My first Case (very exciting!)

Benner · **on:** December 30, 2009, 10:22:11 PM

Today I got my very first Case knife, a Blue bone Medium Stockman. Case knives have always been on "the list" and I have lusted over the many many pics of them on here (2xTap should never have been allowed in here

) but today I actually get chance to take some of my own.

First up a few typical Benner like pics (with as little reflecto as possible

);

And a close up of the Case logo...

...and the jigging pattern;

The build is absolutely spot on and what I expected a knife with such a reputation to have. I am certainly not disappointed.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:24:03 PM

Damn

I still want a multi bladed Case at some point, but I think the relative lack of utility would stop me carrying it $:-\$

GraysonK · **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:24:39 PM

Beautiful Ben! Wow! I do love the stockmans and that blue is gorgeous! Congrats!

Poncho65 · **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:34:20 PM

I like the Stockman pattern as well

That's a very good first Case 2 start with

I had made a comment on here some time back about there quality slipping and it seems that it had (to me anyways) for a while but I have been checking them out lately and that has seemed to have changed for the better

Probably won't be your last Case as they have as many different knife variations as Vic

Just not as many different tools

Swiss Man · **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2009, 10:56:11 PM

I love the stockmen pattern, Beautiful color too is it Bermuda Blue?

I still want a multi bladed Case at some point, but I think the relative lack of utility would stop me carrying it $:-\$
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I feel that way sometimes but there is something about carrying a high quality "slippie" that is so tempting.

I have a John Primble stockmen that has been carried and worn down to perfection on the handles. (that's why you carry a Classic on your key ring).

So Ben what is the date?

The Case Dating System is a method for identifying the year a knife was manufactured. The dating symbols are found on the tang stamps at the base of the blade.

In 1970, Case added ten dots beneath the “U.S.A” on all knife tangs. Each year a dot was removed. In 1980, the same dating system was used. The differences are the “lightning” form of the “s” in “Case” and “USA,” as well as the placement of the dots above the “USA.” From 1990 to mid-1993, the actual date was stamped on the tang. The dot system was used again from mid-1993 through 1999. In 2000, Case introduced a new tang date stamp: five Xs and five dots. From 2001 through 2005, one dot is removed each year. From 2006 through 2009, an X is removed each year.

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:00:51 PM

Looks like this one is a 2004 then.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:43:40 PM

Case makes a very nice product and there are so many varieties to choose from! I have a modest collection of Case brand knives. I must say the Trapper or Slimline Trapper designs are my favorite with the Peanut coming in second.

The Trapper comes in a small or large size with 2 blades. The Slimline Trapper has only the one blade and fits nicely in a pocket as well as your hand. I like a large clip pointed blade. I need to get my camera and computer back up and online to take some photos of them.

Nice knife Benner!!!!!

GraysonK · **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:46:51 PM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on December 30, 2009, 10:24:03 PM

Damn

I still want a multi bladed Case at some point, but I think the relative lack of utility would stop me carrying it $:-\$

You need at least one, Mike.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2009, 11:49:35 PM

Well I've been after a Seahorse for ages, but something always seems to come up to stop me buying one $:-\$

WhichDawg · **Reply #9 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:03:52 AM

Beautious Ben!

I have the red and I do like it
and I know what you mean about 2xTap he's been
doing that to me for awhile now

(he knows his blades)

texasflyfisher · **Reply #10 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:12:42 AM

I really like that blue bone! The jigging completes the blue water look.

Quote from: Benner on December 30, 2009, 10:22:11 PM

... 2xTap should never have been allowed in here

I tell ya, the man is like the crack dealer of slipjoints. Sure, he'll give you a taste of 'em and then *wham!!!* he's got you hooked!

Gareth · **Reply #11 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:38:55 AM

That's one lovely knife Ben.

Sazabi · **Reply #12 on:** December 31, 2009, 01:25:07 AM

Quote from: Gareth on December 31, 2009, 12:38:55 AM

That's one lovely knife Ben.

What he said. o.o

Gadget Guy · **Reply #13 on:** December 31, 2009, 02:15:55 AM

Awesome!

David Bowen · **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2009, 02:22:38 AM

Case knives are one of the best out there in production slippies IMHO. I have a case medium stockman in red bone I carry alot lately and it's reaaally nice! (pic is stole from casexx.com)

2xTap · **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2009, 03:40:26 AM

Ben,

Nice grab bud, can't go wrong with any Case Stockman. Yours is definitely a 2004.......Blue Rodgers Jigged Bone #18 pattern Stockman from the looks of it. Real good color in this run, I have a few patterns from that run myself (although not the one you have, now that I think of it.....of all the Case knives I own I do not own any #18 Stockmans!

