Bill Ruple News Article

[jeffbird]

These photos are incredible. The more I look at them, the finer they appear.

Thanks for sharing Waynorth and Blues.

 

[Blues]

You have a great collection, Blues!!!

Well, I don't think I'd win a contest for bragging rights with a certain person I know who was from the Buffalo area and resides somewhere way north.

 

[waynorth]

Well, I don't think I'd win a contest for bragging rights with a certain person I know who was from the Buffalo area and resides somewhere way north.

I don't know about that, E, but you have much more "Cartel" representation!!

 

[Blues]

I don't know about that, E, but you have much more "Cartel" representation!!

Well, I did work many cases on those miscreants for a lot of years. Oh, you mean the slipjoint makers...

By the way, Tina sends her regards.

 

[waynorth]

By the way, Tina sends her regards.

Hi Tina!!! Hope you both are Healthy and Happy!!!

 

[GaiusJulius]

Bill Ruple’s hometown newspaper ran an article, which might be of interest here.

One of the interesting items in the article is Bill said he cannot afford to carry one of his own knives, so he carries a Case.

Bill Ruple- El Maestro of The Slipjoint Cartel - Pleasanton Express

Pleasanton, Texas – the Birthplace of the Cowboy, the home of live oaks and friendly folks… Pocketknifeville??? That’s how Steve Shackleford, BLADE Magazine managing editor and author of the book “Greatest Living Knifemakers” refers to the town that soon-tobe 72-year-old Bill Ruple calls home...

www.pleasantonexpress.com

I can believe it. It might only take him some time and not much material cost to make himself a knife, but ultimately that’s a pretty good chunk of change that’s riding in his pocket getting scratched up by car keys, and not going into the bank account. As someone who formerly made my living as a craftsman, it’s hard to find the hours for your own piece when you work on everyone else’s all day. A case is 99% as good for practical purposes of cutting stuff and it’s not like he needs bragging rights

 

[MC0311]

This is one of the two Ruple knives that I own. I purchased both of mine second hand. I wish I had more. He has always been my favorite maker. I would love to have one as I ordered it.

 

[black mamba]

Charlie, who's idea was the double Wharncliffe swayback? I've never seen anything like it!