Case & Bill Ruple Collaboration

[Leslie Tomville]

It just does not seem to be working with Ruple. I do not sense much enthusiasm, and the high prices certainly do not help. But I am a Bose man, so maybe I am missing something. Case invested so much into Tony. They should have done whatever it took to keep Reese on board for the sake of continuity.

 

[SharpBits]

Yeah, the very high price and the weird axe-handle took me out of the market. It was a strange first release, IMO.

 

[brownshoe]

It just does not seem to be working with Ruple. I do not sense much enthusiasm, and the high prices certainly do not help. But I am a Bose man, so maybe I am missing something. Case invested so much into Tony. They should have done whatever it took to keep Reese on board for the sake of continuity.

I like to think Tony invested a lot into Case. He did more than just supply them a pattern, a finished knife a set of parts for a second knife. When he started with Case 25 years ago, he brought a knowledge of history, of past patterns (he had a collection of vintage knives) and a deep well of technical expertise. Plus he was a “character” which made him a good spokesman, he gave Case a sense of pride as cutlers. IN ain’t TX

 

[JB in SC]

It just does not seem to be working with Ruple. I do not sense much enthusiasm, and the high prices certainly do not help. But I am a Bose man, so maybe I am missing something. Case invested so much into Tony. They should have done whatever it took to keep Reese on board for the sake of continuity.

Absolutely, it’s not the same, following a legend isn’t the easiest. I’d rather see Case give some other Bose patterns in the regular catalog (like the swayback gents and back pocket) a five hundred piece run in jigged bone. They would sell out in a flash.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

B brownshoe and JB in LV , Yes, yes and yes! You are both completely correct. If anyone from Case is reading this, please bring back a Bose connection to your brand. You have lost more than you realize.