All About Pocket Knives

jmh58 wrote:OK.. Now take the knife out and go and put your pants back on... John

You peakin' in my windows ya perv?

jerryd6818 wrote:

jmh58 wrote:OK.. Now take the knife out and go and put your pants back on... John

You peakin' in my windows ya perv?

John

RalphAlsip wrote: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?

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.

A few more rough black

Great looking collection!

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

Beautiful black knives, 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

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

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.

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

Mumbleypeg wrote: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.

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

I got my new tribal lock today and I'm thinking I have a winner here.

My own TL is headed back to the dealer for one with a little better F&F (including the ability to safely snap the blade closed! ) so the only new Case I have is rather ho-hum...
This one's not new but it is new to me, thanks to AAPK's own Muskrat Man!

gsmith7158 wrote:I got my new tribal lock today and I'm thinking I have a winner here.

That is just drop dead beautiful Greg.

Hey Steve it looks even better in hand. Thank you my friend.

Very nice knives gents! Great variety in everybody's new pick ups, some real beauties being posted. My latest is by no stretch of the imagination a beauty, but it is a definite HOK, and I do think there is some beauty to be found in that well earned patina. Another addition to the 8 dot pile, and one that has been hard to find in good condition for a low price. Everything is tight and snappy on this one...6445R

Great looking knife, Mike, those blades look full to me

Tom

thats an old beauty right there Mike

Thanks fellas, she is a one solidly built knife for sure. Nice and hefty, feels like we'll built tool in the hand

Great old knife Mike my friend. Good pattern. I only have one but it is the first and only knife my Dad bought for me. Friendship Indiana 1974 or 75'. I was ten. Still EDC it once in awhile.
For some reason I don't have hardly any 2 dots unless I would send them your way my friend. Hope life finds you and yours well.
Jerry

zp4ja wrote:Great old knife Mike my friend. Good pattern. I only have one but it is the first and only knife my Dad bought for me. Friendship Indiana 1974 or 75'. I was ten. Still EDC it once in awhile.
For some reason I don't have hardly any 2 dots unless I would send them your way my friend. Hope life finds you and yours well.
Jerry

Thanks Jerry, very cool that you remember the when and where of your Dad buying the knife for you. I can see where it would make a useful edc....Just for the record, it's 8 dots that I am accumulating, not 2 dots...I am pretty sure you know that though, just a typo I'm sure...and thanks for the sentiments, much appreciated.