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So I just purchased this knife today a Barlow, this is my first post so not sure if I can get pics to load yet..but it's a 2 blade Barlow in strawberry bone. On the secondary blade it has a 84 w/circle around it does that mean made in 1984? Any info would be great this knife is very well made and I don't think it will be my last cripple creek

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You probably know about the history of Cripple Creek, but in case you don't here is an overview: http://knifetalkin.blogspot.com/2013/08 ... tlery.html. An expert will come along soon and confirm the fact, but I think you are correct that this is a 1984 production. As the article above notes, the early year CCs are well respected and have increased substantially in value. The new ones, much less so.

Be sure to read this post as well, with words right from the founder himself, Bob Carghill: viewtopic.php?t=13559&start=15

Note that both of these URLs are years old so no doubt there is more to the Cripple Creek story that others can enlighten us on.

Dennis

Drukai, thats an awesome barlow. Thanks for posting
Monte

Thanks for the reply guys. I have been in to traditional knives mostly GEC and a couple Cases. For about the last 3 years or so but being at this knife show and running into a cripple creek collector. And hearing a little about Bob Cargill makes me respect these knives even more.. They really seem well built I handled quite a few and was very impressed. Got to also meet Ken Daniels from Queen at the show. Very nice guy to talk to and knowledgeable to say the least.

It is a 1984 and a well built knife. IF you find a Cripple Creek in good condition at a reasonable price I would recomend buying it.

Wow those are some beauty's..what would you consider a fair or good price on Bobs Cripple Creeks..I know it involves models etc..let me know I am loving his knives and want to get a few more! Thanks

Just like most knives there are lots of variables when it comes to price. The normal things like condition, handle material, pattern will come into play but with Creeks the other thing to consider is where it was made. Lockport, IL; Old Fort, TN; or Effingham, IL. Also Bob's knives that have a Cargill stamp rather than a Cripple Creek stamp will typically be more valuable. There is also some pretty good documentation on production totals. There are many patterns that have very low production which will also affect the price. I can provide you with some production total info. Message me with your e-mail address and I will send you some info. Here's a few more pics of some of mine.

Those Green bone are beautiful! Jealous of your collection, Bob has great style in his knives!