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Are there certain case patterns that have better fit and finish or is it all a crap shoot?
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hornetguy
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I've had very good luck with the Swaybacks and the sowbellies. I've only got a couple of Tribals, but they are both excellent, as have been the 6247 stockmen.
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Thank you. I've ordered 3 and had to play the exchange game with 2 of them.
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Sometimes a touchy subject.
IMHO, and YMMV. Speaking only for myself. Observations based on my multiple copies of:
Case Barlows - all over the map from one that is essentially a perfect knife, to one that has enough blade play it literally rattles (probably should have returned it). Sample size of 7.
Tear Drops - mine have been between really nice and almost perfect. Sample size of 7.
Peanuts - same as Tear Drops. Sample size of 8.
Pocket Hunters - same as Tear Drops. Sample size of 8.
Mini Copperlocks - between really nice and almost bad enough to return (probably should have). Sample size of 4.
Tribal Locks - between really nice and sent back as a return (huge gapping between liners and spring/ lock). Sample size of 7.
Above sample sizes are total owned, including the return and several I have passed on to other people.
I might have just been unlucky and got an occasional lemon of the pattern.
Other Case patterns I have are in samples sizes of 1 to 3.
Since I keep buying Case and am generally happy, in my instance the stinkers I have received are a small portion of the good to almost perfect knives.
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I love everything about this knife. Single blade, nice micarta, and carbon steel. Im not expecting perfection. Had 2 I had to send back with heavy scratching on the bolster and blade, huge gaps (mind you Im ok with some.), and horrible grind lines. Lets hope the 3rd will be good.
I dont think I will ever swear them off. I just like the company.
I dont think I will ever swear them off. I just like the company.
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Ya come out better buying a case in person, or on the auction site if there are plenty of pics of fit and finish. Personally, I’d probably not buy just mail order from a stock picture. I have bought one knife that way, 8 years ago now. I don’t remember but I think it was okay.
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I also could be expecting too much. Idk. The copperlock, tribal lock, and sway back are on my list.
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Can someone pm me a us distributer that sells a good lambfoot knife. All the ones I am seeing are from the uk. Or do I just order one from there?
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I am seeing lambfoot come up a few times. The lambfoot thread is amazing. Lot of information to comb through.
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I will look into the single bladed stockman. Thanks
I have ordered a barlow and Im on the prowl for a lambfoot as we speak.Absolutely could not carry the same knife or pattern everyday. Much respect to folks that can. Im not one of them.For me it would be simpler to say which patterns I don't like....not many
Lot is to do with mood from one day to another in terms of size, pattern, blades, materials - carrying the same knife nearly all the time makes being on a knife forum redundant. Stockman knives are usually around, single-blades of various shapes and particularly Pen type construction with a blade at each end and preferably single-spring. But who knows what the future may bring ?
Very beautiful knives there. Thanks for sharing.The Barlow has always been my favorite pattern; something about it speaks to me. But I have yet to find a quality example with a bolster stamp, wood or synthetic covers, no shield, and a single stainless steel blade at a price I'm willing to pay. This Rough Rider Barlow is the closest I've ever come, and it's a lovely little knife.
A very close second is single-bladed equal-end/cigar pattern knives. I don't actually know what this pattern is called, but my favorite example of it is the Schatt & Morgan #99 Scout you gifted me with,Jakeywax31 !
This is such a pleasing pattern in hand and pocket.
In third is the equal-end/cigar Stockman (the bottom knife in the old photo below). Delightfully pocketable just like a single-bladed cigar pattern, but with a useful secondary blade (Sheepsfoot is my preference) and a small tertiary blade I can reserve for delicate tasks -- and sunk, or very nearly sunk, joints. My quest to replace this knife with one that has wood or synthetic covers, in stainless, is also ongoing. This is the unloved stepchild of Stockman patterns at Case, and the few examples I've seen that meet my fussy preferences aren't terribly attractive.
I also have a fondness for the Peanut pattern. I don't usually love small knives, but this blade combination, form factor, and size makes for a wonderful -- and useful -- little package. This dinged, scuffed, and well-loved example is also one of my favorite knives.
Give me a Medium Stockman and I have what I need (no, I didn't stop with just what I need!) OH
OH, those look nice! A medium stockman often finds its way into my pocket also. It's my most carried by a wide margin. My favorite is a Buck 303.
OP, a single blade barlow is very useful. I've found that I don't really need a longer blade than 2.5ish inches for most of my daily needs, and the slim profile really disappears until you need it.
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Is that a texas made barlow?
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I'm not sure it's always been the case but Moore Maker is a Texas company that contracts with other American manufacturers for their knives; none of the contracted companies are based in Texas. I know Queen and Bear & Son have been involved in the past (and probably others).
OP, not a Texas made, but Texas marketed. I think it was either made by Canal Street Cutlery or one of the CSC employees and sold by Moore Maker. There's a decent thread about this knife.
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My tastes have changed a lot over the course of my traditional knife collecting but my favorite patterns would have to be a single bladed swayback, or a barlow either single bladed or with a pen blade, I'm also a big fan of 2 bladed equal end knives on a single spring.
Beat me to the punch.
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The 053121 model 2021 GEC keychain knife is available with a Sheepfoot blade and it seems to still be available in some US dealers. Maybe not exactly what you want and small. Also the 493121 flag model still appears in some dealers.
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I really like a nice gunstock pattern. Was very excited when the 44's came out. Can't think of a traditional pattern I like better at the moment.
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I did see a few of those. I think maybe a little small but that flag acrylic looks amazing.
Very handsome knife there. I really like the gold. Never held a gunstock pattern knife. Seems interesting. Thanks for sharing.I really like a nice gunstock pattern. Was very excited when the 44's came out. Can't think of a traditional pattern I like better at the moment.