The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2026 3:10 pm
Went to get an Axe Handle at the local farm store, they had 2 tequila bone and 2 blue saw cut but all 4 had blade wobble i picked up this Crossroads and was immediately impressed. Great snap, fit, finish and centering. They are a bit pricey but premium steel and G10. I see a lot of people spend more on a China made Jack Wolf or C. Risner and I figure this keeps jobs in Bradford PA for the same price.
It's an awesome classic sized Barlow, Coley, and very pocket friendly.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2026 3:10 pm
Went to get an Axe Handle at the local farm store, they had 2 tequila bone and 2 blue saw cut but all 4 had blade wobble i picked up this Crossroads and was immediately impressed. Great snap, fit, finish and centering. They are a bit pricey but premium steel and G10. I see a lot of people spend more on a China made Jack Wolf or C. Risner and I figure this keeps jobs in Bradford PA for the same price.
Great way to look at it. Good on you, and very cool knife.
It's a bit disconcerting that you picked up so many with blade wobble though. I think I'd have to let Case know about that
You should send them a copy of your post..
C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2026 3:10 pm
Went to get an Axe Handle at the local farm store, they had 2 tequila bone and 2 blue saw cut but all 4 had blade wobble i picked up this Crossroads and was immediately impressed. Great snap, fit, finish and centering. They are a bit pricey but premium steel and G10. I see a lot of people spend more on a China made Jack Wolf or C. Risner and I figure this keeps jobs in Bradford PA for the same price.
Found another Gunboat, really liking the 'heft' of these knives, not supersized like my Bulldog but very respectable!! The red is gorgeous in person, esp now that I put a skim coat of renaissance wax on her. Like a layer of Cherry Syrup without the mess!!
toomanyknives wrote: ↑Fri May 08, 2026 6:18 pm
Great way to look at it. Good on you, and very cool knife.
It's a bit disconcerting that you picked up so many with blade wobble though.
I felt the same way. The wobble wasn’t just terrible but I felt it. I was bummed because I want one, but I’m happy with what I got.
Tinpanva wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2026 9:18 pm
Found another Gunboat, really liking the 'heft' of these knives, not supersized like my Bulldog but very respectable!! The red is gorgeous in person, esp now that I put a skim coat of renaissance wax on her. Like a layer of Cherry Syrup without the mess!!
Thanks C-Wade, Kerry, & Floyd!
A guy named Jeremi Poe (bladenation on Tiktok) did the work.
A seller at the Asheboro NC Show last week had many giraffes done by him and a couple other custom makers.
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2026 8:37 pm
Appreciate the comments, John, Kevin, & Cudgee!
It's looking like I am finally out of the closet as a Case Collector, huh!
Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2026 8:37 pm
Appreciate the comments, John, Kevin, & Cudgee!
It's looking like I am finally out of the closet as a Case Collector, huh!
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Well Cudgee, besides beautiful covers, Case knives are proven to be a good investment. I used to be turned off by the post 70s, but if inspected before buying, the quality (although not pre 80s quality) is still there. I love selling them, and cherry pick/collect the best from what I purchase for resale. Case is King in the regions I live near.
i picked up this Crossroads and was immediately impressed. Great snap, fit, finish and centering. They are a bit pricey but premium steel and G10. I see a lot of people spend more on a China made Jack Wolf or C. Risner and I figure this keeps jobs in Bradford PA for the same price.
Wow, Tony, that is gorgeous! 
