Rough Ryder Wasp Sowbelly Stockman Pocket Knife RR2262

[@Hammockrider]

Great review. I've got this one and the sowbelly trapper, which i use for making sandwiches. The chonkier spey blade is great for making PB&js.

[@gizmocarr3093]

Nice looking covers and I like it has no shield, the big R does not overpower the look of the knife. Thank you for a look.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

True that. The covers are flashy enough to make you not not notice the R/T. Thanks Gizmo.

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Those are great. I had a doctors knife in the wasp series & didn't know it was VG10 until someone mentioned it. So I ordered another one, a small moose. I like the bright covers. Makes the knife easier to find when you drop it, or misplace it.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The bright colors do make them easy to easy to see / find. I don't own a moose yet, shameful I know.

[@kjgas6945]

Love sowbelly Stockman's thank you!👍👍🤠🤠

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

You'll love this channel then. Thanks kj gas.

[@kjgas6945]

@@ThriftyKaniffy 👍👍

[@Robbie7441]

Great looking knife, i bought the bow trapper version, great fit and finish 👌

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks for sharing your choice. I always like to hear what people opted for. Be well Robbie.

[@Robbie7441]

@@ThriftyKaniffy thanks, keep the great reviews coming, very enjoyable 👍🏻🙏

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Love that they used VG10 on this series.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I hope they did, and didn't just say they did. Thanks Rusty.

[@jelkel25]

Have a fixed blade with micarta handles and it feels a little slippery when my hands are cold but it's fine the minute they warm up. Wandered why this series of knives was a little more expensive on Heinnies website, it's the VG10. Not obvious when just quickly browsing. Like you said, Sowbelly/Stockmen are very practical, out hiking the big blade is good for food prep, the sheep's foot for whittling and speys a spare. The scales are pretty bright, harder to loose. The R bolster Sowbellies are solid as well. Wouldn't care so much how it looked because it's a solid user. Good stuff!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yea it's a great all-arounder edc and why I like it so much. Will this be the last sowbelly? I'm hoping so.

[@jelkel25]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Have, I think a Sowbelly made in the same factory as the Ropers but mines branded a Remington. Seen the Roper version and is very nice, dark wood scales, Turkish Clip, nice plain bolsters, clean lines. Do you have that one? Just thought I'd mention it, for no reason..............

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

@@jelkel25 Nope, I don't have any Remington branded knives. I'll have a look around for the one you mention. Thanks JK.

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

Excellent review as always! Alas my Big R boycott is still in place! I’m thinking about the linerlock workknife. (Sodbuster) I’ve also noticed weakness on the many of new blades with half stops. I think their older Sowbellies are better. That said, I agree with your overall assessment of the Sowbelly. It’s a comfortable pocket carry and it feels good regardless of what blade you’re using. And then we all know the wasp is the “A$$H0£€” of the yellow/black flying insects. But the Bumble bee doesn’t sound as mean.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

No, they saved the Baby Bee name for the second color offering of the little flipper you're not a fan of. I know the poor guy/gal whose job it is to write copy for SMKW gets a hard time on this channel, but at what point do we try just a touch harder when a sowbelly is on offer so TK doesn't have to mention it.

[@DisHammerhand]

I bought the trapper sowbelly one. It just looked cool. The stockman has slant bolsters and the trapper has straight ones.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yep, seen I've that too. Thanks.

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great looking knife! I like this series!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Right on Mike. They've got some really good patterns in this series.

[@MrBarlow]

I really like the wasp series. My wasp barlow and sowbelly trapper have excellent action. A good value for VG-10 too. Good in depth review TK 👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The colors aren't really my taste, but I had to grab one. Thanks for the feedback Mr. B. Good to see you back in the saddle. 👍

[@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm]

The g10 is really nice, fits the shape of the knife, nice daily user.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Jose, glad it checks the boxes for you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@lewisgreenway5065]

I don't have a Stockman of any type, however tempted by the VG10, just wait till one comes without the Big R, good revue as usual.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I'm hoping the next release is free and and clear of the . Thank Lewis.

[@jmg-sw5xr]

I definitely like the nail nick on the main blade of this one. I have a "red pick bone" sowbelly that I wish the nail nick was like this. Cool knife, keep them coming...and get a video up on your sowbellys! All of them! :D

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Planning a multi part series of the sowbellies. IT'LL BE HUGE. Thanks jmg.

