Case xx Knives: Worth The Money? Or Just Trendy...

Blackbeard · **on:** July 07, 2009, 04:24:59 AM

These seem to command top dollar on ebay, are they worth it?

2xTap · **Reply #1 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:35:01 AM

Depends.

Case makes good knives, and they are the number #1 collected knife. But as to cost it all depends on what Case knives you are looking at.

Different era's and different runs can greatly determine the collector value of any given Case piece, which in turn greatly affects it's monetary value. You can't go wrong with a Case, but never pay more than you have too.

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Anthony · **Reply #2 on:** July 07, 2009, 05:45:41 AM

I see two "classes" of Case knives. One is the collectable, expensive, exotic handle material, engraved etc Case knife. The other is the user Case knife. It looks plain, isn't numbered or a limited edition, has a dull yellow handle, but still is sharp as hell and easy to handle.

I'm not a Case guru, but from researching them that's what I've found. The "basic" Case knives I own are solid and I didn't pay more than $20-$25 for each one (a Trapper and Stockman).

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #3 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:06:46 PM

Exactly, their are the collector knives as the working knives.

If I buy a Case it's got to either have the yellow Delrin handles or the standard brown plastic. These knives, I think, are worth it.

But I will say I broke down and got a Stockman with orange G-10 cause it was just too cool looking. But no more of that.

Pacu · **Reply #4 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:18:10 PM

Case makes a good knife but i don't see paying over 40 bucks for one. Mine is a user and it's a fine quality stockman.

2xTap · **Reply #5 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:23:23 PM

Quote from: Pacu on July 07, 2009, 11:18:10 PM

......Case makes a good knife but i don't see paying over 40 bucks for one.

That's only because you haven't got a Gunboat yet.

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Pacu · **Reply #6 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:44:07 PM

or the one with wooley mammoth tusk scales

2xTap · **Reply #7 on:** July 07, 2009, 11:54:16 PM

Pacu,

One day I almost broke down and got me the Case Select #94 Gunboat Canoe with the Mammoth Ivory scales........almost! And while I don't mind paying for quality I just could not fork out the $295.00 price in the end!

They sure are purdy though........

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Pacu · **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2009, 12:05:19 AM

That is a fine looking knife!
I'm sure if you paid that it would at least hold it's value..if not double in 10-20 years

yud · **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2009, 12:46:47 AM

I must say Case knives are too much money for me BUT sometime I would like a Mammoth Ivory knife I keep wanting to redo a SAK with boster and Mammoth Ivory

Blackbeard · **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2009, 01:25:38 AM

Thanks for the input fellas.

2xTap · **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2009, 04:38:28 AM

Pacu,

Most Case stuff only goes up in value, particularly if they are shorter run items left unused and kept with all it's original packaging. I don't really collect for that though. I just enjoy knives and acquire because it's fun.

yud,

Case knives aren't expensive unless you get into their shorter run, or limited offerings. Regular run items are some of the least expensive American made slipjoints out there. You can get bone handled Canoes, Trappers, Stockmans, and numerous other patterns from them for under $50.00 a piece if you know where to look.

They can get pricey, don't get me wrong.......even some patterns can bring a premium. But most of their offerings are relatively inexpensive. When you get into regular run stuff from the likes of Schatt & Morgan, Robeson, Great Eastern Cutlery, Colonel Coon, and the like is where slipjoints can get a bit costly.

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yud · **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2009, 05:07:09 AM

Tap I get it and I know logically they are worth it, but when I compare them to what I know (SAKs) they seem like a lot. One day I will likely come around and start buying them. But that day will likely wait till I am done with my Vic wants, or after college

2xTap · **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2009, 05:29:25 AM

yud,

Well.....yeah, compared to most SAK's the Case stuff is quite pricey. Most Traditional Slips for that matter are. But there's not much like the feel of a classic made of bone or horn and steel in the hand..........

