Son of a gun- I'm hooked on these traditionals

[Big Dave]

Just when your not expecting it you get struck by the knife nut bug. I've been out of it for a few years and been very happy with my Chamblin Wharncliffe. I would occasionally browse the forum but not post. I thought I was healed.

Now, I'm all hot and heavy about these damn slip joints. I've got to have one soon and a nice one. I can't hold out.

I need a little help from you guys who have already suffered through the first stage. I don't want to do anything stupid....help me!

First, I want something pretty, quality, a work of art...something to take me away while I'm on the toilet at work.

I'm looking for something that's not too big and bulky to wear in light weight slacks.

I have two options...please advise:
A Ruple Wharncliffe Whittler, Green Bone or Pearl
or
A Ryuichi Whittler...see link
http://www.levineknives.com/m.pl/maker.htm?192

Lastly, if you have a good pick of Ruple's green bone scales or any other makers, I would really appreciate it. Most of the green bone that I've seen in pictures appears more brown.

Thanks a lot,
Dave

 

[92degrees]

I received a split backspring whittler from Bill Ruple yesterday and it's a classy piece of work. I'll try to post a pic after lunch. There are some pics in Bill's Gallery of his green bone:

http://www.rupleknives.com/gallery/DSC00015.jpg

 

[92degrees]

Here's mine:
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~srobbins/whittler.gif

 

[toothed]

Originally posted by 92degrees
Here's mine:
http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~srobbins/whittler.gif

Oooooh, that's nice!

 

[fasteddie]

Dave, Look for another email.