Who still carries a Case Knife?

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[Old Hunter]

I understand it that case transitioned from the 32 to the 032 tooling in 1978. Some of the knives from 78 got the 32 pattern stamp but used the 032 tooling. So, especially with 78 knives, it's possible to have what appears to be a 32 pattern with no half stops. The 32 tooling should be 3 5/8" closed whereas the 032 tooling will be 3 1/2".

I bet if yours doesn't have half stops it's 3 1/2" closed and is a "32" pattern made with 032 tooling A very unique knife indeed! It also looks like Appaloosa bone, of which I wasn't sure at first. But, given the timeline the Appaloosa seems more likely as well.

One of my old standby carry knives is a 1978 transition piece (6332 stamp but 63032 frame), wonderful fit and finish, but the years haven't been kind to its looks (kinda like me!) OH

 

[Old Hunter]

Pulled out what used to be a regular carry (1980 CV yellow Delrin), but it gets pushed out of the pocket by my 1975 SS jigged brown Delrin most days. Today is its day. OH

 

[Grateful]

Inspired by Old Hunter and his beautiful yellow stockman I pulled this old user 3318 out to carry today. Built in 1973 with nickel silver pins and liners.

 

[pat9198]

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[lithicus]

Got bit by the Case bug again. 2 dot 6232View attachment 2073710

Here is the case knife I referred to in previous posts. A 1974 6332 in red bone, although not "true" red bone by enthusiasts due to the era. I personally like the gradient towards the bolsters and the dark blood red color is quite nice. I believe some refer to this pattern as the "gunstock" stockman due to its shape.

Blades are full and in great condition. Both covers match well. I believe it is the only case stockman to ever have halfstops on all three blades. Fit and finish is quite good! My only pinned shield stockman from case currently. Little gapping, fantastic walk and talk on all blades. Clean termination on the springs. Pins, bolsters, and shields all pretty flush. Nicely centered clip in the blade well. Very little under blading. And just enough room between the blades to prevent rub.

The only real complaints I have are the shield not being fit perfectly in the bone and some issues with the pen closing on the liner. I made a post to the maintenance section to see how to best approach this. But, so far, some light beveling/polishing of the liner seems to have helped prevent the pen blade from hanging up on the liner when snapping shut. It seems to mostly only catch now when all blades are open and I snap the pen blade shut. During normal use, when the clip and sheepsfoot are closed, the pen seems to close just fine now.

While I haven't been able to carry it much in the pocket yet, it is one that will definitely see pocket time! I bought this with the sole intent of it becoming my primary EDC as it is kind of my "perfect" stockman pattern; around 3 1/2" closed (3 5/8"), nice clip shape, serpentine-like frame with squared off pinched bolsters, a pen instead of a spey, half stops, and a pinned shield to boot.

 

[jmh33]

Had/have this on today’s hike and after!!

John

 

[jmh33]

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Please. Do tell!!
John

 

[pat9198]

Please. Do tell!!
John

My bad, I should have listed that.

It's a "Case Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Wood Small Swell Center Jack". The handles are genuine aged Kentucky Bourbon Barrel wood, and it has stainless steel blades. This one is a dealer exclusive in Kentucky, which as far as I know is still available. I especially like the bourbon barrel shield!


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[kyhunt]

One of my old standby carry knives is a 1978 transition piece (6332 stamp but 63032 frame), wonderful fit and finish, but the years haven't been kind to its looks (kinda like me!) OH

I don’t know, I think it looks pretty darn good.

 

[RLB0414]

One of my old standby carry knives is a 1978 transition piece (6332 stamp but 63032 frame), wonderful fit and finish, but the years haven't been kind to its looks (kinda like me!) OH

Pulled out what used to be a regular carry (1980 CV yellow Delrin), but it gets pushed out of the pocket by my 1975 SS jigged brown Delrin most days. Today is its day. OH

The large stockman looks classic to me. Will take that size and pattern over most. I do not see anything wrong with it

 

[Rsmith_77]

My bad, I should have listed that.

It's a "Case Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Wood Small Swell Center Jack". The handles are genuine aged Kentucky Bourbon Barrel wood, and it has stainless steel blades. This one is a dealer exclusive in Kentucky, which as far as I know is still available. I especially like the bourbon barrel shield!


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Now how cool is that.

 

[315]

Office day today but had a Case with me.

 

[TxChris]

Not my pic but I carry one just like this. The long skinny blade makes for a hell of a steak knife.

 

[Luke73]

 

[brough]

Last weekend was this 47 pattern stockman.

And I have this Tequila Sunrise Canoe on standby for this weekend.

 

[MattWRog]

Never in 100 years would I have purchased the Backpocket; I just don’t like large knives. 3 5/8” closed is my sweet spot. I got this in a trade and it’s just extraordinary. An entire cows shin bone was sacrificed for those big beautiful jigged slabs! Maybe I need to start expanding my tastes towards larger knives.

 

[Silverbeard_EDC]

I usually carry a mini trapper as a secondary knife most days. There are a few of my favorites.

 

[Modoc ED]

 

[Old Hunter]

We had a wonderful evening last night taking our daughter to the Tim Tebow Night to Shine Prom at a local Baptist Church. Of course I needed to carry a ceremonial knife that was appropriate for the occasion. This pearl handled Case Sleeveboard Pen had the honors. Lots of thanks from our family to the Tim Tebow Foundation, Cape Carteret Baptist Church, and several sharp young Marines who served as escorts. OH