My first 2 traditional Case knives - won't be the last.

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bradytx

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I just picked up my first 2 traditional knives (not including the knives I have that were passed down), one being a Case Saddlehorn in Antique Bone made in 2006, and the other being a Case Sowbelly in Harvest Orange Bone made in 2015. I was lucky enough to find the Saddlehorn new in box, and not tampered with since 2006. The world of tactical folders were getting dull, and since I work in an office, these traditional's more so fit the bill.

I'm very impressed with these 2 knives. Both of them have handles that melt into your hand, and the blade shapes really have a lot of personality. Tony Bose did a great job designing these for Case. I can only hope for a production version of Case's/TB's Lanny's Clip.

I have to say I'm hooked on these traditional knives and Case, these 2 will definitely not be my last. These knives have such a personality to them, no two are the same, and the craftsmanship behind them puts a smile on my face. I have my eyes on the Case Back pocket, Large Stockman in Amber Bone, Sodbuster JR., and a few others.

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A couple of beauties there, bradytx. Case does make a nice knife for the money, and those TB patterns are among the best.
 
Both very nice! I have always liked the Skinner blade shape on the Saddlehorns. Nice acquisitions.
 
I have a bit of blade rub on my Sowbelly due to me not being used to opening these properly the first few times. Is there a quick and easy method that I can use to polish out blade rub hairline scratches?
 
With knives that have closely fitted blades (such as stock knives and whittlers), if you don't pull straight up then you might push the blades against each other or the liners. You could buff them out but I wouldn't bother. I wouldn't worry about it all. It's a tool that is meant to be used and it'll get more scratches from actual use
 
Bradytx I think you made very fine choice, you got yourself fantastic knives. I myself never could bond with the sowbelly, but I found the saddlehorn very appealing knife. The blade combination, the grind and the grip are fantastic, in fact after many years after I had sold mine I snatched one at the exchange, and it is in my pocket ever since. Here it is using the previous owner photo

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Mike
 
bradytx, Since you're new to traditionals, I thought it may be helpful to mention that I usually file down the kick on the sheepfoot blade so that it sits lower. That makes it a bit more comfortable to hold when using the clip or spey blades. It will sink the spring a bit in the closed position. But it's something to consider.

I'm a big fan of the sowbelly pattern.

mike Berkovitch said:
Bradytx I think you made very fine choice, you got yourself fantastic knives. I myself never could bond with the sowbelly, but I found the saddlehorn very appealing knife. The blade combination, the grind and the grip are fantastic, in fact after many years after I had sold mine I snatched one at the exchange, and it is in my pocket ever since. Here it is using the previous owner photo

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Mike
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That guy needs a new camera..... ;)



...I took the photo :D
 
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