How to Recognize a Good Case Pocket Knife When You See One
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2022
- We show you the different case knives that you might find at yard sales or when you're out picking and how to recognize them. We want you to be able to recognize a good Case knife when you see one and not miss out on a possible profit.
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4:15 - Case Texas Toothpick Knife
4:55 - Case Gunstock Knife
5:25 - Case Slimline Trapper Knife
6:08 - Case Pen Knife
7:37 - Case Barlow Knife
7:53 - Case Sodbuster Knife
8:28 - Case Russlock Knife
9:07 - Case Congress Knife
10:19 - Case Muskrat Knife
10:53 - Case Mini Copperlock Knife
11:09 - Case Mini Copperhead Knife
11:45 - Case Mini Seahorse Whittler Knife
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Proud to say that Bradford Pa, on Owen's Way is where these gems are made and Is also my Hometown. I was born in Bradford Hospital. My grandfather worked for Case for forty years. He retired in the early seventies. He told me that when he started at Case he made $5.22 a day. When he retired he made $5.22 an hour. He gave me several Case Knives throughout my youth.
Very neat story. Cherish those gifts!
Wow !! Your grandfather probably knows more about case knives than anybody, forty years of experience !!!!
I'm from bradford
nice i inherited a similar collection from a Japanese ww2 USA soldier. he had so much cool things in his garage. his family told me to take whatever i wanted. he was also a sheriff when he returned and i got his Buck knives. He was a really good man.
In a world where knives have gotten ridiculously big and brutal looking, Case knives just bring knives down to earth. I use mine to cut with.
I like mine simple and useful as well anything that looks like an alien doesnt interest me.
@@derekkoelmel6402 Me as well. Guys that I use to work with in the trade were always chasing the latest greatest brutal weapon looking knives. flipping them open with the flip of the wrist and then using them to lit cut little zip ties.
@@martinschulz9381the reality of EDC.
For me, little knives do most of the spur of the moment jobs. The large stockman does a lot, but it’s heavy and my 940’s single blade does it all and weighs less. Cut steak, slice apple, spread mayo, open mail, open packages. I haven’t used the big boys in years
Awesome group of knives. Thank you very much for sharing
Thank you for that and thanks for watching!
My dad gave me a case pocket knife when I was about 10 years old. I lost it on a camping trip the same summer. 16 years later and I’m still mad at myself about it. Last year I gave him one for Father’s Day.
I hate you lost your knife, but it's made for a good memory with your dad! Thanks for watching.
My everyday carry knife is a yellow full size sod buster carbon steel blade, does everything I need a knife for from everyday work to field dressing and skinning deer. I've carried one since I was in my early teens and I'm well into my sixtys now, I will probably carry it the rest of my days ,
Thank you for sharing your Case knives and detailing the differences and features of each. You did a really nice job with this video. As a newer collector, the info you presented was interesting and kind of put the pieces together for me. Those are some beautiful knives you have there.
Thank you!
I have about 250 pre-World War II Case knives--Case XX Tested and older. The top one is a Case Bradford five-bladed sowbelly, one of the rarest models ever made. I once had a dead mint Case Little Valley elephant's toenail (collectors know what that means). Bought it for $1500 and sold it for $5,000.
Yeah, that's good stuff. Are you local? I'd love to highlight that collection on our channel!!
Is it weird that I'm 19 and only carry case over anything else. There's something about the traditional pocket knife over a flipper
Definitely something good about it! Buy one a month and you can retire well!!
Sounds like your well bred and raised right.
You're not alone. I'm in my 20s and love my stockmans and congresses. Most of my friends are for the tactical flipping knives. 🙂
It’s weird to carry a knife that doesn’t lock back and effortlessly cut magazine paper.
Some Case knives do lock. Each tool had its purpose, I suppose.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching!
I bought a beat up case 366 fixed blade 2 years ago but for 40 bucks wasn't bad, it was made back in the 60s and I've gotta say it's now my 100% go to for skinning anything
The Sodbuster and Sodbuster Jr. have always been my favorites. Cool video!
