Strong pulls suck. They just do. The idea that a crazy strong back spring is a sign of quality is born from the collector community where you are just looking at most of your knives (nothing wrong with that!) and you take one down, look at it, open and close it, admire that loud SNAP, and then put it back on the shelf. The problem comes when you use the knife. If you’ve got wet hands, or sweaty hands, or cold hands, and you can’t even get the thing open. Long ago when every man carried a slipjoint a super strong back spring was a considered a defect. Every knife in my collection is a user because that’s how I enjoy them. I’ve got knives where I’ve had to go at the tang with a dremel, round the edges slightly, so that it will open easier. I want to be able to pull a knife out of my pocket and without looking or thinking, get it open, cut something, and easily close it or push it up against my leg to close it. I don’t want opening the knife to be a task in and of itself - or impossible with wet hands or a busted nail. When using a knife PROPERLY you ONLY need enough spring tension to keep the blade from flopping closed on it’s own. That’s it. Anyone that needs more tension than that for safety really should re-evaluate their knife technique.
Yeah except for the fact that things break down with use. Any true user would know this. A once strong back spring becomes weak after years of use. I’d rather have a back spring that came to me strong and robust, that broke in after years of use, rather than buy a new knife with a weak back spring only to have it become even weaker after years of use. Take a back seat and realize some other people in life may have also used a knife once or twice in their life.
I recently purchased the 6275 sp version of this knife from 1976 and im very happy with it - large clip blade and large spey blade on opposite ends brown jigged bone covers - some people call it a moose pattern
Yes, Case has been improving there transitions , liners, handle scales just really improving there hole knife from what I've seen lately. Every time I see a case knife revue on a new case knife ,I still hold my breath. I think it will take a while for me not to. Stay safe. 😊
If you look at Shepherd hills by pattern you'll see that there are 3 or 4 case pattern numbers that supposedly qualify as "medium stockman". The most popular is the 18. I prefer the 47 which is bigger than the 18 but smaller than the 75.
Nothing like a well carried well-used well-loved case pocket knife and this one would make a great candidate but you have to put it in your pocket not in a slip
All case knives come with a nasty burr I take all my case knives to a ceramic stone and clean the edge up and your right then it will be very sharp and all there pulls are light thanks so much😊
It will tiner up nicely. My scales are a little darker on mine, but your fit and finish is a little better. Lucky for 60 bucks. Knifecenter was more expensive. I have two case barlows. There pull is much stronger than there stockmans.
Very interesting. However I am really astounded at how much importance pretty much all reviewers put on the existence / non-existence of a gap between the back springs. At least Stockman knives were originally designed for hard use around the farm with, I presume, frequent drops and other stresses induced on their structure. I very much doubt if after seeing this type of service they would retain their "gapless" perfection for long neither do I think the farmers / ranchers would very much care so long as the knives carried on performing satisfactorily.
Appreciate the comment. The existence of gaps in the back spring or lack thereof speaks to build quality and is therefore a valuable metric in determining how well a knife is put together. When assessing the value of any knife, if all you are interested in is something that cuts, then yes, you can go with a knife that has gaps in the back spring. But perhaps you see where I’m going with this: We’re not all farmers.
@@adrienjamesPoint taken. I guess collectors value the looks of their knives and their built quality as much as farmers of old appreciated their functionality around the farm.
I have the same stockman. Second most expensive blade in my collection. I know thats not much. But was very happy with the quality of mine. ( considering ive gotten bad case before) i was reluctant to pull the trigger. And then i think of how much GECs are and that I cannot even get ahold of one. Sure the pull could be stronger.... I forgot what i was trying to say. Again thanks for sharing!
@@patrickmunneke8348 i cannot even buy one... They sell out before i can buy. And I know they are good but 190 is alot.(still less than a jack wolf.) It would be so nice id probably never carry it.
Great video. Personally I prefer a stronger pull on a knife. Just feel it suggest a sense of quality and security in use. I’m torn between wanting to support American / European companies and also wanting as much bang for your Buck. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
I've had bad experience buying American products, they're claimed to be great, but imho they're poor quality,, I'm particularly referring to Case knives, and Vaughan hammers.. It's sad when you build your hopes up, to be getting a slice of American history, and it turns out to be badly made overpriced junk,, 😢
I got a Case Marilla where it didn’t even lock. I had to heat up the lock bar and adjust it myself, the lock bar touches the scale on the other side and the blade isn’t centered but at least it actually locks. I’ll never buy a Case I can’t inspect pre buy.
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Strong pulls suck. They just do. The idea that a crazy strong back spring is a sign of quality is born from the collector community where you are just looking at most of your knives (nothing wrong with that!) and you take one down, look at it, open and close it, admire that loud SNAP, and then put it back on the shelf. The problem comes when you use the knife. If you’ve got wet hands, or sweaty hands, or cold hands, and you can’t even get the thing open. Long ago when every man carried a slipjoint a super strong back spring was a considered a defect. Every knife in my collection is a user because that’s how I enjoy them. I’ve got knives where I’ve had to go at the tang with a dremel, round the edges slightly, so that it will open easier. I want to be able to pull a knife out of my pocket and without looking or thinking, get it open, cut something, and easily close it or push it up against my leg to close it. I don’t want opening the knife to be a task in and of itself - or impossible with wet hands or a busted nail. When using a knife PROPERLY you ONLY need enough spring tension to keep the blade from flopping closed on it’s own. That’s it. Anyone that needs more tension than that for safety really should re-evaluate their knife technique.
