Description
The Rough Ryder Arctic Fox Mini Canoe RR2661 slipjoint is a stylish pocket knife with a sleek design. This knife from the Arctic Fox collection is made to be used, but its design is stunning too! Whether you’ll carry it for daily use or simply add it to your collection to admire it: this knife won’t disappoint. The most striking feature of the Arctic Fox is the black symbol, neatly incorporated into the white micarta handle with shiny bolsters of nickel silver.
You open the Rough Ryder with two hands. To make this easier, there’s a nail nick which gives you a little extra grip using your fingernail. This pocket knife is not equipped with a full lock, only with a slipjoint mechanism. This provides some resistance to prevent the knife from snapping shut during normal use. However, if you press on the spine of the blade, the knife will shut.
Blade made of 440A steel
The blade of this Rough Ryder is made of 440A. This is a stainless steel that is easy to sharpen, retains its sharpness pretty well and is very affordable. It might not be anything to write home about, but it’s good quality.
The blade of this knife is enhanced with a ‘satin finish’. This is a chic and tasteful finish that is very popular.
Micarta handle
The handle of this Rough Ryder Arctic Fox is made of micarta and measures 6.8 cm in length. Micarta is a great material for pocket knife handles. This material is grippy, relatively lightweight and it looks very cool. It is composed of fabric fibres and synthetic resin. The resulting layers often even make micarta look a bit like wood. However, it is a very stable and strong material.
Traditional: the Canoe pattern
The Canoe is a popular pocket knife type because it actually solves a well-known ‘problem’ with slipjoint pocket knives. Often, when closed, part of the tang protrudes from the blade. This is a tad sharp, which is not nice when reaching into your pocket. The Canoe features bolsters that stick out a bit to cover that sharp corner. It comes with an additional advantage: it makes the handle look like a canoe, hence the name.
About Rough Ryder Knives
Rough Ryder Knives is a brand with a rich history. For over 25 years, they’ve been known for offering excellent value for money. Just like the Rough Riders of Theodore Roosevelt – after whom these knives are named – these knives are made for real-world use. The prices are very appealing. Naturally, this means some compromises must be made, so occasionally the finish may show minor imperfections. Nothing dramatic, and entirely in line with the price point Rough Ryder offers.
When it comes to natural materials such as wood, bone or horn, tiny cracks may sometimes appear around the pins. This is quite normal within this price range.
Please note: For knives with multiple blades, the specifications always refer to the largest blade.
Specifications
