Bill Ruple Two-Blade, Stag Barlow, Bolstered, 2018 ICCE (SOLD)
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Bill Ruple is a master at making slip joint folders. He has taught and
inspired so many knifemakers on how to make folding knives, that it's
almost impossible to list them.
You have to hold one of Bill's knives to truly appreciate the fit and
finish, and his attention to detail. He has been making knives since
1988. The quality of his knives has been consistent throughout his
career. He has made knives with from one to five blades. No matter
what he makes or what show he attends, he always sells out - and
quickly!
This two-blade Barlow pattern folding knife comes directly from Bill at the 2018 ICCE. It features a Sheepsfoot as the main blade, and a Pen blade, both made from CPM 154 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finishes. Both blades have half stops. The Sheepsfoot has a long pull nail nick, and the Pen blade has an ample nail nick. Both have firm, yet smooth pulls. The scales are two pieces of well-matched stag - rich in color, texture and appearance. The bolster is 416 stainless steel, and Bill has fluted the bolster and added shadow lines on both sides. The liners and pins are also 416 stainless. Bill's tolerances, and fit and finish, are second to none. Bill has stamped "RUPLE" on the ricasso of the Sheepsfoot blade. Both blades lock up tight with no play, and the blade seating of each is centered between their respective liners. Bill does the "walk-and-talk" like very few can. Comes in a padded, zippered RUPLE case. This one is just so nice.
Condition: New from the Maker. MINT
This two-blade Barlow pattern folding knife comes directly from Bill at the 2018 ICCE. It features a Sheepsfoot as the main blade, and a Pen blade, both made from CPM 154 stainless steel with a hand rubbed satin finishes. Both blades have half stops. The Sheepsfoot has a long pull nail nick, and the Pen blade has an ample nail nick. Both have firm, yet smooth pulls. The scales are two pieces of well-matched stag - rich in color, texture and appearance. The bolster is 416 stainless steel, and Bill has fluted the bolster and added shadow lines on both sides. The liners and pins are also 416 stainless. Bill's tolerances, and fit and finish, are second to none. Bill has stamped "RUPLE" on the ricasso of the Sheepsfoot blade. Both blades lock up tight with no play, and the blade seating of each is centered between their respective liners. Bill does the "walk-and-talk" like very few can. Comes in a padded, zippered RUPLE case. This one is just so nice.
Condition: New from the Maker. MINT
- Sheepsfoot blade length: 2 5/8"
- Pen blade length: 2 1/8"
- Closed length: 3 1/2"