New blades on my old stockman.

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otis66

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I used to carry this knife all the time. I was thinking that maybe I should send it in to Case to have new blades put on it. Have any of you guys ever done this before? Is it worth doing?
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If you don't mind me asking, why? They look to have plenty of life left in them, and the wear is part of an old knife's character, IMO. I wouldn't replace them, if it were my knife. If you must have new blades, buy a new knife.

Frosty
 
Frostyfingers said:
If you don't mind me asking, why? They look to have plenty of life left in them, and the wear is part of an old knife's character, IMO. I wouldn't replace them, if it were my knife. If you must have new blades, buy a new knife.

Frosty
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When the blades are closed the sheeps foot blade stick out in a way that might catch my fingers when carried in my pocket. This has never happened but the point is sticking out. I belive you are right. I'll leave it the way it is I have other Case stockmans.
 
Hey Otis, you got lots of life left in that knife! By some peoples standards, it's just nicely broken in. :D

If the high blade is a bother, just take a few very careful passes on the kick with a small file. Take a few swipes, then close and check blade seating. If still high, take another one or two swipes.

Carl.
 
That's a nice 6-dot (1974 manufacture) knife. I wouldn't have the blades replaced. I can't tell what pattern the knife is. It looks like a 6318. On some of their knives (Case's), the Sheepfoot blade rides proud above the liner when closed and as a result the point of that blade rides above the liner. The 18-pattern is one that does. But it shouldn't be a problem because I can't see where you'd ever have to carry it with the clip blade or spey blade opened. It looks as if the point of the sheepfoot blade has just the tiniest bit of an upward flair to it. Perhaps re-sharpening that blade tip would bring it back in line with the forward edge of the blade and reduce the situation you describe.

Other than that, it's a nice knife and as others have said; "it has character".
 
1974? I bought it brand new back in the 90's at a small town hardware store in NC. I didn't realize the way the blade sat was normal. This was my favorit knife to carry for many years. I'll just leave it the way it is. I can't wait to get back to that Hardware store in NC. I've been buying case knives from this hardware store for years.
 
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Actually, it's a little newer...1984.;)
 
otis66 said:
I can't wait to get back to that Hardware store in NC. I've been buying case knives from this hardware store for years.
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Okay, how about a little love for some locals. Where is the store, if you don't mind (you can send me a visitor message if you don't want to say on the public board)?
 
otis66 said:
When the blades are closed the sheeps foot blade stick out in a way that might catch my fingers when carried in my pocket. This has never happened but the point is sticking out. I belive you are right. I'll leave it the way it is I have other Case stockmans.
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That is a very easy thing to fix. Just file or sand the kick down a bit (do it slowly, checking regularly) and this will lower the edge.

You can't put the metal back once gone, so go slow and close it up and inspect it regularly to make sure you are removing just enough to get the edge/tip back down where you want it.
 
Yes, it's a 1984 vintage (6 dots AND the 'lightning S' in the CASE and USA mark). There's also another 'unique' identifier there, which places it mid-80s. The grind of the blades is different, with a curved/radiused plunge line (junction of blade and ricasso). Case marketed these as 'New Grind' or 'Improved Grind', but they didn't catch on with collectors. Only stayed in production for 2 or 3 years, then returned to the standard grind (straight plunge) after about '85 or so. Sounds like the hardware store had some 'new old stock' on hand, which speaks well for them, in my view. :thumbup:

If Case were to replace the blades on it now, it'd likely be with the standard grind. Doubt they'd have identically-ground blades for that one, anymore.

As mentioned, filing down the kick on the sheepsfoot is a pretty common and straightforward way to lower that blade. Usually doesn't need much metal removal from the kick to do so.
 
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Why take the "life" out of your knife by having it rebladed? I would follow the advice and just take down the kick a tiny bit.

Worse, case, you could remove a bit from the tip of the sheepsfoot -which I would do before reblading that knife.
 
My fault. I was counting dots and not paying attention to the complete tang stamp and didn't catch the Lightning S. Duuuuuhhhhhhh on my part.
 
Bigfattyt said:
That is a very easy thing to fix. Just file or sand the kick down a bit (do it slowly, checking regularly) and this will lower the edge.

You can't put the metal back once gone, so go slow and close it up and inspect it regularly to make sure you are removing just enough to get the edge/tip back down where you want it.
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Amazing tip. It worked like a charm. My knife is perfect. I've leraned a lot since I joined this site. It only took 6 passes with my file. AMAZING thanks.
 
Doug Add said:
Okay, how about a little love for some locals. Where is the store, if you don't mind (you can send me a visitor message if you don't want to say on the public board)?
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He can leave you a visitor message. The other is not an option.
 
Commercial reference removed. I have not been there for a few years. There was also a feed store but it burned down a couple of years ago, a huge fire. I'm not sure if they rebuilt or not. Both places were there for generations. You may also want to check the Commercial reference removed. . Both towns only have a few stores left on the main street. Almost a ghost town. Everyone goes to Wally world these days but I like to shop in the small towns.
 
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Knife Crazied said:
Ok I'm having a moment here but what is the "kick" :confused:

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The protrusion on the bottom of the blade which rests against the spring when the knife is closed.
 
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Knife Crazied said:
Ok I'm having a moment here but what is the "kick" :confused:

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If you look at my knife pic at the top of the thread and compare it to this pic you can see were I filed what I believe is the "KICK". The sheep foot blade. Look at the base of the blade in both pics.
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While we're on the subject, does anyone know what case charges to reblade a knife? I have an old jackknife that I have used and resharpened over the years until the pen blade looked like a needle, and it finally broke.
 
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