All About Pocket Knives

I have always had a great fondness for the Case 75 series, whether it be the large stockman or moose pattern. So when I received my POS box from Cody (cody6268) and saw that it contained a Case 6375 that had the master clip blade broken off, I started to think about what I may do with it. I considered going with an original clip blade, a spear blade made from bar stock, or the way it eventually turned out, a Wharncliffe blade made from 1095 bar stock. The knife has the most gorgeous pocket worn bone, worn and polished to the point where the shield is almost bare. I have done other stockman knives with hand made Wharncliffe replacement blades, and try to get the biggest blade in the frame as I can. This makes the blade sit up with the tip just making it into the blade well. Because the blade sits up in the frame, no nail nick is needed, just pinch and pull. It is back in my pocket now as a EDC.
Thanks Cody

Master blade was broken, both the sheepsfoot and spay needed reprofiling (bottom knife in picture) taken before. Tang shows 8 dot 1982 date. Open view shows how Wharncliffe is fitted into blade well where a clip once lived.

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2026 5:25 pm I have always had a great fondness for the Case 75 series, whether it be the large stockman or moose pattern. So when I received my POS box from Cody (cody6268) and saw that it contained a Case 6375 that had the master clip blade broken off, I started to think about what I may do with it. I considered going with an original clip blade, a spear blade made from bar stock, or the way it eventually turned out, a Wharncliffe blade made from 1095 bar stock. The knife has the most gorgeous pocket worn bone, worn and polished to the point where the shield is almost bare. I have done other stockman knives with hand made Wharncliffe replacement blades, and try to get the biggest blade in the frame as I can. This makes the blade sit up with the tip just making it into the blade well. Because the blade sits up in the frame, no nail nick is needed, just pinch and pull. It is back in my pocket now as a EDC.

Great save! I really like the new master.
Is just me, or does it seem as if the new ‘75s have weaker springs than the older production?
Froe

I think I would agree with you. I have 75s from the 20 teens, 1980s, and older XX ones and the XX seem to snap harder based on the sound. I should have mentioned that the replacement blades I make always have half stops.

Well done, Sir!!

Beautiful job!

OC, I love it when you get your creative thoughts applied. That came out wonderful!

A great save on that knife.
Good job.

Great job, OC! Impressive work.

Chris J.

Looks great! That would have made a nice single also!

Thanks guys for all the comments.

OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Sun Jun 28, 2026 5:25 pm
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really nice work right there ! Love the big honkin' wharncliffe in a 75 frame - looks fantastic

I knew you'd do wonders with the stuff I'd had laying around for years. Actually, I'll admit. That one was originally intended to go in the cupholder of the side-by-side as a twine knife.....

That looks SO MUCH better than the literal POS I sent. I even like what you did with (what was left of) the sheepsfoot as well.

I really, really enjoy seeing you make blades for old knives. Outstanding, as usual!

cody6268 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 01, 2026 11:56 pm I knew you'd do wonders with the stuff I'd had laying around for years. Actually, I'll admit. That one was originally intended to go in the cupholder of the side-by-side as a twine knife.....

That looks SO MUCH better than the literal POS I sent. I even like what you did with (what was left of) the sheepsfoot as well.

Thanks Cody. I do what I can with what I have to work with. lol That Valley Forge jack with the broken spring will be next on the list. Some nice bone on that one. I am searching for a suitable spring or will make a new one.

Reverand wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2026 12:35 am I really, really enjoy seeing you make blades for old knives. Outstanding, as usual!

Maybe I should post a page of knives with blades that have been "implanted"?

That would be a fun thread!

Outstanding save! I like the Whancliffe!

Nice work OC