On the three examples I purchased over the years, one had a split in the bone handle that needed to be glued, the second had one nail breaker and one incredibly weak spring, the third had two very weak springs. I did give a year or two between each new purchase, so it was not just a bad day or batch. I was exceedingly glad to grab several of the Case Barlows last year, which are in EDC rotation, but if I know I will be doing dirty work I tend to use the RR or the old Kutmaster (I managed to get a few of the old black handled Kutmasters as NOS with advertisement on the blades as spares--after I went through my unsuccessful attempt to get a good example of current production).
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