First case

[jacksonm333]

I'm looking for a suggestion for a case knife. I don't want it to be to expensive, but I'm open to all kinds of designs!

 

[matt1987]

A medium stockman is always a good choice.

 

[GLDNDomer]

I've decided that once I get enough spending cash I'm going to purchase a Case Swayback Jack in chestnut bone as my first Case.

If you want an even more expensive option, I would really look at the very classic Case Sodbuster and the quintessential Case peanut (I'd go ten more bucks to get a bone handle or a yellow plastic/delrin handle).

 

[Tsujigiri]

The people who seem to know the most about traditionals claim that the Swayback Jack is one of, if not the, nicest knife Case makes. You can't go wrong with a cheaper Stockman, though. Browse the traditional forums a little if you're interested in a Case.

 

[brets-ftw]

+1 for peanut, also the sway back jack, or anything with a coffin handle.

 

[Coyote3855]

CV Small Sodbuster.

 

[kurt6652]

The Slimline Trapper is a nice knife, thin profile and a long blade for slicing.

 

[TheWook]

Love my Texas toothpick

 

[Planterz]

I've decided that once I get enough spending cash I'm going to purchase a Case Swayback Jack in chestnut bone as my first Case.

The SBJ is a great knife. The only problem is that it's so nice that it's likely that every Case you buy after that will likely be a disappointment. Unless you only buy Bose models, or go vintage.

 

[Will Power]

My favourites are:

Swayback Jack stainless or cv, very nice bone handles on these and the fit is excellent.

Large Stockman in cv Amber Bone

Slimline Trapper single bolster version. Slim&very handy in the pocket, great for fruits,snacks etc.

Mini Trapper (not that small,3.5" just fine for the pocket) with Wharncliffe blade&Clip.

Mini Copperlock. Good slim lockback with a decent blade.

Pen-Knife anther slim stowaway, much prefer this to the Peanut whose handle is too short for my not large hands! Only comes in yellow delrin though.

Quite a few eh? There are many, many more to check out. Drop by the Traditional Forum, then you'll get bitten by the GEC bug......

 

[yuldeli]

My first Case was an amber bone texas jack. I really like the patina that the CV blades have acquired.

 

[Railsplitter]

Humpback Stockman

 

[Bastid]

I've decided that once I get enough spending cash I'm going to purchase a Case Swayback Jack in chestnut bone as my first Case.

Best made knife by Case in at least 35 years so that is what I would go for.