The **Rough Ryder Muskrat** is a cool, classic pocket knife. As the name might already suggest this pocket knife was originally designed for a very specific tasks: skinning muskrats. Of course this is no longer a daily task for many nowadays, but history makes it a fun *conversation piece*. Characterizing about this pocket knife is that it has two blades, both exactly the same. You might think this is relatively pointless, but the opposite is true. Originally this pocket knife was namely designed keeping in mind that you need to sharpen your knife. If the first blade is blunt you can simply use the second, razor-sharp blade. As such you never have to work with a blunt knife. You open both with two hands and a slipjoint prevents unintentional closing, even though it won’t completely lock the blades. As such you can legally carry this pocket knife in many places in Europe.
## 440A steel
440A is a fine, popular type of steel. It is corrosion resistant and easy to sharpen. It won’t retain its sharpness for a really long time, but this is compensated by the fact that 440A is quite tough and easy to sharpen. This means you only occasionally have to maintain it a little to make sure you always keep a sharp knife close.
## High Plains handle
The handle is made from High Plains bone This is cow bone that is enhanced with a texture and then coloured. This material has been used for over 100 years for knife handles and has become a *traditional* on its own. Bone, of course, is a natural material. As such small differences in terms of colour and shape, or any other small imperfections may occur. In this case the texture might remind you of the rolling hills in the landscape of the high plains in the United States.
## About Rough Ryder Knives
Rough Ryder Knives is a brand with a rich history. For over 25 years this brand is known for its excellent price-quality ratio. Like Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Ryders these knives were named after, these knives are ready to be used. The prices are very appealing. However, this does mean that the finish might not always be perfect. Nothing major, and definitely in line with the prices. In case of natural materials such as wood, bone and horn it is possible to end up with small scratches around the pins. It is simply a part of the deal in this price range.
**Tip:** For traditional multi-blade knives, the specifications are based on the largest blade.
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