[@jmg-sw5xr]

@@ThriftyKaniffy no worries at all. I can't wait to watch! You keep teasing us with the odd one or two...but we know you have more! Take care. J

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Hey thrifty have you seen someone dremel the R off the bolster it doesn’t take long and you can’t even tell!!!!!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yea I have, I got 70 bolsters. No thanks.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@ThriftyKaniffy yeah I hear ya

[@michaelbeams9553]

Nice knife . I'm old enough(unfortunately) to remember when Micarta was the hot new handle material ( and 440c was the new steel , for that matter ) now its a regular on " budget" / imports. Time always makes the new common place. (Just ask my wife) Great Video. Peace , Be Free .

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, things get taken for granted over time until they become unavailable and then there's a resurgence. That seems to be the cycle. Thanks for the comments Micheal.

[@bfox48]

I really like the wasp style . I'm one of the few it seems that like the RT . Thanks for the vids !

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yes, I'd say you're in the minority, but power to you. There's lots of them to enjoy. Thanks Bill.

[@nitrorc4life1]

I use a fine grit sandpaper and take the sheen of my user RR g10 and micarta scales due to the slippery feeling. Works great

[@nitrorc4life1]

Put some tape on bolsters before sanding, I like 3m blue painters tape.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Have to careful doing that, not something you want to ingest and defiinitely wash your hands afterward. Thanks, Marc.

[@nitrorc4life1]

@@ThriftyKaniffyBe careful?... well yes, agree, common sense needed whenever doing anything, use a fan blowing away from you or respirator or both and your fine. Kinda like NOT opening a blade with your thumb on the cutting edge on a public video where kids watch..😉 I get ya though.

[@felinebline7154]

Let's go for a Green Hornet novelty piece with a 65 Chrysler Imperial 🛡️

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Ok, Kato. RR get a license for something? Frost do it, so why not.

[@felinebline7154]

@@ThriftyKaniffy yup zorro a never ending bunch. RR no....

[@felinebline7154]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Smarten up Imperial knife to make a Green Hornet edition!!!!!

[@davidkurle5418]

I was glad to see they put out a sowbelly in this series. Those covers look cool, and to have VG10 blades was a nice touch, especially for the price! Cheers, buddy!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

RR hadn't done a sowbelly stockman in quite a while to this point. I think the previous release was way back in the copper swirl series. Thanks David.

[@johnharris1846]

Hey TK, nice review! not a fan of the Wasp series but like you the Sowbelly knives are one of my top faves, especially the two bladed ones.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks John. Well then you'll want the sowbelly trapper, it's 2 blades.

[@JoelPerri7777]

So I got this one about a month back, and was disappointed cuz it was “defective”. The main blade tip was sticking above the handle covers, and the action wasn’t that great, lazy closing snap. I’ve noticed that while CKW is cheaper than SMKW, but I’ve returned more RR to CKW, due to bad action and wobble, more than I have SMKW. I’ve very happy with the sowbelly trapper and Barlow I have of this series, so maybe I’ll try again to get this one as I’ve come to love the sowbelly pattern due to the 3.75 length.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The sowbelly is a perfect size to me. The RRs can be hit and miss, fortunately the warranty covers you against defects without much hassle.

[@Night_Terrors]

I didn’t catch that these were in VG10! Yellow is my favorite color and them being so high-vis would make any in the series excellent knives for work. I have a predisposition for setting things down and not being able to find them 30 seconds later, so my tastes definitely reflect that when it comes to color… I guess I’ll have to snag one of these after all.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Well my eyes don't work in low light like they used to, so I suppose the older I get the more I'll appreciate the color. Thanks Trent.

[@SouthernPatriot1]

Well, TK, I honestly can say, I don’t own a RR…but I’m fairly new to this, ngl…from your review, looks great and worth while…I’d buy one. 👍🏻🇺🇸🙏🏻🔪

[@Night_Terrors]

I only very recently discovered Rough Ryder. I already own more than 10. They’re incredible knives for the price. If you want to get something a little nicer; their reserve series has some excellent workmanship on display.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

RR are a good budget brand. There's gonna be times they blow you away and times they leave you wanting. My advice is to set the bar low and appreciate it when they exceed your expectations which they often will do. Thank you Nikki.

