Case Tony Bose Collabs pic and discussion thread.

JohnDF said:
Here it is... My first Case/Bose, the Cattle Knife.

I can only offer my initial impressions and will be evaluating it fully over the next few days. The seller, a member here, was completely up front with what he thought the flaws were on this knife. He sent pictures and a video so I felt very confident in buying this knife for the price he was asking. The first flaw he mentioned was a slight gap at the bolster. It does have a slight gap, but it's not too bad at all. I'd expect no gaps at this price, but it's completely livable for me. The second thing he mentioned was a lighter pull on the main blade. I agree that the pull is lighter than the secondary blades but it's well within what I would consider to be acceptable. Besides the two he mentioned, I think there is slight blade rub on the secondary blades, I can't see it but i can feel it.

The F&F is almost perfect besides those small issues. The bone handles have beautiful color and jigging, the finish on the blades and bolsters is perfect, all the blades are nice and 'snappy', the back spring is perfectly flush in all positions on all three blades, and everything is just beautifully finished. The thing I like most is the design of the knife, and that's what really makes the knife worth the money. The blades all sit low, all the nicks on the same side and accessible, the slanted bolsters, the swedge work, it's all fabulous.

I've often wondered if a Case built knife was worth this amount of money and I'd say it was definitely worth at least what I paid for it. Which could be dangerous for my pocket book in the future. They definitely are a step above the usual production knives I've bough so far and I'm happy I finally pulled the trigger. :cool::thumbsup:

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Congratulations sir! My cattle knife is probably my all time favorite knife I’ve got this year. After carrying it everyday now since I got it I have gotten over the small gripes I had with it. It’s become a user now and it is just fantastic! Great great great pattern! I hope you enjoy it as much as I have been. I know I was critical of some things at first because of the price, but I love this knife and pattern so much I’m not 100% sure if I am even going to send it in now. It will probably be my only Case Bose but it sure is one of the good ones!
 
JohnDF said:
Here it is... My first Case/Bose, the Cattle Knife.

I can only offer my initial impressions and will be evaluating it fully over the next few days. The seller, a member here, was completely up front with what he thought the flaws were on this knife. He sent pictures and a video so I felt very confident in buying this knife for the price he was asking. The first flaw he mentioned was a slight gap at the bolster. It does have a slight gap, but it's not too bad at all. I'd expect no gaps at this price, but it's completely livable for me. The second thing he mentioned was a lighter pull on the main blade. I agree that the pull is lighter than the secondary blades but it's well within what I would consider to be acceptable. Besides the two he mentioned, I think there is slight blade rub on the secondary blades, I can't see it but i can feel it.

The F&F is almost perfect besides those small issues. The bone handles have beautiful color and jigging, the finish on the blades and bolsters is perfect, all the blades are nice and 'snappy', the back spring is perfectly flush in all positions on all three blades, and everything is just beautifully finished. The thing I like most is the design of the knife, and that's what really makes the knife worth the money. The blades all sit low, all the nicks on the same side and accessible, the slanted bolsters, the swedge work, it's all fabulous.

I've often wondered if a Case built knife was worth this amount of money and I'd say it was definitely worth at least what I paid for it. Which could be dangerous for my pocket book in the future. They definitely are a step above the usual production knives I've bough so far and I'm happy I finally pulled the trigger. :cool::thumbsup:

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Congratulations! I think it'll become one of your favorites. My Case/Bose collabs get most of the pocket time nowadays. I have one just like that and at first I was concerned that with all the nail nicks being on the same side, the main clip looked like it might be hard to get to. That hasn't been a problem though.
 
JohnDF JohnDF Glad you were able to get it! I was tempted but what with overseas shipping and 25% import-tax on top, ordering a Custom Lag and generally a bit hard up, couldn't do it...really like the bone on that one:cool:

Regards, Will
 
Railsplitter said:
Glad you finally jumped in and that you’re happy so far.
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Thank you, I'm super excited and already bored my wife by bragging on it to her. :)

Murphjd25 said:
Congratulations sir!
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Thank you. :)

Murphjd25 said:
Great great great pattern!
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I agree, it's a great design. :)

Ironbut said:
Congratulations!
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Thank you. :)

Ironbut said:
the main clip looked like it might be hard to get to.
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I had the same concern, but the seller assured me it was easy to get to... he was right. :)

Will Power said:
Glad you were able to get it!
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Thank you. :)

Will Power said:
really like the bone on that one
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Thanks, I think it's awfully pretty too. :)
 
Heck of a first JohnDF JohnDF . I don't have any Case/Bose knives, but the cattleman is one of the Top 5 models in the lineup I'd grab if I chanced upon one at a price I'd be willing to pay.

