Case Tony Bose Collabs pic and discussion thread.

Signalprick said:
Definitely at the top of my list to get my hands on. Would love the V1 over V2 but either would do. Beautiful bone on that one!
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That picture looks pretty dark. Here is a better one for color.
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I’m not intending on collecting every collab model but here is what I have so far and I’m looking to add two more and initially thinking coffin jack (definitely) and maybe one other pattern, I’m on the fence about bullnose trapper given it’s size but would appreciate any suggestions.

Here’’s what I have so far…

Lanny
Lanny Lockback
Wharncliffe Lockback Whittler
Old Dog
Tribal Spear
Premium Stockman
Cattle
Eureka Jack
HT Trapper
Wilfred Lockback Hunter
Wharncliffe Trapper
Lockback Whittler

Like I said, I’m definitely searching for a coffin jack, but the last one I’m not sure if I would like the bullnose trapper, the slim trapper, the Norfolk, or one of the other models. Assuming I can find any of these of course.
 
GusSharp68 said:
I’m not intending on collecting every collab model but here is what I have so far and I’m looking to add two more and initially thinking coffin jack (definitely) and maybe one other pattern, I’m on the fence about bullnose trapper given it’s size but would appreciate any suggestions.

Here’’s what I have so far…

Lanny
Lanny Lockback
Wharncliffe Lockback Whittler
Old Dog
Tribal Spear
Premium Stockman
Cattle
Eureka Jack
HT Trapper
Wilfred Lockback Hunter
Wharncliffe Trapper
Lockback Whittler

Like I said, I’m definitely searching for a coffin jack, but the last one I’m not sure if I would like the bullnose trapper, the slim trapper, the Norfolk, or one of the other models. Assuming I can find any of these of course.
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Norfolk is an interesting knife - that being said, the secondary blade has a crazy nail breaker of a pull.
The Coffin Jack is a neat design, I had one for some years. That being said, I would have kept it if the secondary blade was a Wharncliffe.

Out of all of my Case Bose that I have owned, the Eureka Jack is the only one that has hung around. But the Eureka Jack is a perfect slippy for me.
 
ibute21 said:
Norfolk is an interesting knife - that being said, the secondary blade has a crazy nail breaker of a pull.
The Coffin Jack is a neat design, I had one for some years. That being said, I would have kept it if the secondary blade was a Wharncliffe.

Out of all of my Case Bose that I have owned, the Eureka Jack is the only one that has hung around. But the Eureka Jack is a perfect slippy for me.
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Oddly my Eureka Jack is probably the one I have the most issue with because the crown of the blade edge, especially the main, are very sharp like it had simply been cut from sheet metal and not smoothed down at all and the ridge on the spine between the middle pins is actually crooked, LOL. Plus the nail nick on the main is barely accessible since it is mostly hidden behind the secondary. I think I got a bad one I guess. I love the design but damn.
 
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GusSharp68 said:
Oddly my Eureka Jack is probably the one I have the most issue with because the crown of the blade edge, especially the main, are very sharp like it had simply been cut from sheet metal and smoothed down at all and the ridge on the spine between the middle pins is actually crooked, LOL. Plus the nail nick on the main is barely accessible since it is mostly hidden behind the secondary. I think I got a bad on I guess. I love the design but damn.
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The primary nail nick is the same on mine and others, I remember reading others commenting on that.

I noted the almost sharp edges as well, almost like it needed one more pass with the buffer wheel. The edges are what I would call "crisp", but not quite sharp. I think it would take a little force and hitting a boney part like a knuckle to break skin.

My middle pin ridge seems fine (at least to my eyes).
 
Both of these are the same model number of the bullnose trapper, I’m assuming the dark one was custom dyed after the fact right? I believe like the other patterns they only came in fI’ve options, abalone, chestnut bone, brown bone (that looks like the lighter one below), ebony, and stag. Unless I’m badly mistaken.View attachment 2274924View attachment 2274925
 
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GusSharp68 said:
Oddly my Eureka Jack is probably the one I have the most issue with because the crown of the blade edge, especially the main, are very sharp like it had simply been cut from sheet metal and smoothed down at all and the ridge on the spine between the middle pins is actually crooked, LOL. Plus the nail nick on the main is barely accessible since it is mostly hidden behind the secondary. I think I got a bad on I guess. I love the design but damn.
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That’s interesting about the main blade being so rough. I checked mine and it has crisp edges, but no burrs. The spine ridge/hump on mine as well is slightly off kilter now that I looked more closely at it.
And the main nail nick is hidden, but I can easily reach it behind the secondary or even closer to the swedge.
Honestly, even in spite of this, it is still my favorite. The practical main blade shape does most everything I need, and the wharncliffe secondary is my go to for all little detail work. An added bonus is when I hold it like I’m peeling an apple, I have excellent control of it due to the handle shape.
 
