A knife you got that blew you away...WAY better than expected? I just got one...

palonej said:
Tyler!! My heart stopped!! In the second pic it looked like you broke the tip off the Rocky!! Damn!!
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Haha! I noticed the same thing when I posted that pic:D I'll just hope that never happens!

Deer said:
That Higo is beautiful. How's the lockup feel with the liner?
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Thanks Deer! The lockup is amazing. Both of my Rocksteads have the best lockup out of any knives I own:thumbup:
 
bozhidar47 said:
I've not seen a BF Forum specific to Case Knives; so I searched tonight on those words. Still don't understand all the nuances of "search" functions, but it brought me to the General Knife Discussion forum. This thread title caught my interest, so decided to post my new Case 7207 SS, a special edition collaboration with Henry RAC, which I just got this week.

This knife "blew me away" for a reason other than good usage. I have a very small knife collection, and use most all of them. This Case will not be used, but for me will be a "collectible." I'd like to find a display case for it, as well. [And yes, I'm a Henry rifle owner]. So this was a special buy. What most of all impressed me was the wood handle. Along with the knife and a leather Case sheath, the knife box had a "Certificate of Authenticity" from Case describing the wood they used. This added to the uniqueness of the knife for me. Here is that description. Following that are some photos of my "keeper" Case.

"This Case Knife is hand-crafted using only centuries-old wood from Antique River Logs.

This Certificate guarantees that this wood originated from timbers harvested during the great logging booms of the late 18th & 19th centuries and was reclaimed from the rivers of Kentucky.

These logs have been preserved by deep, cold water and the absence of light and oxygen for more than 200 years.

Your Case Knife celebrates the journey of a truly American Harvest.
You hold in your hand not only a natural treasure,
But a unique piece of living history."

ANTIQUE RIVER LOGS















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bozhidar47, As interesting as you found the topic of this thread, I found your knife equally interesting. As well as being a knife nut, I'm a long time researcher & collector in a very niche field of early/mid 19th century nautical art. So to see such a unique folder as the one you posted...is a real treat for me. I had no idea that there is a company(s) manufacturing modern folders made with antique/antebellum (non ivory related) materials. I haven't seen (stabilized) 200 year old, antique river logs used before. Very cool, very beautiful and very informative. Thanks so much for posting that interesting knife made from interesting antique material. You really do learn something new every day. :cool:
 
Blues Bender said:
Thanks Deer! The lockup is amazing. Both of my Rocksteads have the best lockup out of any knives I own:thumbup:
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I was already looking at getting a Higo as well. I really love the wood but wasn't sure about the liner as compared to the frame. But hearing "best lockup out of any knives I own" makes me really excited :D
 
Try not to listen to him Deer!!! He is the #1 Rocky enabler!!!!!
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All kidding aside, if you do decide to pick one up, shoot a PM to Tyler, Blues Bender, he is extremely knowledgable when it comes to them!
Joe
 
Scrim, thanks for your comments.
I am quite pleased with the acquisition of my first Case knife, especially as I noted, I love the beautiful wood handle.

And I also learned something new. Have not before heard of your "niche field of early/mid 19th century nautical art." Interesting.

I have done a little research on the antique river logs. On the knifeworks.com web site, there was a brief article re. this wood, and it referenced the "Joiner family." So I located some info on what the Joiner family does, and found this informative web site about their history and harvesting of antique river wood. Trust you'll enjoy looking at this, too. http://www.antiqueriverlogs.com/the-story/

BTW, am I correct that there is no dedicated BF area to Case knives? I still haven't seen one. I think they produce quality knives, and might be a BF area folk would enjoy using. And I have one other question. I'm starting to look for a display case for this knife, preferably made out of wood. Do you, or anyone, have any pointers where to go for this? Appreciate that.

Have a great day!




Scrim said:
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bozhidar47, As interesting as you found the topic of this thread, I found your knife equally interesting. As well as being a knife nut, I'm a long time researcher & collector in a very niche field of early/mid 19th century nautical art. So to see such a unique folder as the one you posted...is a real treat for me. I had no idea that there is a company(s) manufacturing modern folders made with antique/antebellum (non ivory related) materials. I haven't seen (stabilized) 200 year old, antique river logs used before. Very cool, very beautiful and very informative. Thanks so much for posting that interesting knife made from interesting antique material. You really do learn something new every day. :cool:
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bozhidar47 said:
Scrim, thanks for your comments.
I am quite pleased with the acquisition of my first Case knife, especially as I noted, I love the beautiful wood handle.

