Case CPM20CV traditional

This just in, everything was tight no wobbles the main blade is as I had feared it is a bit thick behind the edge but does cut well and the other two blades are thinner ground. It will be a while before I can see how well it does

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Edited to add that I agree with the favourable comments regarding the cutouts, it makes for a more sure nail nick opening or pinch gripping action. The one thing, I think it must be common on this pattern, the sheepsfoot blade tip is proud when you open one of the adjacent blades. I don't see that it can cause harm, but seeing that tip and edge being up out of the framework, does cause me concern ;) SO, I will be grinding down the kick slightly on that blade to get it to drop into the frame just a little further...

edited yet again ;) one caveat that I find is, IF your fingernails extend in TOO far, you can end up catching on the middle blade at the same time, so...keep those nails trimmed !!! ;)
 
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I ground down the kick on the sheepsfoot blade, here are some before and after photos

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with that change, it not only keeps the sharp edge lower into the frame, by doing so it also reduces the width from the back spring out to the spine of the blade, making the knife more pocketable.
The one small issue that some people will complain about is that by doing this, the back spring will be sunk into the the frame when the blade is closed, in checking that it is very minimal so I think the results outweigh that small problem.

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Interesting. I hadn't noticed but mine is a tad proud also. But for it to actually catch anything, both other blades would need to be open at the same time. Otherwise access is blocked by whichever blade is not open.

I have a 6318PU in CV (same model but has a punch instead of a spey blade. Also in peachseed amber bone, oddly enough. ) It has the same gap. So it appears to be part of the design of this pattern, rather than a somethins specific to this particular run.

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Yah I’ve done this before on other folders like that too
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I thought about filing the kick down a little, because the sheepsfoot tip being a bit proud kind of bugs me to look at. The way it is though, I can't see how the sheepsfoot would cut me during normal use, so I'm probably leaving it as is. With yours lowered Gary, is the sheepsfoot still pinchable?
 
Two fold reasons to do that, safety seems obvious but I agree you would be hard pressed to actually get harmed. The second reason is to have the knife present an overall smaller size not just for pocket room but for easier handling during use.

and I can still pinch grip the blade out. Let’s not forget another reason, my troubling OCD kicks in and drives me to do things that make others wonder about my sanity, with good cause
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Yeah, most of my stockmans are a little more chunky, and I like that, but the smaller profile of this one is a nice change. Dropping the sheepsfoot would make it even more pocket friendly. I know what you mean about the OCD. At my age I have definite opinions on how stuff should be. Only I have CDO.....That's OCD, but in alphabetical order.:)
 
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Interesting. I hadn't noticed but mine is a tad proud also. But for it to actually catch anything, both other blades would need to be open at the same time. Otherwise access is blocked by whichever blade is not open.

I have a 6318PU in CV (same model but has a punch instead of a spey blade. Also in peachseed amber bone, oddly enough. ) It has the same gap. So it appears to be part of the design of this pattern, rather than a somethins specific to this particular run.

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I really like the looks of Case's x318 pattern, but I've never bought one because that sheepsfoot blade tip floating up above the liners drives me nuts - it's one of those (possibly irrational) "pet peeves" that people get.

I really admire the way Gary fixed his! :thumbsup::cool::cool::thumbsup:

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Thanks sir, and I looked back and seems I've done this type of rework on several knives, one other large Case Stockman the sheepsfoot blade looked like a sail it stuck up so high! So for me it carries better, handles better when using the folder and I would just warn folks to go slow, and tape the blade so as not to get cut during the process OR accidentally catch the edge with what ever you are using to grind down the kick.

And a followup about pinch gripping that blade, you 'can' but you really really need to want to do it lol, there isn't a lot exposed to actually grip so that cutout is the main draw...get it, draw? lol sometimes I slay myself...
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I have an S35VN Stockman and they did a great job on the steel. It’s also the best fit and finish of my small collection of Cases.

I’d love to see them continue to branch out. CruWear and Magnacut would be mighty enticing for me.
 
The 20cv seems to be a bit harder than their ordinary stainless offering, which is a nice change up, just sharpened up the folder and the blades are nice and keen. The sheepsfoot had a waver along the edge where one side was sunk in further than the other side, that took a little more time to even out but even out it did...
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SoansoMcMasters said:
I have an S35VN Stockman and they did a great job on the steel. It’s also the best fit and finish of my small collection of Cases.

I’d love to see them continue to branch out. CruWear and Magnacut would be mighty enticing for me.
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I love that Case is doing this. Anyone know if the large Stockman was made in S35VN or will be made in 20CV?
 
I’m normally not bothered by etchings especially if it’s carbon steel, I sure wish they’d chosen something a bit more inconspicuous though for their “pilot test run”. I might wait until they release more without the etchings like they did with the S35V versions.
 
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