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Comment by Sue OldsWidow on July 26, 2013 at 10:19

What is the news about the Tec X ?????????

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 27, 2012 at 12:16

still haven't surfed out the mainland china manufacturer yet!

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 26, 2012 at 9:56

So is anyone owning and using these new knives from case TecX ??????? 

How do you like them, and do they stand up to their tasks?

Comment by Jan Carter on April 13, 2012 at 5:01

Sue,

Thanks so much for the info.  We wish them the best with this new line

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 12, 2012 at 19:40

A MESSAGE FROM CASE PRESIDENT TOM ARROWSMITH
Wed Nov 09, 2011 

The 2011 Volume IV Edition of The Case Collector magazine will arrive in home soon.
This publication is once again filled with stories, photos, and familiar faces.
Before your copy arrives, I wanted to be the first to tell you about a feature story included in your magazine. 
Case is excited to introduce its new assortment of modern knives, Tec X.
An exciting evolution for Case, the Tec X from Case collection features sleek and modern knives which sport
one-handed opening and closing features, pocket clips, special alloy blade steels and innovative coatings.
This development has been carefully crafted over several years and aims to broaden the appeal of Case to new consumers, while also offering something different and modern to existing Case fans.
These knives are well suited to busy workmen, outdoor enthusiasts and for all sorts of odd jobs around the home.
The one-hand opening features and pocket clip keep hands free to perform an endless number of tasks effectively with minimum fuss and maximum multitasking.
The Tec X collection will offer a choice of 28 knives in a wide assortment of handle and blade finishes with the modern style
that many knife enthusiasts are looking for today.
The assortment includes knives with anodized aluminum handles, AUS8 blades, titanium coating and a variety of finishes.
I am confident that this exciting brand extension will increase the relevancy of Case to a younger audience with an appetite for modern technology. Case knives are the most collected knives in the world, and we are humbled by our passionate brand advocates. By introducing Tex X from Case, we hope to offer something unique and practical to a whole new generation of passionate Americans.

Due to the vastly different manufacturing process required for Tec X, this assortment will be sourced from China, from a Case approved factory where the same quality standards set for the core Case products will be applied, and the same warranties will be offered. This was a carefully considered decision by Case and was taken so as not to disrupt the traditional hand-crafted manufacturing plant in Bradford, Pennsylvania, which will continue to be fully operational.
This fact was reinforced by Case owner George Duke who said
“The core products of Case will continue to be manufactured in Bradford. My family has a commitment to the community going back to 1932 that we have every intention of maintaining. Case fans, owners and collectors are also hugely important to us, and we will always strive to manufacture beautiful traditional knives to suit their tastes and needs. We also want to provide premium products to new, potential fans, and this is where Tec X comes in.”

The new Tec X from Case collection will be available to buy in the first quarter of 2012 from Case dealers.
I am extremely excited about this new development and hope you will be as well.
Sincerely,
Tom Arrowsmith
President and CEO
W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 12, 2012 at 17:20

" TEC-X LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

We warrant each and every Tec X knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner, and we will repair or replace with a new Tec X knife, at our option, any Tec X knife that is defective. That is how strongly we feel about the quality of our cutlery. If you believe your Tec X knife has a manufacturing defect, mail your knife along with a written explanation of the problem to:
Tec X - W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company
Repair Department
50 Owens Way, Bradford PA 16701 USA

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 12, 2012 at 17:18

"W. R. Case unveiling new knives made in China
November 11, 2011
Associated Press


BRADFORD, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania company famed for its American made folding knives and cutlery is releasing a new line of Chinese-made knives early next year.

The Bradford Era (http://bit.ly/sAZ2PQ ) reports Friday that W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. decided to outsource its new Tec X line of 28 knives because it could not find a domestic manufacturer to meet its specifications. W.R. Case, which has made knives locally for 106 years, say it is not changing its other lines made in Bradford. That's about 130 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.

W.R. Case has outsourced some of its knives in the past, but both of those U.S. manufacturers have gone out of business.

Case spokesman Fred Feightner says he's hoping the new knives will raise awareness of the Case brand and bring new customers. "

Seems like when most companies start making some in china they continue to have more and more made there.

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 12, 2012 at 17:16

Go 4 it James, sounds like we do need someone to do a test!!!!!!!.........giggles