Quick Case Tiny Texas Toothpick Overview

[TurkishChubs]

Before I purchased this knife I had tried to find a quick overview or pictures of this knife, but apparently there was none detailed enough to help me. So I decided to make a thread to help future buyers. The knives in the photos are a swayback jack and a mini trapper.

When I wanted a small E.D.C. knife a majority of people suggested the Case Peanut. When I handled one I liked the main blade, but the overall thickness and VERY small second blade made me feel ambivalent; When it comes to knives or just about anything else in life you want to either love it or hate it not both. So I decided to take a chance on a relatively cheap Case Texas Toothpick in blue delrin.




The length felt great in the hand; I could get three and a half fingers on it if that makes any sense and it disappears in the pocket. It can fit in the small pocket of your jeans with no problem although I think it could poke you a little if you raised your leg real high; like putting your foot on the bumper of your truck, but I don't think it is such a big deal.




The thickness is just right not to thin, but not to thick. If you want to have an idea of the thickness look on the back of your mini trapper or swayback jack (they are the same thickness) and the distance between your two furthest brass liners is the same thickness as the toothpick. The blade is thin, but there is no flex and feels solid FOR THE SIZE. It should handle all your every day tasks, but I wouldn't suggest breaking down boxes with it (I tried cutting the USPS box it came in there was alot of strain on it). I think it can handle simple plastic packaging, but i haven't tried it.

As a side note I carry two knives with me all the time so this knife is perfect for me to go along with my Paramilitary 2; also the swayback jack's main blade may look as thin as the toothpick its not the swayback is substantial stronger and can break down a box easy enough. I hope this overview helps you. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

 

[Ken44]

Thanks for the review.

I've got several of those little Case tiny toothpicks. All of mine are before the late 2004 frame change.
I like the looks of the older ones a little better, but yours has a slightly stronger backspring.
They both look great IMO, and you hardly know you have one in pocket.

 

[zippofan]

It's a sweet little knife, I drop mine in my watch pocket from time to time, like yesterday

 

[whetrock]

I enjoyed your review. I like the Tiny Toothpick, an feel like it's one of the most minimalist patterns IMO. Still, my CV Yellow Delrin TT, gets insanely sharp, and can cut with the big dogs.

 

[smokinbasser]

I know from reports the former pres GW Bush carries a pearl tiny toothpick. I collect Case knives, primarily the peanut pattern with several tiny toothpicks snuck in and recently the trapper (54) petterns make their way into my knife rolls. I have quite a few other case patterns like the seahorse whittler and the split backspring whittlers. I do have a tiny toothpick in rosewood and the full size toothpick also in rosewood. I wanted to space myself but I have a pearl tiny toothpick also.