Case CPM20CV traditional

[jstrange]

It’s only here in answer to an earlier question
Similar family traits
G2

I prefer hollow ground. I wonder if there's a correlation between hollow vs. flat and the blade steel. Or do you think its model specific?

 

[Gary W. Graley]

I'm guessing that it was as shown on the main blade, a PILOT TEST RUN as I don't see that steel listed any more on Cases website, so I think they made the choice of S35vn
and I prefer the hollow ground blades better myself as well.
G2

 

[oldmanwilly]

Wow, good point to look at the Case website. Seems kind of soon but maybe they have made their choice. It would be nice to get a comparison of performance between S35VN and 20CV, just to satisfy my curiosity.

I agree that hollow grinds would be nice, at least on the main clip point.

 

[Ironbut]

Wow, good point to look at the Case website. Seems kind of soon but maybe they have made their choice. It would be nice to get a comparison of performance between S35VN and 20CV, just to satisfy my curiosity.

I agree that hollow grinds would be nice, at least on the main clip point.

If they're like my other knives, the S35VN will have a slight advantage as far as toughness goes, while the 20CV will hold an edge a little longer. I think either would make a nice traditional knife.

 

[Tx308]

An update.

I have been helping out in Materials Management/Central Suppy at the hospital where I work. Usually I use one of the razor blade knives to break down boxes.
Knowing that I would be spending a couple of days there this week I sharpened my CPM20CV Case Stockman to 15 degrees per side and stropped it to shaving sharp.

Today I left the razor knife in the drawer and used the aforementioned stockman for all cutting tasks. The biggest task of which was cutting up brown cardboard boxes for disposal. The three boxes in the photo are packed with cardboard cut to fit flat (no folds allowed, that's just my OCD ). You can judge by the knife in the pictures the relative size of the boxes, and by the end of the day there was actually a fourth box of cut cardboard that I didn't get a pic of. All cutting done exclusively with the sheepsfoot blade. Results below pics.


So how did it do you ask?
Well the sheepsfoot isn't shaving sharp but will still cleanly cut thin magazine pages and heavier post it note type paper. Wish I was good at video to show you but alas I ain't.
To say I am impressed with this knife and steel combination would be an extreme understatement.

If you, like me, would like to see Case continue to use CPM20CV please send them a note and let them know how you feel

 

[cudgee]

An update.

I have been helping out in Materials Management/Central Suppy at the hospital where I work. Usually I use one of the razor blade knives to break down boxes.
Knowing that I would be spending a couple of days there this week I sharpened my CPM20CV Case Stockman to 15 degrees per side and stropped it to shaving sharp.

Today I left the razor knife in the drawer and used the aforementioned stockman for all cutting tasks. The biggest task of which was cutting up brown cardboard boxes for disposal. The three boxes in the photo are packed with cardboard cut to fit flat (no folds allowed, that's just my OCD ). You can judge by the knife in the pictures the relative size of the boxes, and by the end of the day there was actually a fourth box of cut cardboard that I didn't get a pic of. All cutting done exclusively with the sheepsfoot blade. Results below pics.
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So how did it do you ask?
Well the sheepsfoot isn't shaving sharp but will still cleanly cut thin magazine pages and heavier post it note type paper. Wish I was good at video to show you but alas I ain't.
To say I am impressed with this knife and steel combination would be an extreme understatement.

If you, like me, would like to see Case continue to use CPM20CV please send them a note and let them know how you feel

Now i really want one.

 

[DocJekl]

Looks like I just joined the club, after snagging one from G2

 

[cudgee]

Looks like I just joined the club, after snagging one from G2

 

[Old Biker]

That's probably a safe bet, but, this has all the earmarks of a knife that might stay put. The size, shape and new steel add up to a very good addition to the small family of knives that remain in the G2 household.

They certainly could have used a smaller font, or some other means of identifying this special run...but, just glad they got this one started. I'm liking all three blades about equally, the two smaller ones have thinner behind the edge grinds so they slice considerably better than the main blade but the main blade also cuts well and has that slightly longer, narrower reach. Each have their own unique purpose.
G2

So It remained in the G2 household what? Almost 2 weeks?

