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FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on November 7, 2012 at 18:01

You've only been collecting knives for about two years? You'll find most people at some point or other will buy a Case knife. Especially the old timers in knife collecting. I've gone through my Case "phase" many years ago, and now find myself wanting to buy some Case knives again.

Case has everything going for them to get people interested in them. They have a long history, lots of different patterns, lots of different handle materials, lots of different sizes from tiny to big, limited editions, non limited editions, flashy knives, plain knives, all the accessories that get people more attached to the brand. 

People can say what they want about Case.....hate them or love them.....but Case goes on as the knife most people compare other knives to! You have to give them their do, W.R. Case and Sons is an icon in the knife industry, and as bad as it was when Schrade and Camillus closed their doors, it would be earth shattering if it happened to Case. At times, I actually feel like I need to do my part to keep them going.

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on November 8, 2012 at 0:23

I meant "You have to give them their due...", not "do" - another senior moment :+( I can speel reely good. Reely I kan.

 

Permalink Reply by Peter DeChant on November 15, 2012 at 12:14

I started collecting in the 70's. I had a great collection of case whittles, from pre-tested up until the mid 80"s when it was time for the kids to go to college most went to happy collectores. I still buy case knives and I don't plan on stopping now.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on November 16, 2012 at 17:30

I always have liked Case and collected a few. I use most of my knives and sometimes to find more efficient users I strayed. But I still look at Case patterns like some of the beautiful stockmans they make and I like them and have bought a few!

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on November 16, 2012 at 17:33

I used to carry nothing but Case. Then I strayed. Then I came back. Then I strayed. Then I came back.........

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on November 16, 2012 at 17:48

Case is tops in their quality of materials and offerings, but I find paying the premium bars me from using them. Don't get me wrong, the knives can withstand a lot of work.

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on November 16, 2012 at 18:52

There are so many choices now and the problem is there are even better steels. So I tread carefully and only buy now when a collector piece comes along that I really want to have.

Permalink Reply by Steven Matthew on November 25, 2012 at 20:31

Sad to say, I've lost more of my Case knives in the past. Used to always carry one. I now have a peanut that I carry, when I want to carry a Case. Which is more often then not.
I love Case. Great in every way. My opinion But it's what I feel.
I tend to carry a little cheaper Knife on me nowadays, due to the fact that my current job doesn't really require me to "NEED" a Knife. But i always carry one.
I try to buy every new Case I can afford and every rusty Case I can find. Got these today at our local flea market. Old, used, and abused, But I love 'em just the same.

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Permalink Reply by Kim R on December 15, 2012 at 5:05

Craig, you sound like an old boyfriend of mine.  Ha!

Craig Henry said:

I used to carry nothing but Case. Then I strayed. Then I came back. Then I strayed. Then I came back.........

 

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on December 15, 2012 at 16:55

Shame on him!! I've been loyal and faithful to my wife for 44 years, and three years before we got married! But if it came down to knives or my wife.............

Just kidding! LOL!

Permalink Reply by Lee Smith on January 13, 2013 at 8:00

I have 2 edc knives a tony bose back pocket for the big jobs and a 1/2 whittler for the little ones. I buy knives and resell a few of them. One thing I've noticed people will question the quality of a lot of knives but rarely question the quality of a case. Also if it breaks they will fix it as long as it has not been abused.   

FeaturedPermalink Reply by Craig Henry on January 13, 2013 at 17:11

I'm back in love with Case! I really need to get one of the back pocket knives! I think in CV and Chestnut bone. But I doo like that Dark Molasses and the Ebony.