Bulldog knife: Practical or not?

[joeradza]

I’ve always liked the looks of the Case bulldog knife but its size and cost kept me from buying one. When I found the Parker version which is smaller and cheaper I bought one. However, it never worked its way into my pocket. It looks better than it carries. For those that own any version do you carry it and if you do what uses is it good for?

 

[afishhunter]

Single blade folding hunter clasp knife?
Should be handy for peeling a big game critter, and maybe whittlin'/carving a tent stake or/and hotdog/sausage stick?

 

[joeradza]

Single blade folding hunter clasp knife?
Should be handy for peeling a big game critter, and maybe whittlin'/carving a tent stake or/and hotdog/sausage stick?

That’s the one.

 

[Blues]

Mine's just for show. When I was visiting with Jerry at the Blade Show years ago, I had to have it.

 

[DennisM]

I have no dogs ... just a pair of buffs.

 

[tltt]

I really like them aesthetically, and it was useful as an outdoor knife, but it was just too wide. I don't like having to dress around my carry knives, and I had to with that one. It was constantly getting moved from the front pocket to the back pocket, and then finally, to a coat pocket usually. I'd much rather deal with a standard 5 1/4" standard '65 style folding hunter.

If you want to try a full sized one on the cheap, the Rough Rider burlap model is pretty nice.

 

[Blues]

I'm partial to this old full size German hunter which was sent to me by a former member here.

 

[John A. Larsen]

I'm partial to this old full size German hunter which was sent to me by a former member here.

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Blues, I have one of those too, and it takes a scary sharp edge! John

 

[Bigfattyt]

Practical i have a nom traditional version and its a great user.

 

[btb01]

I briefly had one of the Case Buffalos like DennisM showed, with the same display box and everything. Interesting knife, certainly well-made, but for actually use I think I’d find it impractical. I’d categorize it like the GEC #46 Whaler. Impressive, but a bit over the top for actual use.

I'm partial to this old full size German hunter which was sent to me by a former member here.

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That does look like a much more practical large knife.

 

[DennisM]

I’d categorize it like the GEC #46 Whaler. Impressive, but a bit over the top for actual use.

That describes 99% of my collection!

 

[meako]

Yet strangely it is a most traditional design....I'll be scoping for one in August at the Syfney Knife Show..
What is the timber on the Case Buffalo?
Cheers.

 

[DennisM]

Yet strangely it is a most traditional design....I'll be scoping for one in August at the Syfney Knife Show..
What is the timber on the Case Buffalo?
Cheers.

Thread 'Case buffalo dots'

Feb 8, 2013

What is the significance of the number of, and presence or absence of, dots on the Case Buffalo knives?

• deltablade
• Replies: 19
• Forum: Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades

"The collecting guide* I refer to lists the P172 Buffalo in the years 1969-1972 only. If it's 1969, there'll be no dots on the blade (just 'CASE XX' over 'U.S.A.' I believe). If it's 1970 -> 10 dots below the 'U.S.A.'; if 1971 -> 9 dots, and if 1972 -> 8 dots. The 'P' in 'P172' is apparently a reference to the Pakkawood handle material. Other versions of the '172 pattern were in stag (5172), imitation tortoise shell (7172), green bone (6172) and yellow composition (3172)."

 

[meako]

Thanks DennisM .
Green bone or Stag would be the pick.
Cheees.