Case Ridgeback drop point???

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psy-ops

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I was perusing the Case website, looking for christmas gifts. I came across their Ridgeback, no specs or prices were listed.

I was impressed by the design. The handle looked comfortable, the blade profile was very versatile. but of course I had a few questions: How thick and long is the tang? What type of steel? and of course price?

Thanks

Chris
 
Case Ridgeback:I have one; not a real great knife. The steel seems pretty cheap and dulls quickly. Mine was dull in one spot after putting a point on a hardwood stick for a makeshift tarp stake on a recent campout. The edge is thin and mine did not come sharp, as Case generally claims their blades are when NIB. The handle is OK but not really very comfortable new. Mine is the plastic handle. The wood might be better but probably not worth the extra price. The tang goes the entire length of the handle (full tang). On the plus side, nice design, thin edge may be good for some tasks, nice blade cutout for choking up on blade, manageable size, fairly thick spine, low price. Good luck.
 
Hey Bowzer,

That was what I was looking for. I will not get it. It looks good but why do companies that make great folders make crappy fixed blades?

I would not be hesitant if I had a case folder in a survival situation. It can certainly get the job done.

Thanks

chris
 
I've owned and sold more Case knives than any other. I look for them at yard sales and auctions because they are a very collectable item. Sometimes I think they let it go to their collective heads because it seems that's what they produce knives for now. I owned a couple of their older fixed hunters and the steel was OK, but not great. The wife loves a small fixed blade XX that is a razor out of the box. Dulls quickly and sharpens just as easily. Got her a Mora 2000 to try out. Well see how long the case stays on her adventure belt (as she calls it).
 
I bought a Ridgeback when they first came out. Its first task was field dressing a deer. A very large chunk of the blade broke out. I've redone it to cut again, but haven't used it for anything. Don't really like the sheath either. It has some good points, but I can't recommend them...
 
Glad to help you Chris.

I do not know if these would still be in your price range, but Benchmade has some nice fixed blades in the same general size range as the Ridgeback. Probably around 70 to 80 bucks at your average small town knife store (high in my opinion). Also Queen has been making some fixed blades in D2 steel for a good price (around 25 to 30 at Smoky Mountain Knife Works). Have also heard good things about these on this forum.

Good hunting!
 
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