Top 5 Favorite Rough Ryder Knives

[@heyyitsthejohnsons5470]

New steels and tougher steels are always great but something can be said for a knife you can replace and not feel that hurt over replacing. Remember back to when we were younger and knives like this would fill our pockets and steel wasn't a huge issue. Great video brother! P.S. in a world where there are so many new and crazy knives we are blessed to have a company that allows us (and not to mention our young new knife nuts) the look and feel of the wonderful old school! Much love!

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes..I do remember that! Thanks so much my friend!

[@TheStreamingEnderman]

Wonderfully said. As a "young new knife nut" myself, I absolutely prefer traditionals. I mean hey, look at my collection! It's mostly slipjoints!

[@dougbotimer8005]

If I had a dollar for every knife I’ve lost, or broken, I’d have enough to replace one of them.

[@LovelyBaseball-ex1zn]

​@BigRedEDC I don't think case knives are that much better..

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

I appreciate that you let the knife just lay there, so I can look at it. It is hard to resist the temptation to fidgit with them, whirling, twirling, and waving, but a still shot gives me time to really examine the knife details and esthetics. This puts you ahead of many other knife videos.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for checking them out! I'm not here for flash, glitz and glamour! Not trying to be James Cameron or Oliver Stone. Just want to give straight forward info to help someone make an informed decision

[@thebairdMi]

those tadpole ones look very cool

[@BigRedEDC]

They are fun!

[@2ndchancegeorge]

love my Rough Ryders, absolutely my favorite folders. Thank you for the look at yours

[@BigRedEDC]

Good stuff for sure!!!

[@FreedomFrog333]

I'm looking forward to my first rough rider. They are some nice looking knives and for the money you can't go wrong. #1 on your list really appeals to me. I love that blade.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for taking a look my friend! Have a good week!

[@MonolithMike]

Great video, love my Rough Ryder’s! Never seen the “angry watermelon” before…I think I need it! 😂

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh man! Gotta have one...lol!

[@lwilson95990]

I like rough rider great way to try a new pattern at a low cost!

[@BigRedEDC]

Totally agree!

[@jasonbeecher509]

Awesome collection of knives. Keep it up man. Excellent snapability

[@BigRedEDC]

Much appreciated

[@talberttipton8269]

I love watching you nerd out over RR

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...I can for sure!!

[@mikereese15]

Awesome list. I love the apta blue micarta. Still want some of the other apta ones. And I picked up the watermelon and berry too.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Mike! The Apta is a great series!

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

My first rough ryder is the apta 3 titanium and I didn't even have to pay for it. I really dig it. Blade style is sweet

[@John..18]

Just got the denim apta Wharncliffe, I absolutely love the shape of the handle, it feels perfect in my hand,, and that Wharncliffe is one of the best blade shapes going,. Imho.. It's a strong robust knife, just made for whittling,, and to top it all off, it's VG10,,, a truly great knife for the money,, Thanks for showing us these ones.. 👍👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes sir John! Very good little knife!!

[@roakey8167]

I love the bone and old fashioned styles, like the canoes and barlows

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!

[@RJsKnives]

You know I love my Rough Ryder knives! I think I might have to show my top 5 also. Thanks JB!

[@BigRedEDC]

Do it! Would love to see them

[@Hoosierdaddyjones812]

I just started to collect knives at the beginning of the year. I only have 1 rough ryder so far but I dig it. Titanium Apta 3 was free in 1 of my monthly club boxes. Solid made and sharp blade.

[@BigRedEDC]

Really like the blade on that one!

[@WVKNIFEGUY]

I've been looking for the black 2038 for a while. I have a couple of the denim work knife & they're fantastic 👌 Love the video & the channel

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much! I hope you find one!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

I might try to pick my top five RR's. Surprisingly, none of yours made the list. At least I don't think so. Nice to see that you have picked up every version of the Tadpole. For me that is one of the cool things about the Rough Ryders. I know you're doing something similar to with a Finch Pattern. But you have to admit, when if come to "Bang for your buck" or in the of the tadpole, "just plain fun for your money" ; those little guys are much easier on your wallet. Thanks for the run down, JB. Really enjoyed it.

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh absolutely ! Great value knives and so many options to have fun with!

