Recommendation? Case large stockman

b-crow said:
I wrote above that the next time I was in the local Case outlet store I was going to look for a pattern 47 CV for 3 springs and no blade rub. Well, I guess I forgot the plan and failed the mission. I only had about 15 minutes and locked in on the 75 pattern instead. I walked out with this 6375. I was focused on one with no blade rub, and I found it with this one. All of the other 75 CV or CS patterns were 63 or 33 (Delrin). I actually started with the Delrin (because 47 was deep in my brain somewhere), but all of them had blade rub.
The mark side and pile side look good, but they don't match. That was secondary to me. The shield is a little proud and sharp, but I don't think it will cause injury. The blades are acceptably sharp, but not as sharp as my recent 6318 acquisition factory edge. The grinds are a little uneven, and there is a small black mark on the spey and sheepsfoot. Hopefully that is just cosmetic and didn't heat up the blade too much.
This is what you get for getting in a hurry in a knife shop. I also should have revisited my goal of a 3347 and I may have walked out a little happier.
It's going to be a user, and I can always touch up the grinds, so I'm still good. View attachment 2904516View attachment 2904517
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I like that little belly in the sheepsfoot. All 3 blades have a nice shape to them.
 
As to blade rub, this is my standard thought on blade rub on Case Stockman knives.

"Case tends to use thinner blade stock on their stockmans than other manufactures use on theirs. When opening say the clip blade, most people put side pressure at/on the nail nick causing the blade to rub against the sheepfoot blade thus causing some scratching on either or both blades. Not really a warranty issue for Case as they don't see it as a mechanical problem. Over the years, I've had a couple knives stating just that returned from Case with no replacement - just a repolish."

If you could see the pile side of the clip blade on each of these XX75 Large Stockman knives, you'd see a minor scratch caused by exerting pressure against the sheepfoot blade while opening the clip blade. Nothing to fret about because from use and handling they'll all have scratches eventually - not just the blades but covers, bolsters, etc..

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If you don't like that scratch you can always open the sheepfoot first which is easy to pull straight up, then open the clip and finally close the sheepfoot.
Takes longer to read it than to do it, and both blades remain scratch free.
 
The blade rub on mine is not due to me applying lateral pressure. The main blade hits the sheepsfoot on closing - to the point where, when combined with extremely weak spring tension, the main blade wouldn’t close on its own if left slightly open. I took a file to the sides of the blades, near the spine, and that helped some.

It’s a pretty knife, and still functional, but the wobble in the main blade and the weak spring are disappointing. I would definitely advise against purchasing one without being able to handle it first.
 
black mamba said:
If you don't like that scratch you can always open the sheepfoot first which is easy to pull straight up, then open the clip and finally close the sheepfoot.
Takes longer to read it than to do it, and both blades remain scratch free.
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That's not a bad method and a good one to pass along to the guys/gals/youngsters here at BF Jeff black mamba black mamba and I use it occasionally but if it's to be a user, what's a scratch or two or perhaps many scratches among friends.

Just Tom. said:
I would definitely advise against purchasing one without being able to handle it first.
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I feel that's a pretty strong recommendation J Just Tom. in that not many have the opportunity to handle a knife first hand before purchasing. Case has of late, greatly improved their attention to detail and is currently putting out a very good product.
 
Modoc ED said:
As to blade rub, this is my standard thought on blade rub on Case Stockman knives.

"Case tends to use thinner blade stock on their stockmans than other manufactures use on theirs. When opening say the clip blade, most people put side pressure at/on the nail nick causing the blade to rub against the sheepfoot blade thus causing some scratching on either or both blades. Not really a warranty issue for Case as they don't see it as a mechanical problem. Over the years, I've had a couple knives stating just that returned from Case with no replacement - just a repolish."

If you could see the pile side of the clip blade on each of these XX75 Large Stockman knives, you'd see a minor scratch caused by exerting pressure against the sheepfoot blade while opening the clip blade. Nothing to fret about because from use and handling they'll all have scratches eventually - not just the blades but covers, bolsters, etc..

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Love the covers on the one second from the bottom. Nice.
Modoc ED said:
Case has of late, greatly improved their attention to detail and is currently putting out a very good product.
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:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 
Modoc ED said:
I feel that's a pretty strong recommendation J Just Tom. in that not many have the opportunity to handle a knife first hand before purchasing. Case has of late, greatly improved their attention to detail and is currently putting out a very good product.
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That’s just how I see it from my perspective. I don’t mind imperfections in cheaper knives, but I bought this new this past December from a reputable dealer, it was my most expensive single knife purchase to date, and I guess maybe my expectations of what a $90 knife should be like were too high.

It came with by far the worst factory edge of any knife I have ever bought, at any price, and the weak spring, blade rub, and side-to-side play I described in my post. I am trying hard to give it a chance, using it plenty and showing it off here, but I still feel a nagging sense of disappointment when using it. Hopefully that fades over time, but there’s no way I would buy another one sight unseen.
 
Just Tom. said:
That’s just how I see it from my perspective. I don’t mind imperfections in cheaper knives, but I bought this new this past December from a reputable dealer, it was my most expensive single knife purchase to date, and I guess maybe my expectations of what a $90 knife should be like were too high.

It came with by far the worst factory edge of any knife I have ever bought, at any price, and the weak spring, blade rub, and side-to-side play I described in my post. I am trying hard to give it a chance, using it plenty and showing it off here, but I still feel a nagging sense of disappointment when using it. Hopefully that fades over time, but there’s no way I would buy another one sight unseen.
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J Just Tom. A weak spring would qualify for a mechanical defect and would qualify for a direct replacement from Case; however, since you took a file to a blade, I don't know how that would play. You might give Case a shout though.

What covers are on your knife?
 
Modoc ED said:
J Just Tom. A weak spring would qualify for a mechanical defect and would qualify for a direct replacement from Case; however, since you took a file to a blade, I don't know how that would play. You might give Case a shout though.

What covers are on your knife?
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Amber Bone :cool::thumbsup:
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The edges of the covers have sharp edges - I considered sanding them, but I’m hoping they wear smooth with time and use.

I’m sure I have monkeyed around with this knife far too much to consider a return at this point. I should have returned it to the dealer right away, I guess, but I was afraid to get something worse in exchange, and I also hate the hassle of dealing with stuff like that.
 
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