The Case Barlow is BACK

Pàdruig said:
A beautiful knife!

I find it interesting that none of the Caribbean Bone I have seen in the wild look like the stock picture. Which is a good thing, in my opinion.
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Old Engineer said:
I have to admit that they do look much better in your photos than they do in the dealers pictures . :):):thumbsup:

Harry
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Thanks guys! I also think the knife looks different in a better way than the stock image from Case. It was seeing a posted pic or two here (before mine) that got me interested enough to go for one. I also think that my cheapie camera may not represent the exact color 100%, as there may be just the slightest few percent shift toward turquoise that's not coming through in the pics. Still - very glad I was able to grab one. :)
 
Pàdruig said:
I have never returned a knife and the thought didn't cross my mind... I know us knife enthusiasts are pickier than most and sometimes I think that gripes I might have are a bit superfluous but you might be right, the proud tip is certainly a flaw as opposed to simply a cosmetic issue.

I'll think on it some.



I don't consider the spring not being flush at half stop a flaw either. I noted it simply because it is something that folks tend to look for. Several of my GECs are not flush in that position either so I don't think it is a big deal really.



I definitely agree that the Case Barlows are worth adding to one's collection. I opted to acquire a couple of the single blade ones as well as a couple of the 2 blade ones. I am mulling over filing the kick a bit, before I do so, I might shoot Mike an email and get his take on it first.



I appreciate the tip. It is something I have never attempted before so it is certainly something I am cautious about attempting.



A beautiful knife!

I find it interesting that none of the Caribbean Bone I have seen in the wild look like the stock picture. Which is a good thing, in my opinion.
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I'd return it.
I wish I'd done that on a couple of my own purchases.
It's not fun laying out more money for return shipping, but I've learned it'll eat at you-- fondling a knife you were eager for that has flaws.
And in selling it later you'll have to list it for cheap.
 
Received my antique bone barlow last night. Overall a nice knife for the price. I really like the look of the antique bone, much nicer than presented in the stock Case photos . These really should have an embossed bolster. The blade isn't centered which isn't a deal breaker, but disappointed with the proud tip, starting to seem like a common defect with this run.
 
We all have different tastes, some label them 'peeves', when judging a knife. But for me, a pocket-knife's primary place is the pocket. If it has a nasty and potentially dangerous tip protruding from the liners then it's disqualified from my pocket! Given the kick is small, looks like the knife should go back for an exchange - if you are going to carry it of course rather than just exhibit it ;)

Before anybody thinks that this is CASE knocking, it's not, last week I got a beautiful FLAWLESS Swayback Gent in cv Chestnut Bone from a very trusted dealer on the Bay...65 USD including International delivery :thumbsup:

I also agree that when a knife has annoying faults, these faults grow in magnitude the longer you don't return the knife...:eek:
 
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This just came in today. Couldn't be more satisfied. Beautiful knife. No F&F issues. Walk and talk is all there. Springs just right. Blades centered. No gaps. No exposed blade tips. In my opinion for the price point this knife is excellent. I have never got a Case in yellow synthetic, because I used to think it was ugly, but boy was I wrong. I think this is a winner from Case. I will probably be getting a few more.

Now if only they would remove the shield and make it in carbon steel...
 
Ive been wanting a Barlow badly lately, and when I noticed the prices of these going up and availability going down, I made an impulse purchase of the antique bone version. I figure a TC Barlow isnt gonna fall into my lap anytime soon, and I like case knives so perhaps the time is now. Fingers crossed on centered and sunk blades!
 
b2edhmep said:
It doesn't have any of the blade issues mentioned. I wish it had a little thicker scales though, but other than that, it's a keeper. It fits fine in my watch pocket.
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I find that it carries very nicely in the watch pocket of jeans as well as the inside pocket of dress pants. I find I carry mine all the time, probably because it's thinner in the handle. It has quickly become my favorite.
 
