Do the Case Humpbacks Have a Flat Ground Master?

[AFAustin]

I have been enjoying my Case Humpback Stockman, and have found it to be a high quality knife for a very reasonable price. Rick (Railsplitter) has pointed out the phospher bronze bushings, which are one nice touch. I am wondering if it---and its cousins, the Humpback Whittler and Humpback Half Whittler---may have another virtue: a flat ground master.

The few Case knives I've had before this have had obviously hollow ground blades, with the exception of the Sway Back Jack and Gent, which I had understood to be among the few Case knives with flat ground blades. But it looks to my old eyes and unreliable touch that my Humpback Stockman's spear master is likewise flat ground. Could this be? The secondary blades seem to have a very subtle hollow grind, noticeably less than with a typical Case.

Can someone more in the know give me the answer---or at least his opinion?

Finally, I am particularly interested in the answer as it relates to the Humpback Half Whittler (which has a clip master), as I am sorely tempted to make that my next purchase.

Thanks for any help.

Andrew

 

[Peregrin]

I can only speak to the Case Humpback Half Whittler in Damascus (52046 1/2DAM). The clip master blade is flat ground on the one I have.

 

[AFAustin]

Thanks, Gary. That is interesting and supports my theory on these nice knives.

Andrew