Tom Ploppert - City Knife
This is a Tom Ploppert City Knife, and, in fact, this is the Prototype for his rendition of the City Knife pattern, This slip joint features a hand rubbed satin finished blade of CPM154 steel, it is marked PROTOTYPE, the blade opens at approx. 5 1/2 on a 10 pt. scale and it is pinchable, the bolsters and frame are integral, also with a hand rubbed satin finish and the best feature on this knife, IMHO, are the presentation quality perfectly matched stag scales. Topping off this gent's knife is a lanyard hole. Tom has become recognized as an elite, top tier, custom knife maker, Tony Bose was one of his mentors. This one is brand new from Tom at the Blade Show.
Blade length: 2 5/8"
Closed: 3 3/4"
Case/sheath: Custom Embroidered Ploppert Custom Knives logo zippered pouch
Pricing
All listed prices are net to Knifeology.
About Tom Ploppert
Tom is a relatively new maker, having made his first slip joint in 2009. He specializes in traditional style knives and won the “Best New Maker” award at the 2012 Blade Show. I met Tom at the 2012 Ft Worth Show and bought the best looking knife at the show, his, an ivory handled Trapper engraved by Joe Mason. Some background about Tom from his website: “I have always had a love for pocket knives, even as a young boy. I bought my first custom knife many years ago from Pat West of Charlotte Texas. He suggested I buy a grinder and get started making knives. A few years later I had the pleasure of meeting Bill Ruple. Bill is the inspiration behind my knife passion."