Thoughts on Tony Bose collaboration Case knives?

Sacto said:
Are they noticeably heavier/chunkier than the eureka? The WT and eureka are the two that interest me most.
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I've not held the eureka, but I don't think the WT is too heavy. Then again, I also regularly carry the bullnose in my back-pocket which is quite heavy (especially in Bonestag!).
 
Murphjd25 said:
I only have one Case/Bose, the Cattle Knife. It’s pretty damn perfect and was worth the price. It’s a honor to own and use. This is probably my favorite Case/Bose.

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Love it!
 
Pàdruig said:
That's a fair point - I was mostly speaking to the expectations that we generally experience in the various collectors' threads. In short, there is a lot that doesn't bother me that might bother the next fellow and vice versa - perfection (excellence) to me might mean something different to another.



I have a Coffin Jack and Wharncliffe Trapper on the way - both in the Chestnut Bone.
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Been following this thread since it started which caused my search for a cattle knife. Then after reading a few more thoughts the Trapper and Coffin jack became more appealing. How does one decide, where can one find them on the secondary market, are the older ones better? I have so many questions.🤔
 
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Thanks for the comparison, Gary. That does look like it would be a noticeable difference. The Eureka is a perfect size for me; and I agree the blades on the Eureka are just right for regular use, although the WT blade combo is handy as well. I love the fluted bolsters.

I don’t think it will happen any time soon since I just bought the Eureka, but I would like to add a WT at some point. Just seems like an iconic Bose.
 
Sacto said:
Thanks for the comparison, Gary. That does look like it would be a noticeable difference. The Eureka is a perfect size for me; and I agree the blades on the Eureka are just right for regular use, although the WT blade combo is handy as well. I love the fluted bolsters.

I don’t think it will happen any time soon since I just bought the Eureka, but I would like to add a WT at some point. Just seems like an iconic Bose.
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Both of those patterns are of interest to me.
 
Sacto said:
Thanks for the comparison, Gary. That does look like it would be a noticeable difference. The Eureka is a perfect size for me; and I agree the blades on the Eureka are just right for regular use, although the WT blade combo is handy as well. I love the fluted bolsters.

I don’t think it will happen any time soon since I just bought the Eureka, but I would like to add a WT at some point. Just seems like an iconic Bose.
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Fluted bolsters in the brushed finish really make these knives for me. No need to worry about fingerprints and the construction is so solid. If you get a TB done right by Case, you definitely have a knife to last generations.
 
woodysone said:
Been following this thread since it started which caused my search for a cattle knife. Then after reading a few more thoughts the Trapper and Coffin jack became more appealing. How does one decide, where can one find them on the secondary market, are the older ones better? I have so many questions.🤔
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I think I got lucky on the Coffin Jack as it was through a private party. Otherwise, I think they were produced long enough ago that you will likely not find any lingering on dealers' shelves. You can still find the WTs at dealers though and is where I ordered mine from.

These aren't GEC knives where 500 get made, distributed to 20+ dealers, listed for around 100 bucks and you watch them get scooped up in minutes. No, these are reasonably large (albeit limited) runs in a variety of covers and the sheer cost is 1.) not flipper friendly and 2.) tends to dissuade the casual buyer a bit more. If one seeks to buy one, it is likely done with some intention as it is a weighty purchase - the positive being, one actually has time to consider said weighty purchase.
 
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Pàdruig said:
I think I got lucky on the Coffin Jack as it was through a private party. Otherwise, I think they were produced long enough ago that you will likely not find any lingering on dealers' shelves. You can still find the WTs at dealers though and is where I ordered mine from.

These aren't GEC knives where 500 get made, distributed to 20+ dealers, listed for around 100 bucks and you watch them get scooped up in minutes. No, these are reasonably large (albeit limited) runs in a variety of covers and the sheer cost is 1.) not flipper friendly and 2.) tends to dissuade the casual buyer a bit more. If one seeks to buy one, it is likely done with some intention as it is a weighty purchase - the positive being, one actually has time to consider said weighty purchase.
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Thanks for the answer, I just retired this last year and have been collecting for awhile, just wanting to get into the quiet life with a good blade to cover my occasional cutting needs.
 
Speaking of Coffin Jack - look what the Postman just dropped off!

Overall, I am immensely pleased with it, it's a good 'un. There are a couple of things here and there that I feel that I could really nitpick on but they are typically things that wouldn't bother me in a different knife so why would they bother me with this one? The things that matter are sound - excellent action with no wobble, thin grinds, beautiful covers, and an overall superb attention to detail.

I love the heft and feel of the knife. This fills that niche that I have been seeking for quite awhile now (a medium sized coke bottle, or "stabber" jack) and it is everything that I hoped it would be in terms of comfort, ease of carry, etc.

Is it worth the cost? Great question before I received it, I think, and now that I have it in hand, I no longer see dollar signs - I see a useful, well built tool that will likely last me a lifetime. So yes, if you can make the investment and are willing to actually use the knife for its intended purpose, I'd say it's more than worth it (with the caveat that you receive one without serious flaws).

The WT should arrive tomorrow, I'm looking forward to experiencing that one as well (with some trepidation, of course).

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Pàdruig said:
Speaking of Coffin Jack - look what the Postman just dropped off!

Overall, I am immensely pleased with it, it's a good 'un. There are a couple of things here and there that I feel that I could really nitpick on but they are typically things that wouldn't bother me in a different knife so why would they bother me with this one? The things that matter are sound - excellent action with no wobble, thin grinds, beautiful covers, and an overall superb attention to detail.

I love the heft and feel of the knife. This fills that niche that I have been seeking for quite awhile now (a medium sized coke bottle, or "stabber" jack) and it is everything that I hoped it would be in terms of comfort, ease of carry, etc.

Is it worth the cost? Great question before I received it, I think, and now that I have it in hand, I no longer see dollar signs - I see a useful, well built tool that will likely last me a lifetime. So yes, if you can make the investment and are willing to actually use the knife for its intended purpose, I'd say it's more than worth it (with the caveat that you receive one without serious flaws).

The WT should arrive tomorrow, I'm looking forward to experiencing that one as well (with some trepidation, of course).

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Wonderful looking knife, Dylan! The Coffin Jack really is a great pattern. I'm glad you got a good one.
 
redoxmusic said:
I've got a wilfred lockback hunter - nice knife! It carries very well and is relatively slim for its size. I'm fan of the 1306.
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You did not hear to much about that pattern. I like it and there are still a few around for sale.
 
Peregrin said:
Wonderful looking knife, Dylan! The Coffin Jack really is a great pattern. I'm glad you got a good one.
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Thank you, Gary. I am hoping the Wharncliffe Trapper turns out just as nice.

woodysone said:
may I ask, do you carry it in a slip?
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I don't typically use slips but I do have several - I am currently trying this knife out in one that was made by a good buddy here on the forums. The reason I don't usually use slips is that it makes access to my pocket knife more difficult - an extra step or two that I find irksome sometimes. I have no doubt that these knives will weather my pocket just fine but sometimes a slip can be some additional peace of mind.
 
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