? about Case Knives and the Tru Sharp Surgical Steel

Brasso3 said:
I have a like new Queen Canoe in D2. Well, almost like new. The blade looks like it's been used for 50 years because I basically ground it down to nothing trying to sharpen it. Never did succeed. It's dull as a butter knife still. Don't like D2.
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What sharpening method do you use?
Personally, I sharpen freehand on bench stones, sometimes I go convex with paper/strop, and I've had excellent results using both methods on Queen's D2. :/
 
I used to hate case SS, until I read the bit about the burr here on these forums. Once you knock that burr off TruSharp is actually pretty nice! I've sharpened my mini copperlock fully once about a year ago and only stropped it since, works pretty well for me.
 
The Queen I free handed on a diamond stone. Used that method for years on various knives. I was never great at it, but my knives were fairly sharp. Failed miserably on the D2. After that I purshased a Lansky kit which really gets them sharp. Unfortunately, there's not enough steel left on the Queen to sharpen without leaving the tip above the scales when closed.
 
Brasso3 said:
The Queen I free handed on a diamond stone. Used that method for years on various knives. I was never great at it, but my knives were fairly sharp. Failed miserably on the D2. After that I purshased a Lansky kit which really gets them sharp. Unfortunately, there's not enough steel left on the Queen to sharpen without leaving the tip above the scales when closed.
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If that does become an issue, a simple and common fix is to file down the kick a little bit (a very little bit), which will lower the tip of the blade. Taking just a tiny bit from the kick at the rear of the blade, will have a larger effect on how much the tip lowers. Doesn't take much at all.
 
Modoc ED said:
The reason the guy steered you over to the Queens is because they cost more and the guy makes more profit off them and you fell for it.

There's not a Queen knife made that a Case knife of comperable size and style can't match when it comes to use.
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What are your thoughts on GEC vs case?
 
I personally love 420hc, a company has to think about more than just hardness and edge retention in selecting a knife steel and heat treating it. Super steel enthusiasts get hung up on edge retention tests and hardness figures sometimes, but you also have to consider what a knife will be used for. You must also consider ease of sharpening, corrosion resistance, and one of the most important factors for an EDC knife is toughness. 420HC checks slot of boxes and is a great balance of these for a lower price point, and fits my needs perfectly.
 
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Kvk09 said:
What are your thoughts on GEC vs case?
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Effectively the same. Minor variations in FnF and pattern variety.

They both cut.
They're both made in the USA.
Both available in carbon and stainless.
Both appeal to both users and collectors.

There's one major difference, which is availability. The psychology behind scarce items, such as GEC's offerings, being more desirable is primarily driven by two concepts: the Scarcity Principle and the concept of perceived value.

The "Scarcity Principle" coined by Robert Cialdini in his book "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion" states that humans tend to place a higher value on an object that is scarce and a lower value on those that are abundant. Scarcity creates an urgency that forces people to act quickly for fear of missing out, a phenomenon known as FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). This principle is often exploited in marketing strategies, where limited time offers or limited edition items are perceived as more valuable because they are scarce. Scarcity can also lead to an increase in perceived value. If something is rare, folks tend to believe it must be of high quality or very desirable. This is often the case with luxury goods, limited edition items, and unique experiences. The perceived value can go beyond just the intrinsic value of the item and include social value. People who give in to this way of thinking convince themselves that owning a scarce item signals to others their status, taste, or uniqueness -- this is most prevalent among those who either lack the ability, or believe they lack the ability, to demonstrate these qualities in more socially meaningful ways.
In addition to those mentioned, psychological concepts such as social proof (if other people want it, it must be good) and loss aversion (people hate to miss out on opportunities) also play a part in making scarce items more desirable and thusly more difficult and expensive to obtain.

These psychological motivations can be powerful, but it's worth noting that they frequently lead to irrational purchasing decisions. In some cases, the scarcity effect can lead to excessive competition, overpricing, or overconsumption.

I like a lot of GEC and Case knives and have never encountered an example of either that was unable to perform its stated function.

My unsolicited advice? Get the one you like, that's available, and within your budget.
 
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