Which Case Sowbelly...

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Mingecutter

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Hello all. I've been drawn to the single bladed sowbelly pattern for some time now. I think it's time to make a purchase. As such, I've narrowed my choice to either the Case Carhartt version in dark molasses bone or the standard Case CV version in yellow delrin.

I favor the "as ground" blade finish and brushed bolsters of the Carhartt but also love a good carbon steel patina. Further, I have no traditionals in yellow delrin or jigged bone, as my collection consists of woods and micartas. This knife will be asked to handle simple everyday cutting chores (mail, packages, cardboard, occasional food prep, etc.).

Do any wise members of the Porch have experiences or thoughts they'd like to share, either on the general pattern (ergonomics/pocketability/etc.) or these two versions, as I try to decide which to purchase? Oh, and pics are always welcome :)

Thanks!
 
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If you like patina get the yeller one, the as ground ss does not show fingerprints like the polished blades do.
 
Case's two best blades IMO so I see the hard decision you have. I've had a yellow delrin one in a cart all week and may go ahead and pull the trigger.
 
It's not a Sowbelly, in the picture, but the yellow Delrin Case knives seem to look better with time. The scales seem to tone down a bit, at the same that the CV blades darken with a patina, and the bolsters take on a few abrasions of their own. All Business! Looking forward to seeing which one you choose, and the journeys that you take it on. -LanceIMG_1870.JPG
 
I've owned the 1-blade but I prefer the 3-blade since the sheepfoot is one of my favorite blades on a stock knife.

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Choose the covers and steel that you like best.

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I've often thought about a single blade Case Sowbelly, but this pattern carries so well and fits so comfortably in hand and pocket as a three blade knife that I just can't justify it, and then there is always the thought about missing the wonderful sheep foot blade. also, as a two well pattern, it has an excellent hand feel to me, I wonder how the single blade would feel in hand, being a bit more narrow.
 
A side/side/side picture of the three configurations showing the width would be good.
 
I have found the Case single blade sowbelly to be an excellent EDC. Comfortable both in hand and in pocket with a very useful all purpose blade. I would choose the yellow delrin over molasses bone and CV over stainless but those are just personal preference. I think you will be happy whichever you choose.
 
This one is a midnight bone 3-blade with silver script shield from 2003 in stainless. I liked it so much that I had Glennbad replace the spey (seldom used) with a very useful caplifter. Now it gets carried and all three blades get used a whole bunch. I wouldn't have one without the sheepfoot.

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Good choice. Maybe I’m in a minority, but I’m not a big fan of promo style knives, meaning those knives that the manufacturer has replaced their own branding with the branding of another company or organization, especially when it’s a non-knife-making company or organization. I don’t like my tool to be a billboard or advertising vehicle. YMMV.
 
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