What current production is the quintessential Case knife?

[JohnDF]

I don't know whether the '47 Stockman is two or three spring

Older ones are two spring, while newer ones seem to be three spring.
If you could find one from the 70s, you'd have a super good knife.

Tribal Lock... Barehead... cv.

I wish I could find a barehead CV tribal... they are all gone it seems... I looked for quite a while.

 

[JohnDF]

Also, while we are on the subject...
Why is it so hard to find a newer three spring #47 in CV??? C'mon Case!

 

[hornetguy]

might as well add one of mine... I can't seem to find a pic of my black synthetic...

 

[hornetguy]

Older ones are two spring, while newer ones seem to be three spring.
If you could find one from the 70s, you'd have a super good knife.

I wish I could find a barehead CV tribal... they are all gone it seems... I looked for quite a while.

John,
I just saw one on the big auction site... about $90, described as "used".... I checked, because I thought I had seen a bunch of them on there a short while back, but at this point, there is only this one.... looks just like mine in the pic above...

 

[sf fanatic]

Older ones are two spring, while newer ones seem to be three spring.
If you could find one from the 70s, you'd have a super good knife.

I wish I could find a barehead CV tribal... they are all gone it seems... I looked for quite a while.

John, I’ve got one if you’re interested shoot me a PM.
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[JPD1998]

I've had good luck with their large stockmen and Cheetahs. Pretty consistent quality.
Also the Tribal lock and Back Pocket.

 

[JohnDF]

if you’re interested shoot me a PM.

I sent you a message... Thanks.

 

[Peregrin]

As has already been mentioned, I don't think you can beat the Tribal Lock.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Well, I'm not sure if it fits completely into the 'get a Case' goal or not, but the Zippo single-bladed Peanut looks pretty good to me, too. Are there Case-branded single-blade Peanuts that I'm just not seeing, or is this exclusive to the Zippo branding? Anybody have any experience with the Zippo Peanuts? (I've seen a bunch of the other Zippo knives on here, but can't recall seeing the Peanuts posted yet.)

 

[JohnDF]

Are there Case-branded single-blade Peanuts

There were single blade Peanuts made, but you'll have to hunt them down.
I don't see why a Zippo knife wouldn't satisfy the Case want... it's a Case knife after all.
I don't see anybody saying that Tidioutes or Northfields aren't GEC knives.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

There were single blade Peanuts made, but you'll have to hunt them down.
I don't see why a Zippo knife wouldn't satisfy the Case want... it's a Case knife after all.
I don't see anybody saying that Tidioutes or Northfields aren't GEC knives.

It just doesn't say 'Case' on it - both of my Tidioutes say 'GEC' on the pile side of the blade.

This wouldn't really stop me from getting a Zippo knife, but if I could get the exact same thing except for Case branding, I'd probably prefer that.

Currently, I'm just researching what's out there for Case, trying to see what catches my interest. I might end up with more than one of them, but I'm not interested in just buying a bunch of things that I won't use a lot, so I'm trying to do at least a little research first (hence this thread).

 

[JohnDF]

both of my Tidioutes say 'GEC' on the pile side of the blade.

Fair enough.
I'd search the Big Auction site for a single blade peanut then.
I found a couple, I'll message you.

 

[sf fanatic]

Well, I'm not sure if it fits completely into the 'get a Case' goal or not, but the Zippo single-bladed Peanut looks pretty good to me, too. Are there Case-branded single-blade Peanuts that I'm just not seeing, or is this exclusive to the Zippo branding? Anybody have any experience with the Zippo Peanuts? (I've seen a bunch of the other Zippo knives on here, but can't recall seeing the Peanuts posted yet.)

Here’s mine .
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[AZCoyote]

I'd also recommend the barlow if you like single blades. Might be a little tougher to find now since it was a vault knife but it's definitely my favorite case.

 

[Sacto]

Well, I'm not sure if it fits completely into the 'get a Case' goal or not, but the Zippo single-bladed Peanut looks pretty good to me, too. Are there Case-branded single-blade Peanuts that I'm just not seeing, or is this exclusive to the Zippo branding? Anybody have any experience with the Zippo Peanuts? (I've seen a bunch of the other Zippo knives on here, but can't recall seeing the Peanuts posted yet.)

If you’re looking at a smallish single blade I would check out the swayback. They are very nice and more substantial than the peanut but still relatively small. Here’s my two-blade version:

 

[Storm 8593]

Another vote for the medium stockman in yellow for me, followed closely by the trapper . Lovely knives.
That said I wouldn't turn up my nose at any of the fine offerings shown above

 

[brownshoe]

I've never quite gotten around to buying anything from Case. I kind of have my eye on the Tractor Supply '47 Stockman, which is an odd choice for me, since I almost always prefer single blade knives. But I do have a fondness for TL-29s and the occasional stockman. And that '47 is a good looking occasional stockman.

I've seen mentions in the past about "Case model X tends to have better fit and finish; model Y tends to have uneven grinds" and so on. But I don't know if there is any consensus on which models are better or worse.

So, with the caveat that I won't be able to pick it out in person (it will be bought online), what would you recommend? What currently available slipjoint from Case would be my best first foray into this brand? I look forward to hearing from the Case aficionados. Thanks!

Slim trapper.

 

[bayouace]

I suggest the Case Half-Whittler. Nice size. Comfortable in the pocket.

 

[Boattale]

No clue, really. I don't recall reports of problems with the Sodbuster and Sodbuster Jr.

I don't know the various Case Stockman pattern numbers, which are large vs medium, or two spring vs 3 spring.
I have seen on Case's website their accusation "blade rub goes with the pattern" regarding the two spring three blade stockman, and they won't fix the blade rub issues on their two spring stockmans under warranty.
(Strange that. My two spring $9.⁹⁹ shipped plus tax Rough Rider/Ryder stockmans, and slightly more expensive two spring BTI Old Timer 858OT and 858OTB Lumberjack stockmans, and vintage 1978 to 1986 two spring Schrade Old Timer 858 (no "OT" in/on the tang stamp, but it does have "SCHRADE +") Lumberjack Stockman, and GEC 828318 Dixie Stockman, also a two spring, all lack blade rub.
If the offshore produced Rough Rider/Ryder that retails for call it "$10" to call it "$19", depending on the series, can be produced without blade rub (again, all are a 2 spring) ... Why can't Case make a two spring Stockman (in PA, not offshore) that retails for 4 to 7x as much as the Rough Rider/Ryder, without blade rub?)

I've never seen or handled a Utica or Bear and Son stockman, so I don't know if they have blade rub. I don't remember the shell construction Imperial and Colonial stockman I had as a kid possessing blade or liner rub either. If they did, it didn't affect using the knife, or making one or more blades harder to open.

Anyway, because of Case's stance on the two spring having blade rub "going with the pattern" and their refusal to make it right under warranty, I strongly recommend getting one of their three spring stockman, or a Buck 301/303 stockman. The Buck are a 3 spring, but are no wider than a two spring.

There's no discernible blade rub on this one that has two springs to run three blades. It's close, but the blades do not actually touch. So it can be done. By Case. The knife was built in 2008.

 

[CVamberbonehead]

It would have to be a CV steel knife in Amber Bone, probably a large Trapper!