What current production is the quintessential Case knife?

[pjsjr]

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

I just don't understand why you'd say something like that

 

[Ironbut]

Texas Jack. I think Case does red really well.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Anybody here care to share their experiences with the Case Large Stockman (the 75 frame)? I know some think it's too large for pocketing, but my most carried knife is a GEC 97, so the Large Stockman doesn't seem overlarge to me. It is a two-spring stockman, which I know some here warn against (but I generally prefer a two-spring to a three-spring for this pattern). Any warnings or encouragements or just general commentary on these?

 

[Will Power]

If you like a big knife then CASE's Big Stockman is one of the finest you can get. Very decent W&T their cv patinates very evenly in my experience, decent sized blades. Amber Bone is my preference but there are others.

True, I don't care for a large heavy knife in trouser pocket but it's fine in a top-coat if that doesn't bother you then it's a great choice for EDC. Similar to GEC's 81 but a knife you can buy without potential months of searching...

 

[Lander boy Matt]

If you like a big knife then CASE's Big Stockman is one of the finest you can get. Very decent W&T their cv patinates very evenly in my experience, decent sized blades. Amber Bone is my preference but there are others.

True, I don't care for a large heavy knife in trouser pocket but it's fine in a top-coat if that doesn't bother you then it's a great choice for EDC. Similar to GEC's 81 but a knife you can buy without potential months of searching...

Glad to hear this, I have an amber bone 6375 incoming this week. I agree it comes down to Case's stockman or Texas jack as the quintessential Case knife

 

[Boattale]

Anybody here care to share their experiences with the Case Large Stockman (the 75 frame)? I know some think it's too large for pocketing, but my most carried knife is a GEC 97, so the Large Stockman doesn't seem overlarge to me. It is a two-spring stockman, which I know some here warn against (but I generally prefer a two-spring to a three-spring for this pattern). Any warnings or encouragements or just general commentary on these?

I'm fond of this one. Amber bone and fairly attractive if I do say so myself. They're not too big for me unless I'm in lightweight summer shorts. PLUS! Another 3 blade 2 spring Case with no blade rub.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Well, I appreciate everybody's input. My wife just gave me the two I wanted as birthday gifts, and I'm quite impressed. I was expecting to have to just overlook minor fit and finish issues, but these are both beautiful knives with pretty high levels of fit and finish. I think these are going to see a lot of use.
Large micarta stockman and Zippo peanut:

 

[Sacto]

Well, I appreciate everybody's input. My wife just gave me the two I wanted as birthday gifts, and I'm quite impressed. I was expecting to have to just overlook minor fit and finish issues, but these are both beautiful knives with pretty high levels of fit and finish. I think these are going to see a lot of use.
Large micarta stockman and Zippo peanut:
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Happy Birthday! Great knives and great wife

 

[JohnDF]

Awesome start to your Case knife collection.
Case can and does make a solid knife and are a good value.

 

[Boattale]

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.
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See that space between the bone and the bolster? That's a $200+ space.

 

[Storm 8593]

Lovely knives and fine choice in wife too I might add. Look forward to seeing some miles get put on them and hearing how they go for you . Happy birthday chap

 

[josha840]

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

I’m eyeing one of those as we speak. A pocket worn bone Crandal jigg. Do you pictures with one as reference? I’m worrying it’s gonna be too small.

 

[Heimdall82]

I had some Case over the last years and my favorites are the Antique Smooth Bone Tribal Lock (i sold it and regretted it...) and the Copperlock Smooth Caribbean Blue (Traded it with some other knives for a Pena). The last Case i had in my collection was my DLT Exclusive Barehead Trapper.... i don't know why, i just can't keep them in the collection... but once they are gone, i feel the need to add another Case in the collection again!

 

[hornetguy]

I’m eyeing one of those as we speak. A pocket worn bone Crandal jigg. Do you pictures with one as reference? I’m worrying it’s gonna be too small.

Here's one next to my Texas Jack, if that gives you any sense of perspective...
I personally find the peanut knives to be smaller than I like, but I really like the size of the half-whittler....

 

[bayouace]

I’m eyeing one of those as we speak. A pocket worn bone Crandal jigg. Do you pictures with one as reference? I’m worrying it’s gonna be too small.

l am right on the line between an XL and a L glove.

 

[moonman]

Yellow handle large Trapper.

 

[josha840]

Here's one next to my Texas Jack, if that gives you any sense of perspective...
I personally find the peanut knives to be smaller than I like, but I really like the size of the half-whittler....

Thank you! I have a Texas jack so that’s a perfect reference! I agree with you on the peanut. I’m hoping I agree with you on the half whittler as well, since I like the idea of a small knife. It looks to be wider around the handle than a peanut. Is it?

l am right on the line between an XL and a L glove.

Thank you for the reference! Seems like you can fit all four fingers on there. I’m a medium with fat finger’s myself, so should be ok.

 

[cudgee]

. I’m hoping I agree with you on the half whittler as well, since I like the idea of a small knife.

Seems like you can fit all four fingers on there. I’m a medium with fat finger’s myself, so should be ok.

This is one of my favourite knives. It is the right size to fit in your coin pocket when going out somewhere but you still want a knife in your pocket, the photo does not do this justice, but the white bone is devine, and it has possibly perfect F&F. I was so impressed when i opened it, and after going right over it, i can't find a fault. I got another one is smooth antique bone and it is a beautiful little knife as well. I would have one of these over a Peanut any day of the week.

 

[hornetguy]

Thank you! I have a Texas jack so that’s a perfect reference! I agree with you on the peanut. I’m hoping I agree with you on the half whittler as well, since I like the idea of a small knife. It looks to be wider around the handle than a peanut. Is it?

I compared a peanut to the half whittler last evening, and there really isn't a lot of difference in the over all width of them. I think the difference in feel is the extra length, and the swelled center of the half whit. Some knives simply feel better in hand than others, and in my opinion, the half whit is one of those.

Another one that punches well above its weight class is the 32087 Pen knife... it's about 1/8" longer than the half whit, but it feels like a larger knife. It's about the same length as the swayback, which is, to me, the almost perfect watch pocket knife.

 

[Tyson A Wright]

Happy Birthday! Great knives and great wife

Awesome start to your Case knife collection.
Case can and does make a solid knife and are a good value.

Thanks, guys - it was a good birthday! I'm enjoying these new Cases quite a bit (actually, quite a bit more than I expected to).