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Railsplitter said:
I like that Rough Rider. Didn't know that pattern existed. Looks like a lockback cannitler.
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That's what I call it, too, Rick. I really like mine. Here are a couple of shots of mine.

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- GT
 
Thanks for the photos, GT. That gives me a model number to look for. I really do like that design. The folks at Rough Rider can come up with some unique stuff when they put their minds to it. Might have to look into getting one of these.
 
Railsplitter said:
I like that Rough Rider. Didn't know that pattern existed. Looks like a lockback cannitler.
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I'm very impressed with it. It was by far the cheapest of all those posted. The fit and finish is pretty impressive at this price point ($13 I think) and the blades came wicked shaving sharp. The lockback is a great touch for when you feel you need that and the three springs makes it a nice size in the hand. I think they call it a lockback canoe.
 
duderubble said:
I'm very impressed with it. It was by far the cheapest of all those posted. The fit and finish is pretty impressive at this price point ($13 I think) and the blades came wicked shaving sharp. The lockback is a great touch for when you feel you need that and the three springs makes it a nice size in the hand. I think they call it a lockback canoe.
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Thanks for the info. I haven't had time to look them up yet. Is it a full three spring design with each blade riding on its own spring? I can't quite tell in your photo but it looks like it might be. If that's the case then I definitely want one.
 
I think you can see it in the third picture from this ebay listing.
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snippy said:
That is simply beautiful. Hope you are enjoying it!

Eric
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Stand Straight said:
I didn't realize how much the yellow covers appeal to me. Of course nice photography helps alot.:thumbup:
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Thanks to you both for the compliments... as to the photo, well, all I've got handy is my phone, plus I'm no photographer.

This being my first Case knife, and having read many comments regarding hit-or-miss QC, I wasn't sure what to expect. I noted a blade rub mark on the sheepfoot blade inflicted by the spey. Also, the mark side liner appears to be separated from the main blade's spring by a tiny bit on both ends. But I see no gaps when I look into the blade well and hold the knife up to a bright light. So I don't know what to make of the space.



The blades are all pretty sharp out of the box, though, and F&F is otherwise not bad. I like the color a lot myself, and I like the feel of smooth Delrin. So consider me a happy camper.
 
Ugh.

I have never had to deal with a bad Case (I know that I am lucky) but I would send that back.

Eric
 
That gap would be hardly noticeable without that magnification. That is perfectly normal. If you want something that stands up to a microscope, you should consider going for custom knives.
 
I was brought back to the dark side, (read carbon bladed knives ;) )
through a trade I picked up this GEC Eureka in burnt stag, really nice knife too !

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I did take and grind down the spear point blade into this clipped point style, I prefer a more direct point :)
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snippy said:
Ugh.

I have never had to deal with a bad Case (I know that I am lucky) but I would send that back.

Eric
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jc57 said:
That gap would be hardly noticeable without that magnification. That is perfectly normal. If you want something that stands up to a microscope, you should consider going for custom knives.
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The gap doesn't bother me all that much in a $32 knife. I just thought I'd mention it along with the blade rub. If this was a GEC I'd send it back for sure, but it's rather unlikely that they'd let something like that out the door, no?
 
I don't think I have noticed a gap like that on any GEC knives. It is not unusual on Case knives for there to be variations like that. I took a look at one of my favorite Case knives that happened to be on my desk and it had a similar gap that I have never noticed, or if I did it didn't bother me. Case uses a tumbler to shine and polish their blades and backsprings so the edges aren't always crisp and square like GECs, which can lead to those gaps. On the other hand, you can just about cut yourself on the edge of the backsprings on GEC knives when they are partially open.

Almost all of my knives that use crinked blades have some level of blade rub, including a GEC Maverick. I always thought it was normal for the pattern and never cared much about it.
 
Gary, great Eureka. I had actually tried to get that one, but it wasn't meant to be. Good snag for sure.

major_works, I wouldn't worry at all about that gap. I'm a little OCD about blade rub, but that's why I stay away from stockmen in general. Neither one of those things is uncommon, even on a GEC, and neither one will affect the usage at all. I'd say you got a dandy from the couple of pictures you posted. I'm a big fan of Case's yellow delrin. It's great for a work knife because it's got just a little bit of tackiness to it (meaning the grip, not the look ;) ). All around good purchase.
 
jc57 said:
I don't think I have noticed a gap like that on any GEC knives. It is not unusual on Case knives for there to be variations like that. I took a look at one of my favorite Case knives that happened to be on my desk and it had a similar gap that I have never noticed, or if I did it didn't bother me. Case uses a tumbler to shine and polish their blades and backsprings so the edges aren't always crisp and square like GECs, which can lead to those gaps. On the other hand, you can just about cut yourself on the edge of the backsprings on GEC knives when they are partially open.

Almost all of my knives that use crinked blades have some level of blade rub, including a GEC Maverick. I always thought it was normal for the pattern and never cared much about it.
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I've seen that term "crinked" a few times and wasn't clear on what it means, but assuming you're referring to the sheepsfoot, well, now I get it. Thanks for clearing that up for me!

I have only two GEC knives but I definitely know what you mean about the edges (or corners) of the backsprings. Same goes for the edges of the tangs when they're closed. It's a small price to pay for the privilege of putting such fine products into one's pockets, I say. And as to gaps like the Case stockman, both of my GECs (a 15 and a 38) are tight as a drum.
 
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Cory Hess said:
Gary, great Eureka. I had actually tried to get that one, but it wasn't meant to be. Good snag for sure.

major_works, I wouldn't worry at all about that gap. I'm a little OCD about blade rub, but that's why I stay away from stockmen in general. Neither one of those things is uncommon, even on a GEC, and neither one will affect the usage at all. I'd say you got a dandy from the couple of pictures you posted. I'm a big fan of Case's yellow delrin. It's great for a work knife because it's got just a little bit of tackiness to it (meaning the grip, not the look ;) ). All around good purchase.
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Thanks, Cory. The blade rub doesn't bother me much either, and given John's explanation about crinked blades, it seems to be part and parcel of the pattern. I'd thought my first Case would be a peanut, but I won a single-blade Camillus peanut in a recent giveaway so I thought I'd go for something a little larger. I really like the Delrin. Despite the fact that it's plastic, it doesn't feel cheap at all. Tackiness is a good term for it, or even maybe "rubbery?" Slick but not slick somehow. Cool stuff!
 
major_works said:
Thanks to you both for the compliments... as to the photo, well, all I've got handy is my phone, plus I'm no photographer.

This being my first Case knife, and having read many comments regarding hit-or-miss QC, I wasn't sure what to expect. I noted a blade rub mark on the sheepfoot blade inflicted by the spey. Also, the mark side liner appears to be separated from the main blade's spring by a tiny bit on both ends. But I see no gaps when I look into the blade well and hold the knife up to a bright light. So I don't know what to make of the space.



The blades are all pretty sharp out of the box, though, and F&F is otherwise not bad. I like the color a lot myself, and I like the feel of smooth Delrin. So consider me a happy camper.
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Looking at your first post, I thought it was a 3318PU / Punch instead of Spey. It made me think of using my punch on a black Case carhartt10318 w/ punch at the Dr's office Tuesday to unlock a RRm door to assist my handicapped wife.
 
Ryouchijtx said:
Great gift Dave, I wish they provided the fluted bolsters on more of their knives at GEC. It really adds a special touch with a large 'threaded' bolster and that rectangle shield.
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Thanks Tim !!!:D much appreciated. I agree, I really love the bolsters on these. The fluted bolsters look great and the steel has a beautiful blue tint that is really unique. ;):)
 
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