Just picked up my first Cripple Creek

Bob Cargill is the man behind the Cripple Creek Knife Brand. He started out making one of a kind custom knives and eventually started making special order runs by hand under the Cripple Creek name in 1981. He specialized in high quality hand made limited runs for clubs and organizations. The brand was later sold to Blackjack Knives of Effingham, IL who commissioned Queen Cutlery to produce them in larger quantities.
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Just picked up my first Cripple Creek

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So happy with this knife
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We would love to see a picture if you have the capability.

I always jump at the chance to show off my one and only. I saw this one at a knife show and walked away. I'll never regret going back 5 minutes later to buy it.
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Railsplitter wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:45 pm We would love to see a picture if you have the capability.

I always jump at the chance to show off my one and only. I saw this one at a knife show and walked away. I'll never regret going back 5 minutes later to buy it.
Wow, that is a solid looking knife. ::tu::
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cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:27 am
Railsplitter wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:45 pm We would love to see a picture if you have the capability.

I always jump at the chance to show off my one and only. I saw this one at a knife show and walked away. I'll never regret going back 5 minutes later to buy it.
Wow, that is a solid looking knife. ::tu::
Thanks, cudgee. It’s a beast. I sharpened the blades on my Wicked Edge and used it a few times at work. Posting those pics makes me want to put it back in my pocket again.
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That is one rugged looking folder Rick! ::tu:: I'm glad you were able to still get it after walking away, so often that's not the case! ::facepalm:: 8)
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Oh yea, thats a beaut. My bro has a doozie, I want one and am waitin for THE right one'
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Railsplitter wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:35 am
cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 12:27 am
Railsplitter wrote: Fri Mar 25, 2022 10:45 pm We would love to see a picture if you have the capability.

I always jump at the chance to show off my one and only. I saw this one at a knife show and walked away. I'll never regret going back 5 minutes later to buy it.
Wow, that is a solid looking knife. ::tu::
Thanks, cudgee. It’s a beast. I sharpened the blades on my Wicked Edge and used it a few times at work. Posting those pics makes me want to put it back in my pocket again.
::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: I'm a sharpening geek, can't help myself. How do you like your Wicked Edge ???
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Thanks guys. I’m really hoping that the Original Poster can post a pic or two.

I’m just dying to see that knife.
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cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:39 am
::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: I'm a sharpening geek, can't help myself. How do you like your Wicked Edge ???
I knew that, my friend. ::nod::

I like the Wicked Edge very much but I only use it for re-profiling. Touch ups are much more practical when done on a freehand stone which only takes me a couple minutes.

Here are a couple pics that I took after the Wicked Edge treatment. I like a nice wide bevel because it leaves plenty of room for several dozen touch ups before it needs re-profiled again. I highly recommend the Wicked Edge for anyone that has similar preferences.
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Gorgeous !!! Outstanding Stag !!!
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Railsplitter wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:54 am
cudgee wrote: Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:39 am
::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: I'm a sharpening geek, can't help myself. How do you like your Wicked Edge ???
I knew that, my friend. ::nod::

I like the Wicked Edge very much but I only use it for re-profiling. Touch ups are much more practical when done on a freehand stone which only takes me a couple minutes.

Here are a couple pics that I took after the Wicked Edge treatment. I like a nice wide bevel because it leaves plenty of room for several dozen touch ups before it needs re-profiled again. I highly recommend the Wicked Edge for anyone that has similar preferences.
Nice work. I like wide bevels on some of my knives depends on the knife. But another advantage of wide bevels is you can put much finer angles on them, i put a 13 degree angle on a cheap knife i have as an experiment, it's like a scalpel. Glad you like your Wicked Edge and good to see you still freehanding. Have a good weekend. :D
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Those are sweet, I have a 6 pack kicking around here somewhere. Is Bob Cargill still around?

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