ibute21 said:
That’s interesting about the main blade being so rough. I checked mine and it has crisp edges, but no burrs. The spine ridge/hump on mine as well is slightly off kilter now that I looked more closely at it.
And the main nail nick is hidden, but I can easily reach it behind the secondary or even closer to the swedge.
Honestly, even in spite of this, it is still my favorite. The practical main blade shape does most everything I need, and the wharncliffe secondary is my go to for all little detail work. An added bonus is when I hold it like I’m peeling an apple, I have excellent control of it due to the handle shape.
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Don’t get me wrong, I like the eureka a lot primarily because of the secondary blade.

i did spend a little time today smoothing out the crisp edges on the primary and it actually helped a lot. May spend a little more time on it but it’s better than it was before.
 
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So I think I’m going to go for the bullnose trapper in addition to the coffin Jack pending finding one. that will complete my case of case knives lol. these Will be carried of course. Will be interesting to see which one of these will be my go to. Once I have a coffin I mean
 
Mail call. Main blade is pretty loose when shut though. Anyone know if there is a simple fix or would I be best to send it to Case? I decided to go with the stag here I have a chestnut Wilfred kickback on the way and a molasses jigged bone Damascus bullnose as well. Decided not to do all ebony after all.

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GusSharp68 said:
Mail call. Main blade is pretty loose when shut though. Anyone know if there is a simple fix or would I be best to send it to Case? I decided to go with the stag here I have a chestnut Wilfred kickback in the way and a molasses jigged bone Damascus bullnose as well. Decided not to do all ebony after all.

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I don't think I've seen the kind of pin pattern before. The smaller ones look to be pinning the covers to the liners, but I'm guessing that the three larger pins are required by the locking mechanism. I can't see why it would need three, though.
 
GusSharp68 said:
So I think I’m going to go for the bullnose trapper in addition to the coffin Jack pending finding one. that will complete my case of case knives lol. these Will be carried of course. Will be interesting to see which one of these will be my go to. Once I have a coffin I mean
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I think you are making a good choice with the Coffin Jack. I LOVE mine. I also really love my two Eureka’s, but I had to smooth my secondary blade side on one of them just a bit, b/c it broke skin a couple of times. After that, they have been perfect knives.

I’m actually going to thin my Case Bose herd a bit. My Coffin Jack, two Eureka’s, and Cattle Knife are staying, but I’m going to let my Stockman, Lanny’s Clip, and Wharncliffe Trapper go. I just don’t have the room to keep them all, if I’m not using them.

I know it’s never happened to anyone on this forum before, :p but I went in a little hot to collecting traditionals, and really need to pare back! Of course, I’ll still be looking for a Wharncliffe Whittler, b/c I am weak.
 
JTB_5 said:
I don't think I've seen the kind of pin pattern before. The smaller ones look to be pinning the covers to the liners, but I'm guessing that the three larger pins are required by the locking mechanism. I can't see why it would need three, though.
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It’s similar on the wharncliffe lockback whittler version as well. The locking mechanism is pretty robust.

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TheIncredibleHoke said:
I think you are making a good choice with the Coffin Jack. I LOVE mine. I also really love my two Eureka’s, but I had to smooth my secondary blade side on one of them just a bit, b/c it broke skin a couple of times. After that, they have been perfect knives.

I’m actually going to thin my Case Bose herd a bit. My Coffin Jack, two Eureka’s, and Cattle Knife are staying, but I’m going to let my Stockman, Lanny’s Clip, and Wharncliffe Trapper go. I just don’t have the room to keep them all, if I’m not using them.

I know it’s never happened to anyone on this forum before, :p but I went in a little hot to collecting traditionals, and really need to pare back! Of course, I’ll still be looking for a Wharncliffe Whittler, b/c I am weak.
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Yeah I’m diagnosing myself as OCD this has gotten out of hand but im happy to say that with the exception of getting the Coffin Jack I’ve reached the point where if I want something new I’m selling something old. For real this time 😂
 
GusSharp68 said:
Yeah I’m diagnosing myself as OCD this has gotten out of hand but im happy to say that with the exception of getting the Coffin Jack I’ve reached the point where if I want something new I’m selling something old. For real this time 😂
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All I can say is, good luck with that! 🤣
I have the stag lockback. The main blade is a bit wobbly in the closed position, and both springs on the secondaries are a little lazy. I think it came with the territory if I remember correctly.
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Peregrin said:
All I can say is, good luck with that! 🤣
I have the stag lockback. The main blade is a bit wobbly in the closed position, and both springs on the secondaries are a little lazy. I think it came with the territory if I remember correctly.
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Good to know. I definitely noticed the spring on the pen secondary was a bit lazy. I do like it a lot overall. The nail nick on the coping secondary is pretty hard to get at as well.
 
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