I think you've just crossed a significant psychological threshold. Whether that's good or bad only time will tell.
 
JohnDF said:
Here it is... My first Case/Bose, the Cattle Knife.

I can only offer my initial impressions and will be evaluating it fully over the next few days. The seller, a member here, was completely up front with what he thought the flaws were on this knife. He sent pictures and a video so I felt very confident in buying this knife for the price he was asking. The first flaw he mentioned was a slight gap at the bolster. It does have a slight gap, but it's not too bad at all. I'd expect no gaps at this price, but it's completely livable for me. The second thing he mentioned was a lighter pull on the main blade. I agree that the pull is lighter than the secondary blades but it's well within what I would consider to be acceptable. Besides the two he mentioned, I think there is slight blade rub on the secondary blades, I can't see it but i can feel it.

The F&F is almost perfect besides those small issues. The bone handles have beautiful color and jigging, the finish on the blades and bolsters is perfect, all the blades are nice and 'snappy', the back spring is perfectly flush in all positions on all three blades, and everything is just beautifully finished. The thing I like most is the design of the knife, and that's what really makes the knife worth the money. The blades all sit low, all the nicks on the same side and accessible, the slanted bolsters, the swedge work, it's all fabulous.

I've often wondered if a Case built knife was worth this amount of money and I'd say it was definitely worth at least what I paid for it. Which could be dangerous for my pocket book in the future. They definitely are a step above the usual production knives I've bough so far and I'm happy I finally pulled the trigger. :cool::thumbsup:

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Congrats John. I great choice for sure.
 
I just went to the Shot show website and they say they cancelled this years event in Vegas...I wonder when case will announce the knife. I too am a might bit curious. I am gonna guess sowbelly or Texas jack.
Happy new year folks.
 
JohnDF said:
Here it is... My first Case/Bose, the Cattle Knife.

I can only offer my initial impressions and will be evaluating it fully over the next few days. The seller, a member here, was completely up front with what he thought the flaws were on this knife. He sent pictures and a video so I felt very confident in buying this knife for the price he was asking. The first flaw he mentioned was a slight gap at the bolster. It does have a slight gap, but it's not too bad at all. I'd expect no gaps at this price, but it's completely livable for me. The second thing he mentioned was a lighter pull on the main blade. I agree that the pull is lighter than the secondary blades but it's well within what I would consider to be acceptable. Besides the two he mentioned, I think there is slight blade rub on the secondary blades, I can't see it but i can feel it.

The F&F is almost perfect besides those small issues. The bone handles have beautiful color and jigging, the finish on the blades and bolsters is perfect, all the blades are nice and 'snappy', the back spring is perfectly flush in all positions on all three blades, and everything is just beautifully finished. The thing I like most is the design of the knife, and that's what really makes the knife worth the money. The blades all sit low, all the nicks on the same side and accessible, the slanted bolsters, the swedge work, it's all fabulous.

I've often wondered if a Case built knife was worth this amount of money and I'd say it was definitely worth at least what I paid for it. Which could be dangerous for my pocket book in the future. They definitely are a step above the usual production knives I've bough so far and I'm happy I finally pulled the trigger. :cool::thumbsup:

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I’m excited for you that you made the leap. That thing is sweet. I need to do the same, but I think it will be a while for me. Probably sometime if I sell something and have some “extra” money laying around.

So, how is it after carrying it for a few days? Is it living up to expectations?
 
Sacto said:
Probably sometime if I sell something and have some “extra” money laying around.
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I set up a "piggy bank" and kept adding a few dollars here and there from random knife sales.
It took about a year to save up enough "extra money" before I had enough to pull the trigger.

Sacto said:
So, how is it after carrying it for a few days?
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I'm glad you asked...
I'm conflicted. On one hand it is a really great knife that is very useful and brings pride of ownership. On the other hand, it brings feelings of guilt to carry and use a knife this expensive when I have so many others that I like and wouldn't care if they got lost or damaged. Time will tell if I stick with it or end up displaying it front and center in my small collection.
 
JohnDF said:
I set up a "piggy bank" and kept adding a few dollars here and there from random knife sales.
It took about a year to save up enough "extra money" before I had enough to pull the trigger.


I'm glad you asked...
I'm conflicted. On one hand it is a really great knife that is very useful and brings pride of ownership. On the other hand, it brings feelings of guilt to carry and use a knife this expensive when I have so many others that I like and wouldn't care if they got lost or damaged. Time will tell if I stick with it or end up displaying it front and center in my small collection.
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if you purchased the knife to carry and use, then don’t feel guilty! There are far too many knives that sit in safes just waiting desperately to see some pocket time. I know this all too well!
 
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