Rough Rider 2347 Denim Micarta Work Knife

The Rough Rider 2347 Denim Micarta Work Knife is based on a distinctive, unusual handle material, a satin-finished stainless skinner blade paired with Micarta made to resemble faded blue denim, complete with an inlay shield.

That denim-look Micarta is an unusual material choice for traditional cutlery, giving the handle a textile-inspired texture and color that stands well apart from the bone, wood, or plain synthetic materials found on most patterns in this price range. The skinner blade shape holds a wide, curved belly specifically suited to detail and processing work, a shape more commonly found on dedicated hunting knives than a traditional folder. Micarta itself is a resin-impregnated fabric laminate, one of the more durable handle materials available, resisting cracking and wear far better than basic plastic. The layered fabric construction also means the material holds up to repeated wetting and drying far better than wood ever could.

At 4.63 inches closed, the Work Knife carries with substance in hand, and the inlay shield adds collector-grade detailing. Rough Rider built this piece for buyers who want a distinctive material paired with everyday capability, standing out from a shelf of standard bone and wood handled folders that all start to look alike after a while on a crowded display shelf. Explore more Traditional Knives.

• Denim-look Micarta gives a distinctive textile-inspired texture
• Skinner blade shape suits detail and processing work
• Micarta resists cracking and wear far better than basic plastic
• Inlay shield adds collector-grade detailing