(171) Are Rough Ryder Knives Junk? My Response

I had a comment left on one of my videos saying Rough Ryder knives are junk, cheap Chinese crap. I didn't get a good answer from what was probably a troll, so I made this video as kind of a lengthy response as to why I hear people expressing an opinion as if it were a fact. Physical properties of a knife are different from emotions, politics, the price of tea in China... i want Science, not emotion

[chadm]

One of those “junk” knives could last you to your dying day if you keep it clean and sharp. For 12 dollars! That is what pocket knives used to be about.

[charlesmckinney]

I own several rough riders. I use them. They work. They look good. Just bought a Seahorse Whittler. It's a great knife. I've already nicked myself with it. Bled just as red as I do when I cut myself with my Case.

[halcooper]

I have about a dozen rough ryder knives. I've had 1-2 that disappointed me. The others I've found to be an excellent value. I can find joy in the simple things and also in higher end things. I doubt the negative comment came from someone with real experience with rough ryder knives.

[badmunkyedc]

Knife shaming has definitely gotten better over the years. I'm a huge sucker for gas station knives, budget knives, expensive knives and just knives overall. That's part of the joy of the hobby, that there are so many different types and styles that appeal to anyone. And regarding the Rough Ryder knives, I've had RRs that were put together better than a Case I paid 4 times more money for. And it used to be a big deal if a knife was made in China, but they've changed a lot in the past 30 years. The quality is on par, if not better than American made most times. Great rant!

[ozzyosbourne]

if you base your knife collection on anyone's opinion other than your own, you're doing it wrong. buy what you like because it doesn't matter what country it was made in.

[jamesbarry]

THE OLD IMPERIAL /Hammer Brand budget knives made during the great depression with the plastic shell handles and tin bolsters, could be considered junk but collectors really respect them with their high carbon steel blades and snap that beats most modern knives.

[KnifeChatswithTobias]

Yeah, I get the Chinese junk knives all the time. I always factor the price you’re paying for the knife to be a critical part of the value.

If you’re not happy with American Companies producing products in China blame our government and its domestic and foreign economic policies. Our government has created this trade imbalance and we just went through an election that has just strengthened it.

Our trade policies are junk and they have forced American companies to move off shore to survive. I think you know who I am. And the bottom line if you’re looking for a quality traditional pattern knife that the bulk of American can use and afford ; it will most likely be made off-shore.

Been having this argument for 10+ years.

[ihopetowin]

You know what? These knives are not junk. It's true I see some better than others and I think certain issues involving fit and finish are gradually improving. For a person starting out in. the hobby, they are a very pleasing option and some of their patterns are for the moment unique or extremely hard to find, cotton samplers for instance. I recently bought a cotton sampler, hasn't arrived yet and I'll be happy to include it.

[Coopersboy]

I personally prefer collecting German and US made knives, that’s just a personal preference. If someone wants to buy from China that’s their right and their money. If they’re happy with it I’m happy for them. Don’t crap on what people enjoy

[trueblueedits]

The "China bad" sentiment is honestly a really ignorant one to have when considering the fact that a huge portion of products (or parts of products) in the West is Chinese-made. We use these products and don't bat an eye and don't consider it junk. So why should we consider Chinese-made knives junk? Kizer is a knife brand with many products originating in China, yet the knife community generally has high praise for their knives (Kizer Begleiter 2, Kizer Drop Bear, Kizer Sheepdog etc). Ignore the trolls and like what you like regardless of where it's from. As long as it's ethical and does the job you want it to, love what you love.

[GabrielDeMfromNY]

Hey dude... Hal... which ONE most popular Rough Ryder knives is the best one of the bunch?

[KnifeChatswithTobias]

I block ‘em when they are totally ignorant, using foul language, etc. most of these actually get picked up by the You Tube filters.

Hopefully the guy was nice enough to give you a 👎. Your channel if popular enough to warrant a thumbs down or two every now and then!

( sorry! I gave this one a 👍!)

[johnkeppeler]

Sir,
Thank you for your video. Where did you get your knife mat that has all the blade types, nomenclature, etc please?

[toolooselitrek]

I've been dying to know what that "anchor sticker" is just off to the left of screen that you're fidgeting with at the beginning of the vid??....I collect anchor stickers!

[dalecrabtree]

Hey, whats your opinion on the marbles gi issue folding demo knife

[fossilimprint]

In my experience, quality of Rough Ryder is on average about the same as Case. For a lot less cost. My only real beef with Rough Ryder is that their Reserve line knives usually have too hard/strong of a pull for my liking. But that is subjective, I happen to dislike bear trap pull strength.

[Woodcarver_]

Great knives at a great price has been my experience

[BigRedEDC]

Easy answer....no, they're not! Thanks William!!! I'm sure I've probably heard from this person as well...lol!!!

[jerryjennis]

I thought they were junk too till i bought the yellow T10 whittler thats just as good or better than the case sea horse whittler that didn't cost noways as much I love this thing that fellow needs to buy one of these that will change his mind about rough rider knives

[fredcolon]

If you like knives, it doesn't matter where they are made, you just enjoy what you like no matter what the price,