Who still carries a Case Knife?

[Bloodloss]

I've always pictured myself sitting on the back porch with one enjoying apple slices at dusk. So far it hasn't happened. If it does, it will be with a red stag pocket hunter.

 

[OldHercDude]

OldHercDude fine array, like the Whiskey Bone lockback in particular (as I'm an owner too )

Thank you! I think Case did a wonderful job on that model, my other Tribal Lock just sits most of the time.

 

[Modoc ED]

Carrying this one today.

 

[longbow1968]

 

[huntnfishin]

Carting this 6318 around a lot lately

 

[OldHercDude]

Carrying this one today.

Youse guys are almost making me regret not getting a Sowbelly last month.

Almost.

Nice knives, Gents.

 

[OldHercDude]

Companion shot to the in-hand shot from early this morning.

In order of length of ownership and use cutting foods (mainly apples and oranges), top to bottom.

The Tribal Lock patina is closest to evening out into that dull gray. Since getting the Pen Knife and Pocket Hunter, the Tribal Lock and Mini Copperlock only get used a couple times a month. The Pen and Pocket Hunter are my main fruit cutters, getting used 2 to 3 times a week each.

 

[cudgee]

Companion shot to the in-hand shot from early this morning.

In order of length of ownership and use cutting foods (mainly apples and oranges), top to bottom.

The Tribal Lock patina is closest to evening out into that dull gray. Since getting the Pen Knife and Pocket Hunter, the Tribal Lock and Mini Copperlock only get used a couple times a month. The Pen and Pocket Hunter are my main fruit cutters, getting used 2 to 3 times a week each.

Nice pocket worn whiskey bone..

 

[longbow1968]

Companion shot to the in-hand shot from early this morning.

In order of length of ownership and use cutting foods (mainly apples and oranges), top to bottom.

The Tribal Lock patina is closest to evening out into that dull gray. Since getting the Pen Knife and Pocket Hunter, the Tribal Lock and Mini Copperlock only get used a couple times a month. The Pen and Pocket Hunter are my main fruit cutters, getting used 2 to 3 times a week each.

How are you liking the Pocket Hunter in use? I have kind of been on the fence about getting one due to the smaller size.

 

[OldHercDude]

Nice pocket worn whiskey bone..

Thanks! I think Case hit a home run with those.

How are you liking the Pocket Hunter in use? I have kind of been on the fence about getting one due to the smaller size.

I knew they were small, but didn't realize how small until I got them. That said, the shape of the handle makes them easier to use (IMHO and in my hands) than the Pen Knife. Also a little easier (IMHO and in my hands) than the Peanut. It is a small blade though, with the associated limits. (Can't cut through an orange, have to cut into and around in order to halve an orange.) It is stabby and slicey.

 

[TheFactor]

Hard not to like this canoe and is one of my favorite patterns. I’ve had this one for awhile that always seems to make it into my rotation.

 

[cudgee]

Hard not to like this canoe

What's not to like..

 

[cudgee]

Yellow delrin sodbuster.

 

[5K Qs]

Hard not to like this canoe and is one of my favorite patterns. I’ve had this one for awhile that always seems to make it into my rotation.

That's a sensational canoe! Good-looking bone, and the quadruple-lined bolsters are outstanding!
I've been looking at exactly that model the past week or so; it could well be my next knife purchase!

- GT

 

[bigfish64]

Thanks, Todd.
Truth be told, they're both baseball shots, in a sense. The top pic shows the knife on the top stair that leads to the bleachers, and the background looks through the chainlink backstop out toward the left field fence.
- GT

Thanks for pointing that out Gary. I went back and looked at the first picture closer and it was clearly under appreciated on my part! What a great backdrop!

 

[5K Qs]

Thanks for pointing that out Gary. I went back and looked at the first picture closer and it was clearly under appreciated on my part! What a great backdrop!

Thanks.
'Tis the season, you know (although the photos were actually taken in November, I think).

- GT

 

[Belflower]

Seems a little like Trolling when you come to the Traditional forum and say that.
But to answer your question, slowly opening and using your traditional knife adds to the experience and enjoyment. Some of us actually love knives and a traditional allows us to spend more time with them, opening, using, and closing them. It's part of an historic past that we reflect on. Either you get it or you don't. Besides, many of us carry both a traditional and a modern knife, and i for one end up using my traditional knife way way way more than the modern because it's more enjoyable and relaxing.

Thank you for your reply I appreciate the input. I have loved knives as long as I can remember. They were my first passion as a youngster and have been collecting them ever since. I will never forget my pa sitting outside whittling on a piece of wood with his Case and taking a break for a smoke and playing his fiddle.

 

[Belflower]

Normally when we talk about “flippers” it’s in the GEC thread

But in all seriousness stick around and you will understand why some of us appreciate opening a knife slowly over flipping it open like a fidget toy.

Thank you for your time and input. I will stick around and continue to learn from others about their love of knives. I definitely like the workmanship and detail put into a beautiful Case. Just not so easy at work when I am using it all day long and my boss keeps telling me how every minute makes a difference.

 

[JohnDF]

I will never forget my pa sitting outside whittling on a piece of wood with his Case and taking a break for a smoke and playing his fiddle.

Sounds like a great memory.

 

[Bastler]