Case/bose Arkansas Hunter

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I have given up on finding a large carry lock back like the Mountain man just too many discrepancies with them so far every one I have handled just had issues.
So, I got my eye on a Case/Bose collaboration knife in particular the Arkansas Hunter I know it's not a lock back , I'll just have to figure if Mr Bose is going to let Case use his name I figure it's got to be pretty good. Can't seem to find any reviews or personal opinions on it can anyone point me in that direction.
 
Use it like a knife is meant to be used and the lack of a lock shouldn't pose a problem. Most people who cut themselves with a non-locking knife cannot lay the blame on the knife but rather it falls on their misuse of it. I never have cut myself other than a few nicks but I was raised using slipjoints and Dad gave good instruction that was reinforced by the Scouts.

I am sure the Case/Bose knives will have plenty of snap and will not easily close when in use.
 
Yeah, I've always liked the lockback design. I guess it makes me think it is kind of like a folding fixed blade. Anyway, since I have taken an interest in the older style/form of slipjoints I find that certain areas that I consider negative for a new or old knive for that matter, to be acceptable with the slipjoint user/collectors. I think I saw a thread awhile back talking about how Tony fits the pivot pins and mills the liners on his knives ( that is what drew me to investigating slipjoints in the first place). Now I don't expect the attention to detail or quality of materials to be anything like a for real TB Custom, knife but if Case is incorporating certain build techniques and practices similar to the real deal I should see a vast improvement from ill constructed Schatt and Morgans I've handles lately.
 
You will see a vast improvement. The Arkansas hunter has milled liners, crisp smooth action and a fit an finish you will not find on production knives. I have recently handled three (got two for a couple of friends) and they were all of consistent high quality. I have not seen any modern knife company other than Case that has taken on the challenge of all those "custom like" touches and they have nailed it.

If you are looking for a semi large (not as large as last years coke bottle swing guard lock back), but slim and strong folder it should be considered. If you are used to slip joints at all, the action / half stop make for a very safe knife. ;)
 
4ever3 said:
If a locking blade is a must get this one

http://www.bluegrassmountainknives.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=947
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I have thought about a swing/guard but most of the ones I look at, the swing guard seems loose and wiggles, doesn't seem like it was implemented very well. I have not looked at the Case/TB version so I will definitely look at those.
As far the Arkansas hunter goes, I picked one up on-line (where else EB) chestnut, and hopefully it will be here at weeks end. Can't wait might have contact Mr. Rick Garcia about a pouch. :D
 
Bastid said:
You will see a vast improvement. The Arkansas hunter has milled liners, crisp smooth action and a fit an finish you will not find on production knives. I have recently handled three (got two for a couple of friends) and they were all of consistent high quality. I have not seen any modern knife company other than Case that has taken on the challenge of all those "custom like" touches and they have nailed it.

If you are looking for a semi large (not as large as last years coke bottle swing guard lock back), but slim and strong folder it should be considered. If you are used to slip joints at all, the action / half stop make for a very safe knife. ;)
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That's Interesting, so the Arkansas Hunter has a half stop. That's one feature on My GEC scout that I really enjoy. :D
 
Bastid said:
You will see a vast improvement. The Arkansas hunter has milled liners, crisp smooth action and a fit an finish you will not find on production knives. I have recently handled three (got two for a couple of friends) and they were all of consistent high quality. I have not seen any modern knife company other than Case that has taken on the challenge of all those "custom like" touches and they have nailed it.

If you are looking for a semi large (not as large as last years coke bottle swing guard lock back), but slim and strong folder it should be considered. If you are used to slip joints at all, the action / half stop make for a very safe knife. ;)
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I couldn't take it anymore.

Recently, A.G. sold the last of his Case/Bose Arkansas Hunters with ebony handle. I finally broke down today and picked up the Chestnut Bone handle.

Now I live in fear. I know I'll like it when it arrives. I know I've got an 'addictive personality' when it comes to knives.

This could be ... the end.:o
 
Doing Internet mining I found the link, that got my interest in slipjoints, particularly Mr. Bose. I wonder if Case is using a similar build technique. it would be nice.

The advertisements for the Ark Hunter say it has milled liners,so I assume that statement refers to milling out the liners to receive this type of installation. Well,even if the Collaborative does not have this, it is nice to know when you go for next Custom.

If you haven't seen it, You might enjoy the pictures, and the process it takes to make a knife, with such a smooth blade opening and closing, more important is how the pivot assy spreads the load bearing surface, great application simple, and effective. I work on corporate aircraft, and all the flight surfaces, gear, doors, etc use this type of application for pivots/attach points.
The funny part is, I can't for the life of me remember What the heck I was looking for when I bumbled across this. :D

Code: 
[URL="http://boseknives.com/pvtbushing/"]Pivot Bushing construction[/URL]
 
Thank you. That was interesting.:)

Reminds me of establishing insulation tolerances on a cathode gun (from my now-distant youth).
 
These Case-Bose collaberation knives are great knives to use. In my travels I run across people that carry them and get a lot of testomony about how well they cut, which is the most important thing. Case did a very good job on these using high quality materials. If they didn't do it right I wouldn't want my name on them.
 
Yes, how it cuts is definitely a priority to me. As is the construction technique if done correctly will almost guarantee the owner/user a long time of consistent, dependable use. How well the bone is jigged, or what type of handle material, and other adornments is not really of a primary purchase reason for me. I appreciate whats inside and how its made everything else is icing on the cake.
Case is pretty smart by having these signature series /collaboration knives they truly bring a product similar to one Your, from scratch customs, down to a price point more attainable by more people which fills a giant gap between mass produced and one off customs. I'm in the same boat as Oldphysics, This could be ... the end.:D
Tony, in one of your illistrations making the Pivot bushing it mentions wiping off the mic, when I read that, I was tickled that is going extra mile taking no chances of a molecule, metal, dust, etc of affecting your measurements. Fantastic illistrations.
 
Thank ole Knifehead, Kerry Hampton, for those. He put a lot of work into it and built the web site. All I did was work and talk about it to him. He done the heavy lifting.
 
Well, I've got my hands on a Chestnut, jigged, bone version. And It really looks pretty good. It has a great feel, much lighter than I would have figured but, very nice. The blade has very unique shapes, cuts and the edge was razor sharp. It looks more like a working mans knife than a sit in the safe "Queen".:D

It really needs a pouch/sheath but, it is very slim to the point it could be carried in the pocket.

Here are a few snap shots I haven't figured out how to get those glamor shots like I see alot please forgive.:D

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Tony, and Case, which means everybody from the Buyer who buys the stock to the hefter and anyone down the assy line, thanks for bringing back to life a very unique, forgotten, pattern.:D
 
Congrats on the nice purchase! :thumbup::cool:

It's a great knife, isn't it. I like your comment about it being a "working man's knife". I think that's right if heavy cutting is part of your job. That knife will certainly do the job. I think you'll get used to the fact that it isn't a lock back.

To get those glamour shots of knives you have to ditch the flash. Use reflected light or difused direct lighting and you'll elimate much of the unwanted glare off of the steel.

FYI...don't get us started talkin about knife purses/pouches. :D Us BoseHos are into nekkid pocket riders, knowmsayin? :D
 

I found these Bowens to be great knives I like the workman ship and largere handles. It stays in my hand when I'm working on an elk.
 
OOOOOOOOOOOOps lets try this again//http://s585.photobucket.com/albums/ss298/fishmagician/th_BowenFolder2closedleftside.jpg I blew it!!!!
 
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