2024 Case Vault Pattern

jdswitters said:
They just showed up at a dealer but says they are all out of stock already. Marketing BS🤷‍♂️
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Internet reality check : When a new item is posted by a dealer, that does not always mean they have them in hand. Out of stock means there are no items in stock, as in they have not arrived yet, not sold out already.....Everybody does it.....
 
The page is back up on the case website and there is a YouTube video from one of the larger knife retailers. Looks like some nice options. Mostly two blades.
 
I received an email from a Case dealer I've used on and off for years and he is only accepting pre orders
Dependong on which 2024 Razor you want it could be February, March or April before you get it
 
TheJon said:
I thought that was odd. For a bit there it felt like they were leaning back into carbon but I guess not
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Disappointing. I live in a literal swamp and have no use for Case's Tru-Sharp stainless. I abhor the aesthetics of a polished stainless blade and, for me, it only gets worse once it starts picking up scuffs and scratches. 🤮 That's not my idea of "patina."

Even when the heat and humidity are through the roof, I've never had an issue with carbon steel. But, if I were feeling like a rust ninny, I still wouldn't choose Case's Tru-Sharp, though I might consider packing something in their Stonewashed Satin S35VN. If it was that bad, and I had serious knife work to do, I reckon I'd take a fixed blade - probably in magnacut.
 
Matt_WY said:
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Initially 14 handle materials being offered. Currently all are preorders. I think the single blade with the smooth antique bone and threaded bolsters is the best looking of the bunch.
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Yeah, the single blade antique bone is the most appealing to me as well.
Last year I had my eye on the peacock bone congress (I think that's what it was) but I dwaddled and it sold out. I won't make that mistake this year.

Mark
 
TheJon said:
There's a few that look good to me, the amber bone and natural bone look good as always, but I might hold off a bit to see if there are any CV offerings.
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This is where I'm at. I have a purple barnboard Barlow I ordered because I wanted a Case Barlow and figured they wouldn't release any in carbon steel - their Tru-Sharp stainless doesn't really turn me on, though.

Now, I have a gray bone Barlow in CV (CS? whatever...) preordered. Kinda feel like I should've just waited (then again - I am a sucker for purple knives...).

With these razors, it's gonna be CV/CS or nothing. I consider it doing my small part to send the message to Case's management team that we want more carbon steel options (how they can't have realized that already, I've no idea - I've only sent them about 30 emails to that point 🤣)
 
I'm at the acceptance stage with Case stainless. Honestly it's perfectly fine. I have enough carbon steel knives to use so it's nice to have a few stainless ones around.

With these initial offerings, that antique bone is where it's at for sure. I'm not exactly jumping on this pattern but I think I'll wait to see if we get any harvest orange or crimson bone. Maybe get one later in the year. Should be interesting to see what else they add in the lineup.
 
penguin9 said:
Yeah, the single blade antique bone is the most appealing to me as well.
Last year I had my eye on the peacock bone congress (I think that's what it was) but I dwaddled and it sold out. I won't make that mistake this year.

Mark
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Was it Appaloosa bone from the smoky store? That’s the one I missed the last two years! I will NOT miss it this year. 🤣
 
pat9198 said:
Was it Appaloosa bone from the smoky store? That’s the one I missed the last two years! I will NOT miss it this year. 🤣
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Yep, that was it! I didn't know it was available in previous years. I'll keep my eye out for it.

I ended up with the smooth chestnut bone one and I'm totally thrilled with it.

Mark
 
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I did a preorder on the antique bone and it finally arrived. I will say this is a great handle material, love the color. I have had a pretty good run of luck with Case fit and finish lately, so had fairly high hopes. But this one leaves a bit to be desired. Blade is off center, about as close as you can get without actually rubbing on the liner. Pull is a decent 6, with solid snap opening and closing. Typical slight Case backspring gap. At the half stop position, the backspring protrudes quite a bit, and is slightly sunken when fully opened. I usually like to check out the yearly vault release, glad I did, but think I’m good for the rest of this run.
 
Matt_WY said:
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I did a preorder on the antique bone and it finally arrived. I will say this is a great handle material, love the color. I have had a pretty good run of luck with Case fit and finish lately, so had fairly high hopes. But this one leaves a bit to be desired. Blade is off center, about as close as you can get without actually rubbing on the liner. Pull is a decent 6, with solid snap opening and closing. Typical slight Case backspring gap. At the half stop position, the backspring protrudes quite a bit, and is slightly sunken when fully opened. I usually like to check out the yearly vault release, glad I did, but think I’m good for the rest of this run.
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With luck it might center itself some as you use it. I have a trapper that I made a hard user because of the off center blades and after a year I realized it had shifted into place. No idea how. If you only have one from this run the antique bone is probably the one to pick.
 
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