Bob Cargill Cripple Creek Knives

[Bugdoc]

I have to agree, the MOP knives are Mr. Cargill at his best. I will have to start searching ....

Greg, you photography is spot on too, bringing out the best in each post.

 

[Rookie82]

There are some knives I found across the web that have sold, so I believe it is OK to use their images here for reference purposes. I went through all the previous pages, and I don't believe these exact knives have been shown yet. If any are a repeat please forgive me, this thread is quite extensive. Many of these are club knives, but reflect the same pattern/handle from a previous Cripple Creek release. I apologize for the photos, some are not the best quality. But until a better photo example is found, this is better than nothing.

First knife is a 1978 barlow for Buckeye Knife Club.




Next is a Cargill canoe pattern. Pre 1982, but not sure of exact year.





I know this was shown already, but here is another image of the Blood Brothers 2 knife set. 2 colors of bone, from 1984.





This is a 1985 stag trapper.




This is a 1985 jack.





This is a whittler for Hawkeye Knife Club in 1986. 1 of 100 made.





And the 1987 knife for Hawkeye Knife Club. 1 of 100 made.





This is a NCCA 1987 club knife.





This is a 1988 mother-of-pearl knife.

 

[Rookie82]

Continuing from my previous post.

This knife is the 1988 club knife for the Indiana Knife Collectors. 1 of 25 made.





And here is the 1989 knife for the Indiana Knife Collectors club. 1 of 45 made.





This is the 1987 AMKCA club knife.





This is a 1988 AMKCA club knife.





This is another 1988 AMKCA club knife. 1 of 55 made. Note the Bear shield.






This is a 1989 AMKCA club knife. 1 of 40 made.






And another 1989 AMKCA club knife. 1 of 50 made.





This is a 1991 AMKCA club knife. 1 of 35 made.





And finally, I found this one, which looks like the knife posted back on page 3 of this thread. This knife shows "PROTOTYPE" on the blade. However, it has the Effingham, IL tang, so perhaps it was a proto for a run, trying to copy Bob's original knife from the 80's.

 

[pmek5]

Thanks Rookie for all the great pics & info on each one. I know Bob did a lot of club knives. I wonder what percentage they amounted to of his total production in a given year.

 

[Pjm357]

Anyone know if the Tennessee homecoming knifes handle material is Delrin or the stuff that gasses?

 

[mckgreg]

The material isn't Delrin and it doesn't gas. It is the same material that was used on some of the Chief Anderson knives.
Feels a lot like vinyl but can't say that it is.
Good stuff Rookie. That Hawkeye whittler with the long secondary blades is a great knife.
Greg

 

[bkazz5]

I don't know exactly what the red/white/blue handle material was that was used on the Chief Anderson's but it is my understanding that it is the same handle material that KaBar used on some of it's knives. Specifically a red/white/blue handled Kabar dog head trapper.

 

[Dann Rudd]

Great thread! I've never seen a bolster lock before. Any details on how it works?

Good evening, my name is Dann Rudd new to this forum today. I can't tell if you ever received a reply to your question. The "side lock" knife is a lock back knife. Normal male notch on back spring and female on blade.The knife bolster (right or left) is attached to the back spring.and the spring is "tuned" to be able to with thumb, slide the bolster up to release the tension on the blade to unlock or flip open or closed. I owned one of Bob's left handed one for years.

 

[Mitchdp]

I don't know exactly what the red/white/blue handle material was that was used on the Chief Anderson's but it is my understanding that it is the same handle material that KaBar used on some of it's knives. Specifically a red/white/blue handled Kabar dog head trapper.

It was also put on 5 of the Cripple Creek Chief Anderson knives. Also the Tennessee Homecoming trapper. I sent Greg some pictures of the actual sheets used for the handles. Bob started using the red/white/blue in 1986. The are a minimum of 32 years old and still no shrinkage.

 

[pmek5]

1986 Butterbean with Honey Bone covers. I was told from the gentleman who previously owned this that it is 1 of 24. It seems that Bob started making this pattern in the same year. Not sure about much more info than that though. Carries really nice in the pocket. Sunken joints

 

[mckgreg]

Here is an example of the handle material on the Homecoming and some of the Chief Anderson knives.

An old photo of some Chief Andersons with a view of what the material looks like on edge. Red, White and Blue.

Greg

 

[mckgreg]

Some Cargill Boot Knives. Bake-Lite and Mammoth. The blade on the right is powder coated. Both pieces measure 5 3/4"

Greg

 

[mckgreg]

Another Barrel Knife by Cargill.
Greg

 

[Fodderwing]

Another Barrel Knife by Cargill.

I had no idea there was more than one barrel knife. How many did he make? And thank you for this amazing thread (and Augie). I have every bit of it on file and continually add as you post.

 

[mckgreg]

Good to hear that you are saving the info. One day it may be your turn to pass it on. Cargill made just a few barrel knives. The one pictured above is a great example of the detail
he put into them. The other one posted on page 3 is carved ivory with 24 blades. These are the only 2 that I know of. Might be 1 or 2 others. I don't know.
I would love to photograph any one of them.
Greg

 

[mckgreg]

One of my favorite Whittlers. Long pull on the master blade and long secondary blades.
Greg

 

[Fodderwing]

Can you tell me when Cargill's patent rights on the sliding bolster lock (US pat 4173068A) were transferred to Frost. I assume the rights were sold?

 

[mckgreg]

The rights were not transferred or sold to Frost. Cargill allowed him to use it.
Greg

 

[Fodderwing]

Thank you for clearing that up.

 

[bkazz5]

I have seen one other Cargill barrel knife. It was a miniature at approximately 2" long and I believe was also in ivory and had 8 blades. A very intricate little piece. I wish I had a picture to share.