Thanks for the kind words and thanks for watching!
🟦... I have a "Sodbuster" with a black handle, I don't know what material it is,..I found it in the gutter alongside the road and the Very tip was broken off but everything else about it was fine!
The only way I could turn it back into a decent knife was to reshape the blade as a 'Modified Sheepfoot' style blade,.. I lost a bit of length but ended up with an ultimately serviceable knife, but because of the handle width I can't carry it in my back pocket cuz it wears a hole in it pretty quickly!..as a result of which It's Definitely a "Front-Pocket" knife.
....( always wished it had a lock tho!).
I have been collecting Case for a while now. I just wanted to say you did a very good job explaining the knives you had. I think you should have explained the tested part of the XX and maybe let the people know about the high demand for the earlier version if you make another video. Again great job
Thanks for the good words. Those thoughts are definitely worth sharing. I suppose there will be another video to follow sometime before too long.
I have a mother of pearl tiny toothpick lying around here somewhere. My dad gave me a UT 1998 national championship edition trapper that I haven't seen a similar one of since.
You always appreciated the value of a good pocket knife.
Thank you, enjoyed your video and even learned something.
Awesome. Thanks for watching.
Excellent video thank you for showing us all those. Great knives. Have a great day.☘️🤘🇺🇸⚡️⚡️
Thanks for watching!
Good video. Enjoyed your discussion.
I appreciate that. We love good, old stuff.
I have old case knife the emblem fell out and I lost it , it laid in a box for 20 yrs . I knew I could send it to case and they would fix it for me , well 20 yrs later I google case knife and get their address box up the knife and mail it to them about 6 weeks later my knife comes in the mail . I opened the package and Wow what a awesome job my old knife has been brought to life !!! Made in America Case Knife Company. Thank you Case Knife Repair Department 2 Thumbs Up from Captain Ron
I wish I still had my Texas toothpick, such good looking knives.
I collect the Tiny Toothpick. They do have a good look to them.
I had a buddy in the Army who specifically collected the Mammoth ivory Cases. He told me it was not uncommon at all to spend $300 - $500 on one, if not even more for older rare ones! That's definitely a lot to spend on a knife in my book!
I've never owned one, and I've own a lot of knives. That being said, really special stuff will always be special and the good stuff will be the things that increase more in value. In the world of collecting always buy the best you can to realize the best return on investment.
Never get unless Somebody Old Wants 500 but if not Keep. Some knives if not a reseller still worth more admire it!
Thanks for explaining the DOT markings. Wondered what that was all about.
Glad it was helpful!
Carried case knives for years only learnt what it stands for about 23 years ago, cut a55 so easy!!
Learn something every day!
I like any case orange bone handled knife and will dig deep for one.
Nice! This guy knows what he wants!
My grandfather never toted a Case knive. He was a Barlow man. Not that he could not afford a Case knife but like me a pocket knife is a disposable item. If it got lost that was fine. He just got a new one for a buck at Fitzgerald Hardware. He bought me my first of many Barlow knives. I now carry a Case 6344 Mid Stockman or a Schrade 330T mid Jack. I also still have a traditional Barlow.
My favorite, probably the case but anyone of the three may be in my pocket at any one time.
My Favorite CASE XX pocketknife is my George Jones “He Stopped Loving Her Today “ which only 50 of them were produced.It’s a beautiful knife and it’s also the most RARE knife of any brand in my collection.I’m a Big Fan of his and I happen to also perform lots of his music so I can appreciate it even more. CASE is by far my Favorite knife brand and I prefer USA made knives.👍👏❤️🇺🇸
Gotta love George! I feel like Case knives and George Jones make a great combination. Thanks for watching.
I’ve carried a case trapper in my pocket for well over 40 years. Best pocket knife I’ve ever had.!
Fits like a glove, doesn't it?
@@BackPorchAntiques😊
My grandpa, my dad, we’re both case knife fans. Well so am I and I hope that my son and his son will pick up the trend. It could go a 5 generation trend.
