Case/Bose Lannys Clip: anything somewhat comparable at a lower cost?

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After getting somewhat sick of modern folders, I want a solid, built to last slip joint. I held a Case/Bose Lannys Clip over the weekend, and I fell in love.

Are there any production slip joints by Case that even comes close to the Lannys Clip? In terms of blade thickness, and strength?

I'm on a Case kick, I just bought a Mako and absolutely love it.
 
The only knife that comes to mind is the Case Back Pocket but it only has minor similarities. It's a completely different knife but it's the only one that comes to mind.

In all honesty though, I would do whatever I had to do to obtain a Lanny's Clip. (save up, sell a few knives, etc.) Even if you do find something similar you will still want the Lanny's Clip. Might as well just go ahead and shoot for that right from the start.
 
Railsplitter said:
In all honesty though, I would do whatever I had to do to obtain a Lanny's Clip. (save up, sell a few knives, etc.) Even if you do find something similar you will still want the Lanny's Clip. Might as well just go ahead and shoot for that right from the start.
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The voice of experience :) It'll cost you more in the long run to get knives "like" the one you actually want.
 
I agree with both of these gentleman. When there is an itch for something it doesn't go away unless scratched and often gets worse if not. I'd sell a few knives.
 
MercyfulfateXX said:
The Saddlehorn is a good option.
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Yes I agree to this, though it is not thick as the LC and is Case SS and not 154CM, but it is a great choice which I carry almost daily. You can think of John Lloyd knife single blade with LC blade or a trapper I think you can find one cheaper than the LC.

Mike
 
I sold a bunch of my collection to get a custom Lanny's, then I had a Case/Bose version fall in my lap at an amazing price, and I decided to hold onto the rest of my cash ;).

That said, I had a GEC 72 clip blade lock back that was very similarly styled and very well done. I sold it to fund the Lanny's and I'm not looking back, but if I didn't have the cash, the 72 and maybe the upcoming little lockback from GEC would be a good compromise. The 77 clips are pretty nicely shaped to my eyes as well, though they're a bit more dainty than the 72 or the Lanny's. I know you asked for Case, but I don't have experience with them outside of the Lanny's.

And because this thread needs some pictures:

20150630_160234 by mrbleh, on Flickr

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72:
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20150106_082855 by mrbleh, on Flickr
 
When it comes to GEC, I think a single blade #74 would be closest to the LC but they haven't made a single blade clip point #74 yet.
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2Dead said:
When it comes to GEC, I think a single blade #74 would be closest to the LC but they haven't made a single blade clip point #74 yet.
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If the nick were behind the swedge and clip, I'd agree with you, but the pull being on the pivot side of the clip is one of the defining characteristics of a Lanny's for me. But the handle shape and saber ground blade with a long swedged clip is all right.
 
True Sean. GEC could always move the nail nick to the correct position for a LC. Here's the Ranch Hand versions of the #74. The Tidioute version has the nail nick in the correct position but doesn't have a cut swedge. The Northfield version is has the long pull in the swedge which is also different.

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2Dead said:
True Sean. GEC could always move the nail nick to the correct position for a LC. Here's the Ranch Hand versions of the #74. The Tidioute version has the nail nick in the correct position but doesn't have a cut swedge. The Northfield version is has the long pull in the swedge which is also different.
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Something about those blades doesn't say Lanny's anymore to me. I think it's the shorter clip (I like them to be over 50% of the blade length) and the full flat grind. I'm hard to please :P

Here's the characteristics that make the Lanny's Clip so appealing to me, as enumerated in my Lanny's Clip thread:

bleh said:
I'm not sure it's the blade itself that makes it a Lanny's clip as much as the knife as a whole. Here are the things that I've picked up on that make it so appealing to me.
  • Clip takes up around 55-60 percent of the blade. I prefer the convex clips with a curve to them, but I've seen several versions where it appears to be a straight edge.
  • deep swedge
  • saber grind with the pull on the flat
  • large nail nick or long pull that butts up to the swedge/clip transition
  • tip is nearly on the center of the blade, rather than being closer to the spine or the leading edge.
  • gentle curve to the handle that allows for a great blade to handle ratio
  • single bolster with rat tail (although I'm partial to the capped versions I've seen, which is another reason I'm considering going with the extra cash for a custom.)
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2Dead said:
When it comes to GEC, I think a single blade #74 would be closest to the LC but they haven't made a single blade clip point #74 yet.
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I agree with Trand here. But as Sean mentioned, the nail nick is forward of a true LC. Even still, the blade shape and handle is close. So I had my #74 BF knife modified by removing the secondary blade. This will suffice until I can one day get myself a true LC.




 
You should be able to find a Case LC for about 200 used. You can also look at Tracy Larock's LC pattern. I have one and it's great. I also have an LC from Dr T which is phenomenal, and a Case LC. They are addictive, but not as addictive as the Tribal Spear/Zulu pattern.
 
Forgive me for taking this thread off topic but something about this conversation has me curious. I think I'm about to learn something so I just have to ask.

Sean,
In the text that you quoted where you list your favorite characteristics of the knife you say "Clip takes up around 55-60 percent of the blade". Then a little farther down you say "large nail nick or long pull that butts up to the swedge/clip transition".
Forgive my ignorance but I thought the whole blade was a "Clip" blade. Your statements imply that there might also be a section of the blade that is called the "Clip". What exactly is the "Clip" that you are referring to? Serious question. I honestly don't know.:o
Thanks.
 
Railsplitter said:
Forgive me for taking this thread off topic but something about this conversation has me curious. I think I'm about to learn something so I just have to ask.

Sean,
In the text that you quoted where you list your favorite characteristics of the knife you say "Clip takes up around 55-60 percent of the blade". Then a little farther down you say "large nail nick or long pull that butts up to the swedge/clip transition".
Forgive my ignorance but I thought the whole blade was a "Clip" blade. Your statements imply that there might also be a section of the blade that is called the "Clip". What exactly is the "Clip" that you are referring to? Serious question. I honestly don't know.:o
Thanks.
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a clip blade is so called because there is a "clip" taken out of the spine. Imagine a drop point blade that is then clipped, bringing the point down toward the center point of the blade. The corner on the spine of a clip blade is the beginning of the "clip".
 
bleh said:
a clip blade is so called because there is a "clip" taken out of the spine. Imagine a drop point blade that is then clipped, bringing the point down toward the center point of the blade. The corner on the spine of a clip blade is the beginning of the "clip".
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Thanks, Sean. I knew I was about to learn something and I most certainly did. Much appreciated.
 
The GEC #72 lockback is quite beautiful:
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As is the larger GEC #42:
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I also have a G-10 Case Back Pocket, but no photo. It's pretty sweet. Not quit GEC quality, but pretty darned good.
 
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