Case showoff thread.

[an0nemus]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

[G-Dizzle]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

Gotcha. I think the most classic and all inclusive design in my opinion would be either the small stockman or congress. I prefer my trad knives to be smaller personally, but i think a Case stockman in any size is pretty American

[G-Dizzle]

There are really so many designs though you cant go wrong. If its a Case then any model will be good in my opinion. I am a huge fan of the peanut and toothpick models. The Trapper has been around for a long time and I have one, but the design just isn't quite as appealing as others to me.

[G-Dizzle]

If you want the "american" look i would definitely have the main blade be a clip point though

[AimlessWanderer]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

I think it would be the Sodbustern Jr or Barlow.  Probably a Barlow

[an0nemus]

Thanks, guys. I initially planned on getting a Toothpick, and then found out its not really as American as the others. The Stockman does seem to be it, but I want something with at most two blades only, a big and a small one, like a jack knife. There are just quite a few classic pattern out there that one can't go wrong whatever one chooses.


Good thing Sway Backs are $60+ so its out of my options, but that one is really a cool design 

[ColoSwiss]

Case makes some attractive knives.

[Spartan19]

True that brother! One of my favorite companies! Plus it's really cool that the factory and museum is only a couple hours from where I live, and it's something to see! Here's my current collection ( so far!  )

[Spartan19]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

My first Case was a black handled Sodbuster JR, and I paid $30 for it, although you can probably buy them online for less. You can't go wrong with them, they're wonderfully simple, and won't ever fail

[an0nemus]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

My first Case was a black handled Sodbuster JR, and I paid $30 for it, although you can probably buy them online for less. You can't go wrong with them, they're wonderfully simple, and won't ever fail

I already asked my sister to buy me a Case which I found for $30. It's not a true bone and not really traditional but it looks like a Tony Bose design Sway Back. Can't wait to get it weeks from now

[Ray S]

Here are a few from my accumulation of knives. I don't collect knives by brand but rather by what happens to,"trip my trigger" at the moment.Case knives are nice but there are many others out there of equal quality. That being said here are four of my favorites:
First up is a 5165 folding hunter that likely dates from the 1920's. It could be earlier but the tang stamp was unreadable due to the knife sitting in water for a number of years. It took about a month just to free the blade using PB Blaster. Cleaning it up and putting a decent edge on it was a challenge as well.Two things about it that are unique are the arrow style shield and the bail that looks to have been factory installed.The immersion in water turned the stag handles a beautiful dark brown(probably caused by rust).
The second one is an un-numbered Case Tested XX letter opener with an unusual coffin shaped handle. I have been unsuccessful in finding out the original pattern number as it is not featured in any of the reference books I have checked.Have talked with several knowledgeable Case collectors and they have no knowledge of it either.
Third is a 3172 folding hunter that was given to me as partial payment for appraising a collection.The celluloid handles have deteriorated pretty badly(but haven't out-gassed)and I was going to replace them but decided to leave it as is. When the new owner takes possession of it(after I'm gone)they can do what they like with it.
The last one I scored on e-Bay that was advertised as a letter opener along with two hunting knives.A Case V-42 dagger in unsharpened condition but missing the leather washer handle and the point on the pommel.Originally made for the SFFS commandos in 1942-43 they are very collectible today.One in mint condition could fetch as much as $6,000 or more. I paid $18 for mine and was offered $900 in it's as is condition.

[Spartan19]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

My first Case was a black handled Sodbuster JR, and I paid $30 for it, although you can probably buy them online for less. You can't go wrong with them, they're wonderfully simple, and won't ever fail

I already asked my sister to buy me a Case which I found for $30. It's not a true bone and not really traditional but it looks like a Tony Bose design Sway Back. Can't wait to get it weeks from now

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Can't argue with that! Can't wait to see some pics when it arrives!

[an0nemus]

Drool worthy thread! 


Just a quick question guys: if you could only own ONE Case pocket knife, what pattern will you choose?

Can we have other non trad knives too or just case?

It's just that I'm thinking of buying a $40 (max budget) Case knife as a representative of the American tradition pocket knife and would like to know the preference here if you can only own one

My first Case was a black handled Sodbuster JR, and I paid $30 for it, although you can probably buy them online for less. You can't go wrong with them, they're wonderfully simple, and won't ever fail

I already asked my sister to buy me a Case which I found for $30. It's not a true bone and not really traditional but it looks like a Tony Bose design Sway Back. Can't wait to get it weeks from now

(Image removed from quote.)

Can't argue with that! Can't wait to see some pics when it arrives!

Can't wait to post pics of it when I get my hands on my first Case a couple of weeks from now

[pomsbz]

Sodbuster Jr showing 6 months of daily use.

[Ray S]

Page 1
5172 Bulldog
6265 Folding hunter
6165 folding hunter
6185 doctor's knife.

[Ray S]

Page 2 Sorry for the mixup in pictures;the 4th pic is actually the first knife(5172)

6214 sleeveboard jack with clip blade.
6233 serpentine pen
6235 Sleeveboard jack w/spear blade.
6294 jumbo jack

[Ray S]

Page 3
6318 red bone harness jack
6318 green bone harness jack
6347 stockman
22087 serpentine pen

[Ray S]

Page 4
W.R.Case Bradford easy open jack(no pattern # issued to military in WW1
Case Tested XX fish knife.Wood handle is a replacement due to celluloid out gassing.
Small Case hunter with stag handles.
Case Knifax combo

[ColoSwiss]

Page 4
W.R.Case Bradford easy open jack(no pattern # issued to military in WW1
Case Tested XX fish knife.Wood handle is a replacement due to celluloid out gassing.
Small Case hunter with stag handles.
Case Knifax combo

Lots of neat stuff!   

[an0nemus]

Page 4
W.R.Case Bradford easy open jack(no pattern # issued to military in WW1
Case Tested XX fish knife.Wood handle is a replacement due to celluloid out gassing.
Small Case hunter with stag handles.
Case Knifax combo

Thanks for posting! I enjoyed each and every picture and imagined the history behind each knife 

[Spartan19]

+1! Here's a Tractor Supply exclusive stockman I bought yesterday

[an0nemus]

My sister just sent me pictures of the Case Carhartt I ordered from her. I'll finally get this this weekend when they arrive here. I must admit I expected more curves from the handle, like the Sway Back. I hope i will like this better in person

[Spartan19]

I sure do! Awesome knife!

[an0nemus]

I sure do! Awesome knife!

Thanks, Spartan! Been looking at the pics from the time to time and the knife seems to be growing on me 

[Spartan19]

I just ordered a Case Sowbelly off amazon. Can't wait for it to arrive!

[Spartan19]

I sure do! Awesome knife!

Thanks, Spartan! Been looking at the pics from the time to time and the knife seems to be growing on me 

It's a really neat pattern. I like the looks of the wharncliffe blade

[an0nemus]

I sure do! Awesome knife!

Thanks, Spartan! Been looking at the pics from the time to time and the knife seems to be growing on me 

It's a really neat pattern. I like the looks of the wharncliffe blade

Thanks! 


I'm excited as well with your incoming Sowbelly. I can't wait to see it posted here 

[Spartan19]

Me neither! It should be here by next week 

[an0nemus]

It's finally here, my first Case, a Carhartt Wharncliffe! Yohoo!

Can't play with it yet as it's now in my check-in luggage

I'm so happy!

[Spartan19]

I like that one an0nemus! My new Sowbelly just came in today, and it is AWESOME!!