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Fish Knives by Tobias Gibson on June 17, 2013

I'm not sure if there is a discussion already or not but show 'em if you got 'em. Let's see you fishing knives, as in the tools of the tackle box! (Folding, fixed, multi-tools, etc.)

Here's a few of my latest finds. What made them interesting is the bale.

Above knife is made by Sabre (Japan) It features yellow comp handles and is just over 5 inches closed. Below is another Japanese made knife. It features the infamous "cracked Ice" plastic pearl handles. I couldn't pass it up for $9 simply because of the scissors and the bale. It is 4 inches closed.

Both knives in a side by side comparison

Tags: Fish, Knives

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Permalink Reply by tim payne on April 4, 2015 at 8:33

That's great Toby, I missed your disclaimer at the end of your post. LOL

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 4, 2015 at 9:23

Very nice Tobias! When I quit finding other things that I want to spend the money on right now (such as my Case Centennial Mini Blackhorn), I am going to get a Case fish knife and have Matt. 4:19 engraved on it.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 4, 2015 at 10:04

Rob, to answer your question -- I absolutely have a problem with it. My folders are displayed/stored wither all the way open or all the way closed. I don't know if it is bad on the spring or not but I'm not going to take the chance! This one will join my other Case knives in the Case Knives Drawer!

Rob Gregg said:

That's a thing of beauty, Tobias! Congrats!!

Does it bother you to store a knife in the partially open position? It always worries me that the backsprings will develop a memory and make the snap a bit weaker over time.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 4, 2015 at 10:23

I am like Tobias. I don't know if it makes a difference or not, but all my knives are stored closed. Several of my Case Mini Blackhorns came in clamshell packaging and were packaged partially open. I cut them out of the packaging so I could store them closed and have access to them for cleaning or whatever. I do keep the cards that come with them in the packaging.

Permalink Reply by Rob Gregg on April 4, 2015 at 11:04

Yah, that's the way I look at it too, it may or may not make a difference, but why risk it? I also stow the auto's in my collection in the open position for the same reason.

I know a few fellas that have purchased older factory knife display's and found that at least some of the knives from the display seemingly had weaker snap from being displayed in the partially open position. Best to err on the side of caution, I think.

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on April 4, 2015 at 19:16

I am trying to think if any other company routinely sells their knives partially open. Case seems to do it often

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 4, 2015 at 19:38

It is typical of knives sold in large collector's tins. another reason I'm not crazy about collector's tins. All of my Schrades that came in large tins had the blades open. Same with my Marbles Wildlife Scrimshaw Series. Adn in every case, I've closed the blades.

Permalink Reply by Bryan OShaughnessy on April 6, 2015 at 22:28

I have an old Robeson fish knife that has a hook-sharpener embeded in the front handle of the knife. I also have another (Camillus???) that has an empty hole in the handle, where I believe a sharpener used to live.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on April 7, 2015 at 22:04

And a couple more of fine looking fish knives, this time by Ocoee River, a Frost brand. But don't let that scare you. These are worth the $15-$20 you'll spend for them!

The Ocoee's Fish Knives are on a 4.5 inch (114mm) frames. They are both affordable and nice looking. You can get three of these Ocoee Rivers for the price of the Case Fish Knife w/ Lure and two for the price of the Yellow Comp Case w/o Lure.

These are 1/4 inch longer than the Case. However, the blades are a tad thinner which may not be that big of deal when gutting fish! The Ocoee's come in more varieties than the Case Fish-Knives. Overall I'm impressed with their quality for the price you pay for them. I'll probably pick up a few more in other handle materials. O good knife to use without guilt and a great knife to give as gifts!

and the shields used on the knives by Frost were definitely a contributing factor in my purchases!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Charles Sample on April 8, 2015 at 11:13

Here is my Ocoee River. I used the picture with the box because it shows the price I paid for it at SMKW. I too like the shield and also the tang stamp.