Case Seahorse

Gary W. Graley said:
Sounds like you are just about there! it's like magic when you do finally get to that point. Now, all three blades of mine will shave hair, neatly, took some work but they seem to be keeping that pretty well. For me, the 1095 just seems to go too quick and needs sharpened sooner, maybe it sharpens a little easier but I couldn't put up with that on folders at least.

BUT, that GEC #38 is sure tempting ;)
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Man I'm telling ha! That green bone 38 really does it for me. For some reason I can justify about $70, But over $100 is hard when you have kids and a wife to keep happy. I almost know for a fact if I bought one I'd rarely touch Case knives again.
 
Yep, they are beautiful knives those #38's but, I'm hanging back until they produce them in stainless steel blades, yes...yes...I know, I'm a fuddy duddy about that, but I'm pretty set on that point.

And all you Seahorse fans of this thread, yes I am selling my latest Seahorse but only to help fund a Bose/Case knife I have set my sights on and since I don't collect for collecting sake, I move in order to get something new, so she's on the forsale section now, I will miss her but I'm looking forward to this newest edition that is coming.

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I understand your enthusiasm for stainless Gary, I love a stainless knife and don't mind who knows:D Sometimes get the feeling on this Forum that you almost have to be hang-dog about liking stainless.....:eek:;)

Nevertheless, I think GEC have produced a much better knife than the CASE Seahorse in its 38. The master blade is very long and proportional and the minor blades superior to the CASE. Yes I'd be in raptures if they made them in their 440c. But in the meantime, I reckon if you got one of these Gary it would not be appearing on the For Sale thread for a very long time.:cool:

Thanks, Will

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now, you are a big help Will lol that certainly looks like a great flow of blade and handle !
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edited to add, had to look up the definition of Abattoir ...didn't want to end up there :)
 
Gathering up knives to take to the Oregon Show, I thought I'd better take scans while I have the chance! Since I love Wharncliffe Whittlers, which a Case Seahorse IS essentially, I will compare it to some contemporary whittlers as well, and wake up this thread at the same time!:) (hope that sentence makes sense!!):rolleyes:
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Here's the comparison I mentioned above. From the top in each picture the knives are:
GEC #38 Grinling - 2015 (American Whittler)
Case #6355WH (Case Bros. Comm.)
Schrade Walden #804
Case XX USA NKCA 1976
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Very nice, Charlie! Love the blade finish on the Schrade. Those American Whittlers are certainly a fine knife.
 
Thanks, Jamie!! And I agree with you on both counts!!:)
 
Love the Seahorses here. I've been on the lookout for an ATS-34 version for years now.
 
Good to see this thread re-visited again ! It's been a while since I've owned an actual Sea Horse folder, my recent acquisition is similar but more a smaller clip point whittler, which I prefer due to it's slimmer main blade, shape of the frame is along the same lines as a Sea Horse with it's curves and two small blades.

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

Untitled by GaryWGraley, on Flickr

and of course the stag is very nice ;)

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I love the Seahorse pattern by Case. I wish that Case would offer a few more from time to time. Believe it or not, there are a few of us who get a little tired of the Trapper pattern being offered in every possible color, handle, advertising, promotion, and etc...
 
Nice knife, Ace!! I like the whistle too!
I'd love to know how you made it!!
Can you add a couple more pictures??
 
I was afraid someone was going to ask that! :D Yes, give me a little time and I'll post something. It's quite easy once you have the basic dimensions.
 
waynorth said:
Nice knife, Ace!! I like the whistle too!
I'd love to know how you made it!!
Can you add a couple more pictures??
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Between my photo and this cutaway sketch you shouldn't have any trouble making one. Dimensions are approximate and drilling deeper should make a lower note. I forgot to include the drill diameter; the instructions say 1/4" to 3/8". Be sure to trim any "fuzz" where the notch meets the drilled hole.

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Back to the Seahorses, it looks to me like some of these (maybe the older ones) are 3.5" closed and others (most?) are 4" closed. Is this correct? If so, I'd love to see a picture of both along w/a ruler so I could compare main blade sizes.
 
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