I had 3 of those sod busters. I managed to use them until they became ice picks. My last one sits in my pocket right now. That green and black grime in the new knives is buffing compound. That is what they use for the final buffing before they pack the blades in shipping oil. An excellent knife. Thank you for the video. I am subscribed. Be well.
Great video..anytime I’ve had a issue with a RR they took care of it..great customer service..old school liner-locks are awesome..I’ve seen those on knives from the 1800’s..cool
Don't worry. I have 4 RR's with this lock. It will wear in, just clean and oil it. I use mineral oil for pivots and vaseline for the blades. If it was perfect then when it wears in it would be loose. Also this lock pushes the blades off center, it's normal. If you open the blade halfway and then flick it hard the lock will work perfectly. I'm a retired carpenter and somewhere in the past I had that same wooden level I wouldn't be surprised if I still have it somewhere.
Yep once I cleaned it up it works great. It's still tight so time will fix it. Never thought about Vaseline. Good idea. Thanks for watching always appriciated
I’ll bet it’s just manufacturing crud that’s keeping the lock from snapping into position. I get an audible snap when I open the blade on my knife. Good review George.
Good Video! Ive had this knife for a few years and I really like it. Ive never had the problem with it not locking up maybe like you said it just needs cleaning. When I got the Classic carbon barlow it was so tight it bent my thumb nail back until i discovered some black gunk in there so I sprayed some wd40 in there to loosen it up and then cleaned and oiled it and its fine. maybe that will work with this knife.
Cleaned it out with wd40 and a brush. Now no issues with the lock and the opening and closing although a little tight us now nice and smooth. Thanks for watching
I had the same with a Buck 110 that was bought for me as a gift. I used WD-40 and operated the blade and lock for a long time and a couple of changes of WD-40. I then cleaned and dried it and added a little 3 in 1 oil. It works great now.
I suspect the swedge exist for two reasons… looks and practicality. Today’s customers like a little thicker blade stock so it allows for a better and finer point while making a thick stock. Also add contrasting lines, and some might say a defensive blade/tacticool look
Since they give you a protruding liner lock you can always check it moved over? Maybe move it manually? I understand it may wear in or you may clean and oil it and then it may work but since we've seen it fail I'd feel I need to check it each time personally which with this design is perhaps a good thing? I'm sort of serious, I would probably push on the lock each time... I once had two different no name liner locks fail so I lean towards kickbacks myself... I do like the looks of this one ...
I know it's not the place of the consumer that buys the knife to do this, but an easy fix for the liner lock tab is to close the blade into the handle and take a woman's nail file and lightly file down the top of the brass lock tab just a tiny bit so it'll lock up each time. The tolerances have to be just right. If the lock tab were made of steel, it would have more spring in it and snap in place with more authority. Not so much with brass, the tolerances have to be loose to allow for the weaker spring.
@@2ndchancegeorge Oops! I told you wrong George. After looking a little more closely, I realize you'd never be able to file down the brass locking tab if the blade is partially closed. You'd instead have to file down the heel of the blade itself where the tab engages it. Either way, it wouldn't take much. Carbon steel is a little easier to work with a file. I love the patina you can get with time on carbon blades.
Yep the lock is just a hair too long. I've had a few over the years like that. The ones I could take apart I fixed. Not much to be done with that one. But being brass it should where down a bit with use
It’s because it’s dirty from manufacturing I’d imagine, and Case XX sod busters don’t even have liner locks because the liner lock pressure pushes the blade over out of center
I had 3 of those sod busters. I managed to use them until they became ice picks. My last one sits in my pocket right now. That green and black grime in the new knives is buffing compound. That is what they use for the final buffing before they pack the blades in shipping oil. An excellent knife. Thank you for the video. I am subscribed. Be well.
They are great work carries. Gotta love a soda buster. Appreciate the support. Be safe out there
One out of many,not bad odds! I like that style, best of all.
Love the sod buster work knife style my favorite. Thanks for watching 👍
Great video..anytime I’ve had a issue with a RR they took care of it..great customer service..old school liner-locks are awesome..I’ve seen those on knives from the 1800’s..cool
They are great. Some wd40 took care of it. Thanks for watching. Appriciate that support 👏
Thanks George, this is the information I was looking for ! Good job !
Thankyou sir. For watching
Great video as usual George. I have a "Few" Rough Ryders. Good value for the money!
Thankyou sir. Appriciate the support as always. Love em Rough Ryders.
Don't worry. I have 4 RR's with this lock. It will wear in, just clean and oil it. I use mineral oil for pivots and vaseline for the blades.
If it was perfect then when it wears in it would be loose.
