Rough Ryder Blackwood Work Knife

Bought this for prepping small game when hunting. The blade shape is perfect and I was after something reasonably cheap in case I lost it whilst out. The only problem is the edge retention it takes a good edge for a cheap knife and is very well constructed for the price but it needs constant sharpening as the edge doesn’t stay sharp for long. Excellent service from heinnies as always.

Seems OK at the moment - time will tell. Feels well made.

Excellent for the price.

Bought this as a user knife only to find I had really quite smart locking gentleman's folder. The design is simple but the glossy dark brown wood scales and brass fittings make for a quietly good looking knife. Fit is good with zero blade play, blade was reasonably sharp out of the box. Excellent value for money.

I bought this not expecting much due to the low price, but it’s a very nicely finished solid tool. It is quite elegant to look at, more than just a work knife. It fits well in the hand ,the handle is large enough for a four finger grip & the blade is similar to a Thiers French shape. It was decently sharp out of the box, & sharpened easily to a very good edge on a DC3. Blade centring is good handle scales are attractive & well finished, very similar to ebony, though Blackwood is a pea family legume. Blade lock is positive, side play on joint is minimal. Brass liners, handle scales & lock spring all line up well with no gaps. I have paid more for much worse quality in the past & will definitely buy another Rough Rider knife again, probably another of this model when this one wears out. I get through a pocket knife every two or three years or so at work so have had plenty, I heartily recommend this, if you are undecided get one anyway the cost is minimal & you may well be pleasantly surprised by how nice it is. Cheers Tony

Saw some reviews of this knife and decided to get one as my house knife.An excellent knife for the price,came out of the box ,looks lovely,couldn't be happier

I Have quite a few Rough Rider knives and all have been good quality. However the quality of this one is superb. Bought on an impulse and didn't realise it was a lock knife. If this wa non locking it would be a perfect EDC in the uk. Just unbelievable at this price . Razor sharp out of the box just a shame that I cant carry it every where I go. Please make a non locking version asap

Half the reason I purchased this knife is because of the lovey looking wooden scales. but upon opening it must admit I was rather diisappointed The scales are actualy featureless flat black devoid of any detail or wood-grain effect, & is nothing like the lovely brown & black wood grain shown in the photo, I'm sure that the scales ARE actually made of wood, but they look the same as if they were made from black resin with a matte laquer finish Its only a cheap knife, & the postage will cost nearly half the price of the knife, so Im going to keep it. To be clear, this is a good knife for the price, & there are no complaints about the build quality which is good, or the blade which is fairly sharp. The Opening & closing of the blade is just right - nice & firm without any lateral movement or being too tight, &o If you want a knife like this with ordinary looking black scales then this is a good buy, However if you want a knife with nice wooden scales like in the photo, then look elsewhere.

Great little knife for the money. I use it for lots of little cutting jobs every day from paring fruit to cutting open boxes. Good fit and finish and comfortable to hold. Reasonably sharp out of the box. Similar to an Opinel in it's uses but I prefer the look of the RR work knife