There you go again, Craig. I was just about to put my Rosewood Hobo in the ole ALCE pack when you start talkin about looks. I guess I will have to get the Zytel one and leave the Rosewood one in the display.
LOL! OK, I have to admit all I do with my Hobo's is look at them. Donnie does have one he takes on the annual fishing trip, says it is perfect for getting Vienna sausage out of the can
I have about 5 Case Hobos the older fork and knifeones and one amber bone with spoon have a old Colonial, and also the one I like the best is the all Titanium Knives of Alaska Hobo, but tommorow I am going to hit WalMarts and pick up one of thoes Ozarks at 5.00 I will throw in in the Glove compartment so next time I go through the drive throw and they dont put any silver Plactic Ware in my sack I will be able to eat my food LOL
Hey Tom please don't eat and drive with plastic ware or a hobo knife. Why would you go through the drive thru and worry wether they added plastic ware so you'll carry your hobo in the glove box. So instead just park and go inside and tell them what they forgot and get an extra set and put it next to that walmart piece now you can invite a guest hey Toby.
personally some of the best hobo knives are the BSA sets..their are 2 kinds and speaking of striclty use here ..although i find fun in collecting them. here and their the BSA markings -
AMYWAY- before i rattle on about the collecting..
PURE USE-these are the sets that are either in a pouch of 3. all 3 pieces are connected by a piece in the center.my 5 yr old could easily use it with no help at all. most of these sets i believe were made by IMPERIAL.the pieces all seperate.are almost the regular length of a full dinnwer set.but since are stacked on each other during carry take up the room of one single knife.a family of 4 would have it much easier with 4 sets of these on a picnic then anything else.and their fun!
also another set..that im lookin at right now ..i went and grabbed it..again i have seen them in both types of sheaths. anyway this set is awesome ,made by imperial and is marked on the spoon "STAINLESS STEEL USA" the knife and fork both are folders with the fork also having a bottle opener intergrated!{so your set!} anyway you im sure have seen these sets. they are knife,spoon and fork at the end ,lined up from left to right in that order. they are meant to go on your belt. oh and this set is aso stamped IMPERIAL on both the knife and forks tang. OH AND SNAPPY!
both of these sets are great and dont cost much at all.
AND A HUGE THANK YOU AS I WAS JUST DIGGING FOR THIS SET I FOUND MY 7RD old SONS WALLET!!!.. lost 2 months ago now FOUND!!..THANK YOU SO MUCH!... IKC -you have made my night!
oh-while speaking of CASE..i gotta say they really are one of the most freindly knife companies i have ever dealt with. i have never written a complaint and only have written them about information. whats great is instead of an email. they always send out packets with my question answered!.. i asked them when i join the CCC jan 1st ..as im going to do it at the start of the year so i always know my date easily.
anyway i just askd them this tiime what the newsletter they send out looks like..i would have been fine with PDF. i get another one of their awesome envelopes all hand written which i love.. and inside 2 of the CASE COLLECTOR ..those are neat!.. as well as a GIANT CASE XX sticker and a booklet that i heav never seen beforre..love those... has on the back the CASE CAR with giant fixed blade.also some CASSE PLASTCI WALLET cards i would call them.that have tons of cae info on them like tang stamps and dates and such..for quick info like at shows and all!~-- anyway again THANX CASE ... as of jan 1st 2014 you will see me in the CCC.. WOULD LOVE TE HERE FROM SOME CURRENT MEMBERs!!! THANX FELLAZ AND LADIES of IKC!!!
yup thats it...i have seen that deal and set other places though..i might just have to go buy that!,,,merry thanxsgiving day!...LOL!... SINCE WERE ON THE SUBJECT andbody have an amber hobo and wanna part with it let me know. barter/cash.
Another life member here, Peter. May I also add that Gerald Hines brought me to iKC. Thanks Gerald, this is a superb bunch.
Anyway, another advantage to Life Membership in the CCC is that when each year they produce the Annual knives - one for Junior Members, one for Regular Members, and one for Life Members, Life Members have the opportunity to purchase all three, and a display case to hold all three.
It is pretty much the only time you can purchase directly from W.R. Case. However, each quarter they raffle off a knife you can purchase directly. The problem is that your name has to be drawn. I think they produce 500 of these quarterly knives, and there are a couple thousand members. All members have a shot at the quarterly knives, and once you join, you automatically get notice of these quarterly knives, as well as the annual knives information (everybody can purchase the annual knife or knives, if you are a Life Member - no raffle).
Also, every other year W.R. Case has an event for the members at the factory in Bradford. 2014 is the next event, but I am not sure there will be one because the information has not been sent, yet (late, as I recall). I called a couple weeks ago and was told that the final decision has not been made.
