Bob Cargill Bolster Lock MOP

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I recently picked this one up from a fellow forum member, He is selling off his collection of many of the old makers, if anyone is interested, I would be glad to share his ID so that you might send him an email to inquire of what he still has. I love this one and will add it to the shelf.
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James
 
That's a very interesting piece in that the blade is so short in relationship with the handle.
Super nice MOP.
Considering the shorter blade and the tapered fore handle/bolster it looks as if would be great for whittling. Is it a whittling knife?
Cool stand.
 
Kevin Jones said:
That's a very interesting piece in that the blade is so short in relationship with the handle.
Super nice MOP.
Considering the shorter blade and the tapered fore handle/bolster it looks as if would be great for whittling. Is it a whittling knife?
Cool stand.
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Thanks for the comments, but the only way I could get a good picture of it in Macro was to turn it at an angle, the angle makes the blade LOOK short, but it is as long as the handle. Very easy to open, but the bolster lock, LOCKS. It is hard to start the closing because of the action. I plan on working a bit on it next week. BTW the stand is from WH that they ship with many of their knives.
Oh, the other question, ME whittle? With Dear Old Bob, I think not. besides all I can make are toothpicks.
Jim
 
RogerP said:
Nice grab - congrats!

Roger
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The previous owner held it for me for nearly 6 months, I met him on Ebay, won one of another type. He mentioned he was liquidating his collection, I asked him if he had any Cargills', he said yes and sent pictures. It was never posted. But he still is selling off, he does not have anyone to leave collection of 50 plus years to and is still selling. If you want his forum name, I will be glad to answer in a email or PM, he might have something else that might be of interest to you.
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I hope you will too
Jim
 
James Todd said:
Thanks for the comments, but the only way I could get a good picture of it in Macro was to turn it at an angle, the angle makes the blade LOOK short, but it is as long as the handle. Very easy to open, but the bolster lock, LOCKS. It is hard to start the closing because of the action. I plan on working a bit on it next week. BTW the stand is from WH that they ship with many of their knives.
Oh, the other question, ME whittle? With Dear Old Bob, I think not. besides all I can make are toothpicks.
Jim
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Well that just shows how deceiving photos can be. When I viewed the first photo I thought it was just the camera angle but then when the overhead photo showed the same along with tapered handle I assumed the blade must be short. And of course whittling and carving knives very often have a short blade and long handle as does a scalpel for increased control. I bet with proper proportion that must be a real beauty.
 
Kevin Jones said:
Well that just shows how deceiving photos can be. When I viewed the first photo I thought it was just the camera angle but then when the overhead photo showed the same along with tapered handle I assumed the blade must be short. And of course whittling and carving knives very often have a short blade and long handle as does a scalpel for increased control. I bet with proper proportion that must be a real beauty.
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I will try one more time to find one of the original photos from the previous owner. Perhaps his will show the proportions more accurately.

You were right and I was WRONG, the blade is somewhat shorter, I thought it was as long. And I just took the first two shots this morning. Here is the original sent to me.
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I've had a few of those sidelocks and I think the blades are a tad shorter due to how the lock works.

Nice one, Jim.
 
It's a beauty. The engraving is interesting as it's relieved/textured but not shaded (blackened). But looks very nice.

I actually believe that is a fancy gentleman's whittler.
 
Mike Robuck said:
I've had a few of those sidelocks and I think the blades are a tad shorter due to how the lock works.

Nice one, Jim.
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Thanks, did you find a way to make them easier to close, besides drowning in milotec or some form of graphite?
 
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