Hey everyone David C Andersen here coming at you from the KnifeCenter and
today we're taking a look at some of our favorite Case knives of all time let's
check them out
when it comes to classic American pocket knives there's no company out there more
closely tied with this tradition than Case Knives they're primarily known for
their non locking slip joint pocket knives but they also make modern folders
and even fixed blades as well but today we're gonna focus on their best folding
knives and we'll show you a few of their classic patterns to illustrate one thing
you'll quickly see is that each of their patterns is available with a wide
variety of different handle materials and embellishments and you'll see some
of the highlights as we go through the models this variety not only makes them
fun to collect but Case Knives make great affordable user knives too and with
such a breadth of options it's easy to find one perfectly suited to your
preferences most of their pocket knives use their proprietary true sharp
stainless steel but if you can still be had in CV or chrome vanadium steel for
those who like a traditional carbon steel blade we'll start small with the
Peanut a knife with a special place in the hearts of many this knife may seem
tiny and it certainly is but with a small clip point blade and an even
smaller pen blade it's still capable enough to get most people through the
day with ease this model has a nice 1/2 stop in the travel of the blade which is
one of those nice features that not all traditional pocket knives have and even
among case knives it's a nice stand out the material on this knife is smooth
chestnut bone and as with any natural material each one is going to look a
little bit different and that's all the better for collecting or even just
knowing you have a knife that's uniquely yours and unlike any other one out there
next up is the Barlow which was typically a very blue-collar option for
working folk but nowadays they've become highly collectible and they're subject
to just as many fancy variants as anything else they typically have either
one or two blades and they come with an oversized bolster at the folding end of
the simply shaped handle traditionally this was to impart enough strength to
the knife even if the handle material is not of the highest quality but today it
simply makes for a stunning look and it's a great place for engravers to
really show off their work this version features wood handles gorgeous curly
maple with a nice turquoise dye the blades on this model also feature
half stops and this one also features a secondary pen blade although not all
Case Barlows are fitted with this one the main blade is a clip point although
they can also be equipped with a spear point blade now for the three blade
Stockman model shown here in one of Case's classic materials jigged amber
bone the Stockman is a versatile pattern that's great for EDC wood carving and
even for small game or farming the main clip point blade is an all-around
workhorse and a secondary sheepsfoot blade is great for scoring or for
aggressive cuts when you don't want the tip to slip out and the small Spade on
the other side was traditionally used for cattle castration with a tip that
was designed to resist puncture case offers several sizes of Stockman so you
have plenty of options to suit your desires what's great about having three
whole blades on your pocketknife is you can set them up for different uses and
you know you're always gonna have a razor-sharp edge when you need next up
is the trapper and as the name suggests it's a pattern that's useful for small
game and hunting needs this pattern features two blades of roughly equal
size that open from the same end typically a clip point and a spay blade
the same qualities that make the Spay blade great for ranchers means that it's
ideally suited for efficient skinning because that tip is not gonna dig in and
you'll be able to get long sweeping cuts with ease but especially with the longer
length on the Trapper pattern the spay blade makes a great option for rescue
operations if you ever need to cut yourself or someone else out of a
seatbelt or remove clothing from around an injury the blunt tip can help avoid
any accidental secondary injuries available in several different handle
variations this knife features a yellow synthetic material and it's a shade
that's become quite famous over the years and not just with case but other
manufacturers too in addition to these great slip joints case have also
branched out over the years into locking models the copper lock series is perhaps
the most famous available in a few different sizes with a solid mid-mounted
lock back this standard size Copperlock features fence row jigged olive-green
bone and i didn't mention this earlier but if you don't like the feel of the
smooth versions jigging patterns go a long way to adding grip to the knife
especially with a style as deep as we can see on this copper lock
the clip-point blades on these knives are quite useful and they open nicely
thanks to the long pull that runs the length of the straight spine if you like
the way a classic pocket knife looks but want the added safety of a lock then the
copper lock is going to be a great choice in addition to honoring their
heritage Case have also been looking to the future with new opening mechanisms
and to that end they've introduced the Kickstart series essentially classic
patterns now equipped with a pocket clip and an assisted opening mechanism this
Trapperlock pops open nicely with one hand while still maintaining that
classic Case look and it even has a liner lock to help keep things secure
another way of blending the old in the new this model features synthetic
material that's been jigged to emulate the look and texture of the bone
versions they have a couple of models out right now equipped with this kick
start opener but we expect to see even more in the future if you want something
even more modern from case then check out these two knives the Shark Tooth
flipper and their collaborations with Southern Grind the CG01 series both
feature crisp manual flipping action aluminum handles and a stonewashed s35vn
blade the shark tooth blade features a nice acute tip and that's going to be
great for smaller cuts where intricate detail is needed as well as for piercing
it also has g10 inlays a liner lock to keep things secure and it has a really
nice feel in the hand it's quite light and it's gonna be easy to carry with you
every day the cgo one knives can be had either
with tanto or drop point blades their frame lock is very sturdy and I'm really
impressed by the colored finish it looks great and it feels very durable
these are just the first of what we expect will be many modern flippers from
Case we love their slip joints but we're glad to see them branching out at the
same time when it comes to american-made pocket knives that are great for
collecting or using it's hard to beat a case knife from their affordably priced
offerings all the way up to their premium collaborations with Tony Bo's
there's something in their lineup for everyone to get your hands on one of
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