[@KnifeChatswithTobias]

@@BigRedEDC 100% If you're not having fun with Rough Ryders you're doing it wrong. And get your mind outta the gutter. This is a knife channel y'all!

[@paul_schuette]

Those are some great ones! I really love RR knives. They’re so much fun for so little investment.

[@BigRedEDC]

Absolutely Paul! Thank you!

[@shanecoursen]

Great collection and great choices for your top 5!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much Shane!

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Rough rider is such a great brand to check out patterns! Great video brother 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes they are!💯💯💯

[@kylearmstrong21]

Thanks for the video! Going down the rough ryder rabbit hole and I love them!

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....that's an easy rabbit hole to go down!

[@wvpok]

I got the Stompin Berry from you and I love that little thing! So fun and tiny!

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@blovins729]

Yea, the Apta is next on my slip joint list. The blade shape gets me along with the micarta. I’m sold.

[@BigRedEDC]

Terrific...I dig mine for sure

[@MittenStateEDC]

Thanks for sharing JB, your the reason I found RR! I carry a version of a lucky strike RR in my picket almost everyday

[@BigRedEDC]

Awrsome!! Thanks so much for watching!

[@grimreaper6042]

I really like the Apta series of RR very well done thanks for sharing JB

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes indeed! Really liking that as well!

[@grimreaper6042]

@@BigRedEDC 🏆

[@rodneypearson6986]

I appreciate you introducing me to RR knives the Barlow I got from SMKW is a gem so well done. Great vid as always !

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Rodney! Glad you enjoy it!!

[@GromMolotok]

Great look at some great knives. Thanks! I still need to pick up an Apta or two. I plan to visit the store when the weather is less treacherous. I think I can wait until then. Maybe.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Grom! I think it's safe to wait!

[@shtzweak]

I really wish I could get into these rough ryders, but for some reason I just like having my traditional knives either made in America or Europe, don’t get me wrong I have plenty of modern folders that are made in china, and I’d say Reate makes some of the finest quality production knives in the world, it’s just something about a traditional knife I want it to be made in America or Europe

[@BigRedEDC]

You like what you like! Nothing wrong with that

[@beeferbaron]

Awesome and yes thank you bigred I scored the first two from you brother! I use them both all the time

[@BigRedEDC]

Good stuff brother! Thanks for watching!!

[@Carnivorous_edc]

Great taste in the blade shapes. Thanks for sharing. I might pick one up just cuz the price makes it easy to get into slippies

[@BigRedEDC]

They are a great introduction to slip joints!

[@Kyoko12345678]

I totally agree with all of these comments. I really like Rough Ryder as well. I have plenty of knives with super steels and they are rarely needed. A good budget steel works for almost all of your every day tasks. They are also fun to collect

[@BigRedEDC]

I agree 100%

[@Fedharrison5634]

Thanks for Sharing your Rough Rider collection. 👍 Have a great week JB

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks, you too Ed!

[@bubba92473]

Learned about these guys through you BigRed. Have learned that they make some of the best value offerings. Appreciate the video 📹 my man. 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Some great value knives! Thanks for watching brother!

[@kjgas6945]

Every one of those knives is a nice knife. I believe the boat rapper is on my radar! Excellent video brother. Have a great day!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks so much kj

[@kjgas6945]

@@BigRedEDC 👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯

[@jimshort9266]

I don’t shop for slip joints but came across a Rough Ryder on AK’s website and had to get it for my father and now ordered a second one for me. The knife I had to have for under 20 was the Leg Knife. Dads a huge fan of Christmas Story. It is a gimmick but actually looks real nice so the second one is ordered. You really should get one to carry with or alternate with that sweet tadpole!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@robhead22]

Very good. I enjoyed this. I am scouring the catalogs at smkw and amazon, lokking for rough ryder knives! I know im buying a sod buster. And i have a fascination with barlows. A hold over interest from my youth. Thank you!

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome! Hope you find some you like!

[@robhead22]

@@BigRedEDC as is fitting for me- i liked them all. Great video. Thanks again Mr Red!!

[@kirbysmith1271]

Always have to pick up a couple of rough riders whenever I stop at SMKW in Tennessee!

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Kirby

[@Tim_Bushy]

Awesome video JB! Rough Ryder knives are a great value for the money. A perfect gateway knife to get someone new to knives too.

[@BigRedEDC]

Completely agree Tim! Thanks so much as always my friend!

