How does the rest of the world look at Case traditional knives?...

As a european, I prefer US made knives by a long shot, my edc is a case peanut, i used a buck cadet at work, a buck 301 for outdoorsy stuff, i like to carry my medium yeller stockman from time to time..and so on. I have a couple of Queen knives in D2 as well, and when my budget allows it, i will always buy another US made blade.
My fixed blades are US made as well.
At some point i would like to become a dealer of US knives and gear for parts of Europe. Unless I find a way to move there for good :D
 
im in Ireland and for years the knives available to myself were dismal,there are a few shops that stock buck knives mostly the plastic/pop knives and they have a much larger price tag, case are not available, cases quality can go from superb to absolutely rubbish that shouldn't be let out of the shop,ive been disappointed by 3 out of 7 case knives ive purchased on the internet,usually no finish on blade rubbing parts,buck ive found very consistently good quality
 
herisson said:
Because we're talking about sexy knives, I may add that although we have a great tradition of cutlery in France, Germany and Italy, and outstanding cutlers, manufacturers and brands, and high quality, original (and sexy) knives... the american production still has a definite appeal to us Old Worlders. A quite unique "trusted and true" style that calls on me.
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When I gave my daughter's boyfriend/fiance a knife as a present... I chose a Laguiole made by Forge De Laguiole.... Why?.. That special unique design that is different from my norm. That is why I am branching out to different makers... including some from abroad... Loving the diversity!!!! ;-)
 
You have excellent taste : the Laguiole is a quite unique and outstanding design which, fortunately, is produced by people who take an edge on quality. Nonetheless, I may be drawn in by a "turkish clip" blade of american design which gets it just "so right"... Oh, the elegance, the style...
 
herisson said:
Victorinox knives : they have no sex.
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Mais non. C'est un couteau. C'est masculin.

Forgive me. I couldn't resist.

I actually agree with your post.
 
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I asked for it... dragging "sex" into knives is quite a stretch, I must admit. Although it seems fitting for that touch of magic, mojo, juju, charm, whatever, that hits you when you meet "that special knife"... C'est une sorte de coup de foudre, n'est-ce pas ?
 
I wonder what the Italians think about American made knives? They have a rich tradition of knife production. Switchblades are a large part of it but Traditionals are offered as well.
 
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