Stopped by the Case Visitor Center today (pic heavy)

coaltrain

coaltrain

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I've been by this place probably 50 times but this was my first visit. Beautiful building and grounds along with very professional displays inside. Half the Center was dedicated to Case and half to Zippo. I'll just get to the pics........fairly dark inside but managed some decent shots. Tough shooting through glass with light/reflections coming from both in front of the displays as well as within.

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And to add some comments......

First - I was surprised that most of what was on display were traditional knives. I had no idea if Case made any modern knives or not - only say a half dozen there.

The displays were grouped by handle material which was pretty neat.

They also had a nice selection of shirts, sweat shirts, bandannas, etc.

All in all a very nice place. Toward the back of the building was the Zippo repair section all open to view through glass - no knife repair visible.
 
Thanks for the pictures!

coaltrain said:
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Raise your hand if you now want to know what two knives are missing from the above display, and why! ;) (I do.)

-- Were you able to test out knives/patterns to determine which ones might prove suitable for you?

~ P.
 
I did try a few that were at the counter where the check out register was. When talking with the lady behind the counter while trying a few, she said the Trapperlock is the easiest. This just reaffirmed what I thought - now just waiting for my Trapperlock to come back from there repaired.
 
PocketKnifeJimmy said:
Nice!... Well, Stan... did ya buy something? :-)
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Nope - walked out empty handed. I just have this thing about paying full retail when I know I can order most of anything discounted from one of our trusted vendors. I did however find a knife that I didn't know existed that is at the top of my next buy list - the Desk Knife. I'm into small fixed blades now since all my trials with folders I can't open - this one really caught my eye (not necessarily in stag.....).

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coaltrain said:
Nope - walked out empty handed. I just have this thing about paying full retail when I know I can order most of anything discounted from one of our trusted vendors. I did however find a knife that I didn't know existed that is at the top of my next buy list - the Desk Knife. I'm into small fixed blades now since all my trials with folders I can't open - this one really caught my eye (not necessarily in stag.....).

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That is sharp!.... umm.. well, you know what I mean ;-)
 
coaltrain said:
Nope - walked out empty handed. I just have this thing about paying full retail when I know I can order most of anything discounted from one of our trusted vendors. I did however find a knife that I didn't know existed that is at the top of my next buy list - the Desk Knife. I'm into small fixed blades now since all my trials with folders I can't open - this one really caught my eye (not necessarily in stag.....).

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Really like the look of that. Does it come in cv?
 
I know it's off topic but I just had to post a pic of the zippo car in your 1st post.
Saw it at Watkins Glen NY in 2006.

 
coaltrain said:
Looks like 154CM only. I have a link to the styles available but would likely get booted out for posting it.......
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That's what I was seeing in my search. I was just hoping that They had cv and I missed it. Still, 154cm should be a step up from their tru sharp.

I would love to see a review with some pics in hand once you get yours.
 
coaltrain said:
Nope - walked out empty handed. I just have this thing about paying full retail when I know I can order most of anything discounted from one of our trusted vendors. I did however find a knife that I didn't know existed that is at the top of my next buy list - the Desk Knife. I'm into small fixed blades now since all my trials with folders I can't open - this one really caught my eye (not necessarily in stag.....).

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I have one of those things with green bone handles and that sucker is sharrrrrrrp! I touched up the edge and stropped a few time and you can shave with it...literally....
 
Great pics Stan, looks like you had a good time. I really like the desk knife. thanks for posting.:thumbup:
 
Sure looks like a great way to spend a little time (and money). Very nice. OH
 
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