The Different Clip blad on Case knives

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pyro777

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I have a question about the different type of clip blade used on some case stockman models the one that comes to mind is the medium case stockman in cv with a yellow delrin handle. Its listed as just a clip blade but it looks very different than the other type of clip blade more commonly used. Whats up with this particular blade and how it differs from the other clip style. Whats its history.
 
I may be wrong but on the Case 18's it is more of a turkish clip. The clip starts about 2/3 of the length back from the tip. The 44's and 47's it starts about 1/2 or less of the length back from the tip
 
Case refers to the more elongated clip blade as the 'California Clip' blade (because the shape vaguely resembles the shape of the state of California).

http://www.wrcase.com/case_college/blades_&_steel/

Not sure what the reasoning is for this style, or the history of it for that matter. Personally, I think this shape might be well-suited for small game & fish cleaning/dressing. This blade shape is similar to the clip blades on the 'trapper' and 'muskrat' patterns (that might be a clue in itself). The 'Fishing Knife' pattern also uses a similar blade (even more elongated).
 
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It's similar in shape to what GEC calls a muskrat clip, as shown in these two UN-X-LD toothpicks.

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tomcrx said:
Thanks for the link. I always assumed a California clip started the clip at the tang. Probably reversed them
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I think I've seen some similar clips(?) on other knives that seemed to extend further back on the blade (maybe all the way to the tang), but I don't know if they're referred to in the same way. I think I have a small Camillus muskrat pattern, stashed away somewhere, that might be more like that. I'd guess there are probably many variations.
 
Could someone chime in about the difference between a California clip and a Turkish clip
Which is which?

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Case also used the California clip blade on the larger 47 pattern stockmen, pictured (sorry for the crappy phone pix) is a 1982 6347 1/2 stockman, Case differentiated the model number on these knives by adding the 1/2 to the standard 6347 with the larger clip blade.

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pyro777 said:
I have a question about the different type of clip blade used on some case stockman models the one that comes to mind is the medium case stockman in cv with a yellow delrin handle. ... it looks very different than the other type of clip blade more commonly used. Whats up with this particular blade and how it differs from the other clip style. Whats its history.
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I don't know much about the history of those blades - but I do know I like 'em a lot. :thumbup: They're quite handy for cuts where to have to turn the blade, like when cutting the core out of an apple quarter.
 
The first Remington knife came off the assembly line ca. 1920, so this catalog page comes from approximately then.
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It shows a blade they call a Turkish clip, 4th from the left on the bottom. It looks suspiciously like Scott's blade. But this is the "word" according to Remington, and not Case.
I think the line between a California clip and a Turkish clip is often blurred.
I need to find a similar picture from Case. I'm looking - - -can anyone help??
 
waynorth said:
The first Remington knife came off the assembly line ca. 1920, so this catalog page comes from approximately then.
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It shows a blade they call a Turkish clip, 4th from the left on the bottom. It looks suspiciously like Scott's blade. But this is the "word" according to Remington, and not Case.
I think the line between a California clip and a Turkish clip is often blurred.
I need to find a similar picture from Case. I'm looking - - -can anyone help??
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Names!!

What is interesting is the Cut-off Pen blade, which is called a Coping blade now
And the Coping blade, which is called a Wharncliffe now


From All about Pocket Knives

Clip Blade: The clip blade is generally the most common blade found on American folding knives.
They have a concave curve from the back of the blade to the point, and a cutting edge that slopes upward to the point.
These features make them extremely versatile and enable them to perform almost any cutting tasks.
Some of these blades have a longer concave curve on the top that generally makes for a more narrow blade.
The narrower blade creates a sharper tip that is better suited for detail work but are not as strong.
The narrow clips are often called California clips, muskrat clips, or Turkish clips

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/research/knife_definitions.php
 
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thanks eveyone, it makes alot more sense now. wow there are a lot of different variations of a cilp blade. I really like the California clip case uses and plan to get a medium stockman cv with the yellow delrin handles.
 
pyro777 said:
thanks eveyone, it makes alot more sense now. wow there are a lot of different variations of a cilp blade. I really like the California clip case uses and plan to get a medium stockman cv with the yellow delrin handles.
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This is a good thread. Turned out a lot more informative than I might've thought. I've wondered too, about the different 'clip' styles on these knives.

Good stuff! :thumbup:

Dave
 
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