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Case's New Tactical; TecX

Case has come out with their tactical folder which is made in China. They have 28 models but when you discount serrated blades, black and silver blades and medium and small you have 9 basic folding knives. To check out these knives go to www.tecx.com to look over all of the models. They are priced from $15.99 to $59.99 USD. Here are some pictures including the Case single bladed, liner lock, thumb stud trapper with a pocket clip. This Case trapper pictured is in my opinion a tactical knife as it meets those standards. The knife is able to be open with one hand, the blade locks open and you can carry it by its pocket clip up high in your pocket for quick access.

What are you opinions and thoughts about the TecX line and the traditional single blade trapper converted to a tactical folder?The group picture shows the following models from top to bottom:

#75688 Inceptra $24.99

#75683 X-ALT $59.99

#75699 Tk-1 $19.99

#75705 Tags-L $17.99

Case 6154LC Item #30024 $94.99 USD

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Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 11, 2012 at 21:21: I am sticking with USA made knives....

Case is using a far east manufacture to take care of a job they should have re-invested and re-tooled to do.

I think it was a money issue for Case, and probably be known as an extreme mistake to subcontract from china.

Comment by Clint Thompson on April 11, 2012 at 20:25: James..

They are a medium folder which are not made to do any prying so Texas Style might be a little too much. LOL!

Comment by Clint Thompson on April 11, 2012 at 20:18: Jan....

For a $20 to $60 knife they are good. The steel in the blade seems to be about right. I have to take the photos before I put them to the test. The X-ALT with serration costs $59.99 and should sell in the stores for about $45.00. The handles or scales fit perfect, the blade opens and locks tight with the liner lock system. The bolsters fit good but not perfect. I figure they are priced right. For Case to produce these knives in the USA would cost them millions for the new factory, machinery, employees and logistics. I was told they could not find a USA knife maker who could keep up with the numbers Case wanted produced. I would say time will tell. With the right marketing TecX should make a good showing. You know Buck took their product overseas. I would say lets give them a chance.

Comment by Jan Carter on April 11, 2012 at 18:27: OH and thanks for bringing there here for us to see!!

Comment by Jan Carter on April 11, 2012 at 18:26: With a safe full of Case pocket knives, I am still not certain I appreciate a company choosing that location for this build. But it is done and maybe they can get into the tactical side of collecting. I think a lot of the answer to that will come with quality up front and continued high quality. Since Case has had issues with quality here at home in the recent years, that is a question many collectors will have. So what can you tell us about the quality Clint? Fit and Finish, walk and talk and quality of steel.