’s a resin compressed fabric so it only soaks in the top layer. wet micarta is actually more textured and grippy when it’s wet.

[@powerplay4real174]

I like that folder , actually I like both of those Large Toothpicks, I may need to snag me one of those. Rough Rider by SMKW ⚖️

[@randallkelley3599]

Our ranch is called “THE BIG R”

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

😂. These knives are just what you ordered!

[@broncodude6299]

Good review. And thanks for spending $20 of my money. I just ordered one 😂 THANKS!!

[@bobbyking3503]

Awesome! Had my eye on the Moose in this series; may have to add this one to my wish list as well. I rather like Micarta and G10, though RR is going a bit overboard with it. Just a guess, but I imagine the price of bone has something to do with it. Thanks for sharing and thanks for all the great videos! :)

[@kjgas6945]

It's a nice looking knife. I gotta say I'm starting to like toothpicks! Hay I got a question! Did they make a large toothpick in the Rough Riders Reserve line up? Anyway love the video!👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯🔪🔪🗡🗡 I think I'm collecting Rough Rider reserves now! LOL

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

So far there is no large toothpick in the Reserve line. If they do it, I sure hope they don’t muck it up.

[@kjgas6945]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias 10-4 I think it would be nice I hope for your sake they do. I've been lucky I bought two different types, one is what they call an easy open tear Jack in black Micarta. And a Barlow both are immaculate. Edges are slightly sharp but I don't care they're even centered but I'm not that worried about that either. Enjoy your videos👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯🔪🔪🗡🗡

[@Sarge2112]

man it blows my mind that they cannot make a damn large toothpick with a liner lock!!! that's a TOTAL deal breaker for me!! it would be such a subtle change to make and would improve it a 1000 fold absolutely love the feel of the handle on one would love to see a giant toothpick with a 5-5 1/2in blade and a liner lock but not having it lock open I would never purchase one I just don't like or trust slip joint knives even tho I love the large toothpick design 😎

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I would like to see one with a liner lock as well. But it is obviously not a deal breaker for me. But I've been carrying slip joins for a good 50 years at least. I would like one with a good mid-lock back as well. And believe me, I mention both liner locks and lockbacks all the time. They are not unheard of and many people want the added safety.

[@paulquinn4704]

It's a pity about the big R on it, it's a nice big toothpick , putting the R on it has just made sure I won't buy any of the series . I sanded down the R on my rr pocket cleaver, & becouse of the larger bolster I was able to make it slant down gradually instead of a big divit where the R was removed , its actually un noticeable ( probably won't be on a smaller knife)

[@markeslinger7051]

Sorry for this, but Inoticed, “So you wont have a goop between the cover” I think you meant gap lol

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

LOL. Yeah! They put that goop between the covers and the liners to fill the gaps and the goop gets all over the place.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Not the worst looking Micarta I have seen, but too much of the same thing is easy to get tired of buying.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

This only there 7th large Toothpick released and only one in Brown Micarta. Not interested in any of the other brown micartas.

[@phononut]

I'm so tired of Rough Ryder's micarta offerings. The R on the bolster is a big turnoff for me.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I wished they had put more thought on the use of the Big R. I think it would’ve been nice to use as an identifier of a specific series. It didn’t need to go on every knife. I also think it would be looked nicer had it been rotated 90 degrees. What made it even stranger was how the called it a “Slant R” all the time and it doesn’t slant a good part of the time! My issue with the micarta is once again, over use. But then that’s because it became cheaper than many of the traditional handle materials so I get it.

[@tudrow6087]

I'm like you I hate that honking big R . It's stupid beyond all to be . SMKW and Rough Ryder listen to your customers . Don't make the mistake like the big dog on the block did and lose you customers .

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

It took them a while but they did finally "retire" the big R. They Are also transitioning back to "Rough Rider" instead of "Rough Ryder". I have also heard they are going to phase out the match strike pull or at least reduce the use of it. SMKW has been listening.

[@tudrow6087]

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Great news thanks .

[@propblast82nd]

Not a fan of micarta

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Nor am I, at least on traditional knives. On my ESEE and Tops Fixed blades it seems to be a good match, especially considering the quality of the Micarta that is being used.

[@felinebline7154]

Look like big problems hitting china. The products are sub for me. This American response "for the money" opens the door for acceptance of poorly executed products. If it's a knife for a dime,make it right if it's a trillion dollars make it right. I will not accept bad build. And for that reason I have stopped in total with any product I deem as sub. Many knives from many parts of the world TAKE PRIDE IN THEIR PRODUCTS and for less money - often!

[@felinebline7154]

Good to check the chemical make up of that "goop"..