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My first GEC. A fine little Marlow in pioneer bone.
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I've been smitten with the GEC rendezvous sunbrite beerlow since the first time I saw it, but I guess this will have to do.........for now!
 
A Case humpback stockman with ebony covers and Tru-Sharp blades.

Very nice knife.
►I think Hal is correct. I already really like the ebony covers and I think this will not be my last knife in ebony.
►The 3 1/2" size and thinness of the knife as a whole makes for a very pocketable package.
►The fit and finish is quite satisfactory. Minor gaps in the springs. The springs are not exactly flat when the spey or sheepsfoot is open. But it is off by so little, it is not bothersome when using the knife. The springs are exactly flat when all the blades are closed or when the main is open.
►Blades came sharp. A minor touchup with the Sharpmaker stones set at 20° per side and they are all razors.
►My only real complaint is that the sheepsfoot is hard to open. I think this is a design flaw, rather than a manufacturing issue. The nail nick isn't far enough towards the tip to provide proper leverage.
►There is a cutout to reach the nail nick of the spey. Unusual for a "stockman". I like it.
►None of the blades is crinked, which is unusual in a two-springed stockman. Instead, the Sheepsfoot and Spey blades are offset on their tangs. See photo below.
►I don't remember ever owning a Zulu spear blade. Part of the reason I bought the knife was to try it. We'll see how that goes.

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Very nice knife Frank. The secondaries on My buckaroo an calf roper are offset like yours instead of crinked. I find it works out well. How's the rub on the humpback?
 
This Case 6380 Serpentine Whittler with red bone handles from 1972, came Tuesday. I carried it yesterday, very nice for a bigger knife. OH

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Frank, I like the way you laid out the features of your Case Stockman - it is a good looking knife and your review of it is quite thorough. I have a question for you - Is that pattern design also referred to as a "Norfolk"? As an aside to your remarks concerning the springs and the Sheepfoot blade; I have noticed on my 1970's Case knives (the years that folks often mention as preferred over current production) that virtually none of the springs lay flat - and the pen blades are notoriously hard to open due to lack of leverage and strong backsprings. OH
 
knarfeng said:
A Case humpback stockman with ebony covers and Tru-Sharp blades.

Very nice knife.
►I think Hal is correct. I already really like the ebony covers and I think this will not be my last knife in ebony.
►The 3 1/2" size and thinness of the knife as a whole makes for a very pocketable package.
►The fit and finish is quite satisfactory. Minor gaps in the springs. The springs are not exactly flat when the spey or sheepsfoot is open. But it is off by so little, it is not bothersome when using the knife. The springs are exactly flat when all the blades are closed or when the main is open.
►Blades came sharp. A minor touchup with the Sharpmaker stones set at 20° per side and they are all razors.
►My only real complaint is that the sheepsfoot is hard to open. I think this is a design flaw, rather than a manufacturing issue. The nail nick isn't far enough towards the tip to provide proper leverage.
►There is a cutout to reach the nail nick of the spey. Unusual for a "stockman". I like it.
►None of the blades is crinked, which is unusual in a two-springed stockman. Instead, the Sheepsfoot and Spey blades are offset on their tangs. See photo below.
►I don't remember ever owning a Zulu spear blade. Part of the reason I bought the knife was to try it. We'll see how that goes.

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Nice looking knife. I've noticed on the newer Cases that the gap in the springs is actually from the stamping process forming a slight radius around one side. I don't know how other companies avoid this unless they surface grind them after stamping.
 
I have to admit, there's a special thrill to unwrapping a NIB Case.
I love this mini trapper wharnie.
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Old Hunter said:
Frank, I like the way you laid out the features of your Case Stockman - it is a good looking knife and your review of it is quite thorough. I have a question for you - Is that pattern design also referred to as a "Norfolk"? As an aside to your remarks concerning the springs and the Sheepfoot blade; I have noticed on my 1970's Case knives (the years that folks often mention as preferred over current production) that virtually none of the springs lay flat - and the pen blades are notoriously hard to open due to lack of leverage and strong backsprings. OH
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Hi OH. I'll stick my nose in here, I don't think Frank will mind. The Norfolk is a two bladed, single spring pattern that Tony Bose designed and Case used for their 2009 Case-Bose collaboration. To my knowledge it hasn't been released as a regular pattern.

Here's a pic of a Humpback Half Whittler (I expect the frame on Frank's stockman is the same) and the Norfolk (ebony) as a comparison. They do have a resemblance but there are noticeable differences.

Great review, Frank. You're gonna love those ebony covers!

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Thanks for the kind comments.
I'm glad Gary fielded that question. I wouldn't have been able to.

Lemmy Caution said:
Very nice knife Frank. The secondaries on My buckaroo an calf roper are offset like yours instead of crinked. I find it works out well. How's the rub on the humpback?
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There is possibly a bit of rub on the sheepsfoot as I open the spey. They sit cleanly apart when closed. But, I don't actually see any marks on the sheepsfoot, so maybe not.
 
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