[@OFatherEDC]

Those are all great RR choices. I have all but the original black micarta work knife. I missed out on that one. I do have the denim one though. I can't decide which one of the Apta series that I like the best. The shipwrecked one that I have is so cool but heavy. I like them all.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks so much Tim!

[@propblast82nd]

The Blue Denim Work Knife started me down the rabbit 🐇 hole 🕳️ with RR knives.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes sir! Slippery slope

[@addicted2knives171]

Love the RRs for the money. So hard to beat dollar for dollar.

[@BigRedEDC]

Completely agree!!

[@rustyknifelover4463]

Great set of knives JB

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much Rusty!!

[@sharpguyatx]

I have some really nice RR knives and a few stinkers. I have picked up 9 Barlows and a few others so far thanks for the peek ✌🏼🤙🏼

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks so much!!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Love RR! Great video and choices.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much!

[@whammofammo7346]

Great list. Thank you for sharing. I would go in no particular order. RR Highland Bowie, VG-10 trapper, Bow Trapper, Stoneworx Congress and Buckshot Bone Cotton Sampler ( I could've made my top 5 all cotton samplers haha).

[@BigRedEDC]

I do like the Buckshot bone! It was just outside my top 5

[@MichaelR58]

Good choices JB , have a great day , thanks for sharing , God bless brother !

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks you Michael

[@mikecurtis2585]

Great top 5! I have all of those!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Very nice Mike! Thanks for watching

[@groundfog]

Interesting style blends!

[@BigRedEDC]

A good mix I think

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Fantastic picks JB just so cool!!!!! Thanks buddy….. just too cool😊

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks Pete! Have a good weekend!!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@BigRedEDC JB I think you should come over my house for a week or so I have plenty of room for you and Nellie!!!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Thanks for the invite Pete!

[@mr.drewpaintswithyou9034]

Nice looking blades. How do they perform compared to Case? Slicing, etc.

[@BigRedEDC]

Just as well if not better!

[@mr.drewpaintswithyou9034]

@ Great! Thank you! 😃👍. I just ordered 2 trappers and a stockman. 😄

[@denofearthundertheeverlast5138]

You should really like that big liner lock on the 304, especially with leather work gloves on, it makes it easy.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for the suggestion!

[@chaddamron3877]

In our current world of $500+ BM , companies like RR ,rosecraft,cjrb etc are gonna take off w some sweeet blades--- great vid man, always a big fan of RR n RRR

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah....budget knives rule!!!

[@TheRadiogeek]

I have one of the glow in the dark rough rider knives that is very hard to open. I have cleaned it with caned air and oil as well as oiling it, without much difference. Do you have any ideas on what would improve the opening of the knife? Thanks 👍❤️🔪

[@BigRedEDC]

Very well could be a stiff back spring . Sounds like you have done what I would

[@tomweingart2337]

Great video J.B.!

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you enjoyed it Tom!

[@Didier090765]

The denim micarta work knife is the only RR I have but it's a very good one, and I like that Apta-series a lot too! Like you said, RR always offers great value for money 💯👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Good one to have for sure!!

[@Dissentient01]

Cool collection.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much

[@davidkurle5418]

Solid list, buddy! RR makes so many neat patterns, but if I had to pick some absolute favorites they would be the half hawk and the teardrop jack. And to round out the five, I would include anything with the name trapper, stockman, or sod buster attached to it because I really like carrying those patterns. Cheers, buddy!

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good David! Thanks so much for watching

[@steeleuphoria]

Great vid. It would be tough to narrow it down to my top 5 but I do love RR knives. Top 5 vid coming soon 😀

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome!👍👍👍

[@isaiahbarnett9062]

I love them! They make incredibly quality budget knives. Do you have the Night Out? It's pretty nice!

[@BigRedEDC]

I did.a review and then gave it away!

[@bigjsknives]

Got my Little Riverbend Skinner using your discount code yesterday. This one i'm gonna save and do the full unboxing on camera so people can see all the SWAG that comes from Blue Creek..

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome! Thank you very much!! Hope you enjoy it!

[@diverdave2179]

An RR yellow trapper wants to bring you in for "questioning", JB :). Aside from #1, I love the Apta.