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MultiMat · **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2009, 05:48:14 AM

I have been known to look at Johnny Cash Case's , can not rightly explain why

..........(one day:D)

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #15 on:** July 08, 2009, 07:00:07 AM

I will get one at some point, but there just silly money over here

AHB · **Reply #16 on:** July 08, 2009, 07:12:06 AM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 05:29:25 AM

yud,
Well.....yeah, compared to most SAK's the Case stuff is quite pricey. Most Traditional Slips for that matter are. But there's not much like the feel of a classic made of bone or horn and steel in the hand..........
(Image removed from quote.)

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No doubt, that's a beautiful knife..

(Nice maniqure, btw

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2xTap · **Reply #17 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:30:58 PM

AHB,

Forgot to mention, I just used this pic of mine as a reference. That's actually not a Case in my hand but a #23 from Great Eastern Cutlery. Case makes excellent knives, and most that comes from Queen Cutlery is top notch.......but you'd be hard pressed to find much better in American Made slipjoints than what GEC is making right now.

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Freudian Frog · **Reply #18 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:33:11 PM

Wow wow wow, those GEC slippies are beautiful.

All of them are out of my price range though, I play with Marble's, Rough Rider, and Frost Cutlery knives. Made in China, of course, but way decent quality for what little money they cost you.

2xTap · **Reply #19 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:49:53 PM

One Lame Frog,

I'm a fan of the Rough Rider's, some of the best quality coming from China at the moment. I've got a slew of them, they are the best bang going in inexpensive slipjoints. The imported Marble's line of slips are good as well and they are made by the same people over in China that do the RR's.

But.......everyone should have at least one GEC. The quality is just so damn good. They are about as close to custom quality as you can get without the custom price.

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Freudian Frog · **Reply #20 on:** July 08, 2009, 10:51:06 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 10:49:53 PM

One Lame Frog,

I'm a fan of the Rough Rider's, some of the best quality coming from China at the moment. I've got a slew of them, they are the best bang going in inexpensive slipjoints. The imported Marble's line of slips are good as well and they are made by the same people over in China that do the RR's.

But.......everyone should have at least one GEC. The quality is just so damn good. They are about as close to custom quality as you can get without the custom price.

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Well seeing as I'm so strapped for cash, how about you send me one? Since you insist everyone must have one.

2xTap · **Reply #21 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:02:32 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 08, 2009, 10:51:06 PM

Well seeing as I'm so strapped for cash, how about you send me one? Since you insist everyone must have one.

I'll tell you what, I'll meet you half way.........................I'll send you pics of my GEC's!

Here you go:

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AHB · **Reply #22 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:05:44 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 11:02:32 PM

Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 08, 2009, 10:51:06 PM

Well seeing as I'm so strapped for cash, how about you send me one? Since you insist everyone must have one.
I'll tell you what, I'll meet you half way.........................I'll send you pics of my GEC's!
Here you go:
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You're such a nice fellow...

2xTap · **Reply #23 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:22:14 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 08, 2009, 11:05:44 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 08, 2009, 10:51:06 PM

Well seeing as I'm so strapped for cash, how about you send me one? Since you insist everyone must have one.
I'll tell you what, I'll meet you half way.........................I'll send you pics of my GEC's!
Here you go:
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You're such a nice fellow...

I'm a humanitarian, I help where I can!

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Freudian Frog · **Reply #24 on:** July 08, 2009, 11:56:05 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 11:22:14 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 08, 2009, 11:05:44 PM
Quote from: 2xTap on July 08, 2009, 11:02:32 PM
Quote from: One Lame Frog on July 08, 2009, 10:51:06 PM

Well seeing as I'm so strapped for cash, how about you send me one? Since you insist everyone must have one.
I'll tell you what, I'll meet you half way.........................I'll send you pics of my GEC's!
Here you go:
2xTap
You're such a nice fellow...

I'm a humanitarian, I help where I can!

2xTap

I'll take 'em all, thanks for the offer.

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