Yuppers mine has gaps on the back of the scales as well, my stamp is correct, yours is going to for sure be more rare and more valuable with the miss centered stamp!!!! That's very very rare on a already rare piece (TC told me 432 pieces to be exact was the run). I have a little crack in the left scale if looking at it blades up and forward but I don't mind one bit because it just gives it a little bit of extra character!!! I love the vintage synthetic scales with the brass liners contrasting perfect with them and the pretty bolsters!!! Plus it's 1095 and that's just lovely vs their trusharp stainless and the carbon is sooo much better!!! For 40 dollars I almost wish I would have gotten two of them because they are absolutely beautiful even with the slight misfitments. I'm super happy you are happy with yours! I'm just like you in not sending a knife back because of little flaws just because it makes them unique!!!
Lol..thank you thank you for putting me onto this. 🙏. And yes mine is unique and it's mine...whoot.. stayvsafe my dear. Hope the little man is doing well.
I do nussiance willdife trapping for a living, i tried this exact knife out for a year or so... went back to an opinel no9 from 1980! Simplicity is just too good.
Nice one George I like it and the price is very good and if you like it bobs your uncle, lovely coloured handle. George is that a fly rod on your walk how about reviewing on it , I’m also a keen angler , thank you George take care .
Yep scored with thus knife. The rod on the wall was given to me by a work associate. I believe it was his dad's. I am a fly-fishing junkie.....lol. the only thing sharo and shinnies come second too. Thanks again
Great review as always George! Welcome to the world of case knives! I predict you will get at least 1 more! Curious though, what makes the SMKW Trapper an exclusive? It’s the exact same as my trapper? I thought it would have some etching on the blade or something. I have 4 Case knives. All with the yellow synthetic handle. My favorite is the trapper, followed by the Sodbuster, then the Slim Line Trapper. All of these are carbon steel. Finally I have the Case Fisherman Knife. It’s no longer in the catalogue. It is basically a 2 bladed Texas Toothpick. The second blade is a bottle opener / scaler / hook disgorger. The Case logo is replaced with a hook sharpener. It is stainless steel.
Hi George, To date the case knives....first look at the Case logo to establish the time period. The logo changes every 10 years (2020-230 will have 10 dots in 2020. It loses a dot every year. One of mine in the has 6 dots which makes a 2024 knife. You can download the charts for the time periods. I hope that helps. Enjoyed the videos.
I've got the "Mini" 3.5" closed version of that knife. The spey blade now days is more often than not used for skinning or cutting things on a flat surface.....meat....thin plastic or paper sheets etc. I've seen blemishes here and there with Case knives, but that's the first ever dicked up tang stamp I believe I've ever seen on one. It almost leads me to believe they did that on purpose to perhaps give the knife extra value because it's a rarity.
Yep they sold out in one day. Made less than 500. Said it was a one time run. We will see. It's still on the website but out of stock.....hmmm. thanks forcwatchibg and the support
Watch out the case knife bug will bite you! It got me for sure check out Shepherd Hills Cutlery they are a Case dealer lots of exclusive knives and better than normal shipping at least last time I bought one from them
I believe it was a specific run limited just for SMKW from Casexx. Not nessesarlily the knife style but who it came from. Probably because there are a lot of Casexx collectors. But hey don't quote me on that. Thanks for watching I appriciate it
Lol...I assume you talking about the blade. The description from SMKW says a Spey blade and Clip. WTching the video it does look like a drop point. These days I am finding it hard to name some of the blades. Just getting old...thanks for watching. Appriciate it
Because Americans feel entitled to make top $$$$ but they don't want to put the work in to be good at what they do. So you pay good money and hope for the best.
Yuppers mine has gaps on the back of the scales as well, my stamp is correct, yours is going to for sure be more rare and more valuable with the miss centered stamp!!!! That's very very rare on a already rare piece (TC told me 432 pieces to be exact was the run). I have a little crack in the left scale if looking at it blades up and forward but I don't mind one bit because it just gives it a little bit of extra character!!! I love the vintage synthetic scales with the brass liners contrasting perfect with them and the pretty bolsters!!! Plus it's 1095 and that's just lovely vs their trusharp stainless and the carbon is sooo much better!!! For 40 dollars I almost wish I would have gotten two of them because they are absolutely beautiful even with the slight misfitments. I'm super happy you are happy with yours! I'm just like you in not sending a knife back because of little flaws just because it makes them unique!!!
Lol..thank you thank you for putting me onto this. 🙏. And yes mine is unique and it's mine...whoot.. stayvsafe my dear. Hope the little man is doing well.
Great knife, 2cg! Congratulations!!!
Lol...thankyou
That's a nice knife. I have one in green bone. Well done George !
Thankyou sir. Much appreciate the support as always. Stay safe
I do nussiance willdife trapping for a living, i tried this exact knife out for a year or so... went back to an opinel no9 from 1980! Simplicity is just too good.
I hear you. Love an opinel
Beautiful knife, I love trapper’s knife
Yep a thing of bueaty.. thanks for watching appriciate the support
Good video!
I carry my sod buster In the Case Large Side Draw belt sheath.
