Case swayback jack vs. gent

[NativeCraft]

Does anyone have both of these knives and could offer a comparison of the differences in width and weight, please?

 

[Ace Rimmer]

Mine measure about 7/16" and 5/16". I'd rate them as "fairly slim" and "slim". Both seem quite light. The jack has a center brass liner, which adds just a tiny bit to the width and weight.

 

[JustinR]

IMO, the bare end single blade version is the real winner of that pattern.

 

[Will Power]

Agree, the Gent gets my vote and better still Barehead. The Jack is a decent knife but a small frame like this works out better for me as a single-blade.

 

[JB in SC]

The single blade is my favorite, with a wharncliffe as the main blade I see no need for a secondary in a knife that size.

 

[jmh33]

Have both.. Carried both.. Have lg hands so I prefer the Jack..
John

 

[Ace Rimmer]

(top) Dark red bone CV with forced patina. I appreciate the slimness of the gent.
(bottom) Chestnut bone CV with forced patina. But the jack in nice, too.

 

[chuck4570]

I have the Jack and I really want to get a Gent for my own comparison.

 

[eisman]

^^^ I know that knife!

I have several of the Case versions Gent and Jack. I also have 4-5 customs in the same style. I prefer the Jack, as I find two blades work better for me and single blade knives.

 

[TLARbb]

I have a PW red bone Gent that has become my favorite carry of the two patterns. At times the extra thickness of the jack is a benefit depending on the job at hand. I usually carry a single bade or single spring knife, however.

 

[black mamba]

My only one is this Kane Cutlery limited edition model two-blade. I haven't carried it much, it usually stays in its display case.

It does have some lovely antique green bone, and I've never thought I wanted it any slimmer when I did carry it.

 

[jmh33]

My only one is this Kane Cutlery limited edition model two-blade. I haven't carried it much, it usually stays in its display case.

It does have some lovely antique green bone, and I've never thought I wanted it any slimmer when I did carry it.

WOW!! Now that is a real fine Swayback!! Very nice!!!
John

 

[Getahl]

Used to have a CV SBJ. Fantastic fit and finish, but ended up giving it away to someone who fancied it. I won a white bone gent here on the forums a long time ago, and it was the same knife, less one layer, with some engravings on the bolster and blade. Both are great knives, but I agree the pattern doesn't need a secondary blade. The workmanship surpassed most other Case knives I've had, maybe on account it was a Tony Bose collaboration?

 

[NativeCraft]

Well, I ended up with a jigged red bone Case Collector's Club 2-blade jack. Love it so far.
How do I post a picture?

FWIW, I do generally prefer two blades on a knife because I usually end up using one of the blades for tasks that you really shouldn't use a knife for in the first place. Things such as removing a tiny Phillips screw when I'm in a hurry and too lazy to go back out into the shop to get the screwdriver.

 

[Atiger]

Have a couple of Gents that I’ll carry for dress occasions...

...and a Jack for EDC, usually with a second, larger (and often non-traditional) knife.