A little history: Zippo now owns W.R. Case, and in case you didn't know, Zippo is also manufactured in Bradford. It used to be that Zippo held a fest or event for Zippo collectors every other year, so if you collected both, you could go to Bradford every year to meet and greet. Zippo stopped having events somewhere around 2009. The U.S. anti-smoking campaign and more restrictive smoking laws must have cut into their business. Plus, disposable lighters have hurt them. Not sure how much that effects what W.R. Case does, but if half of your business was hurting, you might be tempted to draw off profits from the half that was doing well. Let's hope there will be an event next July (always July - and it always seems to rain for part of the 3-day event). You can take a factory tour at the event, too. All the stuff you need to know will be sent in a packet - if they hold the event. Case collectors are a very friendly group. You'll make friends at the annual event.
You also get a free knife (Peanut) for joining the club.
Oh, I forgot to mention that W.R. Case produces an Event Knife you can purchase, and pick up at the event if you attend. It'll all be in the packet of information about the event.
Just went to Walmarts to pick up a ozark Hobo knife and they had them priced at $3.88 so I picked up 2 one to use and one to put in my collection as new in box.
Tom, just as long as you understand, that 20 years from now, when you adjust for inflation, that new NIB Ozark Trail will probably still be worth about $4.00. I'm guessing the Case Hobo will fare better as it ages.
That said, I've been using my Walmart Ozark Trail for a couple years now. What of the metal scales is a tad loose (could be fixed with a drop of super glue) but otherwise I'm happy with it. I've dropped on a concrete floor more times than I can count so it does seem to do the trick. The full size fork and spoon are great!
I get this question all the time. First you have to determine what this knife will be used for. For hunting a Case Ridge Back. For survival or zombie killing then the Pro-Tech Brend 1 Combat; http://www.protechknives.com/knives/knives.asp. For a less expensive fix blade but serious use, I would contact Larry Pridgen and have him make a Kandahar (Navy Seal and I designed this knife) out of a good carbon steel. (pridgencustomknives@gmail.com) www.pridgencustomknives.com. I hope this helps. Any questions just let me know.
Thanks guys, I am looking for a good traditional looking fixed blade to carry in the woods. I am going to SMKW soon and was wondering what to look for.
Craig, I finally decided a couple years ago to be a life member. I got tired of trying to remember when dues were supposed to be sent in. Besides I figured I would collect Case knives till they bury me.
Ken, when you go to SMKW, check out Condor knives. They have some really good inexpensive fixed blades, and most are carbon steel. They do also have some in stainless.
I'm with Billy on that it's easier as a Life Member, it's a no brainer! I switched when it was still $100.00 for Life Member, shortly after I joined. Tried to tell a friend to swicth but he didn't think he'd live long enough to get his moneys worth, he's still here and going strong!
Howard P Reynolds
There you go again, Craig. I was just about to put my Rosewood Hobo in the ole ALCE pack when you start talkin about looks. I guess I will have to get the Zytel one and leave the Rosewood one in the display.
Nov 21, 2013
Jan Carter
LOL! OK, I have to admit all I do with my Hobo's is look at them. Donnie does have one he takes on the annual fishing trip, says it is perfect for getting Vienna sausage out of the can
Nov 21, 2013
Tom Hively
I have about 5 Case Hobos the older fork and knifeones and one amber bone with spoon have a old Colonial, and also the one I like the best is the all Titanium Knives of Alaska Hobo, but tommorow I am going to hit WalMarts and pick up one of thoes Ozarks at 5.00 I will throw in in the Glove compartment so next time I go through the drive throw and they dont put any silver Plactic Ware in my sack I will be able to eat my food LOL
Nov 21, 2013
Paul Work
It's only a matter of time before I buy a Hobo. I will get zytel when I do because it will be a pure user.
Nov 21, 2013
Max McGruder
Nov 21, 2013
peter force
personally some of the best hobo knives are the BSA sets..their are 2 kinds and speaking of striclty use here ..although i find fun in collecting them. here and their the BSA markings -
AMYWAY- before i rattle on about the collecting..
PURE USE-these are the sets that are either in a pouch of 3. all 3 pieces are connected by a piece in the center.my 5 yr old could easily use it with no help at all. most of these sets i believe were made by IMPERIAL.the pieces all seperate.are almost the regular length of a full dinnwer set.but since are stacked on each other during carry take up the room of one single knife.a family of 4 would have it much easier with 4 sets of these on a picnic then anything else.and their fun!
also another set..that im lookin at right now ..i went and grabbed it..again i have seen them in both types of sheaths. anyway this set is awesome ,made by imperial and is marked on the spoon "STAINLESS STEEL USA" the knife and fork both are folders with the fork also having a bottle opener intergrated!{so your set!} anyway you im sure have seen these sets. they are knife,spoon and fork at the end ,lined up from left to right in that order. they are meant to go on your belt. oh and this set is aso stamped IMPERIAL on both the knife and forks tang. OH AND SNAPPY!
both of these sets are great and dont cost much at all.
