Rough Rider 1978 Brass Satin Stainless Blade Lockback Knife

The Rough Rider Brass Lockback sets a satin-finished 2.5-inch 440 stainless clip point blade with a distinctive brushed brass handle, a warm-toned departure from the bone and wood scales found on most traditional Rough Rider patterns.

440 stainless is a dependable, corrosion-resistant steel that's held up reliably in budget cutlery for decades, easy to maintain and simple to resharpen when it eventually dulls. Brushed brass gives the handle a warm, distinctive tone that develops its own natural patina over years of handling, a material more commonly found as small bolster accents on other knives than as a complete, full handle like this one. A lanyard hole rounds out the practical details for anyone who wants to add a cord or fob. Brass has a long history as a knife material specifically because it resists corrosion well while aging into an attractive, warm patina over years of handling. At 3.25 inches closed, the Brass Lockback stays pocketable for everyday carry without adding noticeable bulk to a pocket.

A lockback secures the blade open with a spine-mounted release, one of the most trusted traditional locking mechanisms for its simplicity and strength. Rough Rider built this piece for buyers who want a distinctive handle material at an accessible price, standing apart from a shelf full of bone and wood. Explore more Lockback Knives.

• Brushed brass handle develops its own natural patina over time
• 440 stainless steel is dependable and easy to maintain
• Lockback delivers trusted lockup strength
• Pocketable 3.25-inch closed length