Thoughts about Case?

I think most guys (guys that use knives in their work anyway) go down to the feed store, hardware store, sporting goods store, or wherever (maybe even a mail-order house) and buy a Case knife or most any other brand knife, take it out of the box, check to see how sharp the blades are, slip it in their pocket, go on about their way, and put it to work without giving the knife a thorough going over and look see. They could care less about a itty-bitty crack or chip in the handle or a tiny bit of blade play as they're going to work their knife hard (not abuse it just work it) before the day is out and will probably put more scrapes, dings, scratches, etc. on their new knife than could possibly come from the factory. All they care about when they get their new knife is that it does what they need it to do not how it looks.

I guess what I'm getting at is that sometimes I think we're too critical of the knives we get. Again my .02¢
 
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My Case knives are strictly working knives. I only carry a peanut as it is, but it sees more use than most of my other knives.
 
Modoc ED said:
I think most guys (guys that use knives in their work anyway) go down to the feed store, hardware store, sporting goods store, or wherever (maybe even a mail-order house) and buy a Case knife or most any other brand knife, take it out of the box, check to see how sharp the blades are, slip it in their pocket, go on about their way, and put it to work without giving the knife a thorough going over and look see. They could care less about a itty-bitty crack or chip in the handle or a tiny bit of blade play as they're going to work their knife hard (not abuse it just work it) before the day is out and will probably put more scrapes, dings, scratches, etc. on their new knife than could possibly come from the factory. All they care about when they get their new knife is that it does what they need it to do not how it looks.

I guess what I'm getting at is that sometimes I think we're too critical of the knives we get. Again my .02¢
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You make a good point.
 
I love Case knives! I think their older products are much better, but you cannot go wrong with a good knife. I'll tell you, the problem I have noticed the most is blade rub. That is why I buy one bladed knives from them now. But, other than that, all my knives are great. No blade play, good sharpening, and a great warranty/customer service. But all slipjoint companies have their faults.
 
I really like all my Case Knives. Yes some blades rub but after a little use you never know it. One thing that brings me back to Case is the customer service. One time a sheath snap was not stamped and loose in the box. I contacted the dealer who was no help and I would have to pay to ship it back to Case for inspection. So I contacted Case and talked to a great lady. Before I finished explaining the issue she said what’s your address? I ask why and was told she would send a replacement. No extra work for me or freight charge. I told her thanks and if that actually happened I would join the Case Collectors Club. Well I am a life member due to the great service. Thanks Case.
Bob
PS Modoc ED, great looking knife. If both sides were perfect match and flawless it’s too close to plastic.
 
I've had a few Case knives in recent times, the best one in fit, finish, and feel is a slightly older CV medium stockman. I've also a slightly larger ss medium stockman and a large ss stockman, too. Both of the ss knives I carry and use, and find to be ideal for EDC, but the CV really outshines them in the excellent patina and character of the metal. This said, I have given away a peanut that had an incredibly harsh half stop that opened up my thumb for me twice, which has turned me off on any future peanut purchases. Also, I have one of their limited edition gunboats which just feels too stiff in general, which I'll not be carrying or using. So I guess in a nutshell they seem to be hit or miss, but it is certainly encouraging to hear of the excellent customer service at Case. Maybe I'll try a few more designs, likely in the CV.
 
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