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cwat320

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Ok, fairly new here and to traditional knives on general. I'm looking to buy a traditional folder, probably a case. The thing is, there are so many choices. I'm looking for a smallish 2 blade EDC that is fairly robust but still won't haul down a pair of slacks on the rare occasion that I wear them. Not too picky on handle material, other than no metal. I like the looks of the copperhead, but even that seems to have variations. Also, this is a working knife so budget is a concern which is why I'm leaning toward case instead of some other manufactures. So what do you guys think?
 
I EDC a Case Mini-Trapper in my watch pocket recently, but I've carried it for years in my regular pocket. Very nice carry.
 
There have been stories of whole forest being cut down with the peanut. :D

All kidding aside ... don't overlook the peanut in cv. It's a great place to start when in comes to Case imho.
 
Ok, fairly new here and to traditional knives on general. I'm looking to buy a traditional folder, probably a case. The thing is, there are so many choices. I'm looking for a smallish 2 blade EDC that is fairly robust but still won't haul down a pair of slacks on the rare occasion that I wear them. Not too picky on handle material, other than no metal. I like the looks of the copperhead, but even that seems to have variations. Also, this is a working knife so budget is a concern which is why I'm leaning toward case instead of some other manufactures. So what do you guys think?
 
I've been thinking about the peanut, just worried it might be too small. Forgot to mention it above, but I definitely prefer CV to stainless.
 
I suppose it depends on how you plan to use it and personal choice. There is a whole cult following on here, literally named "the cult of the peanut" that will say it is enough to do most task. There is also the mini-trapper. If you have not checked the exchange on here yet it is great place to look. Some great ones pop up at great deals.

Welcome to the forum by the way.
 
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If you think it might be too small go to the next size up. I do know the older you get the harder it is to open those little blades. When you do decide on the model you want, try and find a place online that will hand pick one for you so you get a consistent dye job and blade centering. It's a crap shoot out there when you're ordering these days.
 
Most popular 1st Case would be either a swayback jack or a Texas jack. Both are very nice knives, the Texas jack is a little bigger.
 
Most popular 1st Case would be either a swayback jack or a Texas jack. Both are very nice knives, the Texas jack is a little bigger.
 
cwat320 said:
Forgot to mention it above, but I definitely prefer CV to stainless.
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I’m a relative traditional newbie as well, and my fourth Case arrived today, a chestnut bone Sod Buster Jr. in CV. Beautiful knife with very nice fit & finish (compared with my three previous Cases, all stainless steel models with various issues). Right now, I’m feeling pretty good about Case, and would recommend you take a look at one of the 2-bladers in their Chestnut Bone CV family: http://www.wrcase.com/knives/view_all/chestnut-bone-cv/. Oh, and make sure you buy from a dealer with a decent return policy just in case!
 
Everyone has a favorite (or two, or three) but it really comes down to what fits you best. Do you have access to a local dealer where you can handle a few different patterns? That's the best way to choose.
 
texas jack! peanut is nice but fiddly and not really robust as it has quite thin blades (which are good cutters) , the texas jack is small enough for convenient pocket carry and big enough to handle most tasks (maybe a tad too small for food prep though)...jm2c
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According to case website there is a platinum level dealer in the next town over and a couple silver dealers in town. I do like the looks of the small texans jack though...
 
its a nice one, just be aware that the CV small texas jack is bigger (3 5/8) and has sqare bolsters than the normal SS texas jack (3 1/4) with round bolsters.
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