The Scoop on Rough Ryder Modern Folders

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I could’ve told you their modern folders are quite good. Of course they’re not Spyderco’s or Benchmade but for what they are they’re great. My favorite is the little tie-dye flipper. We’re talking $6-15 and more than adequate for most folks. Better than all of those gas station/flea market knives that sell for the same or more! My only grief is that most are right hand carry only and the clip can’t be moved!

[@BigRedEDC]

I have no doubt you could have Tobias but its more fun to find out for myself....lol!! I get to handle more knives that way!! Nope...cant flip the clip on these! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@leetyner6327]

I like the 1818. Best $7 I’ve ever spent on a knife. Better flipper than my Ken Onion.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Lee...glad to hear it!!

[@chrishewett2802]

Thank you for the review. My SMKW wishlist continues to grow.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Chris!! Thanks for watching!!

[@Lurchstein]

I remember you telling me about these and I was curious about quality, but these are pretty damn cool probably getting one or two of them. Thanks for taking the time to share!

[@BigRedEDC]

Quality vs price seems pretty darn good to me and they are backed for life! Seems like a pretty good deal to me!

[@jesseb8769]

Didn't realize they mad modern folders. Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

They sure do! Not bad for what you pay and backed for life!! Thanks brother!!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Thanks for showing them........ I’m a fan of them knives like you said you can’t beat the value

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Pete! Thanks for watching brother!!

[@BennyBladez-]

Good stuff JB. Thanks for the video and thanks for sharing

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you for watching Benny!

[@605783]

Just got a 1711 - $8.40 SHIPPED! I'm really pleased and a RR fan!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh very cool! Hope you enjoy it!!

[@pop4803]

Showing my age but I remember the dawn of the modern one hand opening knives. The action and construction of these would have been unheard of. They look pretty good today. Thanks for the heads up Harry

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL..very good Harry! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Kyoko12345678]

I have the frame lock cleaver, I am amazed by the quality. These RR flippers are actually really good knives.

[@BigRedEDC]

Not bad at all!! Thanks for watching!

[@kdjnhdojgdjjdhrge7824]

The first RR1858 stiletto is my favourite cheapy knife. I love mine. The giant version is awesome too.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome! Glad to hear it!

[@MichaelR58]

Great knives, great price, great idea about learning to sharpen for muscle memory with these. Thanks for sharing, God bless !

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Michael!!

[@kevink.2719]

Really nice looking knives wouldn't mind having a few of them 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Kevin! At that price, you can 2 or 3 and not spend much! Thanks for watching!!

[@rickkerans8485]

I knew only a couple weeks ago that RR flippers existed. Those 4 are really nice. The letter opener stiletto isn't my style but now if I must have a flipper yet save for something else. There is this option. Thanks for sharing.

[@BigRedEDC]

They are great of scratching that itch Rick!! Thanks for watching my friend!!

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

Nice knives for the money for sure!

[@BigRedEDC]

Not too bad at all!! Thanks for watching!

[@mickkeim4142]

I didn’t even know they had flippers. They are right in line with my budget.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Mick! Thanks for watching!

[@gregkeeler645]

Those are some really nice looking affordable options!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Greg!!

[@patrickvanovermeeren4513]

I think you get amazing value for the price of these knives. Great video ! Eyeopener.... Thanks for sharing brother !

[@BigRedEDC]

I do too Patrick and being backed for life just adds to the value!!

[@badmunkyedc1]

I have the 1980 and it's super smooth and drop shutty. Crazy good for the price! I'm really digging that big cleaver on the 2145. Great looking kinda Bladerunnerish knife. And apparently a good spydie flicker! Great budget, fun to fidget with knives! Sweet video!

[@BigRedEDC]

I was fairly impressed with them as well! pretty darn good when you consider they are backed for life by RR!!

[@HollywoodTacticool]

i had always ignored their modern flippers in favor of their traditionals, but from the likes of this video, their flippers are the same great bang for your buck as their traditionals.

[@BigRedEDC]

They arent too bad for a budget knife!!!

[@joshsisco7604]

I love my rough ryders cheap and fun to collect thank u for ur review some nice looking knives

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Josh! They don't break the bank either! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@paul_schuette]

Those look really nice, especially for the price tag. Based on their traditional offerings, I’m not too surprised that Rough Ryder did a great job focusing on getting the little things right. Yeah, it’s 440a. Big deal. People used steels with edge retention similar to 440a all the time not that long ago, and they got by just fine with them. If you can sharpen the knife, it’s not the end of the world that’s it’s not a powdered miracle steel. Sometimes simple things done well provide me with just as much enjoyment.

[@BigRedEDC]

Well said Paul. Not to mention...you can learn to hone your sharpening skills on a knife like this with out too much worry! Thank you very much for watching and commenting my friend!!

[@dougadams7684]

Did not know they made these kind of knives, think I will try these at work, traditionals are easy to sharpen, these should be as well.

[@BigRedEDC]

Should be as easy as the traditionals to sharpen!! Thanks for watching Doug!

