Case Humpback Whittler in Goldenrod bone

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I was at my local B&M today, don't remember heading out that way, but it was where I ended up at! Am I glad I did.:thumbup: There was a Humpback Whittler in Goldenrod bone that had just come in. I've been thinking about getting one since they were first introduced, but had never had a chance to see and hold one in my hand. It didn't take me two seconds, once in hand, to say SOLD! The fit/finish is excellent. All the blades are centered in their respective channels, the "walk and talk" is, again, excellent, and all three blades came hair-poppin' sharp and I mean they popped the hair off my arm. At 3 5/8" long in the closed position I will be carrying this one a while as it fits great in my left pocket, and will actually get about 99% of what I need a knife for. My right pocket knife is usually a larger single bladed, locking, pocket clipped knife, and actually see's very little use.....but I love to carry it! Anyway, the Case knives of the past 5 to 7 years have been getting better and better and I'm looking forward to more of these vintage patterns being introduced.

BTW, the Whittler has three backsprings and is listed as weighing 2.9 ounces, while the Humpback Stockman is listed as 2.5 ounces. Is this because the Stockman has 2 back springs instead of 3, or does it also have three backsprings? No big deal, just curious.:)

Anyone else have one of these great little knives?:thumbup:
 
cutter17 said:
BTW, the Whittler has three backsprings and is listed as weighing 2.9 ounces, while the Humpback Stockman is listed as 2.5 ounces. Is this because the Stockman has 2 back springs instead of 3, or does it also have three backsprings? No big deal, just curious.:)
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Yes, the humpback stockman has two backsprings.
 
I picked one up one of the whittlers in G10 after reading an earlier thread about it. It's a very useful design and very well made.
 
Nice looking stuff that Goldenrod Bone, you chose well! I have the Humpback Stockman in Harvest Bone,2 springs yes. It's awaiting CASE's decision on wether they will rectify the faults or not...
 
Actually, I think it needs a picture too, but I spent all my money on knives and don't have any left fo a camera.:(:) Seems to happen EVERYTIME I start to save money for a camera, a danged knife pops up that I just have to have!:D:D

Willgoy, of what faults do you speak?

The 3rd backspring adds some nice width to the knife and I guess will give a little better purchase on it. I'll find out this week for sure!:thumbup:
 
Faults: Large gap in backspring, very bad blade wobble on the main spear blade and the sheep's foot as well. Pity, as it looks very nice. I live outside the US so this appears to be why they are dithering over repairs....fingers crossed.
 
Wow willgoy, I certaintly hope that gets rectified to your complete satisfaction. Did you buy from a dealer that you might be able to work with and get an exchange?
 
Three weeks ago I posted a thread about the Case Humpback Whittler in goldenrod bone I had just picked up, and how impressed I was with it. Today I thought I would drop by the local B&M just to see if anything new had arrived. It did not take me long to spot the black G-10 Humpback whittler, and even shorter to pay for it! I really like the satin no nonsense finish on the blades. All 3 blades are razor sharp with no detectable burrs, and the walk and talk is excellent. Going to rest the goldenrod bone and give this black G-10 a workout!
 
(Let's consolidate 'em so that there's some continuity to the discussion...)
 
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