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gajinoz

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I seem to be developing a bit of an interest in the traditional end of the knife spectrum at the moment.

I have 3 or 4 now that could probably fit into that class, here is my latest acquisition. I'm guessing it could be a member of the traditional club.

(Excuse the crappy photography, I'm definitely no Coop :) )

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Never handled one of those. Love Wharncliffs and that handle looks like it fits great in the palm of the hand. Nice knife.
 
Case hit a home run with that model. It is most definitely a member of the traditional club, gajinoz .
 
Thomason said:
Case hit a home run with that model. It is most definitely a member of the traditional club, gajinoz .
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+1 on that. Not only is the design excellent, but the execution and craftsmanship is as perfect as I've seen in a production knife. Mine is as good as it gets: great color on the scales, perfectly centered blades, half stops with flush springs in all positions.
 
RobbW said:
+1 on that. Not only is the design excellent, but the execution and craftsmanship is as perfect as I've seen in a production knife. Mine is as good as it gets: great color on the scales, perfectly centered blades, half stops with flush springs in all positions.
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The one I recently received must be an exception to the rule:

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As you can see, both blades are taper-ground on the mark side only, so there must be some crinking involved (though not on this one) for them to lay centered. Both of mine are equally off, but neither show any sign of rubbing, so it's no big deal.

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There's also some dark, shallow pitting or corrosion (but no rust) on the blade spines right from the factory. It looks much worse in the photo, and the rest of the finish is fine.

Overall, it's a beauty, but the QC could have been a little better on this example.
 
Rick said:
The one I recently received must be an exception to the rule:

As you can see, both blades are taper-ground on the mark side only, so there must be some crinking involved (though not on this one) for them to lay centered. Both of mine are equally off, but neither show any sign of rubbing, so it's no big deal.
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Wow, yours is the first I've read of any of the SBJs having problems. That's too bad. Mine was as good as I expect a production knife to be, and I have high expectations. I'd send it back and get a better one. For that kind of money, you shouldn't have to put up with QC problems. Case will make it right.
 
My blades are somewhat off centre, the small one more so than the big one, but not as bad as those in the pics.
 
I love the Case Bose Sway Back Jack. I have a Stag model, a Chestnut CV and a Red Bone Gents SWJ. I love this style and my blades are slightly off center but hardly noticable and they do not contact the liners. You made a good choice and remember no knife is completely perfect but Case makes some very good knives for a reasonable price and that they are a mass produced knife.

rkh
 
I'm not at all concerned about the off centre problem. Small imperfections don't concern me as a general rule, so long as the knife is basically sound and works the way it's supposed to. Although I don't necessarily use all my knives I regard them all as users and not safe queens. If they're not a bit dinged up when I get them, they soon will be. :)
 
gajinoz, I must admit I am a little fanatical on fit and finish and am trying not to be. Bottom line, small imperfections will not affect the knife and it's use. And case provides there knives with very good edges.

RKH
 
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