I love this knife so much that I have now turned around and ordered the large size too! A great looking user with fantastic steel. The action came out of the box perfect. The texturing on the handles was a bit rough for my taste (and for my pants) so I hit it with some sandpaper and knocked it down a bit. The looks of the knife are unchanged but now it comes out of my pocket much more smoothly and won’t tear up my pocket eventually. Fit and finish is otherwise flawless in every way, and came out of the box much sharper than just about any knife I’ve ever purchased. I can’t say enough positive about this knife. Thank you Mr. Ritter!

I'm a collector and I consider the Ritter knives excellent knives. I recently purchased two of the mini's and one full size. They are my favorites in my collection.

Probably the best knife you can buy if you're looking for something with: practical EDC size and shape, great steel, smooth manual open, G10 scales, good ergonomics, fantastic build quality, and a reasonable price. The ABLE lock is fun. You can open the knife just by depressing the lock and flicking your wrist. I read and watched a bunch of reviews before buying this knife and it has lived up to everything people said about it. Clearly a lot of thought and effort went into the design, and it's been perfect for me.

I presently own eight of the Ritter/Benchmade minis and just purchased two of the Ritter/ Hogue minis. I consider these knives to be the best in my collection. I have over one hundred knives in my collection some factory produced and many custom made. The Ritter knives are by far my favorite. An excellent knife for the price. I forgot, I also have three of the full size Ritters in my collection.

I am happy to now have the Mini-RSK. I was truly and completely impressed with everything about the RSK. Everything said about the RSK is true of the Mini, comfortable ergonomics, cutting ability, superb steel, fit, finish and outstanding quality. The smaller knife feels better in my hand and has a greater ease of carry. The source of my two criticisms is the pocket clip. The pocket clip is same size on both versions. First, I think a smaller clip would have better aesthetic. Second, it does not create hot spots or discomfort in my right hand but it does in my left hand. (I keep my knife in my right pocket and set up for right hand carry but I am left handed.) I have ordered a smaller clip aftermarket to address this. Despite my opinion on the pocket clip this is a great knife and is worthy of a Five Star Review!

Just received the new Hogue Mini Doug Ritter folder. I asked Knifeworks to check mine for blade centering, blade play, good grind and ease of engaging and disengaging.
It's perfect! No issues.
I remember how I used to have to ask the folks at KW to go through their BM Ritters and pick out a good one for me. Sometimes, they said, they had to go through an entire box before they found one without issues.
I'll still be keeping my small and large BM Ritters. All mine have the fabulous aftermarket Wilkins scales. Still the best scales for Ritters I have seen. In beautiful Titanium and black, green and orange G-10 and G-11. A big step up from the stock BM plastic scales.
That said, the G-10 scales on the Hogue version are wonderful. I won't be replacing them. But I love the organic feel of G-10.
With the G-10 scales, a stonewashed CPM 20CV blade and deep-pocket clip, there is nothing for me to "upgrade."
At $140, the Mini Doug Ritter is one of the best bargains I can think of in folding knives.