W.R. Case & Tony Bose Collaboration 2009 - Norfolk Wharncliffe

[Rick]

Tony and Case did a wonderful job on this pattern. The slim 3.75" long, 0.4" thick handle has great ergos and makes a comfortable EDC with a handy blade selection that's reminiscent of a half-whittler. There are nicely milled liners at both ends, a flush spring in all positions, sunken joints, half-stops on both blades and remarkably good F&F inside and out with no gaps anywhere.

The blades share a single spring and nest neatly within the tight confines of the handle with absolutely no rubbing with one another or the thick stainless liners, which is no small accomplishment. They're both about a 6 on the pull scale and have a solid snap, smooth action and no play.

The various cut and drawn swedges are deep, flowing, uniform and crisp, yet they present the hand with no sharp edges when the blades are closed. The shield pin is a beefy thing that looks to be the same diameter as the main spring pin. IMO, this knife is well worth the asking price, and then some.

On with the show:

 

[george65]

that's a beauty!
I like how the jigging goes all the way to the bolsters.

 

[dslteck]

...speechless:thumbup:

 

[ms3902]

That has got to be one of the best to come out of the Case factory in a while. And while all of the colaberations have been great this has to to be the best in some time.
I have to say that I am jealous of you and your new "toy".

 

[7rip13a]

Very nice, I like the thick spine. Finish is flawless as expected.

 

[Rick]

Thanks for the kind words. I've always appreciated the Case/Bose collaboration series, but aside from the gorgeous and functional 3-7/8" lockback whittler from '05, the '09 Norfolk may be the most comfortable and practical EDC user of the bunch.

 

[cj65]

What is the MSRP? I could not find it, maybe I do not want to know.

 

[Rick]

What is the MSRP? I could not find it, maybe I do not want to know.

MFG List is $370.00, but you should be able to find 'em for around $100.00 less if you shop around.

 

[mitch13]

That is sweeeeeeeet.
mitch

 

[Will Power]

Thank you for an excellent gallery of shots.

Really nice and unusual knife, very much like a long lost pattern in an old knife catalogue. Is this Antique or Chestnut Bone please?

 

[Rick]

Really nice and unusual knife, very much like a long lost pattern in an old knife catalogue.

I agree! It offers an interesting mixture of an anachronistic old world aesthetic coupled with very modern construction details and materials.

Is this Antique or Chestnut Bone please?

It's the Antique bone. I think it complements the pattern's old world vibe particularly well.

 

[wagglebee]

Wow! Tony and Case hit it out of the park on this one. I definitely need to pick one of these up.

 

[Entreri]

Gosh darnit.. Told myself I couldn't afford it from the time I heard they were coming out, but it's somehow going to work it's way into my budget if I keep seeing pics like these and hearing good reviews.

 

[stockman242]

Great stuff, too bad I cant afford it right now.
That secondary blade looks great.

Peter

 

[knowtracks]

Great stuff, too bad I cant afford it right now.
That secondary blade looks great.

Peter

What stockman said
Nice pics by the by!

 

[ScottK]

Beautiful knife, your posting just inspired me to call my Case dealer and order a Chestnut bone Norfolk Whittler.

 

[Peter Parker]

Wowser!!

 

[ken erickson]

This knife is wonderful on many levels. The fit finish, complexity and the willingness of a Company to work with someone such as Tony Bose and produce a knife like this is top rate. I think that other knife making company's would do well to take notice!

Great looking bone by the way!

Congrats on a fine example of the cutlers art.

Ken

 

[kamagong]

That's a really nice knife. Excellent pictures too, they make me want to buy one.

 

[cj65]

OK, now to siphon off my kid's lunch money again. 2 of them could stand to lose a little weight. Just tryin to be a good dad and all.