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New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:35 am
by 313 Mike
Case knives take alot of heat around here for the quality of their new knives, well I got a 2020 trapper in today that is tip top all around. They did it all right on this one. Smooth black micarta, perfectly inlaid arrow shield. Satin finish blades and bolsters. Smooth open and close with great snap, and zero blade play. Nice even blade grinds. I paid $31 for it off ebay, it was listed on dealer sites at $69, so a very reasonable price either way for a US made piece. Just a real solid well built working knife. I even like the new stamp, and it's a ten dot. Nicely done Case. ::tu::

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:42 am
by FRJ
WOW!
That's a well put together beauty, Mike.
Love that Micarta. ::tu::

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:43 am
by C-WADE7
Great knife and super deal too! I’m glad to see a story about quality and not another post complaining. I have got a few stinkers myself but I’m still happy to support an iconic American cutler.

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:55 am
by Mumbleypeg
Nice pick up Mike! ::tu:: ::tu:: Glad to see a post not complaining. ::nod::

Yer scaring me with that rock in the background though - not related to jazzygambling are you? ::paranoid:: ::poke:: :lol:

Ken

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:06 am
by tvic
Good looking knife, Mike! I do like to hear the good things about Case!

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:23 am
by cudgee
Great to see someone happy with their Case purchase. All my Case knives are of excellent quality, and they should be supported whenever possible. ::tu::

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 4:29 am
by 313 Mike
Mumbleypeg wrote: Fri Feb 03, 2023 3:55 am Nice pick up Mike! ::tu:: ::tu:: Glad to see a post not complaining. ::nod::

Yer scaring me with that rock in the background though - not related to jazzygambling are you? ::paranoid:: ::poke:: :lol:

Ken
Ha! Nope, no relation. That rock I fished out of the sandy shores of a clear lake in Northern Wisconsin, I set it down on my workbench when I got home and it's been there ever since! Handy for leanin' stuff up against.
Thanks everybody for the kind words on the knife. I''ve always been a Case supporter and it makes me happy when they do it right.

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:46 am
by Beavertail
Glad to hear a good review of a Case knife! ::tu::
Of all the Case knives I've bought I can honestly say I've never got one that I'd call a stinker.
Being one of few knife companies remaining in the United States I think they need all the support we can give them.
Beautiful knife by the way! ::tu::

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:04 am
by jerryd6818
Same that you said can be said about the 2023 Mini-Trapper I just bought. ::tu::

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:10 pm
by rea1eye
That knife looks really good in micarta.

Bob

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 1:16 pm
by 1967redrider
Awesome knife, glad it turned out well. ::groove:: I think currently made Case knives have less issues than some made in the '70's and '80's, but that's just my experience.

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 5:47 pm
by Dan In MI
Man oh man, that Micarta looks good! Sooner or later I'm gonna have to shell out for a Case in Micarta.

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Fri Feb 03, 2023 10:02 pm
by Madmarco
Your knife looks great Mike. As it's been said, the micarta looks teriffic. I too find it most refreshing when someone finds the pros in their knife, and easily overlooks the cons. 8)

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:28 am
by garddogg56
I agree with Mark,BUT I won't buy any knife without handling first.

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:59 am
by Madmarco
That's a good plan, GD. ::tu:: 8)

Re: New Case quality, thumbs up.

Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 6:26 pm
by williammcgrath
knife seem cool. 8)