Case & Bill Ruple Collaboration

[waverave]

I've always been a fan of Bill's work and think it is pretty cool that he is doing a collab with Case. I look forward to seeing what they have in mind!

Case Announces Collaboration Agreement with Custom Knife Maker Bill Ruple

Ruple tapped to build on Bose’s legacy with Case knives Bradford, Penn. – March 15, 2023 – W .R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has announced an agreement with award-winning custom knife maker Bill Ruple (Ruple Knives) to collaboratively design and produce a series of special knife offerings. The...

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[TheIncredibleHoke]

Looking forward to this collab. The Case Bose knives were/are pretty sweet, wonder what they will be up to with these.

 

[AnW]

I'm embarassed to say I don't know a lot about Bill Ruple but this is exciting news.

 

[BrotherJim]

Great choice on the part of Case and sure to be winners.

"I have been making knives since 1988 and serve on the board of directors of the Texas Knifemakers and Collectors Association. I specialize in multi-blade folders. I prefer to do only slip joints, however I do make some locking folders by request. My first love is reproducing some of the older patterns made by the early knife companies, but I do make more "modern" looking knives as well." ... Bill Ruple

 

[waverave]

I'm embarassed to say I don't know a lot about Bill Ruple but this is exciting news.

He is a long time maker out of Texas. He has mentored some others who are doing wonderful work as well (Luke Swenson, for example). It should be a great collab and very fitting since Tony Bose was who inspired Bill to take it to the next level

 

[waynorth]

I have had at least 20 of Bill's knives!! I still have two that I really prize, although they were all great!! He made my first custom Harness Jack!!
The second picture is a Greenbone Stockman!!

 

[waynorth]

I miss Tony!! Bill is definitely a worthy maker to follow in his footsteps!

 

[brownshoe]

I guess that means Ruple won’t be doing any more collaborations with Moki & Culpepper. The one pattern they made was top quality but cheaper than Case.

 

[Prester John]

I've always been a fan of Bill's work and think it is pretty cool that he is doing a collab with Case. I look forward to seeing what they have in mind!

Case Announces Collaboration Agreement with Custom Knife Maker Bill Ruple

Ruple tapped to build on Bose’s legacy with Case knives Bradford, Penn. – March 15, 2023 – W .R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has announced an agreement with award-winning custom knife maker Bill Ruple (Ruple Knives) to collaboratively design and produce a series of special knife offerings. The...

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Got the email myself today. Exciting news. Ruple is one of my favorite knife makers. And from right here in Texas!

 

[black mamba]

I'm pretty sure Elliot ( Blues ) has a Ruple or two, maybe he would favor us with a showing.

 

[JW225]

This really is interesting news, and I’m looking forward to see how this project develops.

I feel lucky to have a couple of knives from Bill Ruple. The workmanship on these is impeccable.

Here‘s an amber stag single blade Trapper…

And, here’s a Bow Trapper. The covers are vintage rag Micarta, and the shield is done in vintage Westinghouse Micarta…

 

[Bradleyo]

I have had at least 20 of Bill's knives!! I still have two that I really prize, although they were all great!! He made my first custom Harness Jack!!
The second picture is a Greenbone Stockman!!
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I hope their first collaboration is a bullet end jack like that! Gorgeous piece!

 

[Blades of Glory]

Great news to hear and can’t wait to see what this collab generates. Here’s my only Ruple with the Case/Bose Premium Stockman (previously posted)…

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[Blues]

I'm pretty sure Elliot ( Blues ) has a Ruple or two, maybe he would favor us with a showing.

If you insist...

 

[waynorth]

This really is interesting news, and I’m looking forward to see how this project develops.

I feel lucky to have a couple of knives from Bill Ruple. The workmanship on these is impeccable.

A couple of nice ones, Jim!!!

 

[waynorth]

If you insist...

Some nice ones, Mr.Blues!!!

 

[waynorth]

Bill did the Oregon Knife Collectors' annual knife in 2009!!

 

[waynorth]

He also did some interesting Stags!!

 

[Blades of Glory]

I know the vast majority of his knives have the block lettered tang stamp. Every so often I see one with the more cursive Ruple tang stamp. Anyone know what the significance of the difference is? Changed over time or another reason?

 

[JW225]

A couple of nice ones, Jim!!!

Many thanks, Charlie!

Those are some gorgeous ones that you have posted. Really like that OKCA Trapper.