Newest Case Pick-Ups

[jerryd6818]

This came in today. What a sweetheart.

[QTCut5]

A 6.5 BoneStag Wharncliffe Mini-T...hard to go wrong with that one. Nice pick up...he shoots, he SCORES!

~Q~

[jlw257]

JerryD, I like it

Larry

[jerryd6818]

Thanks fellas. It wasn't the smoothest transaction I've ever had but everything worked out in the end.

[jmh58]

A 6.5 BoneStag Wharncliffe Mini-T...hard to go wrong with that one. Nice pick up...he shoots, he SCORES!

~Q~

John

[steve99f]

Great looking knife Jerry! Got one of those coming soon too.

[jerryd6818]

Excellent choice Steve.

[313 Mike]

Nice one Jerry, love me some Case bonestag. Very pocket friendly pattern too....even though I know it will never see the inside of yours.

[jerryd6818]

Very pocket friendly pattern too....even though I know it will never see the inside of yours.

Dang Mike! You make that sound like a bad thing.


Just to prove you wrong 'cause I'm such an ornery old cuss.

[jmh58]

OK.. Now take the knife out and go and put your pants back on... John

[jerryd6818]

OK.. Now take the knife out and go and put your pants back on... John

You peakin' in my windows ya perv?

[jmh58]

OK.. Now take the knife out and go and put your pants back on... John

You peakin' in my windows ya perv?

John

[XxTestedxX]

My new Case Tribal Lock with smooth antique bone arrived today. It has a heftier feel than I was expecting, but still very thin. It opens and closes smoothly and locks up tight with no blade play.

I took pictures along side a large Case Copperlock for comparison. The Copperlock feels significantly lighter and smaller in the hand than the tribal lock. I intend to carry this one.

I have a friend who picked up this same knife, he was quite blown away, he normally goes have GEC. do you think this is standard craftsmanship or is case stepping it up?

[RalphAlsip]

Zach, The short answer is that I believe the Tribal Lock is a fantastic knife and an incredible value for the money it costs.

The longer answer is... The Tribal Lock is a TB knife. Someone else can probably explain more accurately, but I believe this means it was designed by Tony Bose and manufactured and distributed by Case. As opposed to designed and manufactured by Tony Bose and distributed by Case. Regardless of the reason, my Tribal Lock example is noticeably better than recent Case knives (e.g., Copperlock) that I have.

In my opinion, the Tribal Lock compares favorably the high end "production" knives from other (somewhat) mass producers (e.g., GEC) that I have. Some folks will likely cite blade steel as a deficiency. The fit and finish are outstanding - no snags or gaps to be felt. The operation is smooth and the "snappiness" into lock position, pressing the unlock mechanism, and back to closure is very satisfying to me. The size is substantial and reassuring as well as comfortable.

I really like the knife and it is well worth the money.

[XxTestedxX]

A few more rough black

[1967redrider]

Great looking collection!

[jerryd6818]

Zach, I can see why you're scarfing those up. Those are some mighty fine looking knives right there.

[FRJ]

Beautiful black knives, XxTestedxX.

[XxTestedxX]

Thanks guys! I'll need to get a new group picture of them, I'll post a list of patterns I have so far.. Getting up there

[Mumbleypeg]

Looks like you're on a roll now XxTestedxX! Have you picked up any of the new rough blacks Case has produced in the last 10 years or so? I'm curious how they compare.

Ken

[XxTestedxX]

yes, I have a rough black SOD buster, the material seems very durable, just a little duller than the pre 1965 stuff. I have considered completing that set. but not on my TO DO list yet.

[Mumbleypeg]

Got this one a couple of months ago, just getting around to photographing it. Rare knife, but it has some issues. File blade is short, pearl is chipped along edge on mark side, broken on pile side. Odd thing is the blades don't appear to have ever been sharpened, walk-and-talk very good. :shrug::

Ken

W.R. Case & Sons 8387 gunstock whittler, mark side

W.R. Case & Sons 8387 gunstock whittler, pile side

[jmh58]

[espn77]

Got this one a couple of months ago, just getting around to photographing it. Rare knife, but it has some issues. File blade is short, pearl is chipped along edge on mark side, broken on pile side. Odd thing is the blades don't appear to have ever been sharpened, walk-and-talk very good. :shrug::

Ken
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That's a pretty sweet little knife Ken even with the character it has.

[Mumbleypeg]

Thanks Keith. I'm gonna contact Case to see if their repair service will put new pearl handles on it. That's about as close to restoring it as I will attempt. Wish I could find a replacement for the broken file blade but not holding out much hope for that.

Ken