Fat jigged bone

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Why is it that some bone scales are fatter than others? I have 4 case knives, 2 mini copperlocks, 1 sway back jack, and a seahorse whittler. The former 3 all have thin, even scales, but the seahorse whittler has a thick bulge in the middle. My husband's russlock is the same way. Is it relative to the style of jigging, just random, or something else? Based on other knives I've seen in those two particular patterns, I'm guessing it's not related to the pattern.



 
The "deep canyon" jigging like on your knife there uses fat bone. I believe that the 6.5 bonestag may as well. That is one reason why I have never wanted one of the deep canyon jigged bone handled knives that Case puts out.
 
jc57 said:
The "deep canyon" jigging like on your knife there uses fat bone. I believe that the 6.5 bonestag may as well. That is one reason why I have never wanted one of the deep canyon jigged bone handled knives that Case puts out.
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I didn't realize that. I'll have to keep that in mind for next time. I actually don't find it that uncomfortable, it's just weird in various ways.
 
That is a thick single blade on the right side of the picture there, could you post a picture with the blades open?
 
i happen to like fat stag or bone. seems natural to have a palm swell.
that red bone is real nice.
thanks for posting

buzz
 
I wouldn't be surprised if the 'fat' scales are a more common attribute of whittler patterns in general. I have a Case V5383WH SS (year 2000 model in 'Vintage Stag', as Case calls it) with a very similar handle profile, being quite thick in the middle. For a whittling knife, a handle that's fuller in the hand affords a lot more leverage and control (at least, that's the benefit I see in it).


David
 
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Zemapeli said:
That is a thick single blade on the right side of the picture there, could you post a picture with the blades open?
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It is very thick, especially compared to the blades on the other end. It almost makes them feel too thin. Here are some pictures with my swayback jack.





 
jc57 said:
The "deep canyon" jigging like on your knife there uses fat bone. I believe that the 6.5 bonestag may as well. That is one reason why I have never wanted one of the deep canyon jigged bone handled knives that Case puts out.
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Obsessed with Edges said:
I wouldn't be surprised if the 'fat' scales are a more common attribute of whittler patterns in general. I have a Case 5383WH SS (year 2000 model in 'Vintage Stag', as Case calls it) with a very similar handle profile, being quite thick in the middle. For a whittling knife, a handle that's fuller in the hand affords a lot more leverage and control (at least, that's the benefit I see in it).


David
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Some are fatter than others. The Deep Canyon needs more "bone" than classic jigging to get that effect.
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It's a kind of CASE speciality in a way...

I have this Stag Mini-Copperlock that looks like a snake that's swallowed a feed..:eek: huge lump in the middle and the stag is generally featureless and frankly hideous. However, it does go very well in the hand as the large bulge makes for supreme grip, as others have noted. Don't judge by looks alone:D:thumbup:
 
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