Bob, 

I know you represent a well known company I am also aware they job for other companies.  You have a forum of your own so as the senior member of this forum I do not appreciate your attempt at riling up our guys about a product they love.  iKC is the place where all knives, yes even Frost, are welcome and their owners are given the respect due them as knife collectors.

To the members of our Case group, I apologize for this attack.  My next action is to suspend the member.  This is not the first time I have had this discussion with him about respect

What a mess - I know to little about this subject - but I know about respect and I have the utmost respect for Craig and Jan.

Thank you Jan.

So who else is stoked for the upcoming Teardrops?   I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a new knife coming out.  This has the makings of an outstanding EDC.

I'm with Ken.  I don't know nothin about "vested interests" here.  I like knives, enjoy the passion about knives, and appreciate friendship and camaraderie here.  Plus, I learn something from other folks' interest in this or that knife or maker.

Hey Paul,

I recently received my W.R. Case Collectors Club magazine and it looks like that Teardrop Jack will be available in the 125th Anniv. Series (page 6).

Oh, I still haven't received any official paperwork about the Norris, TN event, but I booked a room at a local hotel.

Yeah, I saw that.  Those aren't really "my thing"...I likes my user knives.  Anxiously waiting for the ebony and amber bone though.

I won't be heading down to Norris.  I'll be celebrating the anniversary in Bradford in July at the Visitor's Center.

Same here howard hotel is booked but havent received info yet.  I am also excited about the teardrop since it is a collab is it 154?

I believe the information packets for Norris will be mailing out soon.

Paul,

I'll be in Bradford 18-19 July, but didn't know there was anything special going on.  You suppose there will be discount cards available even though the main event is in Norris, TN?

There isn't anything special going on...Other than me being in town,,lol

I'll be there on the 19th.  There might be a few from the CCC forum there too.  I took that week for  vacation for the reunion.  With the reunion going on the road this year,  I figured I'd celebrate on my own.  Looks like we might have an unofficial get together in the making.

Thanks Jan!

"So who else is stoked for the upcoming Teardrops?   I can't remember the last time I was this excited about a new knife coming out.  This has the makings of an outstanding EDC."

Yes, I think it is gonna be a BIG seller for Case! I'm waiting for the two blade. 

Have a ore order for the shot show single blade TB10655 and a order for  the Stag TB520280  2 Blade  cant wait to have them in hand

Good job Jan.  I respect you Jan and you Craig and all members of this forum.  That respect for each other and each other's ideas is one of the things that makes this such a great forum.  If someone doesn't like a particular type or brand of knife, they don't have to collect it.  But don't disrespect anyone else if they do.

A look at the Jr. Scout in Amber Jigged Bone

Looks like a great knife Tobias.

Thanks, Tobias.

Here's the Jr.Scout in Stag! Great video Tobias!

Max,  that is one fine stag!

I'm also doing  a video my stag Jr. scout .  I  was going to do one video on all of Jr. Scouts but decided against it.   ( you can see the other two in the background!) They all have unique attributes and deserve their own spotlight. Plus, I see more of them in my future.

Max, that is a great looking Stag - I enjoyed looking at the pic, I might look for one myself.

Great Scout! Max.

Great looking knives! I need a Case Jr. Scout!

That should mean that Michael prater is also putting the Corelon handle on the Hen & Roosters. He has even put some of that material on a GEC knife. I have 1 or 2 GEC knives with his handle material on them that were made for SMKW.

Billy That's what he told me. If it has corelon on it it came out of his shop. They make the stuff right in his shop.

Grerald,

He has told me the same thing.  Some they handle, others he just ships out the material to and they do the assembly themselves at the manufacture

Michael Prater may make the Corelon but it has to be done in conjunction with Jim Frost because Frost owns the TM to Corelon.  I have no clue how the licensing works.  Frost has been putting it on Case knives for years but it seems he has started putting it on Hen & Roosters for the last year or so.

Doesnt Frost own Hen & Rooster tang?

I swear I read something last week saying Case was bringing back gum fuddy?  Does anyone know is this the original gum fuddy or are they making an imitation gumfuddy?

Yes Jan; Jim does own the hen and rooster trademark.

From what I understand the new gumfuddy is just a compostion handle jigged to match waht the other gumfuddy looked like.   Gumfuddy was some weird type of hard rubber.  They actually brought it back about two years ago.

See this Case Russlock at SMKW

Rough black delrin...http://www.wrcase.com/knives/standard/rough-black/

Paul's right, I read somewhere, that the new ones are delrin. 

Here's the only one I have, but I want a few more.

From the Case site;

"Most likely have never heard the phrase, “Gum Fuddy.” Those familiar with vintage pocket knives, however, recognize this nickname given to some special Case knives made during a pivotal time in American history. Now W.R. Case & Sons has brought back these old favorites back with a “Rough Black” family of knives. 


The new Rough Black family consists of eight patterns, each fitted with specially jigged handles, Tru-Sharp™ surgical steel blades, nickel silver bolsters and a Case oval shield. They include: Trapper (6254 SS), #18222 Medium Stockman (6318 SS), #18223 Small Texas Toothpick (610096 SS), #18224 RussLock® (61953L SS), #18225 Peanut (6220 SS), #18226 Canoe (62131 SS), #18227 Humpback Stockman (63046 SS) and #18228 Slimline Trapper (61048 SS). 

The story behind Case’s Rough Black pocket knives begins in the 1940’s with the advent of World War II, when many raw materials used to produce consumer goods were diverted to support the war effort. Materials traditionally used to make pocket knife handles were no exception. A race to market knives with new, never-before-seen materials ensued between competing knife manufacturers. 

In that search, Case product developers came upon a hard black synthetic material which demonstrated high durability, strength and overall appeal. A special jigging pattern was applied to the material surface to create the unique “Rough Black” knife handle slabs. The knives that resulted became known as “Gum Fuddy” knives at Case, a nickname quickly adopted by the consumer market as sales of Rough Black knives grew. 

Case phased out production of “Gum Fuddy” knives after the war, as traditional handle materials made their way back to market."

Good story Craig. Paul Harvey would say what about the rest of the story? I hope I haven't missed it..........smooth black?

I have this one

Nice Barlow Max!!

Thanks for the history, Craig.

Max, nice looking Barlow.  Great etch on the bolster.

Latest review is of the Case Jr. Scout in Stag.

http://www.iknifecollector.com/video/case-jinior-scout-in-stag

Another fine presentation, Tobias.  Appreciate the "fit & finish" part, and India Stag - nice.  

Love the Barlow Max!

Craig,

This line is ironic.

Case phased out production of “Gum Fuddy” knives after the war, as traditional handle materials made their way back to market."

Gum Fuddy is now considered a traditional material by most of us.  Thanks for sharing that

Yes, that IS ironic! LOL!

The new Amber Bone Teardrop...with a 6107W for comparison.

Nice knives Paul

I really like the bare-headed Teardrop.   I think you're going to make me break down and buy another Case Knife, Paul!

Wow Paul, Both very nice knives.

Is the amber bone teardrop in general release? Is it available with a wharncliffe blade?
I can't find it listed as available anywhere.

I found one with a drop point.  I'm sure a complete list of handles and blades exist, but I can't seem to find it.

It's a new release, just now making it's way to dealers.

Single blade Amber Bone and 2blades in Pocket Worn Old Red Bone and stag. 

There is also  the single blade SHOT Show exclusive forthcoming in ebony and a another 2-blade for Case's 125th anniversary coming later this year.

Spear point main and pen are the only blade options.  I don't know if there will be others offered in the future or not.