That's awesome. That's the way it should be.
That's awesome. Generational collections lead to generational wealth.
Thanks Brother For The Info 👍✌🏻🤙🙏🏼🇨🇦😊
I'm a fan of the Peanut.
Been carrying one or another for 35 years.
I will say this about the quality of the steel: I'm a machinist/engineer and it is not unusual for me to maybe deburr a part made of 1018 (soft) 4140/8620, take her home, dust off the edge a few locks and sharp as h***.
I found no other knife that could perform as well.
It's hard to argue with that experience. Thanks for watching!
I have a nice folding hook bill Case knife that I use all the time and cherish for it's durability. Pocket knives are always Schrade or a Buck Marlin Spike if working on the water.
Sounds like a good collection. Enjoy those!
Great info, great Vid...I've heard the Russlock is also called the "Woody wood pecker" , I guess because of the bird beak shape
I've never heard that. I could definitely see that, though.
Loved your video. My favorite Case knives are the Trapper, Congress and Stockman. In that order. Love all of the years.
I collect the American Sportsman Case pocket knives because of the cool shotgun shell XX Case shield... I have a few more to find...
There's always the hunt!
My dad had a bunch of them. All still with the boxes and instructions in. My favorite is a Muskrat that has a spiderweb pattern on the scales.
The muskrats are cool. They've got a good symmetry to them with matching blades. Thanks for watching!
@@BackPorchAntiques Yeah I like it a lot. It is my Every Day Carry ever since I found it. I know it would get more vallue if I left it in the original packaging and never used it, but I just can't even think of selling it. So I am using it instead of letting it gather dust.
@@IAteYourSandwich they were made to use!
great video!
Thank you!
I just started my interest in case knifes! You are very close to my sister in laws and also father in law! He owns an appliance store in Knoxville called AJs appliances! And sister in laws live in strawberry plains!
Thanks for watching! We are defintely close to them. If you are in to visit them, come see us. We're only about an hour and fifteen minutes from Knoxville!
When my family use to go see my grandparents one of my grand dads would call me over real secretly and he would pull out a pocket knife and give it to me and say don’t let your momma see that. I still have a few of those that were case knifes. When I bought my house I was adding a ice maker valve and I was on a ladder cutting into a copper line and when I went to lay my cutters down there was a pocket knife laying on top of the foundation wall. I got it down and cleaned it off and it was a case xx that has Coca Cola on one side and happy Father’s Day 1981 on the other. Still have it today.
That's what's awesome about Case Knives. They have an intrinsic value beyond the monetary. Very cool stories. Hang on to those! Thanks for sharing!
I'm a great Grandpa and I have carried Case knives since I was a youngun
Nice video well done.
Thank you!
Retired USN even in early 82 everybody knew Case was King and Buck was Crap! Boatswain Mates uses like me a Knife everyday and carried like a Marine carries a Rifle. Lock Blades are underrated but if you use constantly a Smart necessity! Few Finger parts missing! First video watched liked very much!
Thanks! Also, I appreciate your service.
I keep hearing alot of people saying that Case knives have lost their quality, and are now just living off their name now. It’s sad because my great great grandfather, my great grandfather and my grandpa all carried them. I remember my grandpa carrying a yellow trapper as far back as I can remember. He actually was a trapper, but used that knife for everything. I love Case knives but I’ve had bad luck with the last one I bought. I hope the quality comes back.
I carry an old one. They're a little more expensive, but they're great. Nothing wrong with using what's old. Cool factor is awesome and the quality is there. Thanks for watching and chiming in. Happy hunting.
If you pick your knife from a local dealer and inspect it your self you will be fine with case knives. If you order from smokey mountain knife works and you tell them to inspect it for fit and finish before shipping you will be happy with the knife.
I have 2 Case trappers and the blades wobble side to side on both of them, they both have gaps. I bought the first one probably 5 years ago and the second recently. Case sucks IMO. Not worth the money, its sad.
