Cripple Creek Knife World 1987 folder question

glocktenman · Sep 15, 2011

I've got a Cripple Creek Knife World 1987 folder that I carry and noticed that the center brass liner is moving away from the springs on both ends. Is this from carrying the knife which might cause the brass to bend a bit? It doesn't bother the function of the knife but I just noticed it and havent had a similar problem with any other knives. Anyone with a similar issue?

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Sword and Shield · Sep 16, 2011

glocktenman said:
Is this from carrying the knife which might cause the brass to bend a bit?

That would be the first case I've ever seen of that.

I've seen spring/liner fit spread out, but that's usually a mis-tempered tang. Doing it on both ends should make that unlikely.

comoha · Sep 16, 2011

I have one of those and mine is exhibiting somewhat similar traits. Sorry, I just can't for the life of me capture good pics of it.
But I don't think the brass is actually moving away from spring. If I open both blades all the way and look at the brass liner from the inside,
it is not the finest cut of brass by any means. It is warped looking and somewhat ragged along the length of the handle. I suspect it was never
really flat. One end almost gives the appearance of lifting away but when examining it real close you can see it was overbuffed, and brass being the
softer material really was really degraded. But, tt has zero side-to-side blade play.
I'm calling this one ratty workmanship, despite being Cripple Creek. Still, it's a tank of a knife and a born to be a user.

mckgreg · Sep 16, 2011

The first few knives of this run didn't have a center liner and it was added part way thru the production. I believe there was a blade rub issue and the center liner was added to prevent it. I have both, with and without liner and they don't seem to have any issues with blade rub or the liner.
Greg

Campbellclanman · Sep 16, 2011

Hey guys, this model here, are they still the "original" Cripple Creek knives?, or the later manufactured knives carrying on the name?

glocktenman · Sep 17, 2011

comoha said:
I have one of those and mine is exhibiting somewhat similar traits. Sorry, I just can't for the life of me capture good pics of it.
But I don't think the brass is actually moving away from spring. If I open both blades all the way and look at the brass liner from the inside,
it is not the finest cut of brass by any means. It is warped looking and somewhat ragged along the length of the handle. I suspect it was never
really flat. One end almost gives the appearance of lifting away but when examining it real close you can see it was overbuffed, and brass being the
softer material really was really degraded. But, tt has zero side-to-side blade play.
I'm calling this one ratty workmanship, despite being Cripple Creek. Still, it's a tank of a knife and a born to be a user.

Corey,
Your's looks to be doing the same thing. Looking at the brass center liner of mine with both blades open I can see what you're referring to. And you're dead on about this one being a tank and a user. Mine is #374. What's your number?

glocktenman · Sep 17, 2011

Greg,
What were the numbers on the lined and unlined knives? The blade on mine says second edition 1-500.

glocktenman · Sep 17, 2011

Campbellclanman said:
Hey guys, this model here, are they still the "original" Cripple Creek knives?, or the later manufactured knives carrying on the name?

Duncan,
These are original. I think Greg was the one who advised me that they were. This is my first original Cripple Creek.

Campbellclanman · Sep 17, 2011

glocktenman said:
Duncan,
These are original. I think Greg was the one who advised me that they were. This is my first original Cripple Creek.

Hey there Randy, ...awesome, I hope one day I am lucky enough to own an original Cripple Creek, I envy you Sir!

mckgreg · Oct 12, 2011

Sorry for the late reply Fellas. Yes, this is a true Cripple Creek you are talking about. Not the counterfeit phonies that have been released. To date, any Knife World Cripple Creek is an original Bob Cargill produced knife. There are a few versions of this Cigar Pattern /Equal End that don't come to the surface often. I'll post photos of them soon.
Greg