[@BigRedEDC]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kokopelau6954]

I have 440a, 440b, t-10, and vg10 steels in the rough rider knives. The last 3 are pretty good. I've been buying the stockman version or the trapper cause I just like them. Great pocket knives.

[@BigRedEDC]

Great value knives!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Nice. I couldn't narrow it down to top 5. Top 50 maybe, but that would be a long video 😅

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...yeah it would be!

[@Sarge2112]

rough ryder has improved a lot I'm very pleased with my 3 I purchased lately hard to beat at the price paid for them any way the bowtrapper screams linerlock as does the Riverbend if they were linerlocks I'd buy one today and I agree with you rough ryder knives are a great value and not gas station junk

[@BigRedEDC]

and so many option to chose from!!!

[@markdawson8892]

Thanks for your information, found a 304 on Amazon, tadpole as well, pulled the trigger on both, I don't mind spending $$on a decent blade but with all of the Q C issues that Case seems to be experiencing, I'm a little leary unless I can see one in person. Once again thanks, yes, I subscribed 😊

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Friday Big Red the blue black RR2181 denim micarta Wharncliffe is my No:1 favorite Rough Ryder knife & on mine the back spring is super strong with no blade wiggle at all . My 2nd favorite RR knife is the RR1890 the Easy Money large canoe, 3rd Favorite is the Black Bone Coal Miner Lockback RR761 clip point blade, 4th favorite the Blue Smooth Bone Copperhead RR2288 & No: 5 is the brown Jigged Bone Handles Lockback RR193 Clip Point Blade knife. I have half a dozen other Rough Ryders but there are the most well made & value for money ones I own and the RR2181 & RR1890 are the two in my EDC rotation more frequently than the other Rough Ryders that I own & the RR761 sits on my desk at home next to my computer

[@BigRedEDC]

Sounds like a pretty good collection!! Thanks for watching!

[@stevesinclair4159]

@@BigRedEDC Thanks for an interesting video. Despite having about a dozen Rough Ryders & over a dozen of their associated / sub-brands ( steel warrior , frost, marbles, caliber etc ) I am a big Swiss Army knife collector & EDC user with over 200 Victorinox ( including around 130 x 58mm collectable decorative scaled Classic SD's ) & 20 Wengers - its these SAK's that are my main knife passion although I also have a fair number of knives from other well known brands - Bucks, Case, Civivi & Kershaw.

[@BigRedEDC]

@stevesinclair4159 Can't blame you! Great knives for sure. Pioneer X and Classic SD are my favorites

[@kevink.2719]

Surprised only 5 they are all great

[@BigRedEDC]

I kept it short...lol

[@57HEMIviken]

Just bought a wharncliffe apta with micarta in vg10 for my dad cant wait to give it to him. I think it'll be a big upgrade from his victorinox personally. Ill let him know to thank you and Stassa lol.

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...I hope your dad enjoys it!

[@BCJerbs]

Your knowledge impresses so much and how you explain stuff! Always awesome to hear your enjoyment when you get into chatting about your favorites! 😂Angry Watermelon....Smiles are free and the best medicine! Thanks for sharing your 5ish knives with us my friend hope you and Miss Nellie have a very blessed weekend! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting 👍🏼🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏼

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks so much my friend! Hope you and Kimmers have a great weekend!

[@jimmyj4811]

Some great choices!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks Jimmy!

[@skcamerican]

How do you pick just five? I’ve dragged out about 50, and it’s hard! Yes on the work knife. Upswept bow trapper. RR1044, boxcar whittler. Dog bone jack. RR1029, dog leg trapper in honey bark bone. Cub in bolster stripes. Blackwood sodbuster. Medium folding hunter in RJB. Do I have to stop? Lol.

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....no you dont have to stop at all!!

[@bamaninja929]

I have a RR Dr's knife that I luv! 💯❤️‍🔥👊

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Bama!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

Omg, that would be an impossible task for me, narrowing it down to the top 5 Rough Ryder's.

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol....it was easier than I expected

[@richardkut3976]

Another great review session. Thanks,

[@BigRedEDC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@DrDrewdude]

I’ve never owned a rough ryder but I’m intrigued

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on DrDrew!

[@forrestslrHankd]

Nice lineup

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much Forrest!

[@bronco1199]

Entry level is where I start with everything I get into. The slip joint fad has got me lol. I am going to buy a value rich Rough Rider to get my feet wet. Thanks

[@BigRedEDC]

Great place to start!

