Similar to Case slipjoints??

i have a Eye Brand soddie I paid 30usd+ship
really well made nice knife, cuts great
Maxx
 
Rednek said:
Im a brick/block mason in the day,and a shadetree mechanic in the evenings,so I break or bend most of my work knives...
....$20.00 isnt too much to spend on a soild work knife.Thank you all for your help/suggestions.
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I worked as an electrician and framer for many years.
I know the need for a reliable knife that I could push.

I would not use a slipjoint!

What I used were a Classic 99 Retactable Stanley knife, with an endless supply of blades, or an 18mm Snap-Off KDS.

I used the Retractable for cutting tar paper, scraping and similar needs, and when the blade was dull or broken I would just replace it.

I used the plastic (high quality) 18mm Snap-Off for electrical work, where I could control the depth of the blade for splitting insulation, and as soon as it was less than razor sharp, break off the tip and have a 'new' knife. All the electrical piping and connection boxes here for concrete work are plastic; I used the knife constantly, and changed a new blade about every two weeks.

How much are these knives?
About $5 a piece
 
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Robert.B said:
It doesnt help to get upset over posts on here, as a tradesmen I was always taught use the right tool for the job...a lot on here are of the same opinion I've seen, end of the day its your knife and you can do anything you want with it. :thumbup:
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To me,a knife is a tool.I use them for screwdrivers,prybars or whatever will keep me from having to leave what Im doing to go find tools.My knife is always in my pocket and it's just simpler to grab my knife.The knives I dont use for work are used for skinning.Like you said,I will use my knives in whatever way I see fit.I thought my original question was simple enough without having to explain everything else.I never asked what tools I should buy or for any suggestions on what a knife should or shouldnt be used for.I just wanted to know what knives are similar to Case,so I thank you all that chimed in with "helpful" answers.:D
 
Well, you are right, you have the right to use a knife for what you see fit. It's your knife.
However, the problem is, this will get expensive.
There is no such thing as a tough knife for non cutting chores.
They will ALL break if used to pry or screw.
Even if you get a cheaper one, it will add up eventually because you will go through a BUNCH of cheap knives.
This is why I recommended a Swiss Army Knife. They are inexpensive workhorses that you CAN pry and drive screws with them.
Also, why throw a broken blade away? Some old timers (the people, not the knives) would use their broken blades as drivers/chisels. They would also still use them as knives, of course.
Just my $.02 worth.
 
Rednek said:
To me,a knife is a tool.I use them for screwdrivers,prybars or whatever will keep me from having to leave what Im doing to go find tools.My knife is always in my pocket and it's just simpler to grab my knife.The knives I dont use for work are used for skinning.Like you said,I will use my knives in whatever way I see fit.I thought my original question was simple enough without having to explain everything else.I never asked what tools I should buy or for any suggestions on what a knife should or shouldnt be used for.I just wanted to know what knives are similar to Case,so I thank you all that chimed in with "helpful" answers.:D
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You can break a window with a Faberge Egg, but a rock works better and costs less.

Like others have suggested, I would recommend a Swiss Army knife, specifically a Victorinox Alox Soldier/Pioneer, or one of its cousins. It's a knife, obviously, with a blade or 2, plus screwdrivers, etc. The bottle opener/flathead works well for prying stuff, and you can put it in the half-stop position to gain more leverage. They're tough, and very inexpensive for what you get.
 
Thank you.I will look into the Swiss Army knives.I think theyre ugly,but may be what I need.
 
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