And I also learned something new. Have not before heard of your "niche field of early/mid 19th century nautical art." Interesting.

I have done a little research on the antique river logs. On the knifeworks.com web site, there was a brief article re. this wood, and it referenced the "Joiner family." So I located some info on what the Joiner family does, and found this informative web site about their history and harvesting of antique river wood. Trust you'll enjoy looking at this, too. http://www.antiqueriverlogs.com/the-story/

BTW, am I correct that there is no dedicated BF area to Case knives? I still haven't seen one. I think they produce quality knives, and might be a BF area folk would enjoy using. And I have one other question. I'm starting to look for a display case for this knife, preferably made out of wood. Do you, or anyone, have any pointers where to go for this? Appreciate that.

Have a great day!
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Bozhidar, there is no Case forum here because the owner of BladeForums requires that for a manufacturer to have a forum on this site, they provide their own moderator. The absence of Case forum here is not because they are not allowed but because Case has not supplied its own moderator.

That being said the Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades section has many many Case collectors and users. Try there!
 
Very good reason.
Thanks for the pointers, kniferbro. Will do!


kniferbro said:
Bozhidar, there is no Case forum here because the owner of BladeForums requires that for a manufacturer to have a forum on this site, they provide their own moderator. The absence of Case forum here is not because they are not allowed but because Case has not supplied its own moderator.

That being said the Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades section has many many Case collectors and users. Try there!
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This thread made me order a WE 606. Gee, thanks guys. Can I send my monthly bills to you too?
 
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palonej said:
Try not to listen to him Deer!!! He is the #1 Rocky enabler!!!!!
[emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]
All kidding aside, if you do decide to pick one up, shoot a PM to Tyler, Blues Bender, he is extremely knowledgable when it comes to them!
Joe
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I have a Hizen dlc on the way :D Already looking into the Higo. Going to order my first small crk within the next week or two and decide which one I want in 3.5", if not both :D
 
This Stedemon was better than I expected. It has everything for 180 shipped you'd not normally get for the price. Ti clip, double ti handles, great detent with ceramic bearings, ti anodized back spacer,steel lock insert, compact for a 3 and a half inch blade. Very well made, not as fancy as the We's but pretty good for the money.
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I had to try an SMF, after hearing so many say they're just crap. I found it's rock solid, sharp, well fitted and locks up in my hand like no other. Wasn't cheap but, it's what I carry 80 % of the time.

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Maserin AM-2 carbon fiber - really smooth and flips amazing great ergo's and that blade shape. a few negatives but nothing major (heavy since metal liners and only n690 steel blade). not sure on cost. i got mine very cheap, i believe its marked up way to high for what most retailers are selling it for.

ZT 0562CF - cf, titanium smooth ball bearing flipper for cheap used, between 150-220$ (240 new)

ZT 0804CF - amazing quality, super smooth at a great price. smoother than the 0562cf. 180-220$ (msrp is 280) in comparison to other knives that cost more.

Reate Horizon D CF - better than even the ZT 0804cf but at around $100 more (300-380$ used or like new) ceramic bearings, textured/milled cf and ti

overall the ZT's and Reate's i enjoy. i have a WE Knives manufactured one on the way. should be as good if not better than these. i have many others i like alot, but these blew me away.
 
Mine would be two. The Spyderco Chaparral has fit and finish for its price that are unmatched. It's just a real beautiful knife for the money and the blade steel is excellent as well. A very classy knife in the trend of heavy, thick, overbuilt knives.

Second, and a bit more so was the Boker Plus Exskelibur 1. The fit and finish is very nice. The blade size/shape/material/grind is great. Then the action is really good for nylon washers. Unbelievable really. Then you have the front flipper. It seems like the ideal opening mechanism. Less bulk than most standard flippers, no stud poking out in the blad. I had hopes it would be a nice knife but it was just a full package that continued to impress.

A few others have been as nice or nicer, but I was expecting they would and there wasn't as much surprise.
 
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