O.B.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Glad I could bring a ray of sunshine into your lives today! If I kept every knife I bought, I'd have one heck of a collection, but being neither rich or independently wealthy.
It just doesn't work out so, you guys and gals can take a small amount of pleasure watching me lose money as I go from one knife to the next. but I count the money lost as being a rental fee, that lessens the sting a little bit
Fortunately, it's going to a good home out west!
Stay tuned for more adventures of G2's constant search for the knife. Although right now I am liking those buffalo horned S35v bladed ones a great deal and will probably use these funds to get a small stockman with those scales and blades.
G2

 

[DocJekl]

Glad I could bring a ray of sunshine into your lives today! If I kept every knife I bought, I'd have one heck of a collection, but being neither rich or independently wealthy.
It just doesn't work out so, you guys and gals can take a small amount of pleasure watching me lose money as I go from one knife to the next. but I count the money lost as being a rental fee, that lessens the sting a little bit
Fortunately, it's going to a good home out west!
Stay tuned for more adventures of G2's constant search for the knife. Although right now I am liking those buffalo horned S35v bladed ones a great deal and will probably use these funds to get a small stockman with those scales and blades.
G2

For what it’s worth, you did put the knife up for sale about 10 days ago with no bites, so I was just doing my part to help you out with funds to buy your next one

And I’m still waiting in the wings for the Case backpocket, to help fund the next one after that.

I won’t even mention all the knives that I bought from you and kept a secret to avoid bringing shame to you and your family



EDIT - you know it’s all in good fun, and I respect you and your wonderful collection that I can’t wait to absorb

 

[MattWRog]

The best part about swooping in on Gary’s short timers is: it will always be sharper than it came from the factory, and may include a neatly done lanyard or slip sheath!

 

[Gary W. Graley]

For what it’s worth, you did put the knife up for sale about 10 days ago with no bites, so I was just doing my part to help you out with funds to buy your next one

Actually there was a bite but at a much lower price than what I was asking for, and your request was also for less than I was asking for, but, a little higher than the other guy's offer. And since I am funding your collection you do have an 'edge' so to speak and so it is heading out your way today.

Glad that some see the value of my added time/effort on making the knives that I get just a little bit better than they arrived. It is getting close now I think, perhaps the next one...hard to say for sure.
G2

 

[Matt_WY]

Took advantage of a Father’s Day special snd ordered up a buffalo horn mini trapper. Still a bit pricey, but pleased with the purchase. Overall fit is pretty good. No gaps in the liners, horn well fitted. As always with production Case knives it would be nice to see the jigged pattern extend out further to the bolsters. Wharncliffe blade started out fairly centered, but has migrated slightly towards the center liner. Clip blade arrived favoring the outer liner. But neither rub. Pull is fairly light, I would say a 5, but good snap opening and closing. Wasn’t sure about the cutout nail nicks, but look much better in person and makes opening a snap. This will be a daily carry for a while. Even Pete gives his approval!

 

[SoansoMcMasters]

Took advantage of a Father’s Day special snd ordered up a buffalo horn mini trapper. Still a bit pricey, but pleased with the purchase. Overall fit is pretty good. No gaps in the liners, horn well fitted. As always with production Case knives it would be nice to see the jigged pattern extend out further to the bolsters. Wharncliffe blade started out fairly centered, but has migrated slightly towards the center liner. Clip blade arrived favoring the outer liner. But neither rub. Pull is fairly light, I would say a 5, but good snap opening and closing. Wasn’t sure about the cutout nail nicks, but look much better in person and makes opening a snap. This will be a daily carry for a while. Even Pete gives his approval!
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I bought one as well. A lot of blade play has developed in the wharncliffe after a few weeks of use

 

[Matt_WY]

I bought one as well. A lot of blade play has developed in the wharncliffe after a few weeks of use

And that’s not great to hear. Was contemplating if I wanted to grab the stockman, but was hesitant do to the potential quality issues with them cramming 3 blades in.

 

[DocJekl]

And that’s not great to hear. Was contemplating if I wanted to grab the stockman, but was hesitant do to the potential quality issues with them cramming 3 blades in.

Gary likes the S35VN buffalo horn stockman so much that he kept it and sold me the trapper a while back.

Maybe he will chime in with how well it’s holding up?

 

[Matt_WY]

I’m generally fine with Case quality at $50-60, but with these doubling that price point, hate that it needs to be a concern.

 

[Gary W. Graley]

Gary likes the S35VN buffalo horn stockman so much that he kept it and sold me the trapper a while back.

Maybe he will chime in with how well it’s holding up?

Still liking it quite well, rides in my watch pocket every day and used about every day as well. The lazy spey blade has kinda worked itself into closing better now with use.

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G2

 

[Tx308]

I’m generally fine with Case quality at $50-60, but with these doubling that price point, hate that it needs to be a concern.

You have to consider in the case of the 20CV version you are getting a modern super steel, which by the way was cheaper than the inferior IMO s35vn version.

I challenge anyone to find another 20CV/M390/CTS204P multi-blade traditional for what Case sold these for.