As per my screen name here, I collect Texas Toothpicks (aka Ticklers), preferably 5" and up in size. I have a simple goal that I have been working on for years: One toothpick example from every knife company. Hard enough to get any pattern from every company, let along one specific one; I will accept a 4 1/4", the other standard size for this pattern. Some of my 250+ Ticklers are pretty old, kinda beat up. So it is a particular pleasure when I get a good one like this (original) Bob Cargill Cripple Creek. Beautiful stag. Excellent craftsmanship. Both the 3 legged Buff and the AECA sheild on one side, just an expanse of nicely figured stag on the other. One of the pluses of a 5" tickler is the large canvas the maker has to work on. This is one of 58 made.
I missed the AECA show down in Ill. this year. Too bad, I usually enjoy it.
As an aside, I am a member of the Wolverine Knife Club here in Michigan. At our show this spring, had a guy showing off a nice, large collection of Cargill Cripple Creeks. It was as good experience seeing all them as it is admiring all of your photos in this forum.
Pleased to meetcha all.
Phil
American Edge Collectors Association Toothpick
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Re: American Edge Collectors Association Toothpick
So that one is 5"? The lastest Cripple Creek 'picks are made by GEC and are 4" unless I'm terribley mistaken.