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Rough Rider GAK?
on: November 15, 2015, 02:32:19 PM
Apparently, Rough Rider makes a copy of the second version of the 108mm German Army Knife (with nail file/match striker), made by Victorinox and others, which sells for $6.  Interesting the tang stamp is the German Eagle.

http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/products/Rough+Rider/West+German+Bundeswehr+Military+Knife/MI212.html

 I need to get one, as I need a saw cover/guard for a Victorinox GAK I just bought, but at the price I think I should buy a few of the knife to keep around. 

How good are these compared to the real thing?  Having just paid $20 on a used pre-1985 Victorinox GAK, I don't expect much out of the Rough Rider
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #1 on: November 15, 2015, 05:52:21 PM
Not seen that one before so I can't speak to the quality of that specific model, however in general RR make a very good knife.  Not quite Vic quality but still respectable, well worth a go at $6 IMO.  I'll be very interested to hear what you make of it if you get one.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #2 on: November 15, 2015, 07:35:38 PM
Would like too see one of these in the flesh  :salute:
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #3 on: November 16, 2015, 01:36:47 AM
Quote from: Gareth on November 15, 2015, 05:52:21 PM
Not seen that one before so I can't speak to the quality of that specific model, however in general RR make a very good knife.  Not quite Vic quality but still respectable, well worth a go at $6 IMO.  I'll be very interested to hear what you make of it if you get one.

+1.  Of all my slipjoints, my favorite for carry is a Rough Rider Barlow.  Nothing fancy, but a good solid working knife.  I'd be interested to see the GAK and hear your thoughts on it.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #4 on: November 16, 2015, 07:33:28 AM
Is that a Rough Rider? I noticed scrolling through SMKW's Rough Rider models that some might be erroneously listed. One tip off is when the model isn't "RRxxxx". In this case, the model number looks to be MI212. The stuff that seems out of place are things like sword canes, Nazi nonsense knives, and the Bundeswehr knives. It's just curious that there are some goods that have no RR branding, little if anything in common with the rest of the RR line.

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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #5 on: November 16, 2015, 10:32:32 AM
Looking up close on the main blade it looks like the same emblem thats on the handle,
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #6 on: November 16, 2015, 02:23:54 PM
Quote from: shecky on November 16, 2015, 07:33:28 AM
Is that a Rough Rider? I noticed scrolling through SMKW's Rough Rider models that some might be erroneously listed. One tip off is when the model isn't "RRxxxx". In this case, the model number looks to be MI212. The stuff that seems out of place are things like sword canes, Nazi nonsense knives, and the Bundeswehr knives. It's just curious that there are some goods that have no RR branding, little if anything in common with the rest of the RR line.
Yup, my thoughts too. Probably Mil-tec at that price. Not too good of a brand as far quallity goes.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #7 on: November 16, 2015, 02:50:15 PM
Quote from: enki_ck on November 16, 2015, 02:23:54 PM
Quote from: shecky on November 16, 2015, 07:33:28 AM
Is that a Rough Rider? I noticed scrolling through SMKW's Rough Rider models that some might be erroneously listed. One tip off is when the model isn't "RRxxxx". In this case, the model number looks to be MI212. The stuff that seems out of place are things like sword canes, Nazi nonsense knives, and the Bundeswehr knives. It's just curious that there are some goods that have no RR branding, little if anything in common with the rest of the RR line.
Yup, my thoughts too. Probably Mil-tec at that price. Not too good of a brand as far quallity goes.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #8 on: November 16, 2015, 10:23:12 PM
If you want a GAK, get one from one of teh makers of the issued knives!
Most copies are ofsub-par quality. There may be ones as good as the real ones, but you never know.
Withot thinking too hard or looking it up, makers were:

Victorinox (Best quality IMHO)
Adler (GML Leegebruch follow up, IIRC. Good quality)
B&H (Good quality, less polished tools)
Aitor (Spanish maker, good quality, highly polished blade)
ICAR (less polished tools, springs finished rougher. Only maker I handled examples with broken springs - but only on 2 examples, might be a coincidence)
I´m sure I forgot one or two, but those are all respcetable makers.

Common copies/fakes are
Mil-Tec
Fox

The 108s are great work knives.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #9 on: November 17, 2015, 05:38:13 AM
I have a Klass, but I don't think it was issue...bought as a single knife.
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Re: Rough Rider GAK?
Reply #10 on: November 19, 2015, 12:04:22 PM
It might very well be an issued one (maybe not your exampel, but knives from that maker) Klaas is a known german cutlery maker.

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