Case Tony Bose Collabs pic and discussion thread.

I wish I could find an affordable coffin jack. The design is amazing. I get it’s just a coke bottle with some flat parts, but it looks so much better than a standard coke bottle.
 
Any thoughts on the premium stockman? It doesn't seem like a popular model.

considering a premium stockman or cattle knife. Leaning towards the cattle knife as it has a more pocketable size but would appreciate thoughts on the PS. I do like that KA-BAR style clip.
 
I had the Premium Stockman. Loved it but very large. Kind of wish I went with the Cattle Knife instead. Curious to see other people's opinions.
 
I know I sound like a broken record on this but the Cattle Knife is IMO the best collab yet. I know many will say the Norfolk and that's one I haven't had my hands on yet.
 
Well it would be fantastic to have all of them so you could pass definitive judgement;) But the Norfolk is a fine pattern:)

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But I reckon the Pruner's better:D More unusual with sexy curves:thumbsup:

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Ron Sabbagh said:
Any thoughts on the premium stockman? It doesn't seem like a popular model."
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I have the Case-Bose Premium Stockman in my personal collection. I love the stainless liners, the taper ground - clip, sheepfoot and spey blades of 154-CM steel and the gorgeous stag handle. Like some of the other Tony Bose collabs, it's feels hefty, weighing 4.3 oz and measuring 4.25" when closed. It has the signature walk and talk - crisp half stop, great snap and just the right amount of pull. While I didn't get a chance to own or use the Case-Bose Cattle Knife (don't like Sow-Belly pattern in general), I can attest that Premium Stockman is a "beauty" and is worthy of any serious Case-Bose collection. The other collab. knife which comes close or a perhaps little better than Premium Stockman is the Arkansas Hunter. Pls. check it out, if you get the opportunity.
 
My Stockman was a beauty and I went back and forth between it and the Cattle Knife. I wanted a knife with several blades as they always seem more useful but in reality wind up only using the main most of the time. Had the Lanny's Clip, the Tribal and a Wilfred Lockback as well as a few others over the years. Sold them off as I bought other things but still regret not keeping just one collaboration knife. Really have the urge to get another now and will need to start following the secondary market again and see what strikes my fancy this time.
 
Ron Sabbagh said:
Any thoughts on the premium stockman? It doesn't seem like a popular model.

considering a premium stockman or cattle knife. Leaning towards the cattle knife as it has a more pocketable size but would appreciate thoughts on the PS. I do like that KA-BAR style clip.
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I’ve had both like them both even tho the cattle knife got sent back to the seller bc of several quality issues. Can’t go wrong with either.
I don’t like the main clip of the cattle knife I think it’s ugly but everything else is nice. I like how all the blade pulls face the show side that’s cool.
The premium is the better looking imo and the main blade is gorgeous. It is a little larger than I like for a Stockman but it’s so good I still love it.
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Will Power said:
Well it would be fantastic to have all of them so you could pass definitive judgement;) But the Norfolk is a fine pattern:)

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Trust me, it's not for lack of trying! :D I've been on the hunt for an ebony Norfolk for years! I always just miss out when one pops up. :(

Here's what I have had go through my hands with a quick comment on each.

Ebony WT - Great size for EDC. Ultimately I love the looks of the pattern but didn't care for the feel in hand with the clip blade deployed. The wharncliff really digs into my grip.

Dogleg Jack - Also great EDC size although pretty beefy and feels like a brick weight wise. Love the spear main on this one! Literally the only reason I didn't keep was because I just don't like a downward arch on my knife blades. If the tip were more centerline with the handle it would have been a keeper for me.

Chestnut Coffin Jack - Sweet little knife. The smallest of any I've owned. It didn't blow me away as far as usefulness which is probably why I sold it but it was so good in F&F you could have swore it was full custom.

Chestnut and antique bone Lannys - Awesome knife but for some dumb reason I sold off both. Probably should have kept one but I must have been chasing something else at the time. Oh well! :)

Ebony Eureka Jack - currently in my collection. Sold my first one. Missed it so I bought one in bone and then had Javi Garcia recover it in micarta. Wasn't completely happy with that so sold it and now I'm back with an ebony version. Really a great EDC. I like the little wider main as compared to the Coffin Jack. I also love the contoured frame on this one. 3rd times a charm here. This one will be a keeper!

Ebony Cattle Knife - Best production slip joint ever IMO. For me nothing I have ever owned, custom or production comes close to the value, quality and bang for buck that you get with this one.
 
Ron Sabbagh said:
Any thoughts on the premium stockman? It doesn't seem like a popular model.

considering a premium stockman or cattle knife. Leaning towards the cattle knife as it has a more pocketable size but would appreciate thoughts on the PS. I do like that KA-BAR style clip.
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I have both and hands down the winner for me is the premium.

I wanted to love the cattle knife for its size but although the positioning of all the nail nicks on one side is 'neat' in actual use it makes opening the main blade difficult.

The premium stockman is on the other hand an incredible knife and hard for me to describe without gushing. I do carry and use it on a regular basis. And that Kabar inspired clip blade will change how you feel about all other types of stockman main blades.

Out of the roughly 100 stockmans in my accumulation if I could only keep one it would be my Case/Bose Premium Ebony Stockman. I would trade my cattle knife in a heartbeat for another premium, not fishing just stating fact.
 
Tx308 said:
I have both and hands down the winner for me is the premium.

I wanted to love the cattle knife for its size but although the positioning of all the nail nicks on one side is 'neat' in actual use it makes opening the main blade difficult.

The premium stockman is on the other hand an incredible knife and hard for me to describe without gushing. I do carry and use it on a regular basis. And that Kabar inspired clip blade will change how you feel about all other types of stockman main blades.

Out of the roughly 100 stockmans in my accumulation if I could only keep one it would be my Case/Bose Premium Ebony Stockman. I would trade my cattle knife in a heartbeat for another premium, not fishing just stating fact.
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If one in ebony ever pops up for a decent price I'd def. like to get one in hand to check out. Would you mind doing some comparison pics of OAL with main blade open, Thickness and closed length?
 
Some follow up ...

Ok I ordered the cattle knife in chestnut. One of my fav dealers had it in stock.

You guys know how it goes...I'll prob get both. The premium stockman is more readily available, so that's why I went with the cattle first. Not many cattle around, especially in chestnut which I like for this pattern. I'll most likely get an ebony PS once I sell off some other stuff. Thank you all for your comments. They are very helpful.
 
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