Rough Ryder Knives: historic knives at a friendly price

Reasons to buy a Rough Ryder Knives knife

Rough Ryder knives are perfect for fans of authentic American knives. They have a classic and robust design reminiscent of the knives once carried by cowboys, adventurers and soldiers. Whether you want a Barlow or Trapper knife, Rough Ryder offers affordable options with a rich history. With competitive prices, you can enjoy craftsmanship and style without spending a fortune.

Rough Ryder Knives series

Amber Bone

The Rough Ryder Amber Bone series is characterised by handles made from cow bone, a material that has been used in America for more than a century. The bone is dyed in a classic amber colour and textured for a rustic look.

Tater Skin

The knives in the Rough Ryder Knives Tater Skin series have a handle made of brown burlap-micarta, a material consisting of layers of jute reinforced with resin. It gives the knives their classic, authentic look.

Denim

The Rough Ryder Knives Denim collection includes knives with denim-micarta handles. This material combines the sturdiness of micarta with the unique look of denim fabric, making for an eye-catching and durable design.

Classic Carbon

The Rough Ryder Knives Classic Carbon series combines traditional knife shapes with modern black micarta handles, giving these knives a contemporary look without compromising on authenticity.

Rough Ryder Knives: product types

Rough Ryder Bowie knives

With their large clip-point blades and classic designs, the Rough Ryder Bowie knives are truly iconic. Originally designed for hunting purposes, they are versatile and suitable for a variety of applications. Collectors are also fond of these knives!

Rough Ryder Barlow knives

This American classic is beloved for its simple yet effective design. With its clip-point blade, the Barlow is a versatile pocket knife that is as functional as it is collectable.

Rough Ryder Toothpick knives

The Toothpick is an elegant pocket knife with a long, sleek blade. Thanks to the slipjoint mechanism and compact design, you can legally carry this knife in many countries.

Rough Ryder Trapper knives

The Trapper is a traditional American knife with two blades: a clip-point blade and a speypoint blade. Both blades are held in place by a slipjoint. Though it isn't a full lock, it does provide some resistance to prevent the blades from closing during use.

About Rough Ryder knives

The name Rough Ryder is inspired by the legendary unit of the Rough Ryders, founded during the Spanish-American War in 1898. Led by Theodore Roosevelt, only 2,000 men were selected from 23,000 volunteers, known for their exceptional mobility on horseback and fearless fighting spirit.

The Rough Ryder Knives brand is owned by Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a leading US knife company. The founder started selling pocket knives in the 1970s and founded Smoky Mountain Knife Works in 1978. Today, the company has an impressive showroom of more than 10,000 m² and a global reputation.