Ralph Turnbull Knives

Posted by: Eric

Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/11/17 01:54 PM

Just picked up a wicked 9" Ralph Turnbull Dagger. Does anybody here on the forum have any Turnbull examples? This is my Second fixed blade Turnbull. I also have an Ivory handled example.
Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/11/17 11:50 PM

Damn Eric nice get. Really like all of their work. Folks if you don't know, this is very rare indeed. Turnbull work speaks for itself.
Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/11/17 11:57 PM

Just to add to my previous post, most folks know Turnbull for his guns. Don't overestimate the knives. Just saying....
Posted by: Eric

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/12/17 05:19 AM

Thanks Warren, I really like his knives, the dagger is huge but perfectly balanced. I didn't know he was associated with Turnbull restoration.
Posted by: tunefink

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/12/17 07:54 AM

I had not heard of him....... here is his web page.

http://turnbullknives.com/index.html
Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/12/17 09:55 AM

Originally Posted By: Eric
Thanks Warren, I really like his knives, the dagger is huge but perfectly balanced. I didn't know he was associated with Turnbull restoration.

Eric,
I assumed it was the same guy, not the case and my error.
Posted by: Eric

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/12/17 11:20 AM

No worries, first 2 Turnbull's I have ever heard of in my 60th time around the Sun.
Posted by: W Polidori

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/12/17 11:31 AM

Me too, Lol.
Posted by: 505Gibbs

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/16/17 01:02 PM

Originally Posted By: W Polidori
Just to add to my previous post, most folks know Turnbull for his guns. Don't overestimate the knives. Just saying....

I don't think the Turnbull from NY is the same person that builds the knives IMO. Just share a last name.
Posted by: Eric

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 08/16/17 01:17 PM

I found out that Ralph Turnbull was good friends with Tom Clinton and use to live in Rockford, IL. before moving to FL. The dagger it turns out was commissioned by Tom Clinton. Thank you Gary for helping with the history on this knife.
Posted by: wizrd

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 10/24/17 02:39 PM

This is definately not Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restorations. But if you're ever looking for the best firearms restoration in the world, visit Turnbull Restorations.
Posted by: Tattoo Bill

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 11/11/17 01:05 PM

Ralph lives 5 minutes away from me Eric.
Posted by: Eric

Re: Ralph Turnbull Knives - 11/11/17 01:11 PM

Cool, he is one hell of a knife maker. IMO