AND A HUGE THANK YOU AS I WAS JUST DIGGING FOR THIS SET I FOUND MY 7RD old SONS WALLET!!!.. lost 2 months ago now FOUND!!..THANK YOU SO MUCH!... IKC -you have made my night!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
There you go Paul........you can stay hidden while you eat! LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
I might get this one sometime.....
Nov 22, 2013
peter force
oh-while speaking of CASE..i gotta say they really are one of the most freindly knife companies i have ever dealt with. i have never written a complaint and only have written them about information. whats great is instead of an email. they always send out packets with my question answered!.. i asked them when i join the CCC jan 1st ..as im going to do it at the start of the year so i always know my date easily.
anyway i just askd them this tiime what the newsletter they send out looks like..i would have been fine with PDF. i get another one of their awesome envelopes all hand written which i love.. and inside 2 of the CASE COLLECTOR ..those are neat!.. as well as a GIANT CASE XX sticker and a booklet that i heav never seen beforre..love those... has on the back the CASE CAR with giant fixed blade.also some CASSE PLASTCI WALLET cards i would call them.that have tons of cae info on them like tang stamps and dates and such..for quick info like at shows and all!~-- anyway again THANX CASE ... as of jan 1st 2014 you will see me in the CCC.. WOULD LOVE TE HERE FROM SOME CURRENT MEMBERs!!! THANX FELLAZ AND LADIES of IKC!!!
Nov 22, 2013
Max McGruder
Peter, Congrats on your upcoming membership, I'm a life member and you'll find me from time to time on the Forum there!
I don't have a Hobo with a spoon just this Vintage Stag number,
Nov 22, 2013
peter force
@maX awesome set buddy! ...LOVE STAG LIKE MOST! ... thanx for the warm welcome ..should i just dive in and go with LIFETIME...
i would love to here and greats and if any downsides{if any} about the club.if you would rather message me that is fine! thanx max.
Nov 22, 2013
peter force
@craig.. did you see that set i was talking abouty with the zippo and its own sheath and all!..BOX SET!..
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
I sure did Peter! Cool set!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
Great looking Stag Hobo Max!
Nov 22, 2013
peter force
yup thats it...i have seen that deal and set other places though..i might just have to go buy that!,,,merry thanxsgiving day!...LOL!... SINCE WERE ON THE SUBJECT andbody have an amber hobo and wanna part with it let me know. barter/cash.
Nov 22, 2013
Clint Thompson
Jan....
This Thanksgiving Day would be a good time to test out your Hobo.
Nov 22, 2013
Jan Carter
I honestly prefer the knife/fork combos. The spoon is what makes it feel more bulky to me
Nov 22, 2013
Paul Work
If I get that one maybe my wife won't see me snacking...lol
Nov 22, 2013
Gerald Hines
Hello Pete I also am a Life member of the CCC. You can't beat the Case family of people. Oh they make some nice knives too.
Nov 22, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Another life member here, Peter. May I also add that Gerald Hines brought me to iKC. Thanks Gerald, this is a superb bunch.
Anyway, another advantage to Life Membership in the CCC is that when each year they produce the Annual knives - one for Junior Members, one for Regular Members, and one for Life Members, Life Members have the opportunity to purchase all three, and a display case to hold all three.
It is pretty much the only time you can purchase directly from W.R. Case. However, each quarter they raffle off a knife you can purchase directly. The problem is that your name has to be drawn. I think they produce 500 of these quarterly knives, and there are a couple thousand members. All members have a shot at the quarterly knives, and once you join, you automatically get notice of these quarterly knives, as well as the annual knives information (everybody can purchase the annual knife or knives, if you are a Life Member - no raffle).
Also, every other year W.R. Case has an event for the members at the factory in Bradford. 2014 is the next event, but I am not sure there will be one because the information has not been sent, yet (late, as I recall). I called a couple weeks ago and was told that the final decision has not been made.