Uh huh. Gonna looked see at that. Many thanks for tip and the support
Love my CASE knives and Lacey Lace is some kind of wonderful ‼️
Ha ha true story for sure
Nice one George I like it and the price is very good and if you like it bobs your uncle, lovely coloured handle. George is that a fly rod on your walk how about reviewing on it , I’m also a keen angler , thank you George take care .
Yep scored with thus knife. The rod on the wall was given to me by a work associate. I believe it was his dad's. I am a fly-fishing junkie.....lol. the only thing sharo and shinnies come second too. Thanks again
@@2ndchancegeorge Good on you 👍🎣
Congratulations on your new toys!!! 🍻
Lol..thankyou
I got a new Case knife yesterday & it has a minor gap also. It's no problem to me. You got a good deal on that one. 1095 is a great old school steel.
Yep great price. Love you some gap no problem. It's a case and it's mine....lol. thanks for watching
Great review as always George! Welcome to the world of case knives! I predict you will get at least 1 more!
Curious though, what makes the SMKW Trapper an exclusive? It’s the exact same as my trapper? I thought it would have some etching on the blade or something.
I have 4 Case knives. All with the yellow synthetic handle. My favorite is the trapper, followed by the Sodbuster, then the Slim Line Trapper. All of these are carbon steel. Finally I have the Case Fisherman Knife. It’s no longer in the catalogue. It is basically a 2 bladed Texas Toothpick. The second blade is a bottle opener / scaler / hook disgorger. The Case logo is replaced with a hook sharpener. It is stainless steel.
Well it's a little tough on my budget. But still the value.......thanks for watching as always
You got 1095?
Great knife George and video review. I got 2 the mini and the large. And love them.
They very nice, lucky you
Congratulations 👏 It is a Case and being a limited edition, that's pretty special, George. Now--Go have a taco 🌮 to celebrate. Next time.
Lol...I might just do that...thanks for watching
👍👍👍
Thankyou as always
Also yes they are sold out, they moved them all on the day of release!
Yep that's what I heard.
Super stoked I put my order in early and got one. Stowed it in one of their scout carry holsters for good protection.
Nice.
Hello , do you have the link for this knife ?
Sorry James I will look it up. It was exclusive to Smokey mountain knife works. I think they sold all 500. But I will get back to you. Thanks
@@2ndchancegeorge Many thanks for your reply , Happy Trails
Hi George, To date the case knives....first look at the Case logo to establish the time period. The logo changes every 10 years (2020-230 will have 10 dots in 2020. It loses a dot every year. One of mine in the has 6 dots which makes a 2024 knife. You can download the charts for the time periods. I hope that helps. Enjoyed the videos.
Good info need to do that. Appreciate your support
I've got the "Mini" 3.5" closed version of that knife. The spey blade now days is more often than not used for skinning or cutting things on a flat surface.....meat....thin plastic or paper sheets etc. I've seen blemishes here and there with Case knives, but that's the first ever dicked up tang stamp I believe I've ever seen on one. It almost leads me to believe they did that on purpose to perhaps give the knife extra value because it's a rarity.
Nice. I love it. It's unique and it's mine. Lol. Thanks for watching and the great info. Be safe
Oooooff out of stock, you lucky you have one George
Yep they sold out in one day. Made less than 500. Said it was a one time run. We will see. It's still on the website but out of stock.....hmmm. thanks forcwatchibg and the support
I love carbon knives and always wanted a folding 1095. The must of decided to do another run of knives because I bought one tonight June 2024
Nice. Thanks for watching always appreciated 😁
Please review the Boker Trapper thankyou !( needing one to hold an edge )
Watch out the case knife bug will bite you! It got me for sure check out Shepherd Hills Cutlery they are a Case dealer lots of exclusive knives and better than normal shipping at least last time I bought one from them
Lol...i shall avoid them....thanks for watching
Can somebody tell me why this is exclusive? What makes it different ? I have plenty of yellow handle trappers exactly like this!
I believe it was a specific run limited just for SMKW from Casexx. Not nessesarlily the knife style but who it came from. Probably because there are a lot of Casexx collectors. But hey don't quote me on that. Thanks for watching I appriciate it
Yeah I was wondering that too. I've had many of the same knives in yellow with carbon or what case calls CV and SS
The standard yellow handled Trapper from Case. SMKW are experts at marketing!😂
Drop point?
Lol...I assume you talking about the blade. The description from SMKW says a Spey blade and Clip. WTching the video it does look like a drop point. These days I am finding it hard to name some of the blades. Just getting old...thanks for watching. Appriciate it
@@2ndchancegeorge 👍🏼 Yeah, I shouldn't be so confident. Who knows now'a'days? 🙃
Thank you for the shout out George!!! Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo 💋 😘
L...thankyou my dear
Very disappointing for a USA made Case knife. Just sad to see Chinese made knives with better quality than ones being produced in America.
I hear you. Thanks for watching. Appriciate the support. Have a Safe new year
Because Americans feel entitled to make top $$$$ but they don't want to put the work in to be good at what they do. So you pay good money and hope for the best.
@@Skinnymoose sad to say but true in many situations. Thanks for watching. Appriciate the support 🙏
Sorry about that , Case's quality control isn't what it used to be. It is hit or miss.
That's OK it's unique
Case knives are junk..
Lol...dont hold back. I was disappointed but not surprised. Thanks for watching