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Recommendation? Folding Hunter Boker ? Or Case
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afishhunter
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Either steel would be good.
Case's "CV" is a modified 1095 with a small amount of Vadium added. Not enough to make it stain less.
From what I understand, their current "CS" is regular 1095.
Böker's carbon steel has a good reputation for taking and holding a keen edge.
Honestly, in use I doubt you would notice a difference ... tho I think Case runs their "CV" and "CS" a point or two softer than other makers, making them a little harder to get rid of the burrs/wire edge.
Either can usually have the working edge restored by stropping, rather than by using a stone.
Which has the covers you prefer?
IF you can hold both, which feels better in hand?
I know my two blade Western 062 Folding Hunter feels better in hand to me than my (offshore) Marbles and Old Timer 2 blade Folding Hunters.
You might want to consider a good used Western 062 Folding Hunter with 1095 blades (Tang stamp with letter "S" in front of the model has stain less blades) also vintage U.S, Schrade/Old Timer/Uncle Henry/Imperial Frontier, and Camillus.
Note the Imperial Frontier "Double Eagle" line have the same 440A blades as the "Schrade+" knives.
They can be found with little to no blade loss for a decent price on the second hand market..
THE hunting knife in the deer woods from before WW2 to the late 1990's was the Western L/W/F66. (the wood handled W66 is somewhat rare, and a touch more spendy. The "F" series were known as the "Black Beauty". Handle was alternating clear anodized aluminum and black fiber washers.)
The various 66's can also still be found for a decent price. I bought my L66 at a pawn shop, about 6 years ago.
Case's "CV" is a modified 1095 with a small amount of Vadium added. Not enough to make it stain less.
From what I understand, their current "CS" is regular 1095.
Böker's carbon steel has a good reputation for taking and holding a keen edge.
Honestly, in use I doubt you would notice a difference ... tho I think Case runs their "CV" and "CS" a point or two softer than other makers, making them a little harder to get rid of the burrs/wire edge.
Either can usually have the working edge restored by stropping, rather than by using a stone.
Which has the covers you prefer?
IF you can hold both, which feels better in hand?
I know my two blade Western 062 Folding Hunter feels better in hand to me than my (offshore) Marbles and Old Timer 2 blade Folding Hunters.
You might want to consider a good used Western 062 Folding Hunter with 1095 blades (Tang stamp with letter "S" in front of the model has stain less blades) also vintage U.S, Schrade/Old Timer/Uncle Henry/Imperial Frontier, and Camillus.
Note the Imperial Frontier "Double Eagle" line have the same 440A blades as the "Schrade+" knives.
They can be found with little to no blade loss for a decent price on the second hand market..
THE hunting knife in the deer woods from before WW2 to the late 1990's was the Western L/W/F66. (the wood handled W66 is somewhat rare, and a touch more spendy. The "F" series were known as the "Black Beauty". Handle was alternating clear anodized aluminum and black fiber washers.)
The various 66's can also still be found for a decent price. I bought my L66 at a pawn shop, about 6 years ago.
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One thing to note, is that the Boker TS series folding hunters are an international product. Parts are Chinese, finish work is done in Germany. How much is debatable, but it's enough to get a "made in Germany" designation. They are like high quality Rough Riders in looks and finish. That being said, they are nice.
Case's '65s are still pretty good. Three things to look out for are - Loose shields, the famous Case edge burr, and occasionally light side to side play.
The Case is a bit stouter knife, and most tend to prefer the '65 handle shape better. The little turn at the butt makes for a nicer working knife. The Boker's "Yukonish" shape is a looker though.
If you find yourself looking at single blade versions, you might also try chasing down an old stock Schrade USA 125ot. The simple linerlock on it makes for a nice, stout knife.
The Cold Steel Ranch Boss 2 is very, very stout too, and carbon steel.
Case's '65s are still pretty good. Three things to look out for are - Loose shields, the famous Case edge burr, and occasionally light side to side play.
The Case is a bit stouter knife, and most tend to prefer the '65 handle shape better. The little turn at the butt makes for a nicer working knife. The Boker's "Yukonish" shape is a looker though.
If you find yourself looking at single blade versions, you might also try chasing down an old stock Schrade USA 125ot. The simple linerlock on it makes for a nice, stout knife.
The Cold Steel Ranch Boss 2 is very, very stout too, and carbon steel.