[@theprestriedge4657]

I didn’t notice that that series was VG10 I like the looks of the small moose I’ll have to get one now.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Prestriedge, never owned a moose. I hear they are tough to tame, even they small ones.

[@theprestriedge4657]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Yes Sir….A little gamey also.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Cool piece thrifty you know I have one of them!!!!! Nice looking piece buddy!!!! Keep it hard….. talk to you soon I have a graduation party to go to today and then the puppy when I get home!!!!!! Omg it’s a lot of work!!!!! Talk to you soon John

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The puppy training will reward itself eventually just hang in there.

[@diverdave2179]

Thanks TK, just learned that the sowbelly I own is a trapper. The scale color isn't my cup of tea, not that bad though. Also, I wonder how popular a Smoky Mountain Wife Works store would be ;)

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

The hamster's alive, but the wheel's not turning. Concerning SMWW. I dunno, but like my knives, I prefer natural handle material.

[@diverdave2179]

@@ThriftyKaniffy haha!

[@csamby1694]

Good some wasps happy with then cool good video thanks TK your the boy

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

All the best to you mate. Thanks for having a stroll through.

[@stuartgross162]

Sow belly is starting to grow on me!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Excellent, another convert. Let me know when in it's in pocket, Stuart. 😉

[@steveg.1502]

That series is a bit loud. It's hard to say no to a good sowbelly, but I won't buy R bolsters. Just my preference. I might like Wasp handles on the blue micarta work knife, that would be cool. I see some shifty comments, spam bots I guess. Take care TK.👍

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Yea I'll delete them here shortly, it gets annoying. It is loud, but I'm committed to having them all. They could have a s#@! handle and I'd probably buy it. Wait...the RR Tuff Stag series didn't have a sowbelly, at least not yet. I might be safe.

[@tcup3946]

Darn it....now I have to get one...PS I did get that uncle henry poppa bear. I put a thumb stud on it. I love it

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Oh cool. Easy one-hand open now. Thanks T-cup.

[@unklstepbilly]

Wasp looks really good on that belly.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Billy, glad you like it.

[@skcamerican]

Hey, I think the web guys have rich interior lives. Or high alcohol consumption. Or something. Trapper, eh? Is it really VG-10? If it doesn’t say it on the box or blade, I don’t believe it. Not a big fan of the color, though visibility is good. Could dye it red, maybe, to tone it down. ? If it turns out to be actual VG-10, I’ll buy one. And eat my hat. Lol.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Seems like something to brag about, I agree. Get to the bottom of it, would you?

[@thomearthman7760]

Are these really VG 10?

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Well, the ad materials says yes, but some are inquiring as to their accuracy. We'll let you know. Thanks Thom.

[@ihopetowin]

I've tried to like the wasp covers.....but they're not for me.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I get it. You're not feeling the "buzz".

[@ihopetowin]

@@ThriftyKaniffy Ohhh, that stings..... Sorry best I could do.

[@matthewrix2164]

🐝🤣

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Feeling the buzz. Thanks Matthew.

[@jessetembo1979]

I hadn't been buying Rough Rider knives much lately due to how gaudy I find that big R to be. That said, I did pick up a few styles recently I liked, like the new Stoneworx canoe, a couple from their Buckshot Bone series, and the canoe and hawkbill from this series. I think the WASP series is done well, the yellow and black combo came out quite attractive. I can't decide if I prefer how they did this series or how they did the Black Widow series better. Good review.

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

Thanks Jesse. The R bolsters are being phased out, so we will finally be rid of that entirely in time. Thanks for the feedback. I always like hearing what people are buying and interested in.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Never even see the "big R" when I am cutting things up all day long. I too prefer a clean bolster, but at price point, don't care. With RR value, usability come first. And I wish they put a higher focus on edge angle consistency far more then getting all upset over the R bolster. Especially the vg10 series knives as to reprofile them takes considerable more time. Want smooth bolsters,buy a case, simple. Meanwhile I will continue to use that gaudy R bolster knife daily. And I was a picky premium modern folder collector for decades,still am, but expanded my thinking to appreciate all knife types, styles. I grew up.

[@nitrorc4life1]

SMKW did a video a few years back talking about how RR was going through another phase on tightening up on QC on fitment of new designs coming out, and they are showing this to be true.

[@nitrorc4life1]

Hence they are dropping the R as thrifty said