Rough Ryder 2176 Bowie Trapper Pocket Knife

Description

The Rough Rider Bow Trapper is built around T10 tool steel, an uncommon high-carbon steel for this style of knife, a satin-finished bowie-shaped blade set in a black Micarta handle with stainless bolsters and an inlay shield.

T10 is a high-carbon tool steel, capable of taking a noticeably sharper edge than the basic stainless steels found in most budget traditional knives, though it demands more regular maintenance to stay rust-free than a true stainless blade would. The bowie-inspired blade shape brings cutting aggression to a traditional trapper pattern, a distinctive departure from the usual clip and spey blade combination. Black Micarta, a resin-impregnated fabric laminate, is one of the more durable handle materials available for a traditional pattern, standing up to daily handling far better than bone alone. Stainless bolsters add durability at the pivot points, and an inlay shield gives collectors a spot to personalize or simply admire the craftsmanship that went into shaping the blade and fitting the bolsters.

The knife opens the traditional way with a slip joint and closes without a locking mechanism, held open by spring tension alone. Rough Rider backs its knives with straightforward, dependable construction at an accessible price.

• T10 tool steel takes a noticeably sharper edge than basic stainless
• Bowie-inspired blade shape adds cutting aggression
• Black Micarta handle stands up to daily handling
• Stainless bolsters add durability at the pivot points

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