What "Traditional Knife" are ya totin' today?

GT, thanks for the compliment on my Case Canoe. I believe yours is almost identical. It is a dark burgundy color, but on the mark side of my knife there are a few lighter patches that show it is actually red. The pile side is much darker. I cannot pinpoint the age of my knife, because the bolster hides the dots. For that reason, I believe it might be late 70’s which would mean fewer dots.

Be careful with the secondary blade. The one on my knife will move away from the liner when closed and come into contact with the main spear if you don’t make sure it is pushed against the liner. When it is open it is rock solid. I cannot understand that, but it is. The secondary is also slightly proud, but, because of its location, that is not a problem.

In general, I do not like etched blades. But I feel completely different about the Case Canoe. That canoeing scene brings back memories of hiking, camping, and paddling of course. I cannot imagine the knife without it. That’s why I wanted to make sure I got the permanent version.

Enjoy your Canoe, it looks great.

Happy New Year to everyone on the porch!
 
Half/Stop said:
Thanks Gev! :) Happy New Year my friend! :D
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You too my friend :D

Mission Spec

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Leslie Tomville said:
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1970’s Case Red Bone Canoe.

I searched for one of these for several reasons. First, the etching on these knives required a chemical process that actually slightly engraved the blade. It will not fade away. Second, Case used a single spring then. The current models are much thicker because of the additional spring. Finally, the Case Red Bone is always great.
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I was just reading about Case Red Bone in Steve Pfeiffer's book. I have a 6318 stockman (2017 tang stamp) that was amber bone and that I re-dyed to brown. After reading about Red Bone I decided to try to re-re-dye it with red on top of the brown. It came out pretty good! I'd say deep burgundy is a pretty good description of the resulting color, although there is some variation depending on whether you are looking in sunlight or under artificial light. I'll have to get some pictures soon.
 
RDaneel said:
Good golly, Paul, that's gorgeous! I'm so out of it, I didn't even know they had a banana shield. Seems like the perfect knife for a knife knut. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Sorry I missed this earlier Dean, thank you for the compliment. There were a few made with the banana shield. I found the shield to be somewhat unique and was fortunate to find one on the secondary market. Hope you have a safe and Happy New Year:thumbsup:
 
deltaboy said:
Case Serpentine Jack
Case CV 65 Stockman in bone.
And I even took a picture

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Well, now that you know how it’s done, do we get to start seeing the Schrades you like to carry?

I want to echo all of the well wishes and prayers for your wife and you. Hang in there and be strong! Praying for you both.
 
paulhilborn said:
Sorry I missed this earlier Dean, thank you for the compliment. There were a few made with the banana shield. I found the shield to be somewhat unique and was fortunate to find one on the secondary market. Hope you have a safe and Happy New Year:thumbsup:
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Hey Paul, that 35 you posted caught my eye, the shield is a fun addition to them yellow covers, and that pattern looks like a really well thought out useful easy to carry knife. I love it! :thumbsup:
 
sitflyer said:
Hey Paul, that 35 you posted caught my eye, the shield is a fun addition to them yellow covers, and that pattern looks like a really well thought out useful easy to carry knife. I love it! :thumbsup:
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Thank you Duane, it's nice to have you back on the Porch. The #35 has edged it's way into my current rotation of late. I agree with Jeff on your recent post, the Horn is BEAUTIFUL:thumbsup:
I still carry your very GENEROUS gift of the "PAUL" knife from time to time. Everybody knows I'm the "local knife Guy" and they get a laugh that a knife was named after me;):D thank you again for the knife Duane, have a safe and Happy New Year my friend:thumbsup:
 
paulhilborn said:
Thank you Duane, it's nice to have you back on the Porch. The #35 has edged it's way into my current rotation of late. I agree with Jeff on your recent post, the Horn is BEAUTIFUL:thumbsup:
I still carry your very GENEROUS gift of the "PAUL" knife from time to time. Everybody knows I'm the "local knife Guy" and they get a laugh that a knife was named after me;):D thank you again for the knife Duane, have a safe and Happy New Year my friend:thumbsup:
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I heard tell y'all leave a light on for us wanderers, stragglers, and miscreants :) after a much needed time out, it is nice to be back and see some old familiar faces. It is nice to return here and see the porch in such good company :)
 
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