Also this lock pushes the blades off center, it's normal. If you open the blade halfway and then flick it hard the lock will work perfectly. I'm a retired carpenter and somewhere in the past I had that same wooden level I wouldn't be surprised if I still have it somewhere.
Yep once I cleaned it up it works great. It's still tight so time will fix it. Never thought about Vaseline. Good idea. Thanks for watching always appriciated
I’ll bet it’s just manufacturing crud that’s keeping the lock from snapping into position. I get an audible snap when I open the blade on my knife.
Good review George.
You are correct. Wd40 and a brush took care of it. Thanks for watching and commenting. Always appriciated
Good Video! Ive had this knife for a few years and I really like it. Ive never had the problem with it not locking up maybe like you said it just needs cleaning. When I got the Classic carbon barlow it was so tight it bent my thumb nail back until i discovered some black gunk in there so I sprayed some wd40 in there to loosen it up and then cleaned and oiled it and its fine. maybe that will work with this knife.
I put some well a bunch of wd40 and cleaned it out. It loosened up and has not had the lock issue since. Thanks forvthe support.
Let us know when you clean it up and how it works , many thanks.
Cleaned it out with wd40 and a brush. Now no issues with the lock and the opening and closing although a little tight us now nice and smooth. Thanks for watching
I had the same with a Buck 110 that was bought for me as a gift. I used WD-40 and operated the blade and lock for a long time and a couple of changes of WD-40. I then cleaned and dried it and added a little 3 in 1 oil. It works great now.
Huh..gonna have to do that thankyou. Much appreciate the input. You be safe
It’s a nice knife good price must be a one off, good edge too. Liner lock give it a clean should be ok. Needs wearing in, in my opinion .
Yep cleaned it. Still a little tight but over time it should be 👍
I suspect the swedge exist for two reasons… looks and practicality. Today’s customers like a little thicker blade stock so it allows for a better and finer point while making a thick stock. Also add contrasting lines, and some might say a defensive blade/tacticool look
Yes they do it to get a finer point. Tactical thing...stabbing. but it looks cool too. Thanks for watching and the support.
@@2ndchancegeorge I fixed some of my spelling mistakes LOL
@@jaredbryant8297 thats OK I never check ...lol. Be safe
Another George video!!!!!
Whoot. Thankyou my dear. Hope all is well
I got one of these myself...gonna warranty it out with SMKW, cause, the liner lock will not move at all.
Yeah...not surprised with this one. R R seems to drop the ball on it. Be safe
Since they give you a protruding liner lock you can always check it moved over?
Maybe move it manually?
I understand it may wear in or you may clean and oil it and then it may work but since we've seen it fail I'd feel I need to check it each time personally which with this design is perhaps a good thing?
I'm sort of serious, I would probably push on the lock each time...
I once had two different no name liner locks fail so I lean towards kickbacks myself...
I do like the looks of this one ...
I found myself checking it everytime. Maybe it will wear in and I'll grow to trust it. Time will tell.thanks for the support, always appriciated
I know it's not the place of the consumer that buys the knife to do this, but an easy fix for the liner lock tab is to close the blade into the handle and take a woman's nail file and lightly file down the top of the brass lock tab just a tiny bit so it'll lock up each time. The tolerances have to be just right. If the lock tab were made of steel, it would have more spring in it and snap in place with more authority. Not so much with brass, the tolerances have to be loose to allow for the weaker spring.
Lol...I prefer to fix then send back so appriciate the tip. I'll certainly do that. Thanks for watching always appriciated 👍
@@2ndchancegeorge Oops! I told you wrong George. After looking a little more closely, I realize you'd never be able to file down the brass locking tab if the blade is partially closed. You'd instead have to file down the heel of the blade itself where the tab engages it. Either way, it wouldn't take much. Carbon steel is a little easier to work with a file. I love the patina you can get with time on carbon blades.
Lol...I saw that. Thankyou.
Yep the lock is just a hair too long. I've had a few over the years like that. The ones I could take apart I fixed. Not much to be done with that one. But being brass it should where down a bit with use
Yep. It's getting better. Thanks for watching always appriciate your support
It’s because it’s dirty from manufacturing I’d imagine, and Case XX sod busters don’t even have liner locks because the liner lock pressure pushes the blade over out of center
Yep cleaned it much better
Sorry to keep commenting but hit it with compressed air and blow it out. That'll get a lot of stuff you can't reach
Yep took it to work and cleaned it up. Thanks
At those prices your gonna get 1 that doesn't get caught by QC
Yep
Just needs to be cleaned and oiled
Yep did that. It's much better. Thanks for watching. Much appreciated 👊
Very nice knife 🔪 👌 👍 from Peter 🇦🇺🇦🇺
Yep, gotta love a big sod buster. Thanks for watching 👍. You be safe out there
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Thankyou