Case Stockman delimma. Repair, customize, sell, or just keep?

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GlennH

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I have an old Case 6318HP SS P, 5dot (1975) that was bought by my dad new, used a couple of years, then the main spring of the two smaller blades broke, leaving them to swing loosely. It's been in a box, packed away ever since. I have pondered over what to do with it several times, only to put it away again and do nothing. After seeing a few threads here about how some of you customize old knives to give them new life, I have thought about it also.
I know I have several options.
1. I could send it back to Case for repairs/replacement, but I really don't want a replacement, since it was my dad's, and a new one just isn't the same as a 40 yr old one (there's just something about one that's been around a while). The shipping to and from Case (from Australia) and the chances of it getting lost along the way) almost make it not worth that option.
2. I could sell it as a "fixer-upper", but I kinda want to keep it.
3. I could try to find a replacement spring and replace it myself, and hopefully do a proper job fitting/finishing so that it is usable.
4. I could take it apart, remove the spring, liners and 2 floppy blades, turning it into a slimline single blade custom. (I kind of like that idea!)
5. I could put it back in the box and do nothing.

Except for the broken spring, it's in real nice shape. Been used a bit, but should still have some life left.

Any ideas or suggestions?
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If you look at their repair form, they ask if the knife has sentimental value. they will repair a broken spring.
 
I say ship it to Case. They will repair it free and all it will cost is shipping one way.
 
Yes i agree. If it was my Dad or Grandfather's knife I'd send it in for repair regardless of cost.

It's in great condition really. :thumbup:
 
Yup.....send it in to be repaired......when you get it back carry it everyday and cherish it.

Peter
 
Ok, just so everyone knows, I did not ignore your advice. I was out in the shed most of the day and didn't see the responses until I had finished. I realize I am a bit impatient at times, but this is something I have thought about for quite some time. I just didn't have the confidence or whatever, but today I felt like I could tackle it. Before you go on about sentimental things like it being my dad's and all, I have the Case Peanut he carried for nearly 30 years. This one he only had for a year or two when it broke and he gave it to me. It's followed me through my moves since about 1978.

It is now a nice slim single blade keeper. Turned out pretty good. Blade operates nice and smooth and snaps closed sharply! I can see where I still need to do a little polishing, but time will take care of that, I reckon. Center pin could use a but more peening, too. It's not perfect, but I'm happy with it for my first time.
Thanks for the tutorials guys! It's the motivation I needed! I used to be frustrated with this one. Now I can enjoy it!
Cheers!

So, here is what I ended up with...
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Glenn - nice job, that! Should be a good slim carry. I actually have a two-blader I need to do a similar thing to. Where are the tutorials of which you speak?

-Scott
 
Glenn, thanks for the link - I'll see if I have the intestinal fortitude to give it a go!
 
Nice work. I was going to sugest the slimline choice but then saw you went that direction anyway. Looks like it turned out great.
 
You know, Glenn, my first take would have been to send it back to Case and pay for the shipping, it being your father's knife and all. But I think your choice is actually more fitting. You took something from your Dad's life, added your own meaning and memories. You now have something unique that is part of both you and your Dad's life experiences, which makes it all the more special.
 
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