@@Skinnymoosecase has a lifetime warranty if you mail them in they will fix or replace at no cost.
@@davidtycker Thanks, I will contact them and see what they say.
Every case is a good case
I'm an old fart now, when I was about 5-6 years old my very first pocket knife was a yellow Case.
My first Case was a sodbuster think i only paid $16. 2nd a canoe with maroon blade but my favorite is the camper knife it's my daily carry but I also carry a cheap $13. Knife with a pocket clip so i don't break my Case prying on something. I have a good collection some cheapo knives some more expensive but to me its mot only the size ,looks but the feel of the knife in my hand that makes oone a favorite. Like i said the Case camper my favorite but i really like this new cheap clip knife - who says you can only carry one.
That's right!
I have over 150 Case Knives. I just recently got into traditional knives. Itll be a long time before my traditional collection equals my modern knife collection though.
I collect the tiny toothpick, anything pre-79, and the celluloid handles. They're a lot of fun. I've learned a lot since I've made this video. I made some mistakes, but with good intentions.
You should try out a yakut style knife, I finally bought one and I've gotta say it's fun to use and figure out because it's not like anything else
I can't believe I didn't know about the seahorse! Awesome video man!
Thank you for watching!
Love the video! My friend got me started collecting case knives back in the 90’s. My favorites are canoes and trappers with either stag or bone handles. Older knives were very hard to find back then, I can’t imagine trying to find them now. When I started, old timers would always tell me that my knives weren’t “real case xx knives” because they said case changed sometime in the 60’s and the quality has never been as good since. Do you know more about that?
Thanks for watching; I'm glad you enjoyed it. The older knives are arguably better because of the craftsmanship and quality. Most old timers really liked the carbon steel knives of the 60s and before because they sharpened better. In 1993, the Case knife company was bought out by the Zippo lighter company. Many people didn't like that merger, but they're both great brands in their respective fields. Thanks again for watching!
@@BackPorchAntiques Actually Jim Parker bought Case in the early 80's he changed the process of making case knives to speed up production. Thats where the quality changed, A few years later Zippo bought the Case company and hied a new CEO George Brinkley to bring the company out of bankruptcy.
Just for your information. If the knife has a juggled bone handle and is advertised as such. It is made of cattle bone. The label will say synthetic if it is such.
Thank you for the tuturial i've started collecting case but all of them are new.I wanted to ask about the canoe knife noticed you didn't have one in your video.are they sought after much?
Thanks for watching. They are collectable! Some people only collect those. They realize a good price.
I usually buy two Case knives at a time. One to carry and one to collect!
That's a good motto!
Been carrying one for over 50 yrs got 3 of them
Good investment!
Had one ,old. Was in a leather sheath also marked case. Terrific blade locking blade . I dropped it while fighting a salmon .... looked fir it for days but no luck..
Oh no! That's a bummer. If you have to lose it, that's a good way, though.
I seen a display in Chihuahua Chihuahua Mexico in a rancher type store. I don't know what any price s are but they were not inexpensive. Great knowledge
Thank you! I appreciate it. They're a cool collectable!
My age 71yr old I have had my pocket knife for about 60yr I use it every day Alec from Scotland
Very cool!
I recently started collecting Case knives Mother of Pearl is my favorite handles by far Damascus blades are the best. I am surprised you didn't mention Chrome Vanadium (CV) vs Stainless Steel (SS) blades. I am curious what on your thoughts on those. I would also be curious on how to identify when the knives were made. You mentioned the 60s and 70s but not sure how to date knives in other decades.
Hello! Thanks for watching our video. Case knives are very cool and a lot of fun to collect. I have a Tiny Toothpick in mother of pearl. The best blade for sharpening and endurance, I believe, is carbon steel. The CV and Stainless blades stay prettier longer, however. If you're not really using the knives, then I suppose it doesn't matter. I've just noticed that the Carbon steel blades command a higher price in the market.
