Case Tony Bose Collabs pic and discussion thread.

[Heathenhymnal]

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[TheIncredibleHoke]

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I was like, “Wait, what? I didn’t know this collab even existed!”

 

[Heathenhymnal]

I was like, “Wait, what? I didn’t know this collab even existed!”

I thought I was posting in the "What are you totin today" thread but then I saw the post above mine and was like "why the heck is someone carrying FOUR Bose knives at once?"....lol my bad.

 

[Will Power]

I may try and reach out to Case and see if this is something they'd fix under warranty. I kind of agree with you on this.

Most certainly contact CASE, they have an excellent warranty programme. I've not had to send a Collab in but they've fixed my concerns with 2 standard knives 100% to my satisfaction. AND I might add, I'm not living in the US or a US citizen so if they treat overseas consumers this well they'll stand by the domestics too

 

[jeffbird]

I would not like to find an exposed and tactile pin like that on a Collab. Blade play as well you say? Should not be at this level in my view.

The pin and bolster were sanded smooth in finishing the bolster. The pin appears to have worked itself loose and crept out a bit. So it must have been ever so slightly undersized, which would also account for the play. Doubtless the warranty should cover it as it is a functional issue rather than cosmetic.

 

[dennishy]

Thank you, I was a bit shocked to find that the HT Trapper doesn't have half stops

Until you mentioned it - I didn't know the HTT lacked half stops either. The Pruner also doesn't have half stops, I'll have to research and see what other collaboration knives share this trait. Speaking of idiosyncrasies, I like those flush shields on the ebony wood covers just as much as I like the (intentionally) proud shields on the bone covers ... why did I not acquire an ebony Norfolk while I could? alas.

I may try and reach out to Case and see if this is something they'd fix under warranty. I kind of agree with you on this.

Couldn't hurt to reach out! I found them responsive when I had an issue with my Lanny's Clip (maybe a day to respond via email, saying to mail it in) and the fix itself took probably a week? The biggest anxiety was just having it through the mailing system (but that's unavoidable). That's just anecdotal but hopefully serves as a data point.

 

[GusSharp68]

Until you mentioned it - I didn't know the HTT lacked half stops either. The Pruner also doesn't have half stops, I'll have to research and see what other collaboration knives share this trait. Speaking of idiosyncrasies, I like those flush shields on the ebony wood covers just as much as I like the (intentionally) proud shields on the bone covers ... why did I not acquire an ebony Norfolk while I could? alas.


Couldn't hurt to reach out! I found them responsive when I had an issue with my Lanny's Clip (maybe a day to respond via email, saying to mail it in) and the fix itself took probably a week? The biggest anxiety was just having it through the mailing system (but that's unavoidable). That's just anecdotal but hopefully serves as a data point.

I sent them an email, I think it's just that the pin is a little loose. I would assume that's something they can easily fix. I bought the other two (Lanny and stockman) from same seller and they are flawless. I'm guessing he may not have even been aware. This thing seems untouched so may have just been a factory quality issue or something, I'm not going to loose a lot of sleep over it. I'm guessing Case can remedy it one way or another.

I really like the ebony too, the WT was the first collab I got and the size and finish was so nice, I really enjoy carrying that one.

 

[lithicus]

Thank TIH. Yes, that is the Cattle knife on the left, large Stockman in the middle, and Bullnose Trapper on the right.

All of this talk of half stops and I had been wondering, so I might as well ask. Does the cattle knife have half stops on all blades?

Awesome, heck of a trio. I need a Cattle knife for sure now after seeing it next to the Stockman.

If I were to get a collab, I think I'd get the cattle knife as opposed to the stockman as I like the smaller size of the cattle knife better.

 

[unclekurty]

I finally got one. I have been enjoying the thread and decided to get a Eureka Jack. It came today and I am happy with the FF. I am glad I pulled the trigger. Great knife.

 

[GusSharp68]

All of this talk of half stops and I had been wondering, so I might as well ask. Does the cattle knife have half stops on all blades?

If I were to get a collab, I think I'd get the cattle knife as opposed to the stockman as I like the smaller size of the cattle knife better.

I was looking for a cattle in ebony but only found the premium stockman, iit does fit in the hand really well, I have medium/large size hands and a four finger grip pretty much covers the ebony covers. I would still love to find a cattle in ebony though. I'm also thinking a ebony coffin jack would be a great one to own.

 

[Signalprick]

Thanks, the clip blade is a bit loose though and the the pin on the clip side bolster isn't flush (I can feel it when running a finger over it). Not sure if that's a defect or just normal. The knife is definitely new or certainly hasn't been used or abused. The ebony wood feels a bit different than the other three as well. Maybe just needs some cleaning up perhaps.View attachment 2100434

That needs to go back for warranty. No question.

 

[GusSharp68]

I know this is a collaboration thread but thought I'd cheat and show my entire collection of Bose knives, the two Jigged ones are Reese Bose originals. The 5 blade is just insane. View attachment 2100735

 

[brownshoe]

Until you mentioned it - I didn't know the HTT lacked half stops either. The Pruner also doesn't have half stops, I'll have to research and see what other collaboration knives share this trait. Speaking of idiosyncrasies, I like those flush shields on the ebony wood covers just as much as I like the (intentionally) proud shields on the bone covers ... why did I not acquire an ebony Norfolk while I could? alas.


Couldn't hurt to reach out! I found them responsive when I had an issue with my Lanny's Clip (maybe a day to respond via email, saying to mail it in) and the fix itself took probably a week? The biggest anxiety was just having it through the mailing system (but that's unavoidable). That's just anecdotal but hopefully serves as a data point.

