Rough Rider Zipper Slider Knife with Black Red G10 Handle

Description

The Rough Rider Zipper Slider is built around an unusual deployment mechanism, a 1.88-inch satin-finished stainless blade that slides in and out of a black and red G10 handle using a lever on the back panel rather than a traditional pivot and lock.

That sliding lever mechanism is the standout feature here, a departure from the pivoting blade found on virtually every other folding knife in Rough Rider’s entire catalog, closing down to a compact 3.25 inches overall. The black and red G10 handle, paired with a stainless back panel, gives this piece a modern, distinctive look that stands well apart from Rough Rider’s bone and wood traditional patterns. The satin blade finish gives a clean, understated look while resisting fingerprints noticeably better than a full mirror polish would.

Rough Rider built this particular piece as a novel take on blade deployment, a conversation piece for collectors who want something mechanically different altogether from the usual, everyday folder. It’s a fitting pickup for collectors who want something mechanically distinct from a standard, everyday folder. Sliding-blade mechanisms remain uncommon across the entire traditional and modern knife world alike, making this piece a curiosity that’s well worth attention.

• Unusual sliding lever mechanism deploys the blade
• Black and red G10 handle gives a modern, distinctive look
• Compact 3.25-inch closed length
• Satin blade finish resists fingerprints

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