Case 63046 W.H. CV - Humpback Whittler / Red Bone

Morrow

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I knew this one was coming out and after hearing a lot of positive comments, I knew I wanted one. I believe all the other releases in this pattern are Tru-Sharp....not this one. CV :)

Just got this one in the mail today straight from Bluegrassmountainknives.com. I called on Monday to check if they had any. They didn't have them listed in their inventory yet as they were still in the box from Case. They popped the box open and grabbed me out the pick of the litter. They had three. Good people over there at Bluegrass Mtn.

The f&f is impressive. The scales have nice even color. The blades all came very sharp....CV goodness. :) I'd rate the pull on the main blade around a 5 and the smaller blades between a 6 or 7.

Sorry for the bad pics and the finger prints. I wiped this thing down too...geez.

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I like mine but it's "kh-ground" True-Sharp, not the coolness of CV. I have envy in my heart. :p
 
Very nice. The Tru-Sharp was the only thing holding me back from picking one up. Now that they're in CV, watch out and stay out of my way...time to get me a new knife.
 
Just wait till those blades start getting a 'tan' they will really show off that redbone! Good choice.
 
Looks like they've finally evened-up the cockeyed swedge cut on the small blades. Good for Case.

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Speaking of small blades, you're lucky; the pulls on mine are stubborn as a bivalve mollusk's shell. I've busted many a nail on 'em. On the other hand, the main blade is, like yours, an easy 5, though it's borderline lazy when fully open.

Good lookin' knife, Morrowj. The CV sure beats my humble SS version.
 
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With 3 springs it's not a true Whittler. any advantages besides easier to make ?
downside is a bulkier knife and blade stock for Master blade has to be narrower.
not trying to crap on your knife, but i don't understand the attraction to this pattern. maybe i'll learn from replies why i may actually 'need' one !
roland
 
Roland...the stock thickness for all three blades is the same so the small blades are a little stouter than a "standard whittler". That and the knife is a good spinner are the things I like about it. ;)
 
rprocter said:
With 3 springs it's not a true Whittler. any advantages besides easier to make ?
downside is a bulkier knife and blade stock for Master blade has to be narrower.
not trying to crap on your knife, but i don't understand the attraction to this pattern. maybe i'll learn from replies why i may actually 'need' one !
roland
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To be honest I just liked the way it looked. I didn't over think the purchase. Case...red bone...CV...a pattern I didn't already have = sold.
 
The more you use and own it the better you'll like it. The three springs are fine with me and mine is as you say on the blade walk and talk. I do wish how ever they would come out with a chestnut bone CV humpback stockman!
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Case Whittler fans should be snapping these little gems up!
 
Peter Parker, your Chestnut Bone H.Back Stockman is a very enticing idea! Get listening CASE it can't be that difficult to do since it's an existing pattern.

I agree with Roland,I like the H.Back Stockman as it's 'two thick' the Whittler at 'three thick' is a bit too bulky for my liking.
 
The width issue isn't bothering me at all. I usually carry an 8 dot (1972) 6207 mini trapper. The length is the same as the humpback with the humpback being about an 1/8 inch thicker....not bulky all all considering there is an extra spring. I really can't tell the difference when either is my pocket...they carry about the same. YMMV.
 
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