[@majergens]

Nice review! I got the RR1980 and found it to be very good. Cannot beat it for 8 bucks! Glad to see their other folders are of comparable quality. These are a good value, IMO!

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good Mike! Very good value IMO as well!! Thanks for watching!!

[@brucemcconnell1467]

Haven't got one yet but they look good. Thanks for the review.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching Bruce!!

[@Biagio913]

Nice review btw. I agree with you, the price point is hard to beat and the quality is very good too! Obviously a more serious knife collector will argue that they are gas station knives, but like you mentioned in the review, they are a great way to start your knife collection journey and you can practice your sharpening skills on these knives 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes indeed! Great value knives!

[@mtstream55n]

I love Rough Ryder knives!

[@BigRedEDC]

Hard not to Sue!! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@hilltopknivesandgear8103]

It's amazing what they're doing at that price point!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Not too bad!! Thanks brother!!

[@aoxomoxoanyc]

Big RR fan. Great channel!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching!!

[@CoffeyOutdoors]

very nice looking knives brother

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks brother!

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Great looking knives. The links for the individual knives aren't working. I had to hit the first link for the flippers. Thank you for reviewing these knives. I'm broke this month but I got to scratch that itch. these fit the bill! Great job, Big Red🐦🐦👍👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Sorry about the links but glad you were able to scratch that itch!

[@sneakypeaky6000]

Just bought a 1980 and I'm wanting to get that blue clever soon too.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!! Hope you enjoy! Thanks for watching!

[@sneakypeaky6000]

@@BigRedEDC do you have any experience with their fixed blades? Bought an 1869 fixed blade they make because it looks great. I can't wait to get it and hope it's as good as it looks. I do wish they would've used 1095 on the fixed blades though because it's a cheap steel too and works great on fixed blades. But the 440A should be fine for a 20 dollar fixed blade.

[@BigRedEDC]

I havent tried any of their fixed blades yet!! Definitely on the list to do!!

[@sneakypeaky6000]

@@BigRedEDC the 1980 is a great little knife. It was very stiff out of the box though and the liner lock was extremely hard to push back. But after messing around with the pivot some its very smooth for a sub 10 dollar knife.

[@sneakypeaky6000]

The handle shape doesn't work though. It's not comfortable with my hand size (larger). The hump in the middle is just at a bad placement. It's not like it's a heavy user anyway it's fine occasionally for cutting stuff. I'd wouldn't hesitate carrying it at a job that required cutting boxes ect ever now and then.

[@cherylhirschdiyfun4636]

Looks like some nice knives at some really great prices. 🔪👍😊🇺🇸

[@BigRedEDC]

Pretty darn good budget options Cheryl! Thanks for watching!!

[@cherylhirschdiyfun4636]

@@BigRedEDC your welcome

[@JohnAmes]

Thanks buddy for the great video

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for watching John!!

[@Hijason74]

My favorite Rough Ryder modern is the uptown. It is a assisted flipper with red and black carbon fiber scales, frame lock and a tip up pocket clip. Great knife for $9.99

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Jason! Thank you very much for watching!

[@WilliamMancel]

Great looking Rough Rider's at a very low price. Good backup, work, vehicle, toolbox, or gift knives. I only have RR traditionals, but I can see getting some of those. They also have some decent fixed blades.

[@BigRedEDC]

For sure William....great for all those uses!! Might have to look into the fixed blades next!!

[@mikehook2835]

Awesome review thanks

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching MIke!!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

One day's on my Birthday I hope I getting my very first ever Great Easter Cutlery knife at a Gift!!! :D Because I never have any of GEC knife yet!!! ^w^

[@BigRedEDC]

You never know!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

@@BigRedEDC yeah!!!

[@marshalllaw123]

Yep they’re great value for sure, and if I’m not mistaken, same lifetime warranty!

[@BigRedEDC]

They are indeed Marshall....backed for life!! Thanks for watching buddy!

[@oreocat5617]

I have a rr1980 without any blade play. I also have a rr1826 an assisted frame lock that is worth the money. The one I like best is the rr2043, a small gents frame lock. It is very well put together. Worth well more than the $10 it goes for.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Oreocat!! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@SASHAB0Y]

Blue one is 28€ in my country. I am going to buy it. Maby drop a vid of it. It looks nice and i may update on later date on here.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@davidh0159]

I'm thinking that the liner locks look late because the liners are just a bit thin. Decent quality for such a low budget price. Definitely something to use for sharpening practice.

[@BigRedEDC]

That could be david! Terrific for practicing your sharpening! Thanks brother!!

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great budget options.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Rusty!

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

On that last knife was that a defect on the blade ? That crease in the middle

[@Stahlwerk88]

The blade is compound-ground, meaning the blade is ground at two different angles, one more stout, one narrower. The “crease” is the transition between the two separate angles.

[@BigRedEDC]

Looks like @VOID VISIONARY answered your question very well. Thank you very much to you both!