My Yukon Jack doesn’t have a half stop which is a good thing given it’s large blade.

 

[GusSharp68]

My Yukon Jack doesn’t have a half stop which is a good thing given it’s large blade.

I guess I've just gotten accustomed to more premium slipjoints having half stops. I'm not really sure why it makes it more of a premium feel but for me it just does. A lot of my GEC's don't have them either. I know it's nothing more than a safety feature at best. I remember as a young kid messing around in my Dad's tackle box he had a three blade slipjoint and I cut the shit out of my fingers when the blade closed on me so maybe it's just childhood trauma for me but I prefer to have half stops on slipjoints.

 

[GusSharp68]

Is there anywhere to find a comprehensive list of Case Bose Collabs with specs? I've not been able to find one.

 

[brownshoe]

I guess I've just gotten accustomed to more premium slipjoints having half stops. I'm not really sure why it makes it more of a premium feel but for me it just does. A lot of my GEC's don't have them either. I know it's nothing more than a safety feature at best. I remember as a young kid messing around in my Dad's tackle box he had a three blade slipjoint and I cut the shit out of my fingers when the blade closed on me so maybe it's just childhood trauma for me but I prefer to have half stops on slipjoints.

To me I like both. When it comes to “premium” I was once told by a maker at a knife show that half stops were easier to make perfect just like it’s easier to freehand draw a straight line than a circle.

 

[dennishy]

Is there anywhere to find a comprehensive list of Case Bose Collabs with specs? I've not been able to find one.

I made this when I was first getting acquainted, buried somewhere in this thread, with the plan of updating it with other details over time (e.g. counts by cover) but you know what they say about best laid plans. Added the details about halfstops though (thanks B brownshoe )

Year	Model	Type	Blades #	Blade Type (M)ain, (S)econdaries	Notes	No Half Stop	Metal	Shield
2022	Old Dog	Toothpick	1	Clip			154-CM	Bombshell
2021	HT Trapper	Trapper	2	Clip, Spey		No half stop	154-CM	Arrowhead
2020	Lanny's Clip Lockback	Lanny's Clip	1	Clip	Lockback		154-CM	Pawn
2019	Bullnose Trapper	Trapper	2	Drop, Spey			154-CM	Arrowhead
2018	Premium Stockman	Stockman	3	M: Clip, S: Sheepfoot, Spey			154-CM	Arrowhead
2017	Eureka Jack	Jack	2	M: Spear S:Wharncliffe			154-CM	Diamond
2016	Wilfred Lockback	Hunter	1	Clip	Lockback		154-CM	Bowtie
2015	Cattle Knife	Cattle	3	M: Clip S:Clip, Wharncliffe			154-CM	Diamond
2014	Wharncliffe Whittler Lockback	Whittler	3	M: Wharncliffe, S: Clip, Spear	M: Lockback S: Half Stops		154-CM	Badge
2013	Wharncliffe Trapper	Trapper	2	Clip, Wharncliffe			154-CM	Badge
2012	Lanny's Clip	Lanny's Clip	1	Clip			154-CM	Pawn
2011	Coffin Jack	Jack	2	M: Spear, S:Spear			154-CM	Badge
2010	Tribal Spear (Zulu)	Tribal Spear	1	Spear			154-CM	Pawn
2009	Norfolk Whittler	Whittler	2	Clip, Wharncliffe	Splitback		154-CM	Badge
2008	Arkansas Hunter	Hunter	1	Clip			154-CM	Bombshell
2007	Large Coke Bottle	Cheetah	1	Clip	Swing Guard		ATS-34	Bowtie
2006	Cotton Sampler	Cotton Sampler	1	Cotton Sampler			ATS-34	Badge
2005	Lockback Whittler	Whittler	3	M: Clip, S: Spear, Sheepfoot	M: Lockback S: Half Stops		ATS-34	Bar
2004	Muskrat	Muskrat	2	Clip, Wharncliffe			ATS-34	Badge
2003	Dog Leg Jack	Jack	2	M: Spear, S: Spear			ATS-34	Badge
2002	Gardener's Knife	Pruner	1	Pruner		No half stop	ATS-34	Badge
2001	Yukon	Hunter	1	Clip		No half stop	ATS-34	Bowtie
2000	Millenium Trapper	Trapper	2	Clip, Clip			ATS-34	Badge
1999	Slimline Trapper	Trapper	2	Clip, Wharncliffe			ATS-34	Propeller

I'm pretty sure after 2007 it's all 154-CM (putting Damascus aside) but I'll leave it blank until I can verify

edit: updated shields

All of this talk of half stops and I had been wondering, so I might as well ask. Does the cattle knife have half stops on all blades?

If I were to get a collab, I think I'd get the cattle knife as opposed to the stockman as I like the smaller size of the cattle knife better.

The cattle knife does indeed have half stops on all blades

editedit: updated with J jeffbird 's help

 

[jeffbird]

All of this talk of half stops and I had been wondering, so I might as well ask. Does the cattle knife have half stops on all blades?

Yes, the Cattle knife has a half stop on each of the three blades.

eta - heck, I see Dennis answered it.

Great chart Dennis.

 

[jeffbird]

Dennis,

see you updated it.

Super helpful chart and roadmap to plan future purchases.

Thank you!

 

[Ironbut]

I finally got one. I have been enjoying the thread and decided to get a Eureka Jack. It came today and I am happy with the FF. I am glad I pulled the trigger. Great knife.
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Great little knife! I have a Eureka in ebony, and I kind of babied it at first, but there's no need to. Ebony's been used for knife handles for a long time & holds up pretty well to hard use.