Who still carries a Case Knife?

[jlhoffman74]

Great knife, a six dot well built Case, but I'm not sure if this stainless or carbon steel. I have been cutting with it but no patina yet.

 

[JB in SC]

Case remains my favorite brand, the patterns go back generations.

 

[jmh33]

Rolling with this Barlow for the day!!
John

 

[DaveHS]

 

[OldHercDude]

Today's companion while wandering.

Not many decent snapshots today, wind messed with focus on most of the insect photos. Able to snag a few.

 

[Buck_Fan]

 

[GeofS]

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That’s a beauty! How’s the quality with Case these days?

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[GeofS]

Love the bone scales!

 

[DaveHS]

Today's companion while wandering.

Not many decent snapshots today, wind messed with focus on most of the insect photos. Able to snag a few.

BEAUTIFUL shot of the I tried the same yesterday with iPhone 14 outside my office but only captured one in semi-decent focus: bottom third slightly left of center.

 

[DaveHS]

 

[GeofS]

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That’s aged nicely, any idea how old it is?

 

[OldHercDude]

BEAUTIFUL shot of the I tried the same yesterday with iPhone 14 outside my office but only captured one in semi-decent focus: bottom third slightly left of center.View attachment 2975048

Thanks!

(I'm one of those hobbyist nerd/ geek/ luddite that still uses camera and lens for photography, just for the challenge & enjoyment.)

 

[Buck_Fan]

That’s a beauty! How’s the quality with Case these days?

Improving. I have talked with some Case employees and they say they have been making changes to be more consistent with their quality. And I feel like I am starting to see it. My last 6 or so have been perfect. With the exception of sharpening. They still can't sharpen a knife. I just don't get it. Just about every other knife maker gets their knives sharp. Why can't Case? It doesn't bother me because I always put my own edge on my knives. But you should be able to take a brand new knife and cut paper with it.. But the fit and finish has been great.

 

[Buck_Fan]

I am carrying my oldest Case today. Not sure what pattern it is. Where the stamping is for the pattern info is worn so much you can't read it.

 

[DaveHS]

That’s aged nicely, any idea how old it is?

Thank you! New to me this year. It is from 1974-5. Incredible smooth yellow bone on it. CV with zero patina so obviously someone had it in box in a drawer.

 

[DaveHS]

am carrying my oldest Case today. Not sure what pattern it is.

That jigging is tremendous.

 

[GeofS]

Thank you! New to me this year. It is from 1974-5. Incredible smooth yellow bone on it. CV with zero patina so obviously someone had it in box in a drawer.

50 years old, amazing!

 

[GeofS]

Improving. I have talked with some Case employees and they say they have been making changes to be more consistent with their quality. And I feel like I am starting to see it. My last 6 or so have been perfect. With the exception of sharpening. They still can't sharpen a knife. I just don't get it. Just about every other knife maker gets their knives sharp. Why can't Case? It doesn't bother me because I always put my own edge on my knives. But you should be able to take a brand new knife and cut paper with it.. But the fit and finish has been great.

Thanks for the thorough reply. I would love to see them step up their game to get on par with GEC. Would love to have an American alternative.

 

[DaveHS]

Thanks!

(I'm one of those hobbyist nerd/ geek/ luddite that still uses camera and lens for photography, just for the challenge & enjoyment.)

You do nice work w that old fashioned camera!