Let's see your Traditional Case knives, old to new.

Vaporstang said:
What did I just buy? This is listed as a 2009 Case Standard Knife Co. Eisenhower stamped with USA 06263 SS. Is this a limited edition? I can't find anything on these other than it was a Case brand back in 1901 -1903 (I would love to own one of those!).

Anyway, I just received this today. These are the seller's pictures:
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That is a Case knife from their "Family Brands" promotion they ran a few years ago starting in 2002 (or so I have read), where they released knives with the stampings of the companies in the Case family tree. Standard was one of those.

http://www.wrcase.com/interactive/family_brands/
 
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(Gloomy, rainy day, so I just took a quick picture indoors, sorry about the quality.)

I just picked up a NIB 2014 Case Small Texas Jack (62032 CV). This is my first Case with CV steel, and after reading so many positive comments about it I'm looking forward to seeing how it performs. The fit and finish on this one is excellent, no gaps, centered clip blade and the pen isn't too far off (no rubbing), and the covers are highly polished with no rough spots on the jigging. Both covers match with regard to jigging and color. It's the perfect size for daily carry. (It seems as if every time I buy a new pattern I think, "No, this is the perfect one!". :p)

So... Yesterday I went to the local knife shop. I've been carrying and handling my three Schrade (USA) knives and was thinking that I should be looking for something else from the pre-2004 era to add to my "collection". I found a gorgeous Schrade (USA) trapper in very good shape for $35 and was about to go for it when my friend Robert walked into the store and we started talking and looking over the various knives in the display cases. As we handled and commented on the knives this Texas Jack caught my eye. It had the original box (including the brown paper the knife was wrapped in and the Case info sheet) and was marked $35. I pulled out both the Schrade and the Case and tried to make up my mind, but both of us quickly agreed that the Case was the way to go. (Hoping the Schrade is still there in a couple of weeks...) We looked around a bit more and I spotted a nice Rough Rider RR081 lockback for $12 that I couldn't resist. Finally it was time to go so I took my selections up to Pat (the owner) to pay up. He said, "I'm giving you that Case for $30." Woo hoo! When I got home the Case seemed a bit dull, but consistent with my experience with Case knives in the past it looked as if there was just a bit of residual burr from the factory sharpening. A few passes on a 1200 grit diamond stone and it was up to specs. I lubed the joints and rubbed a light coating of mineral oil on the blades, and I'll be carrying it when I go out today.

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waynorth said:
So near-custom quality, but at a much lower price anyone? I like what Case has produced with Tony Bose's collaboration over the years!!
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I'm with you on the Collabs. They are my singular focus for traditionals right now. I had an ebony WT a few years back I foolishly sold. I have an ebony Cattle Knife arriving Monday. The Zulu and Lanny's clip are next on my hit list. Superb group you have there my friend! Here are my humble 2, I carry and use one of mine daily. Today it's the Dogleg.
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Signalprick said:
I'm with you on the Collabs. They are my singular focus for traditionals right now. I had an ebony WT a few years back I foolishly sold. I have an ebony Cattle Knife arriving Monday. The Zulu and Lanny's clip are next on my hit list. Superb group you have there my friend! Here are my humble 2, I carry and use one of mine daily. Today it's the Dogleg.
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I can't wait to see pics of that Cattle Knife and a Case/Bose family portrait is something I look forward to as well after you've acquired them all. Should the mood strike you, of course.
 
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