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Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 4:40 pm**

Perusing eBay, I came upon these. I don't know but the handles don't look right and the badges look scuffed and strange.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:22 pm**

It is a 2025 Case. I think all any of us can write is that must be how Case is making Russlocks now.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 6:34 pm**

Looks like the dye didn’t penetrate the bonefully in a few spots. Also looks like the glue oozed out around the shield.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 7:14 pm**

Jigging and coloring look all wrong for Amber bone.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:37 pm**

knifeaholic wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 7:14 pm Jigging and coloring look all wrong for Amber bone.

That's what I thought.
Looks like a Chinese bone handle.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:38 pm**

philco wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 6:34 pm Looks like the dye didn’t penetrate the bonefully in a few spots. Also looks like the glue oozed out around the shield.

Yeah. Also just doesn't look like "Case" bone

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 9:39 pm**

Modern Slip Joints wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 5:22 pm It is a 2024 Case. I think all any of us can write is that must be how Case is making Russlocks now.

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:25 pm**

I’m pretty sure the knife is legit; all the 2025 Amber Bone Russlocks on eBay look the same. And I agree, it looks like something you’d see on a cheap Chinese made knife.

Sadly, this appears to be just another example of the continuing decline of Case quality

Consider the difference in color and jigging between a 2022 & 2025 Amber Bone Russlock:

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:53 pm**

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:25 pm I’m pretty sure the knife is legit; all the 2025 Amber Bone Russlocks on eBay look the same. And I agree, it looks like something you’d see on a cheap Chinese made knife.

Sadly, this appears to be just another example of the continuing decline of Case quality

Consider the difference in color and jigging between a 2022 & 2025 Amber Bone Russlock:

Wow!! Yes. Big difference!
I knew Case quality was getting worse, but this is really bad. Thanks for sharing

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:47 pm**

The Russlock pattern remains uniquely Case. Even Pakistan and the Chinese have not made knock offs. What knife could be used affordably as the basis for a counterfeit?

Posted: **Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:55 pm**

Maybe it's a Russlock thing. I've seen a bunch of the 6.5 BoneStag Russlocks on the Bay recently with the most ridiculous looking BoneStag I've ever seen. I just got the 6.5 Cheetah Cub & Axe Handle knife, and they look pretty good and similar the BoneStag we've seen in the past.

After a second look, it appears that these have a 2017 stamp, but I don't remember seeing this type of 6.5 until just recently.

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:37 am**

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:55 pm Maybe it's a Russlock thing. I've seen a bunch of the 6.5 BoneStag Russlocks on the Bay recently with the most ridiculous looking BoneStag I've ever seen. I just got the 6.5 Cheetah Cub & Axe Handle knife, and they look pretty good and similar the BoneStag we've seen in the past.

After a second look, it appears that these have a 2017 stamp, but I don't remember seeing this type of 6.5 until just recently.

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Yikes!
That's hideous bonestag. I remember when case made pretty bonestag. I wonder if they are buying cheaper bone slabs or pre-made Chinese bone?

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:42 am**

What I remember

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 12:44 pm**

American Blade 92 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2026 3:37 am
knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 11:55 pm Maybe it's a Russlock thing. I've seen a bunch of the 6.5 BoneStag Russlocks on the Bay recently with the most ridiculous looking BoneStag I've ever seen. I just got the 6.5 Cheetah Cub & Axe Handle knife, and they look pretty good and similar the BoneStag we've seen in the past.

After a second look, it appears that these have a 2017 stamp, but I don't remember seeing this type of 6.5 until just recently.

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Yikes!
That's hideous bonestag. I remember when case made pretty bonestag. I wonder if they are buying cheaper bone slabs or pre-made Chinese bone?

Case 6.5 bone stag never impressed me. I always thought it was poorly done, compared to other companies imitation stag.
But that's me.

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 1:03 pm**

What Mumbleypeg said.

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 6:40 pm**

Ugly handles on a butt ugly pattern....makes sense to me

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 8:27 pm**

bighomer wrote: ↑Sun Apr 26, 2026 1:03 pm What Mumbleypeg said.

Not sure what I said.

But if it was about a Russlock it likely wasn’t good.

Ken

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 9:18 pm**

This is an informative thread, guys, thanks. My first Case was an Amber Bone Canoe, so that’s what I’ve always thought Amber Bone looks like. But, as you guys have pointed out, there are many variations of that handle - and it seems to be more than just “bone dye doesn’t look exactly the same every time.”

Posted: **Sun Apr 26, 2026 10:52 pm**

I agree that this thread has been informative. I am not a Case collector, so I do have any insights. But regarding the dye, maybe whoever makes it has changed the formula. I think that companies had to quit using some materials because of regulations. Or maybe Case has one color blind employee, and they put him in charge of colors. Something like that happened at a place where I worked.

Posted: **Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:35 pm**

Ken I was quoting Sgt.Steve's tag line right above my post. I too have nothing good to say a out the looks or function of the Russlocks, but to each their own, as old Jerry Clower used to say I love everybody.

Posted: **Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:50 pm**

QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 25, 2026 10:25 pm I’m pretty sure the knife is legit; all the 2025 Amber Bone Russlocks on eBay look the same. And I agree, it looks like something you’d see on a cheap Chinese made knife.

Sadly, this appears to be just another example of the continuing decline of Case quality

Consider the difference in color and jigging between a 2022 & 2025 Amber Bone Russlock:

Thanks, Q. More than likely a quality control issue at Case.

Bonestag has never been my thing, it reminds me of Frost's Mojave bone.

Posted: **Mon Apr 27, 2026 2:55 pm**

bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:35 pm Ken I was quoting Sgt.Steve's tag line right above my post. I too have nothing good to say a out the looks or function of the Russlocks, but to each their own, as old Jerry Clower used to say I love everybody.

Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000

But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)

Posted: **Mon Apr 27, 2026 2:55 pm**

bighomer wrote: ↑Mon Apr 27, 2026 12:35 pm Ken I was quoting Sgt.Steve's tag line right above my post. I too have nothing good to say a out the looks or function of the Russlocks, but to each their own, as old Jerry Clower used to say I love everybody.

Steve
TSgt USAF, Retired
1980-2000

But any knife is better than no knife! ~ Mumbleypeg (aka Ken)

Posted: **Mon Apr 27, 2026 3:29 pm**

Somebody at case found this on ai

When I think of amber this is what is in my minds eye.

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