Here is a link that will show you the different tang stamps for dating Case knives. I hope it's of some help!
www.casexx.com/Library/Secret.asp
@@BackPorchAntiques thank you for the link!
You're welcome!
Knives made from 64 to 69 say case usa. If they are case xx I believe they go 63 back to the 1920s I believe. But you can Google dating a case knife and there are tang stamp dating timelines. The newer case knives are stamp cv or ss depending on steel.
Best knife you Can have
I carry a folding that is marked by Frost Cutlary, stainless steel, I am wondering if you can tell me anything about.
Frost cutlery is a name brand, but beyond that I could tell you any more than a Google search might. I'm not up in those, but I may read up on them!
I have one that has 3 changeable blades that I have not used just in my collection that I bought from a friend.
Sounds like a good one. Hang onto it!
Case uses real bone, bovine to be specific. They do use synthetic materials sometimes but it’s advertised as delrin or micarta.
Interesting.
You are correct the handle that was jig bone was actually jigged bone died green
Many of the knives he showed were bone not synthetic
I've my gal's stepfather's 1980 XX camp/scout knife as a tackle box rescue.
It appears to be delrin.
~ At first I thought it was a 1970, but then I found out they re-started the dot system with the S in Case as bit of a lightning bolt. Still pretty nice shape for a 40 something..bail being perfect made me smile.
Very cool. Highly desirable. Some are hard to date with wear, but the good ones can be seen easier. Thanks for watching!
To me, unless an item is highly decorative for ceremonial purpose, an item that isn't used, wether a knife or a guitar, is a waste of materials. I like knowing or considering the farmer or boy scout that went to the OTASCO or Feed Store and bought that knife to use and then took care of it. The memories locked inside of that use. To me anyway that is half the treasure.
Totally agree! I love the personality and history of pieces.
For the record, jigged bone is actually bone. Not synthetic.
Yes. I learned that real good from our followers! 🤣. I'm still thankful for those who watch our videos!
Ever been too Bradford,pa
No, but it's on my list!
The barn board and the green jigged covers are actually bone . They’re not synthetic .
Good to know. Thanks.
The blades have actual proper names. Sorry to be a critic. Thanks for the video!😉
I don't collect or buy Case knives, back in the day just like today a case is not a REAL working man's knife. Everyone that I know that but these knives just put them in a drawer and brag about how many they have as a { bad } investment. In the 1970's and 1980's working men bought and USED Colonial , Buck , and Imperial knives. Great quality , price and those carbon steel blades stayed sharp.
I appreciate you watching our video and commenting. I have to respectfully disagree on several accounts, however. I have personally witnessed aged men in my community use a Case XX knife for years. They were of good quality; arguably of better quality earlier in production. They had good spring and good carbon steel. These men carried these knives for years and using them till their blades were worn thin. Concerning Case knives as an investment, it's worked really well for me. 🤣. I can't disagree with you on a good Buck knife, as they're a good blade too. However, Colonial and Imperial were not in the same ball park concerning quality. These, of course, are my opinions. We've all got our own and are welcome to them. Thanks again for watching.
Imperial knives have been junk for decades. Anything with a stamped steel handle is crap. Made cheap from cheap materials . Fact .
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@@BackPorchAntiques thanks for the upload!
Jigged bone is cow bone thats been dyed a color and carved
India or sambar stag is about the only stuff you can buy. They must be big critters since I have 3 or four handguns that I installed the sambar stag on
Gotta love stag grips!!
my case has x es on the blade five of them has never ben used still in the original box and leather case
Good one!
The copperhead was named for the shape of the bolster being suggestive of a snakes head. Only suggestive.
Sadly I had to do community service once picking up trash along the highways,. Any how I was doing that and I found an end of bright yellow string, as I started wadding it up while walking , my hands started cramping up it was so long. after about 3/4 of a mile of this I got to the end of it. The string was tied to a stick stuck in the ground. Right beside it was a Case XXX canoo knife. Other than the handle being faded on one side it was in perfect condition. Yes I kept it and still have it.