). You got a great start to what I hope will be a never ending addiction, glad I could help!

Being a Slipaholic isn't a bad thing.

Now what you need is a Gunboat Canoe.

2xTap

Smitty44 · **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2009, 04:48:36 AM

Great looking Case Ben,2004 is when I turned 60,and the color looks a lot like the uniform that I wore for so many years,great catch,and the stockman has always been one of my favorites,love the blade selection.

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Benner · **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2009, 12:08:38 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on December 31, 2009, 03:40:26 AM

Ben,

Nice grab bud, can't go wrong with any Case Stockman. Yours is definitely a 2004.......Blue Rodgers Jigged Bone #18 pattern Stockman from the looks of it. Real good color in this run, I have a few patterns from that run myself (although not the one you have, now that I think of it.....of all the Case knives I own I do not own any #18 Stockmans! ). You got a great start to what I hope will be a never ending addiction, glad I could help!

Being a Slipaholic isn't a bad thing.

Now what you need is a Gunboat Canoe.

2xTap

I think you may be correct. Maybe another blue one.

2xTap · **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2009, 04:09:20 PM

Ben,

Might I recommend one of the VPS versions in Navy Blue Bone like the one below on the right......

Or any of the Gunboats in Caribbean Blue Bone...........

Case also offers other VPS Gunboats in Ocean Blue Bone, Blue Lagoon Bone, Mediterranean Blue Bone, and Sky Blue Bone.

2xTap

Benner · **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2009, 11:48:40 PM

Those are all lovely, but a real pig to get over here.

texasflyfisher · **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:05:54 PM

Quote from: 2xTap on December 31, 2009, 03:40:26 AM

... (although not the one you have, now that I think of it.....of all the Case knives I own I do not own any #18 Stockmans! ) ...

What!? You gotta remedy that!

Quote from: 2xTap on December 31, 2009, 03:40:26 AM

Now what you need is a Gunboat Canoe.

There you go again!

Magnus · **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:42:54 PM

Quote from: Benner on December 31, 2009, 11:48:40 PM

Those are all lovely, but a real pig to get over here.

you beat me to it, I was going to ask if anyone knows of a UK distributor

Benner · **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2010, 05:56:10 PM

http://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/ and http://heinnie.com/ and http://www.bkcg.co.uk/index.html stock some, but not many.

David · **Reply #23 on:** January 02, 2010, 12:02:31 AM

Nice Stockman Ben.

2xTap · **Reply #24 on:** January 02, 2010, 03:05:35 AM

Yeah, I know. But everytime I get around to getting any Case Stockmans I end up with either a #75, #47, or one of the #40 Classics......I really like the bigger patterns. I've been really jonesing for one of their new #046 Humpback Stockman's though!

2xTap

Precise · **Reply #25 on:** January 02, 2010, 03:39:14 AM

Quote from: Swiss Man on December 30, 2009, 10:56:11 PM

I love the stockmen pattern, Beautiful color too is it Bermuda Blue?

I still want a multi bladed Case at some point, but I think the relative lack of utility would stop me carrying it $:-\$

I feel that way sometimes but there is something about carrying a high quality "slippie" that is so tempting.

I have a John Primble stockmen that has been carried and worn down to perfection on the handles. (that's why you carry a Classic on your key ring).

So Ben what is the date?

The Case Dating System is a method for identifying the year a knife was manufactured. The dating symbols are found on the tang stamps at the base of the blade.

In 1970, Case added ten dots beneath the “U.S.A” on all knife tangs. Each year a dot was removed. In 1980, the same dating system was used. The differences are the “lightning” form of the “s” in “Case” and “USA,” as well as the placement of the dots above the “USA.” From 1990 to mid-1993, the actual date was stamped on the tang. The dot system was used again from mid-1993 through 1999. In 2000, Case introduced a new tang date stamp: five Xs and five dots. From 2001 through 2005, one dot is removed each year. From 2006 through 2009, an X is removed each year.
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Ah thanks for that nice little summary of that. I always had trouble understanding it. That makes my cv (amber bone? hard to tell...its *very* pocket worn) stockman a 2000 I think. I'll take pics sometime.

Benner · **Reply #26 on:** January 02, 2010, 02:37:24 PM

I too like the biggies, but biggies = biggie blades which could make it illegal for EDC over here.

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