All About Pocket Knives

Dogleg and TFL, thanks for the compliments - nice and snappy too. OH

Still haven't managed to take an individual photo of this knife, but thanks to Gino here is my latest Case acquisition (and first humpback pattern). It's a first production run but I can't see it sitting in its box inside a safe... What a perfectly-sized and pocketable knife. I think I might have a new favorite medium stockman pattern.
Now, to get a humpback whittler.

I hadn't noticed this pattern previously. Very interesting.

Nice humpback Tsar! How many blades did that have? I see 2.

A high school graduation gift and "You're in the Army now." gift for my youngest grandson. Yes, I did try to persuade him to join the Corps but as long as he's happy with his decision, I guess I'll have to be happy with it too. He graduates May 23rd and ships for Basic Training June 4th. He's finally going to get that haircut I've been giving him grief about for the past 3-4 years.

Ran the knife over to an old Marine jeweler acquaintance of mine as soon as it showed up. He's going to engrave Jayden's initials on the mark side bottom bolster.

A knife to be proud of for a moment to be proud of.
I salute you, Jerry!

Tsar Bomba wrote:Still haven't managed to take an individual photo of this knife, but thanks to Gino here is my latest Case acquisition (and first humpback pattern). It's a first production run but I can't see it sitting in its box inside a safe... What a perfectly-sized and pocketable knife. I think I might have a new favorite medium stockman pattern.

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Now, to get a humpback whittler.

I have one of the humpback whittlers. You will love it. That one stands on it's own.

jerryd6818 wrote:A high school graduation gift and "You're in the Army now." gift for my youngest grandson. Yes, I did try to persuade him to join the Corps but as long as he's happy with his decision, I guess I'll have to be happy with it too. He graduates May 23rd and ships for Basic Training June 4th. He's finally going to get that haircut I've been giving him grief about for the past 3-4 years.

Ran the knife over to an old Marine jeweler acquaintance of mine as soon as it showed up. He's going to engrave Jayden's initials on the mark side bottom bolster.

You did well Jerryd.

Jerry, glad you found an engraver to personalize that knife. I'm sure it is going to be a huge hit, and it is truly a great little auxiliary knife for a soldier.

steve99f wrote:Nice humpback Tsar! How many blades did that have? I see 2.

Thanks, Steve! It's a 3-blade stockman. Spear master, sheepsfoot and spey secondaries, all stainless. I get the love for this frame now after having carried it once already.

Case also made this pattern in a 3-blade whittler and I'm sure any number of variants I'm not yet aware of.

doglegg wrote:I have one of the humpback whittlers. You will love it. That one stands on it's own.

I've always seen them and loved the lines of the frame and how the blades are seated. I was a little concerned how it would feel in hand but now that I've toted my stockman I can see it's really a good pattern. If I can track down a whittler in a favored handle style with CV blades I'll probably have no choice but to buy it.

I thought those came as a whittler too. Will need to keep an eye out.

Keeping an eye out. What a weird thing to say. Where does that come from anyway?

steve99f wrote:I thought those came as a whittler too. Will need to keep an eye out.

Keeping an eye out. What a weird thing to say. Where does that come from anyway?

Google is amazing...

To watch for something or someone (often when you are doing something else). This phrase originated from people using telescopes. ... As they could only use one eye to look through the telescope, people started to use the phrase “keep an eye out”.Jan 6, 2014
Keep an Eye Out - Bloomsbury International
https://www.bloomsbury-international.co ... e-out.html

You could also "keep your eyes peeled for..."

Speaking of whittlers, I've been hankering for one of those on the 47 frame. Got this one today.

A thing of beauty, Greg!!

Steve Warden wrote:A thing of beauty, Greg!!

Thanks Steve! I really like this one.

Nice one Greg! A beauty for sure.

Steve Warden wrote:

steve99f wrote:I thought those came as a whittler too. Will need to keep an eye out.

Keeping an eye out. What a weird thing to say. Where does that come from anyway?

Google is amazing...

To watch for something or someone (often when you are doing something else). This phrase originated from people using telescopes. ... As they could only use one eye to look through the telescope, people started to use the phrase “keep an eye out”.Jan 6, 2014
Keep an Eye Out - Bloomsbury International
https://www.bloomsbury-international.co ... e-out.html

Thanks Steve. I wondered how far back that may been from.

TFl, I don't even want to know about a peeled eye ball.

steve99f wrote:

Steve Warden wrote:

steve99f wrote:I thought those came as a whittler too. Will need to keep an eye out.

Keeping an eye out. What a weird thing to say. Where does that come from anyway?

Google is amazing...

To watch for something or someone (often when you are doing something else). This phrase originated from people using telescopes. ... As they could only use one eye to look through the telescope, people started to use the phrase “keep an eye out”.Jan 6, 2014
Keep an Eye Out - Bloomsbury International
https://www.bloomsbury-international.co ... e-out.html

Thanks Steve. I wondered how far back that may been from.

TFl, I don't even want to know about a peeled eye ball.

I Googled that one, too

Wrapped up my Mini Trapper collection with this Antique Rattlesnake Bone Wharncliffe 6207W.
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:Wrapped up my Mini Trapper collection with this Antique Rattlesnake Bone Wharncliffe 6207W.

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~Q~

Both rattlesnakes nd Wharncliffe's make my knee's weak, but for different reasons. Like both aspects on that one. Good score.

QTCut5 wrote:Wrapped up my Mini Trapper collection with this Antique Rattlesnake Bone Wharncliffe 6207W.

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~Q~

Q!

QTCut5 wrote:Wrapped up my Mini Trapper collection with this Antique Rattlesnake Bone Wharncliffe 6207W.

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Gee thanks ~Q~. Another one to look for.

Nicely done Q!

jerryd6818 wrote:A high school graduation gift and "You're in the Army now." gift for my youngest grandson. Yes, I did try to persuade him to join the Corps but as long as he's happy with his decision, I guess I'll have to be happy with it too. He graduates May 23rd and ships for Basic Training June 4th. He's finally going to get that haircut I've been giving him grief about for the past 3-4 years.

Ran the knife over to an old Marine jeweler acquaintance of mine as soon as it showed up. He's going to engrave Jayden's initials on the mark side bottom bolster.

Nice gift and best looking ARMY Case-knife I've seen in awhile - right down to the shield. Give a well done to your grandson from me please! OH

Well done Q!