Case CV vs. Boker C-75

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Guys,

I am having trouble getting my Bokers to stay as sharp as the Case knives I have. It takes a nasty wire edge that smears off quickly in any real use. I don't feel that I can get the smooth edge as polished as I can on my Case knives. Also it feels like my stones are moving the Boker metal MUCH faster than the Case CV. Is it that much softer?

Please comment.

I know that C-75 is a simple steel but with a Rc58 it should be decent...Right?????

Thanks.
 
Convex it, I have a trapper from Boker and a CV Case Canoe. I just convexed them and they stay at a great 'user sharpness' for a long time indeed.
 
I've had a couple of Boker pocketknives in my life, but never seemed to have that trouble. In fact, they seemed to hold an edge quite well. I'm relatively new to Case, having bought my first 4 years ago, but they seem quite comparable in most ways.
 
I have a number of Boker and Case knives in carbon steel. Both hold edges well but the Case CV seems harder (higher Rc hardness). Both good knives.

Actually these newer Cases seem a good bit harder than the old Cases I have.
 
My Boker carbon steel Copperheads seem to hold an edge longer than most of my other carbon steel slipjoints. I've only had a Case CV Texas Jack for a couple weeks and the blades don't stay sharp longer than any of my other 15 carbon slipjoints. My D2 Queen Congress definitely beats them all in edge durability, but it's harder to sharpen.
 
Don Hanson III said:
I have a number of Boker and Case knives in carbon steel. Both hold edges well but the Case CV seems harder (higher Rc hardness). Both good knives.

Actually these newer Cases seem a good bit harder than the old Cases I have.
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I agree,Case's steel seems harder than Bokers carbon,and there's definitly a difference in the new and older CV,even my early 90's case knives are softer than my newer ones,I wander when they changed the steel?
 
Boker's steel is a much more true plain old carbon steel, Case CV with it's extra chromium and Vanadium is not quite the same.

I have noticed with mine that my Case CV's along with being more rust resistant, also hold their edges a little longer than my Bokers.
 
The Böker Copperlock in Grand Canyon bone I have is extremely sharp and looks destined for work outdoors as soon as I can patina it.

The scales are very attractive pattern but overall, Böker knives don't match CASE on quality feel and finish.Still very good knives for the money though.
 
Of course it SHOULD have been Copperhead not lock. Late nights...

Why is it called Copperhead ? Is it after the snake:eek:

Last Confed I really agree with you about that Grand Canyon bone, the colours are impressive and that jigging is exceptional, thick scales too:thumbup:
 
willgoy said:
Why is it called Copperhead ? Is it after the snake:eek:
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The shape of the bolster on the pivot end, notice how it comes up to cover the sharp point of the blade tang, that curves keeps that point from tearing up your pocket, but it's shape is reminiscent of a snake's head.
 
Thanks!
More excellent knowledge on tap & yes it does smooth out the edge of the tang.
 
Don knows steel (duh!) so I'd take that to the bank.
 
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