Yeah except for the fact that things break down with use. Any true user would know this. A once strong back spring becomes weak after years of use. I’d rather have a back spring that came to me strong and robust, that broke in after years of use, rather than buy a new knife with a weak back spring only to have it become even weaker after years of use. Take a back seat and realize some other people in life may have also used a knife once or twice in their life.
If it don't pop,it ain't strong,with strong hands.
I'd rather have a strong pull as what Adrianjames said..... You must have weak hands.
Nice
I recently purchased the 6275 sp version of this knife from 1976 and im very happy with it - large clip blade and large spey blade on opposite ends brown jigged bone covers - some people call it a moose pattern
Awesome. Thanks for your comment!
Excellent video. Thank you much. Nice selection of knives. Lots of good and accurate info imo.
Thanks Larry I really appreciate the comment. Be well 😎
Yes, Case has been improving there transitions , liners, handle scales just really improving there hole knife from what I've seen lately. Every time I see a case knife revue on a new case knife ,I still hold my breath. I think it will take a while for me not to. Stay safe. 😊
Thanks so much and thanks for your comment 😎
If you look at Shepherd hills by pattern you'll see that there are 3 or 4 case pattern numbers that supposedly qualify as "medium stockman". The most popular is the 18. I prefer the 47 which is bigger than the 18 but smaller than the 75.
Awesome thanks for commenting 😎
Very nice set of knives there!
Thanks!!
I’ve been contemplating buying a Case large stockman… Good video bud
Thanks! 😎
Great video. Thanks man
@@leecraven7256 thanks for watching 👍🏻
Nice video thanks stay well!!!! 😊
Thanks!!
Nothing like a well carried well-used well-loved case pocket knife and this one would make a great candidate but you have to put it in your pocket not in a slip
All case knives come with a nasty burr I take all my case knives to a ceramic stone and clean the edge up and your right then it will be very sharp and all there pulls are light thanks so much😊
Thanks for watching, Pete!! 😎
I only buy the case 3/7/8 stockmans that’s the happy spot for me 😊
I saw that on one of your reviews! It definitely is a nice sweet spot. I am having trouble finding them in carbon steel, though. Where are they??
@@adrienjames check shepherd hills cutlery!!!!!
It will tiner up nicely. My scales are a little darker on mine, but your fit and finish is a little better. Lucky for 60 bucks. Knifecenter was more expensive.
I have two case barlows. There pull is much stronger than there stockmans.
Very interesting. However I am really astounded at how much importance pretty much all reviewers put on the existence / non-existence of a gap between the back springs. At least Stockman knives were originally designed for hard use around the farm with, I presume, frequent drops and other stresses induced on their structure. I very much doubt if after seeing this type of service they would retain their "gapless" perfection for long neither do I think the farmers / ranchers would very much care so long as the knives carried on performing satisfactorily.
Appreciate the comment. The existence of gaps in the back spring or lack thereof speaks to build quality and is therefore a valuable metric in determining how well a knife is put together. When assessing the value of any knife, if all you are interested in is something that cuts, then yes, you can go with a knife that has gaps in the back spring. But perhaps you see where I’m going with this: We’re not all farmers.
@@adrienjamesPoint taken. I guess collectors value the looks of their knives and their built quality as much as farmers of old appreciated their functionality around the farm.
Cases knives there quality definitely went down for sure cases knives years ago were built much better no question 😊
Agreed, Pete
I have the same stockman. Second most expensive blade in my collection. I know thats not much. But was very happy with the quality of mine. ( considering ive gotten bad case before) i was reluctant to pull the trigger. And then i think of how much GECs are and that I cannot even get ahold of one. Sure the pull could be stronger.... I forgot what i was trying to say. Again thanks for sharing!
It’s such a gorgeous knife. Do you have the amber bone?
@@adrienjames yes amber peach seed in Carbon steel. Very happy with it.
@@BaxtersBlades same! Love it
@BaxtersBlades You can get GEC's but about 190 each
@@patrickmunneke8348 i cannot even buy one... They sell out before i can buy. And I know they are good but 190 is alot.(still less than a jack wolf.) It would be so nice id probably never carry it.
Great video. Personally I prefer a stronger pull on a knife. Just feel it suggest a sense of quality and security in use.
I’m torn between wanting to support American / European companies and also wanting as much bang for your Buck.
Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Agreed. Thanks Sean! 😎
Why do you rub the blades
Take the finger prints off.
You are so indecisive I can’t follow you. Is it sharp, is it toothy, will it shave you? I’m out. On and out on…
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I've had bad experience buying American products, they're claimed to be great, but imho they're poor quality,, I'm particularly referring to Case knives, and Vaughan hammers.. It's sad when you build your hopes up, to be getting a slice of American history, and it turns out to be badly made overpriced junk,, 😢
Thanks for sharing. It is a shame that Case has some QC issues. We’re all capable of quality, and we’re all capable of junk. God bless
I got a Case Marilla where it didn’t even lock. I had to heat up the lock bar and adjust it myself, the lock bar touches the scale on the other side and the blade isn’t centered but at least it actually locks. I’ll never buy a Case I can’t inspect pre buy.