Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
In the past couple years I’ve become fascinated with Bill Ruples slip joints. The guy is just an all-around phenomenal knife maker. I would absolutely love to see a slip joint or really any sort of knife designed by Bill and brought on by Spyderco. Anyone else? Been really wanting to see a design like this come out by Spyderco and I think he’d be the perfect person to pull this off.
Rich
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
If you aren’t familiar with Bill’s work I highly recommend checking it out.
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
He would have to put a Spyder Hole in place of his nail nick, which would make the collaboration look a lot like the One-Eyed Jack. His Carbon Fiber ones look amazing though.
Dane
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
Bill Ruple's work is topnotch, but I don't see where it would be a good fit with Spyderco. Mr. Ruple primarily makes traditional patterns that have been around for 100 years or more.
The Lanny's clip posted by Dazen is a relatively new pattern, but the design was created by Tony Bose, not Bill Ruple.
The Lanny's clip posted by Dazen is a relatively new pattern, but the design was created by Tony Bose, not Bill Ruple.
Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
For that particular one I’d agree but there are plenty other ones that do not look like the one eyed jack.
Rich
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
dsvirsky wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:18 pmBill Ruple's work is topnotch, but I don't see where it would be a good fit with Spyderco. Mr. Ruple primarily makes traditional patterns that have been around for 100 years or more.
The Lanny's clip posted by Dazen is a relatively new pattern, but the design was created by Tony Bose, not Bill Ruple.
I’m struggling to understand how it wouldn’t be a good fit. They have plenty of new designs in their lineup along with a ton of old school designs as well. Just look at the ethnic series for example .
Rich
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
It's not easy to take a traditional slipjoint and turn it into a modern folder. Looking at Ruple's designs, I can't see one that would easily take a spydie hole and modern lock type. He is making straightforward traditional patterns, very nice, but not something that would make a great Spyderco collab.Candyman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:01 pmdsvirsky wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:18 pmBill Ruple's work is topnotch, but I don't see where it would be a good fit with Spyderco. Mr. Ruple primarily makes traditional patterns that have been around for 100 years or more.
The Lanny's clip posted by Dazen is a relatively new pattern, but the design was created by Tony Bose, not Bill Ruple.
I’m struggling to understand how it wouldn’t be a good fit. They have plenty of new designs in their lineup along with a ton of old school designs as well. Just look at the ethnic series for example .
Rich
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
The spydie hole isn’t an issue. It can be done just like the Roadie. As far as the lock goes.....slipjoint. That’s his thing.araneae wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2019 7:06 amIt's not easy to take a traditional slipjoint and turn it into a modern folder. Looking at Ruple's designs, I can't see one that would easily take a spydie hole and modern lock type. He is making straightforward traditional patterns, very nice, but not something that would make a great Spyderco collab.Candyman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 6:01 pmdsvirsky wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2019 2:18 pmBill Ruple's work is topnotch, but I don't see where it would be a good fit with Spyderco. Mr. Ruple primarily makes traditional patterns that have been around for 100 years or more.
The Lanny's clip posted by Dazen is a relatively new pattern, but the design was created by Tony Bose, not Bill Ruple.
I’m struggling to understand how it wouldn’t be a good fit. They have plenty of new designs in their lineup along with a ton of old school designs as well. Just look at the ethnic series for example .
Rich
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
So you just want a roadie style dent in an otherwise straight traditional slippie? The double dent is going to really limit blade shapes; sorry I just can't see that drawing a ton of interest. Also, they would have to find a (new?) maker that did traditionals to produce it.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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Re: Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?
araneae wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2019 5:57 pmSo you just want a roadie style dent in an otherwise straight traditional slippie? The double dent is going to really limit blade shapes; sorry I just can't see that drawing a ton of interest. Also, they would have to find a (new?) maker that did traditionals to produce it.
Fair enough. I respect your opinion. Cheers buddy!
Rich
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