[@mrblauer1]

I have yet to handle a Rough Rider flipper so this is not directed at them specifically, but I have a generic problem with budget flippers. Most of the used ones I buy (I buy 30# boxes at public auction) need adjustment, but the cheap hardware and liberal use of Locktite make this nearly impossible. The traditional pocket knives seem to holdup much better at these lower price points.

[@BigRedEDC]

I can understand that for sure! The good thing that see about the RR flippers is that they are backed for life. If you have any of those issues, you do have some recourse. Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Mrtojo]

I am not a rough rider, I am a rough driver =P They look very nice!

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...thanks TOJO!!

[@Chrissvarietychannel549]

I'm a traditional sort of knife guy but I gave gained a new interest in the newer assist open knives. I'm starting to dig the new stuff. Do you buy direct or do you go through SMKW for these ?

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good Chris! I buy my Rough Ryders through SMKW. Thanks for watching!

[@bigboreknifegear8349]

Those are actually pretty decent looking, and come on, how do you go wrong with the pricing on these. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@BigRedEDC]

Price and backed for life! hard to go wrong!! Thanks brother!! Get well buddy!!!

[@PkwyDrive13]

Black one reminds me of the something obscene j cape

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Tyler! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Mr.CdLeon176]

I’m in for the RR1980

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good LUKE! Thanks for watching!!

[@davedonkey5663]

Rough rider traditional are the only ones I buy now .ATB Dave

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Dave! Thanks again for watching my friend!!

[@addicted2knives171]

These are Awesome Knives if you are not a knife guy I dont mean that in a bad way a good way. Just want a good user knife for like the guys at work perfect they would absolutely love them. So much better then Wally world . Definitely giving a couple away at Christmas.

[@BigRedEDC]

For sure Chad! Great knives for practicing your sharpening skills as well!!

[@Kyoko12345678]

I have a couple, the only criticism I have is the quality of the screws, they come with the heads stripped from the factory. Otherwise, they are amazing values.

[@BigRedEDC]

Hmm...haven't had that issue but thanks for sharing and thanks for watching!

[@Kyoko12345678]

Just to clarify, it's only an issue with some of the moderns but overall I have found the quality to be amazing for the money. Like you, I collect the traditional patterns. Love all me Rough Ryders. Keep up the good work, thanks for the reviews.

[@larrymarsico4059]

Rough Ryder's... Rough Ryder's 🔪🤙🏻🤘🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...yes indeed Larry!! Thanks for watching!!

[@rhino5419]

Hello. They seem like ideal knives to practice mods on. I would grind down the flippers which for me are too big and stop the knives being used on a flat surface. Also increase the size of the finger choils. Not keen on the stilleto but like the blades on the other 3. I think i would lose the compound grind sadly on my first sharpening. I'm not good enough to keep it. LOL. I would definatly buy them. All the best.

[@BigRedEDC]

You are absolutely correct RHINO! These would be great for practicing your modifications on! Thank you very much!!

[@derekdavis6508]

I have to get the new night outs, I'll prolly get both new ones.

[@BigRedEDC]

I have one of each one the way as well...lol

[@derekdavis6508]

@@BigRedEDC the liner lock and frame lock, they look nice for the money.

[@BigRedEDC]

@@derekdavis6508 yes sir!!!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Wow nice looking design style knifes reviews video!!! :D And Hit Like button!!! :D

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Amos!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

@@BigRedEDCyou're very welcome my friend JB! !!! :D

[@UKLegalCarryKnives]

Woah, how long have they been doing these?! They look pretty damn good for the money, interesting designs at least. Cheers -Al

[@BigRedEDC]

Not sure how long Al. They do have a decent amount of models available though!! Thanks!

[@menacewithaknife4045]

Send them to Woodland for some testing.😁

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...dont think that's the right tool for the job!!! Thanks for watching Menace!!

[@chrisosh9574]

Most of these are not the style I like but the 1980 looks pretty good, when you think about it, you couldn't buy the G10 to make your own scales for 8 bucks. Shame about no lefties but I'm flexible.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...no lefty love on these models!! These would be great knives to practice mods on! Thanks chris!!

[@tomweingart2337]

What a great way to scratch my broke a** itch! 😂😂😂

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...yes it is Tom!!! Thank you for watching!!

[@anthonyrollins9825]

linerlock lockup that isnt at least 50% is a lopped off finger waiting to happen pardna

[@BigRedEDC]

Not really! Cant be very solid lock up at less than 50%. I have many of them!

[@skcamerican]

Whoa, that frame lock is seriously ugly. I like it. Kinda. Almost. I’m with you, these are pretty decent knives for the price. Great to carry, and beat up, and practice sharpening. Not nearly as good-looking as that hawkbill, though.

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...they are pretty decent for what you pay! Great knives for practicing your sharpening!! Thanks so much Su Chicken!

[@fubargnarly1635]

Hard to make any argument against, with prices like those.

[@BigRedEDC]

Especially when they are backed for life! Thanks for watching Fubar!!

[@fubargnarly1635]

@@BigRedEDC wow don't know how I missed that. They have a great warranty too?

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes sir! All RR knives are backed for life! Hard to believe on such a budget line!!