First CASE knife.

[ron_m80]

I lost my EDC recently and had to replace it with something new. I purchased a Case mini-Copperlock knife in SS. I wanted carbon steel because that is my personal preference, but I had to settle on a SS blade.

I was wondering exactly what my new knife could do, it is the thinnest blade I have ever owned. So I found a suitable piece of dry wood and started carving out a project. The blade made a few horrible click noises when I was chipping out a few pieces with the tip, but it held fast. The edge held up to all the carving and it is still extremely sharp. The lock up is as tight as it was when I purchased it, minus some factory tightness I worked out last night. The fit and finish is very respectable for a handmade knife. I am really digging the knife's patten.

Here it is, it held up to the carving very well. I like this knife. My first impression was that I would only be sharpening pencils and cutting boxes or tape with it, but this little knife can cut very well.

 

[knarfeng]

Bwa-ha-ha-ha!

Welcome to the traditional side with thinner, more useful blade shapes.

Case does a dinkum job for the price.

 

[NMpops]

I have several Mini CopperLocks, great blades, carry well in the pocket and hold an edge.

 

[ron_m80]

I have confirmation of a reliable, affordable, easy to carry, and a dream to use EDC knife. This is my first ball and cage.

Picture assistance from friend with better camera skills than me.

 

[whetrock]

You hve great taste in traditional knives the copperlock IMO is a very overlooked and practical yet traditional pattern I realy wish Case would introduce one in CV and yellow Derlin.

 

[moonwilson]

Uh oh. You're in trouble now. The hook is set. Nice carving job, by the way!
Case makes superb knives. They definitely grow on you. The more you use 'em, the more you like 'em. The more you have of 'em, the more you want!

 

[wenkrush]

Very nice carving. I love the mini copperlock and own a couple of them myself. They are comfortable to use and have such a thin profile, they just disappear in the pocket. Congrats on the decision.

 

[ron_m80]

I wish it was available in CV as well, but this SS isn't bad at all. I've been reading up on Traditional knives pretty heavily since I purchased this one. I agree with all of you, there will be more.

Thank you.