A little history: Zippo now owns W.R. Case, and in case you didn't know, Zippo is also manufactured in Bradford. It used to be that Zippo held a fest or event for Zippo collectors every other year, so if you collected both, you could go to Bradford every year to meet and greet. Zippo stopped having events somewhere around 2009. The U.S. anti-smoking campaign and more restrictive smoking laws must have cut into their business. Plus, disposable lighters have hurt them. Not sure how much that effects what W.R. Case does, but if half of your business was hurting, you might be tempted to draw off profits from the half that was doing well. Let's hope there will be an event next July (always July - and it always seems to rain for part of the 3-day event). You can take a factory tour at the event, too. All the stuff you need to know will be sent in a packet - if they hold the event. Case collectors are a very friendly group. You'll make friends at the annual event.
You also get a free knife (Peanut) for joining the club.
Nov 22, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Oh, I forgot to mention that W.R. Case produces an Event Knife you can purchase, and pick up at the event if you attend. It'll all be in the packet of information about the event.
Nov 22, 2013
Tom Hively
Just went to Walmarts to pick up a ozark Hobo knife and they had them priced at $3.88 so I picked up 2 one to use and one to put in my collection as new in box.
Nov 22, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Tom, just as long as you understand, that 20 years from now, when you adjust for inflation, that new NIB Ozark Trail will probably still be worth about $4.00. I'm guessing the Case Hobo will fare better as it ages.
That said, I've been using my Walmart Ozark Trail for a couple years now. What of the metal scales is a tad loose (could be fixed with a drop of super glue) but otherwise I'm happy with it. I've dropped on a concrete floor more times than I can count so it does seem to do the trick. The full size fork and spoon are great!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
I think when it comes time to renew my dues I'm going to become a Life Member too. The more Case knives I get, the more I love them! LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
Paul, maybe you're more the Khaki/Tan/Gray type? LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
New for the Carhartt line.......
Course Black G-10 (four patterns)
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
New SHC exclusive - Brass Script Cabernet Bone. I'm not sure if I like the brass with the Cabernet color.
Nov 22, 2013
Randall Vaughn
Yea Craig you need to get your life membership
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Craig, What would you recommend for a good Case Fixed Blade??
or Randall or anyone - I would be interested in suggestions.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
The only Case fixed blade I have right now is the CA385/365-5 SS, and I love it! Very traditional looking.
I tried darkened the handles to try to make it look like the older knives that darken up with age.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
Here's one dealer's selection to look over -
http://www.southerntackle.com/products.asp?cat=1400
Nov 22, 2013
Clint Thompson
Ken...
I get this question all the time. First you have to determine what this knife will be used for. For hunting a Case Ridge Back. For survival or zombie killing then the Pro-Tech Brend 1 Combat; http://www.protechknives.com/knives/knives.asp. For a less expensive fix blade but serious use, I would contact Larry Pridgen and have him make a Kandahar (Navy Seal and I designed this knife) out of a good carbon steel. (pridgencustomknives@gmail.com) www.pridgencustomknives.com. I hope this helps. Any questions just let me know.
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Thanks guys, I am looking for a good traditional looking fixed blade to carry in the woods. I am going to SMKW soon and was wondering what to look for.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
From time to time, I've thought about getting these. Have to figure how I can fit them into my knife funds one month. LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Craig, I like that first one, what would it cost, what is its name??
Nov 22, 2013
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Charles Sample
Howard, I had to buy my Peanut new member knife.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
Ken, the first one is genuine jigged Buffalo Horn BH23-5 SS Blades: 5"
$81.92 here - http://www.southerntackle.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CA17915
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
OOPS, sorry that's the 5" bladed one. The one I posted is this one- http://www.southerntackle.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CA17910&cat=1400
6" blade BH81-6
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Its sure a beauty, kinda pricey, but good on the wish list. Thanks Craig.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
The more I look at those Buffalo Horn Hunters the more I want one! LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Yes, you really got me wanting one now also. LOL
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
Of course you could always get one of these. LOL!
Nov 22, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
I am really liking that Buffalo Horn. Right now I have a one track mind.
Nov 22, 2013
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Craig Henry
I love my Buffalo Horn Trapper......sooo, I KNOW I'd like the Buffalo Horn Hunter!
Nov 23, 2013
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Craig Henry
Though.....the more I look at this little Drop Point.......I might have to get one of these.
Nov 23, 2013
Paul Work
That's a nice one Craig, especially that stacked leather.
Nov 23, 2013
Billy Oneale
Nov 23, 2013
Billy Oneale
Nov 23, 2013
Max McGruder
I'm with Billy on that it's easier as a Life Member, it's a no brainer! I switched when it was still $100.00 for Life Member, shortly after I joined. Tried to tell a friend to swicth but he didn't think he'd live long enough to get his moneys worth, he's still here and going strong!
Nov 23, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
OK Billy, Condor knives, I'll check them out. Thanks.
Nov 23, 2013