Nice looking knives. I was tempted, but decided not to get one. I had bad luck with my last two Case knives. Glad you guys got some good ones. Perhaps the QC has improved.
 
biomed said:
Nice looking knives. I was tempted, but decided not to get one. I had bad luck with my last two Case knives. Glad you guys got some good ones. Perhaps the QC has improved.
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Guess I didn't read all of the posts. Things may not be better in Case land. All of my older Cases have been great. While I am a GEC fan, I really do like the Case products.
Mike
 
Bartleby said:
The three I have purchased are great ones, quite well pleased.
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That is great! Perhaps the QC is improving. My recent problems with Case has been proud blade tips, excessive blade play and back spring gaps. Case is capable of producing good knives, but my experience has soured my taste a bit. I really do hope they return to their standard of quality.

Mike
 
biomed said:
That is great! Perhaps the QC is improving. My recent problems with Case has been proud blade tips, excessive blade play and back spring gaps. Case is capable of producing good knives, but my experience has soured my taste a bit. I really do hope they return to their standard of quality.
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Golly! You had all of that on two knives to boot! I have noticed that GEC has soured some folks with a few bad ones as well over the years, perhaps in fairness one should not write off a brand based on one or two examples of any factory manufactured product.
 
Bartleby said:
Golly! You had all of that on two knives to boot! I have noticed that GEC has soured some folks with a few bad ones as well over the years, perhaps in fairness, one should not write off a brand based on one or two examples of any factory manufactured product.
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No intention of writing Case off. I really like the Seahorse Whittler and the CV Yellow Delrin Sodbuster Jr. is a favorite! I do have to say that I have had only one GEC with a manufacturing defect (a small cosmetic issue). I have purchased seven Case knives and over thirty GECs. I am not one to brand bash, just relating my experience. I have read about similar issues with GEC, but have not experienced the issues I had with the last two Case knives I bought. They may have been made on a Monday or Friday :) There are a couple of Case models I have my eye on. Anyway, let's get this back to the new Case barlows.

Mike
 
biomed said:
I have purchased seven Case knives and over thirty GECs. I am not one to brand bash, just relating my experience. I have read about similar issues with GEC, but have not experienced the issues I had with the last two Case knives I bought.
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Agreed, experience is the best teacher. I have owned upwards of about twenty five Case knives through the years without any issues, but I do understand how a bad experience can sour one for a time on just about anything. Had the same thing happen with a knife made by Wrights in Sheffield about a decade ago. I gave them another chance a few years back and have been quite happy with their goods since then. The new Case Barlow, especially in the antique bone single blade version, has got the Wright's single blade Barlow I had been carrying beat for everyday pocket carry, simply by virtue of its smaller size and lighter weight. For me it is what I consider just enough knife, a fine example of a mass produced American factory made knife of the sort I have enjoyed using since I was a young man long ago. I am quite well pleased.

Keep in mind too that GEC knives cost substantially more, this is no doubt to pay the cost of the additional handwork that goes into fitting and finishing them. They are essentially limited edition bespoke knives especially well suited to the most discerning collector market. One has every right to expect them to be near flawless in this regard for the money asked. They are fine knives indeed from what I have read.
 
Ok boys/gals just got in my antique bone barlow! And its going directly back for return. Total and complete disappointment. Blade jammed against liner, no closing snap at all, gaps in bone liners on spine, rounded tip, ground nicely near the kick but almost no grind toward the tip. I didnt bother to examine further. Its back in the box and about to go back to rocky hill blade jobs? Cant believe I paid about 70 and and days of anticipation for this. I like the size a lot though and the bone does look nice. I dont have imgur or any of that so youll just have to take my word for it.
 
IMG_3577.JPG Just sent my antique bone barlow back to Case to have the blade adjusted. I really like the knife, but it should have never left the building like this. Not thrilled with paying for shipping to Case, but a return to the dealer was going to cost me anyways. With better quality control they would have knocked it out of the park with these knives.
 
It looks like another new one is coming out with a ss spear blade, nice looking bone, no shield, and the Case XX bolster stamp. I think it is an SFO for a big dealer that I probably can’t name here. I wish it was CV, but it looks really good. Did anyone else see this one?
 
Sacto said:
It looks like another new one is coming out with a ss spear blade, nice looking bone, no shield, and the Case XX bolster stamp. I think it is an SFO for a big dealer that I probably can’t name here. I wish it was CV, but it looks really good. Did anyone else see this one?
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I will definitely be interested in this one, this run should have had the embossed bolster.

Just did a quick web search, I will be preordering one.
 
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