[@BryansKnivesKy]

Great idea! I just got my first Rough Rider in the mail yesterday, a Black Reserve Trapper. Impressed so far. Looks like I need to order some more!

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome....enjoy!

[@markherrera829]

Very cool JB, I would have bet real money dollars that the Rough Ryder Reserve Barlow RRR017 was going to make it. Take Care Bother.

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh...it definitely made this one Mark! kzbin.info/www/bejne/homcp5iebqZqbMU

[@markherrera829]

@@BigRedEDC I know, I was just messing with.

[@BigRedEDC]

@@markherrera829 lol!!!

[@TopDog8762]

Rough Ryder Friday.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes sir!!👊👊

[@tghartman321]

I almost always have a RR or other cheap traditional dropped into my pocket as a back up to my modern folders. I don't care if they have some cosmetic flaws, they are daily users. They get beat, dropped, scratched, stained, gunked up with whatever, and occasionally lost or broken. I'd have a seriously bad day if that happened to a high end GEC or Jack Wolf, but a $10-20 dollar knife? Big deal, I'll buy another one for less than what I spent on dinner last night.

[@BigRedEDC]

Couldnt agree more! Thanks for watching my friend!

[@timmyhamby7715]

rr is a great knife for the money

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes they are!

[@stevewalker4638]

Dang good knives for the price 100%

[@BigRedEDC]

Absolutely!

[@ck158]

Looks like a knife for you 🎉red etc have a good one

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks as always C K.

[@BCJerbs]

You have good taste in knives Mr.jb!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you Jerbs

[@marktalley9251]

Good paper weights!!!

[@jeroenvoss6231]

#ANGRYWATERMELON! The bowtrapper, the apta, ofcourse the workknife and i'm a sucker for canoe's, luckily for me RR makes quite awesome ones. Thank you JB.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very lucky my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@donkeydave6103]

I've got the first three .either win from you or Zach. I always carry one every day ATB DAVE.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Dave!!!

[@Sarge2112]

Big Red EDC 👊

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks Kurt!!

[@unclecow]

awesome jb

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks brother!

[@charlier8233]

Rough Ryders are a lot of knife for a little money. Most under $20 and the Apta(VG10, titanium and micarta) for $26, forget about it. Letting AA get away probably not the smartest move but every party ends sometime. Carry a classic carbon bow trapper daily, love it.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome Charlie! Thanks for watching

[@mikeyeh7646]

Haha! Have two Case Marilla in MagnaCut and both are rubbish. 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ Thanks for the video JB 🙏🙏

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching Mike!

[@caldrenfitzpatrick3308]

I think I like the Apta the best. But not a big trad fan.

[@BigRedEDC]

Not for everyone for sure

[@NeilTheKnifeGuy]

I laughed a little to loud at the russlock comment. The last case I bought and returned was a case russlock

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...that Russlock was just sad and so was the "warranty work"!

[@ryanrosenblum2552]

Rough Ryders fill a niche a reasonably high quality knife for the price.if you break or damage it your out maybe 20 dollars. they work there decent knives for the money

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for checking them out

[@vernonshartzer2353]

Halfhawk!

[@BigRedEDC]

Those are cool

[@UltraMagaFan]

From what I’ve heard Case knives are hit or miss. You either get them defect free or with major fitment problems like the ones you have. Nothing in between. I guess I’ve been lucky because the 3 that I own have no problems with them. Next time that happens to you, I’d recommend sending it back and buying a new one. I wouldn’t bother with the warranty.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...that seems to be the situation!

[@petergambino2129]

Sadly, I can't argue with you about Case.

[@BigRedEDC]

Not all are bad but too many in my opinion

[@Twiceborn_by_grace]

3:40 that would be a knife that Count Dooku would have carried.

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....oh yeah!!!!

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

My membership got paused because I recently got a replacement credit card 💳. Google used the expired card. I fixed it.

[@BigRedEDC]

All good my friend! Appreciate all your support

[@marshalllaw123]

Baaaaaby shark doo doo de doo doo doo

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...crazy man!!!

[@tonyricketts5569]

I give away a lot of Rough Rider yellow handles to kids. Hard to beat for $10 or so.

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome! Great starter knife