Case CV or SS

The knife was never wet and as stated this happened after opening the large blade about ten times. I did see some grease or black stuff (abrasive compound?) in the cam areas. This happened without any pocket time and now the sides of the blades are showing abrasion also. I do like this knife (amber bone) and plan on using it. Maybe I should have purchased SS for low maintenance.

I'm sure case will eventually make me happy. The steel looks like a bearing surface in the area that has failed due to overheating lack of lubrication. Glazed.

I'll try cleaning and oiling but thought they would like to see what happened. What do you think? Wait to hear from them or go ahead.
 
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The black stuff is polishing compound. Comes out really easily, so no worries.

I prefer the CV on more rustic or rugged-looking patterns, but the Tru-Sharp on dressier models since it retains the high polish (keeps looking bright next to mother of pearl, for instance) Either performs and sharpens quite easily and have very respectable edge retention.
 
Some tru-sharp knives will have the polishing compound in there, too. It's nothing to worry about. Just clean it, oil those joints, and use it.
 
Yes, it sounds like a certain knife is due for a good washing with lots of warm water and Dawn dishwashing soap. A through drying and a tiny bit of oil applied with the end of a paper match to the inside corner of the blade tang, and all will be well in time.

No, Case does not use chrome, not are you going to overheat the blade tang by opening the knife too many times in a given minute. But the black stuff does have to be got out of there. Wash well, oil very little, use and enjoy.

As for CV vs True sharp, I've used both, and in a normal day to day, I don't notice difference. I use a ss bone stag peanut very often as my edc pocket knife, and it does fine. But then so does my CV yella small soddie.
 
Hey guys I pulled out the mini trappers and checked for that polishing compound and found it on all three knives. I cleaned and oiled as instructed then repacked them, they head out in March. I sent the stockman to Case and haven't heard back yet.

PS. The paper match works perfectly. Thanks for the tip.
 
Today I received my large stockman back from Case. They apparently repaired this knife. There is a space between the back spring and the brass liner large enough to fit a piece of paper in and extend into the the handle which I'm sure will fill up with debris over time. They also did some grinding on the choil of the knife (large blade where it says Case xx) the part that folds into the knife. Also at the spring pivot pins I can insert my finger nail under it. This and the space between the liner and spring did not exist before. I can compress the knife manually to tighten up the gap. Snap is not what it was before I sent it back and the spey blade catches a little on the sheepsfoot when opening.

What do you think, should I send it back or should I try to tighten the spring pin. If so, how would you do it? A punch and an small ballpein hammer backing it up?

On the plus side I looked at the same knife today and think mine has better springs, bone and finish. Can I compress these liners back together or should I just use it? All advice welcomed.
 
I would send it back. And let them know how very disappointed you are with it.

Bill
 
I think once you use it the small flaws won't matter anymore. Minor things like small gaps are common and although not good looking, they don't hurt function any, and for the price point it is hard to ask for perfection. All of my production knives from any company has small flaws that I wish they didn't, but I accept that those companies make hundreds or thousands of those knives daily and would be wasting most of them if they accepted no flaws. If it takes small gaps to keep it priced where I can afford it, then so be it, no big deal. Victorinox seems to be the exception, but they don't have that traditional hand assembled feel either.

I say if you like it, keep it and use it. Those flaws with time will distinguish your knife from others and sort of grow on you.
 
BJE, I think I'll take your advice and just keep it. It is way better than the NEW one I handled today at the store. I wouldn't buy that new knife after inspecting it. My fit & finish, bone color, and spring tension is superior to that knife. I originally received an exceptionally tight one, probably too tight. Thanks
 
If you buy the US made Buck (303, or 301), then I think their SS is better than Case's True -Sharp. The Case CV blades are outstanding, the Amish use it in a Sodbuster Jr. They USE their knives and have no complaints. If I was you I'd stimulate the economy and buy 1 Case 3318CV, and 1 Buck 303, or 301. Then tell us which is better.
 
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