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After realizing that the lock back I carry to work is too small, I decided to pick up another slip joint (just one right?). Long story short, I purchased a Sway Back Gent. I had to look at 2 to find a centered blade, but the dealer wouldn't budge on his price which was $30 higher than average.
I finally found one at another local store and it was priced right. Blade is centered and the walk/talk is great. However the dye on the bone is pitiful. I bought it thinking Case would make it right since it's supposed to be Old Red Bone...not old pink and white bone. I contacted Case and they said $35 to install new scales. I am going to try some Feibings dye instead.
In the mean time I ordered a Chestnut Bone Sodbuster jr. from an online dealer. The size is perfect and it's a looker. The first one they sent me had some blade rub so they kindly exchanged it for me. The replacement knife is perfectly centered but the spring sticks up when open. The hafting of the handle is also uneven on the butt end. The seller said it was the best example they had of that model and offered a refund. I don't know if I can mention them by name on here but they have been fantastic. I will buy from them again.
I hate to sound picky, but I have Chinese made Buck slip joints with better fit and finish than at least half of the Case knives I've looked at. I really want to buy American and I really wanted a Case as they were always top shelf when I was a kid. Am I just getting the rare lemons or is Case quality not what I thought it was?
I finally found one at another local store and it was priced right. Blade is centered and the walk/talk is great. However the dye on the bone is pitiful. I bought it thinking Case would make it right since it's supposed to be Old Red Bone...not old pink and white bone. I contacted Case and they said $35 to install new scales. I am going to try some Feibings dye instead.
In the mean time I ordered a Chestnut Bone Sodbuster jr. from an online dealer. The size is perfect and it's a looker. The first one they sent me had some blade rub so they kindly exchanged it for me. The replacement knife is perfectly centered but the spring sticks up when open. The hafting of the handle is also uneven on the butt end. The seller said it was the best example they had of that model and offered a refund. I don't know if I can mention them by name on here but they have been fantastic. I will buy from them again.
I hate to sound picky, but I have Chinese made Buck slip joints with better fit and finish than at least half of the Case knives I've looked at. I really want to buy American and I really wanted a Case as they were always top shelf when I was a kid. Am I just getting the rare lemons or is Case quality not what I thought it was?
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