That Rough Ryder is a nice looking knife. I only discovered those traditional pocket knives about a month ago. And i also recently discovered that if i use every Swiss army knife i have for 3 years from now on,i’ll be 84! So, i gotta ease down on my pocket knives!
Looking on the Boker website, and at the newer Barlows and slipjoints they're releasing, it seems like the Solingen made bokers are gonna be using n690 for their stainless option and 0-1 tool steel for their carbon. I personally don't mind the 440C, but I think n690 is a notable step up from it and definitely more in line with the price.
Nice knife and I must admit that shield would bug me, as for the blade steel 440 is not a problem to me as long as it’s heat treated probably and don’t forget it’s stainless not 1095 high carbon like GEC use. As you can tell I’m not a knife steel snob because at the end of a day it’s not a hard use knife.
Didn't know that, thanks. I don't have anything against 440c really it just seems very expensive compared to what others are offering. Perhaps If the rest of the knife was perfect it wouldn't stick in my throat so much. Getting better thanks. ust getting over pancreas issues so have not been recording anything for a while. Hope you are getting over the shingles. Atb James
Thanks for showing and honest review👍 I own a Böker Plus Barlow red jigged bone with two blades. Way cheaper, also 440C steel, Great finish and tight fits. It has even a small emblem inlay in the handle for an engraving. The German made Barlow's ar in my opinion also overpriced if you can get a Plus with the same 440C steel and even better finish. The gap between the emblem is not acceptable. Cheers!
That Rough Ryder is a nice looking knife.
I only discovered those traditional pocket knives about a month ago.
And i also recently discovered that if i use every Swiss army knife i have for 3 years from now on,i’ll be 84!
So, i gotta ease down on my pocket knives!
Looking on the Boker website, and at the newer Barlows and slipjoints they're releasing, it seems like the Solingen made bokers are gonna be using n690 for their stainless option and 0-1 tool steel for their carbon. I personally don't mind the 440C, but I think n690 is a notable step up from it and definitely more in line with the price.
You are correct, the shield fitment is unacceptable. Still, a nice looking piece.
Fantastic pieces!!!!!!
Agree about the Boker shield fit.
Some excellent points you raise there.
Poor shield but that 440c is ice hardened to 60 Rockwell, just saying
Nice knife and I must admit that shield would bug me, as for the blade steel 440 is not a problem to me as long as it’s heat treated probably and don’t forget it’s stainless not 1095 high carbon like GEC use. As you can tell I’m not a knife steel snob because at the end of a day it’s not a hard use knife.
Nice to see you again, hope you keep improving. Just so you know Gec use 440c aswell .but I agree with the shield that's poor..atb paddy
Didn't know that, thanks. I don't have anything against 440c really it just seems very expensive compared to what others are offering. Perhaps If the rest of the knife was perfect it wouldn't stick in my throat so much. Getting better thanks. ust getting over pancreas issues so have not been recording anything for a while. Hope you are getting over the shingles. Atb James
I would like to have one
Good honest review. I’d rather go up in price and go to a GEC or for a little more you can get a UK made custom
Thanks for showing and honest review👍 I own a Böker Plus Barlow red jigged bone with two blades. Way cheaper, also 440C steel, Great finish and tight fits. It has even a small emblem inlay in the handle for an engraving. The German made Barlow's ar in my opinion also overpriced if you can get a Plus with the same 440C steel and even better finish. The gap between the emblem is not acceptable. Cheers!
A nice looking knife that said I can't disagree withanything you said in your revue, way to expensive for materials used.
440c and 100 pounds is a joke mate. Fit/finish don't even matter at that cost