Making good out of a bad situation is always nice.
That Barlow is s beaut!
Thanks! We get some good ones in in occasion.
@@BackPorchAntiques got a few case xx , old boker tree brand, and a hen and rooster , got recently.
@ronniecox109 sounds like a good collection. You have any Christmas tree handles?
@@BackPorchAntiques no but my brother in law ,has an extensive collection of casexx , from the little , all the way up to the bowies . Got a couple of Kershaw, Fairburn Sykes daggers, the town i grew up in Murphy , N.C. we had a livestock auction twice a month, i remember the oldtimers , sitting on the benches, swapping knives, lies , and whittling. Oh , but for those simpler times again.. in high school ,we played mumblipeg, and stretch. No metal detectors at school. And knives never used as weapons.
Yes! The simpler times were better in many ways. The nostalgia of it all is why I love fooling with this old stuff. Every piece is a memory.
I have an old Case knife, still tight,sharp ,walks and talks... the Case stamp is not in the curled C logo. Says simply Case X X. Smooth as butter to the touch, spent years on the belt of a WW2 veteran, not sure on the age... any ideas?
If the "XX" is on the same line as the "Case" it's probably 1970s. If it's under the name, it's probably 1940 to 1964. I'm sure it's an honor to own anything tamed by a ww2 veteran. Absolutely the greatest generation!
I have a 3 blade yellow handle case knife. I buy knives to use i carry it everyday. It shows its wear and im ok with that
Absolutely!
The best way to tell if a knife is good or not is look for BUCK at the base of the blade.
I've got some of those too!
@@BackPorchAntiques growing up around cattle and a slaughterhouse and farming in general we always carried knives. Our local Southern States always carried Case. Being hard on knives and losing them from time to time it seemed like you were buying a new one at least every year. Over the years Case quality went down hill. The scales became cheap and their overall quality just dropped. There are still a few good ones but mostly they're just collector items to me anymore. Buck has stayed fairly consistent and actually offer better blade materials these days for different applications.
On my blade, it has xx ..... Dots. I carry it . The handle is yellow with two blades. My big problem wit it is the blades tarnish,big-time. I clean them and they tarnish again also the quality just doesn't seem to be there. What is your opinion. Thanks.
The fact that they tarnish proves their quality. The stainless steel, in my opinion, is a lesser metal and the carbon steel sharpens well and lasts, even though it will tarnish.
@@BackPorchAntiques thanks, enjoyed your show.
The gratitude is mine, sir. I appreciate you watching!
i have a military case xx , is it worth anything?
Anything of that brand holds value. How much depends on age, condition, and model.
I like a nice pocket knife bye by a knife to use. Not set up and look at it
I can appreciate that.
I got some old knifes id like u to give me an opinion on
Feel free to email me at Backporchgreeneville@hotmail.com or message me photos on Facebook. I'll be glad to!
i carry a trapper with the damascus blades.
Gotta love that Damascus!!
I can recognize the bad ones!
That’s also a good thing.
@@BackPorchAntiques all of them! 🤣
I gave away my gun to carry a case knife in my pants everyday.
It’s a synthetic yellow, 2 knife , 07 pattern number, 2022 8 dot case for the 2020-2029 decade. I got it at an ace hardware in western Washington. I plan to carry it everyday forever until in breaks or I loose it
A good Case is like a good friend... hang on to it!
Where can you get the full price on all the knives that you look at far is Case and the others
Thanks for inquiring, but all of these have been sold for a while now. I wish I would've kept them!
How about that slimline trapper. How much are you selling it for?
And the yellow Russ lock 👍🏻
Those moved on quite a while ago. I've got a connection on a big Elephant Toe, pre 64, he said. Also, some 1970s red bones. Shoot me a message or look me up on Facebook. I can get you some pics and prices.
You missed my favorite - the Elephant Toe Nail.
You've got expensive taste! They're awesome!
