Case Mini Copperlock vs Tribal Lock

[Steelej1976]

Trying to decide between the Case Tribal Lock or the Case Mini Copperlock.  Which one would you guys choose and why?

[nate j]

Personally, I would probably go with the Mini Copperlock.  At 3 5/8" closed and weighing roughly 2 ounces, it is going to ride smaller and lighter in the pocket than the 4 1/8", 3+ ounce Tribal Lock, while the 2.7" blade is still plenty large enough to handle any task that might reasonably be expected of a pocket knife.  OTOH, if you plan to use the knife quite hard or for extended periods of time, you may find the more hand-filling handle and slightly longer blade (3") of the Tribal Lock well worth the extra size and weight.

Obviously, people's hands are different sizes, but here are a few pics from Case that illustrate the size difference:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2792/2628/products/23616_C-SP-Knife_182_41749L_SS_Mini_Copperlock_PT04_700x700.jpg?v=1616009645

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2792/2628/products/65312_118_TB6.512010L_SS_TribalLock_PT04_700x700.jpg?v=1569255261

[Steelej1976]

Personally, I would probably go with the Mini Copperlock.  At 3 5/8" closed and weighing roughly 2 ounces, it is going to ride smaller and lighter in the pocket than the 4 1/8", 3+ ounce Tribal Lock, while the 2.7" blade is still plenty large enough to handle any task that might reasonably be expected of a pocket knife.  OTOH, if you plan to use the knife quite hard or for extended periods of time, you may find the more hand-filling handle and slightly longer blade (3") of the Tribal Lock well worth the extra size and weight.

Obviously, people's hands are different sizes, but here are a few pics from Case that illustrate the size difference:

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2792/2628/products/23616_C-SP-Knife_182_41749L_SS_Mini_Copperlock_PT04_700x700.jpg?v=1616009645

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2792/2628/products/65312_118_TB6.512010L_SS_TribalLock_PT04_700x700.jpg?v=1569255261

Thanks Nate those pictures help a lot. 

[nate j]

Thanks Nate those pictures help a lot.

My pleasure.  Now the question is, which one did you end up ordering?

[Steelej1976]

My pleasure.  Now the question is, which one did you end up ordering?

Sorry Nate just saw this.  I actually didn't get either one.  I got a Case Medium Jack.  I still appreciate the advice.  If I do eventually get a lock back it will be the Mini Cooper lock in Amber Bone.  Thanks again for the advice.

[nate j]

Sorry Nate just saw this.  I actually didn't get either one.  I got a Case Medium Jack.  I still appreciate the advice.  If I do eventually get a lock back it will be the Mini Cooper lock in Amber Bone.  Thanks again for the advice.

All good.  Medium Jack also a good choice.

[39hotrod]