Bill Ruple - Trapper (Drop Point)
This is a slip joint Trapper model from Bill Ruple. This knife features a Drop Point blade of CPM154 steel with a hand rubbed satin finish and half stop, pull is approx. 5 1/2 on a 10-pt scale and the blade is pinchable, the bolsters are rounded and have a polished finish, the frame is stainless, and the scales are a fantastic set of mammoth with cream, tan and brown coloring over fine black liners and this one sports a bowtie shield. This knife is brand new from Bill at the Nashville Custom Knife Show.
Blade Length: 3 3/8"
Closed: 4 1/4"
Case/sheath: Zippered pouch with custom embroidered Ruple Logo
Pricing
All listed prices are net to Knifeology.
About Bill Ruple
Bill is one of the top traditional style knifemakers on today's custom knife scene. He has won multiple awards for his work. He builds single and multi-blade pieces including an occasional 5 blader. He built and sold his first knives in 1988. some perspective from Bill on his work; "I prefer making slip joints, however I do make some locking folders by special 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 does also does some fine file work on his knives adding a modern touch to the traditional look of many of the patterns he reproduces. Bill's knives carry on the great tradition of handmade American cutlery and will be a treasured family heirloom.