Worth the money...I guess
Now, I admit I've been spoiled by my first Rough Rider (Ryder) experience with the cinnamon stag Damascus canoe (which is a great knife, so far - check it out). So the bar for Rough Riders was set pretty high. I know, I know, they're budget knives. I know that. Honest. And this one wins lots of points. I love the aesthetic, it's a great size, and it's very comfortable. I'm sure it will do a lot of good work. But alas, the negatives slightly outweigh the positives for me ... for now: The backspring is pretty weak, the halfstop isn't very strong, there's no reassuring snap at any point that there (mostly) was with the canoe, and overall the action feels oddly both quite soft and also a bit sticky throughout. The fit & finish are reasonable, though the ridges in the handle scales - while functional and aesthetic - mean the pins aren't all flush with the scales and can be a bit scratchy. Also, and importantly, the blade wasn't very sharp out of the box. It may be my poor sharpening ability, but I haven't yet managed to get a good edge on it. It is, however, a testament to the other positives the knife offers that I will persevere in this regard.