Can we get a Bill Ruple/ Spyderco collab?

[Candyman]

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

[Candyman]

If you aren’t familiar with Bill’s work I highly recommend checking it out.

Rich

[Dazen]

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.

[dsvirsky]

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.

[Candyman]

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.

For that particular one I’d agree but there are plenty other ones that do not look like the one eyed jack.

Rich

[Candyman]

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.

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

[araneae]

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.

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

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]

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.

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

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.

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.

Thanks, Rich

[araneae]

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.

Thanks, Rich

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.

[Candyman]

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.

Thanks, Rich

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.

Fair enough. I respect your opinion. Cheers buddy!

Rich