I bought my 70's Case "dot knife" collection more than 20 years ago when they were priced much lower than they re today.@@BackPorchAntiques
How can I get a print out about case knives.
Click the link in the description below the video and then print that page out.
The yellow handles are synthetic. Delrin is the name of the material it is made from. The stag handles are all Sambar stag which is native to India and has been embargo’d for some time now. The bone handles are NOT synthetic at all. They are natural Bovine bone mostly out of SouthAmerica because the breed has denser bone than many of the breeds raised in North America do. No Bone handled Case knife is synthetic bone. They do make a jigged Delrin handle working knife family that are brown in color amd the past couple years thwy have made a jigged black family and a jigged white family of Case knifes as well. Great video. Not nitpicking you just trying to help.
Thanks for watching and thanks for the info!
If its described as 'jigged Bone' then the scales are actually bone NOT synthetic. They are only synthetic if the description says synthetic.
I'll buy the sunfish knife
Thanks, but it's already gone.
What about a 4 dot? I have one from my grandpa it's it very good condition
I believe that'd be a 1976. Grandpa's knives are priceless!
@TheBackPorchAntiques I watched another video, and they mentioned something about the difference in the logos as well. Depending on the decade? Did they still use the dots after the 70s? If so how would I tell if it's actually a 76 vs a later decade? I'm not entirely new to case knifes just never knew that there was a deeper rabbit hole for dating them and the values on the different models
Yes, the dot system was used to current. The first step is to identify the stamp and there are some web pages that will show you what they are. Google search "case tang stamp identification" and it'll get you there.
Ever since Case was bought out by Zippo in 1993 their quality has continued to drop. I just stopped buying these knives outright. They go for a premium price without the quality to match. If I want a slip joint i normally go for an Imperial, USA made Schrade, Colonial, Sabre, Queen, Boker, Bear & Son, or a Buck knife.
I wish I could find a large Texas toothpick for $75 haha!
That'd be nice!
The large Toothpick is much more than $80. More like $180-$220 on the aftermarket.
Awesome. My goal in buying and sourcing is to be able to make money while selling cheap. Everyone is happy that way. I may be a little light on that one, but I won't price it much more than that! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Ive been a butcher for 40 years and I love a quality knife. I am ABSOLUTELY not a Case fan. I bought three knives for my grandkids at Christmas and they were garbage.
I would imagine an expert might not appreciate anything but the best tool for the job. We like them, though. More as a collectible instead of a professionals tool.
The Russ Lock is named after Russell Case. He designed it.
Seems like I knew that somewhere back in the archives of my brain at some point. It's definitely a good point worth making. It has good styling. He did a good job.
Indeed. Tommy Hart, case designer and craftsman for 40 years, has since passed, designed this knife. The year 2000. Pattern 1953L, L for locking, and the year William Russel Case passed, 1953. To family friends and co-workers, mr Casr was simply known as "Russ"
Fitting tribute
That '71 has great Jig bone covers...
Great look, for sure!
Not a fan of case , went to their factory, museum in Bradford Pa once and everything wa 3 times retail price, but having served 13 years in infantry divisions we bought what worked Buck and Gerber, and I know people hate those but to each their own
Thank you for your service! There's definitely a difference in using a knife and looking at one. Hard to best a Gerber for utility.
Case jigged bone covers aren't synthetic bone they are actual bone.
Yeah, I guess they are. I've had some derlin scales that aren't bone. My attempt to differentiate between stag and bone was an I'll attempt. Interesting fact: most common bone used by Case is from the Brazilian Zebu breed of cattle. Apparently, they're more dense than a regular bovine. 🤷
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The tang number for jigged bone as well as jigged synthetic and jigged laminate is 6. The tang number for stag is 5. Case makes a special jigged bone called Bonestag which is bone that is jigged and then treated to look like stag, it's number is 6.5. It's a really beautiful material and my favorite from Case.
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I can tell you the number one consideration for me. If the blade isn't stainless steel, the knife is useless!
That's interesting. Most people prefer the carbon steel. The stainless stays pretty, however.