StuntDouble
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I bought this one close to 5 years ago, due to recommendations from the fine folks on this forum. Over time, this Case Texas Jack has gotten pretty close to being the "one". It has cut everything I've needed it to cut, and it's remained smooth and sturdy. It had to make a quick trip back to Case a couple years ago for a minor fix, but it came back good as new, and ready for more work. I thought I would share some photos of it, because I think it's just gotten better looking with use and age.
The blades lost a bit of height after the last time they came back from Case. I should have included a note telling them to leave the edges alone, because they came back rough and rather thick. Thankfully, it didn't take long to get them back where I liked them, and there is still plenty of life left in the blades. They're also very sharp. I'm talking the kind of sharp that makes you sick to your stomach when you use it.
Pen blade:
Main Clip blade
I wish Case offered these knives in different colored scales, but I kind of like how the Amber Bone has aged.
In this shot, you can see the remnants of a cut on my index finger. I got a little careless, and the tip of the clip blade caught me when it was closing. It was quick, clean, and very painful, which means it wasn't serious at all.
I really love how this one feels in the hand. It might seem a little narrow, but I've found that I can use it for extended periods without any irritation or hot spots. In fact, this was my main whittling knife until I managed to split my thumb nearly in two with it.
Other than my Case Peanut, I haven't been able to bring myself to pull the trigger on another traditional knife. Just recently, I found myself falling for the Eureka Jack from GEC. I've come close to going through with an order several times now. I always back off, because I ask what the GEC can do for me that my Case can't. So far, I haven't been able to answer that question. In the end, I'll probably just end up buying another Case Texas Jack (or two), for when this one finally wears out.
Who else shares my love for this pattern? I'd love to see pics of some of the users out there.
Chris.
The blades lost a bit of height after the last time they came back from Case. I should have included a note telling them to leave the edges alone, because they came back rough and rather thick. Thankfully, it didn't take long to get them back where I liked them, and there is still plenty of life left in the blades. They're also very sharp. I'm talking the kind of sharp that makes you sick to your stomach when you use it.
Pen blade:
Main Clip blade
I wish Case offered these knives in different colored scales, but I kind of like how the Amber Bone has aged.
In this shot, you can see the remnants of a cut on my index finger. I got a little careless, and the tip of the clip blade caught me when it was closing. It was quick, clean, and very painful, which means it wasn't serious at all.
I really love how this one feels in the hand. It might seem a little narrow, but I've found that I can use it for extended periods without any irritation or hot spots. In fact, this was my main whittling knife until I managed to split my thumb nearly in two with it.
Other than my Case Peanut, I haven't been able to bring myself to pull the trigger on another traditional knife. Just recently, I found myself falling for the Eureka Jack from GEC. I've come close to going through with an order several times now. I always back off, because I ask what the GEC can do for me that my Case can't. So far, I haven't been able to answer that question. In the end, I'll probably just end up buying another Case Texas Jack (or two), for when this one finally wears out.
Who else shares my love for this pattern? I'd love to see pics of some of the users out there.
Chris.
