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The situation in Europe is much worse. I pay full price to an American online shop, shipment, tax, customs, and in the end I unbox a lemon. I support your message. A second hand Case is worth more to me than a random one in an online shop.

Looks right peaceful out there my friend.

MOOOOOOOOh

I buy my Case knives secondhand, but have been lucky so far. I don't mind flaws much, just consider myself fortunate that I can get Case knives into Asia. Still have to get one of those with script shields though. Thanks Wes!

Thanks for your efforts. Makes me wonder what mischief Case is up to with the “1095”. As for chrome vanadium, I’m good with that as I’m familiar with it from the automotive world. As someone else mentioned earlier, CV goes way back. Henry Ford used it for engine parts in the Model T Ford, and there are plenty of those engines still around and still operational. Must be something good about it😉

Very nice!💥

Whoa, I just watched his newest Buck 110 video of him carving with it. And then this came next.

Awesome

Nice!!!

I love this

I saw a '97 or 8 on AAPK in their storefront. Brown appaloosa bone. Looks like they did it for a couple years. That black sycamore is really something.

He really is a Master Carver! Mo is the Man!

Those are just awesome!! You now have a Branch Mgr to keep an eye on your operation!!

Good video and I agree with a lot you said. If I am ever in North AL again I will reach out to trade with you. Gonna start hitting the flea markets around here a bit more.

Enjoyed this video bud. Great points.

They really need to bring this back out from the vault. What a dumb decision not to have this as a regular production.

Happy to find your channel. I’m really enjoying it. Thanks. Lots of good tunes.👍🏻

That is quite a pair. Wow❤

Awesome. I have its twin with ⚡️ s and floating dot. I don’t care about the box if you need/want it? Sadly the date label is worn off but stag copperlock is still on the tag.

All you’re doing is complaining about how others are complaining. You are one of them and you don’t know it. WOW!I can’t take it anymore. I’m out!

I've bought many more good Case knives than bad ones.

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Brother i feel you on this one. I feel like ive been out here trying to defend case for 4 years now. I work for Nissan and we assemble the engines. We have defects and flaws all the time. I mean were human and they demand that line to stay running at a certain speed and people will miss stuff and mess up. Its going to happen. If that happens to 30k-50k vehicles it is going to happen to pocket knives. I bet someone who blasts case for fit and finish has a fit and finish flaw in their most expensive vehicle that they don't even know about just due to the fact that they dont know what to look for. I feel you brother. I feel you

Of the 5 you picked (I’ve never seen a GEC in person) I like your father in laws best, glad you have it.

I appologize Wes if Im one that is taking the fun out of collecting Case. I do point out the problems just to make people aware of what they may be getting into with online ordering. I do keep most of these with minor issues well because I love Case. Great video and nice copperlocks brother. ⚡🐯

I think this is a pretty fair assessment. I think you understand why we all get so frustrated spending good money on a crap product. Ive adjusted the way I buy my new Case knives because damn theyre gorgeous when done right and I refuse to quit buyng them. I know you probably don't watch my videos but i did do one bitch fest video lol. I don't plan on doing one every day like some channels do. I totally see your point about picking up every new knife from every retailer and complaining about them all. Its doesn't make for a fun viewing experience. Keep up the good work man. I wish you had time to post more than once a month because i enjoy the content but I respect the hussle brother.

Case quality is all that stops me from being a Case collector. I bought a handful of RR's because I wanted to try silly things that might ruin a knife like soaking in vinegar or peroxide. But it was a bit shocking when I realized none of them required you to open one blade to be able to open another, if blades do rub it's minimal at worst, and the overall fit and finish was shocking. The worst complaint was the black stuff that people say is factory polishing media. So I get the Case complaining when I have to resort to buying in person only. It hurts when a factory in China can pump out quality that beats the pants off a US product. I guess Case is happy with their quality but that doesn't require me to be happy with it.

Till case just stops buying this junk it will continue on... And they are junk... Sorry

Great video definitely agree. 👍

🇺🇸🇺🇸‘Merica. 🇺🇸🇺🇸 100%

I hand pick my case knives at a local hardware store . In my experience QC could be better but it’s not an issue if you hand select the knife .

I can honestly say that I order directly from case and get fantastic looking and functioning knives. I hear you about not getting time off. As a dairy farmer I never get a day off. Fantastic looking case knives

22:32 I too have thought how exhausting it is to hear all the nitpicking. To me, a knife needs to be functional and good looking, but small flaws are acceptable. To that end, I buy most in person so that I am quality control and the seller has to be ok with me cherry-picking. What I buy thru the mail gets a once-over, but I've only once sent one back for a huge pin crack in a new knife. On a side note, I feel some of the pin cracks are caused by too stiff a backspring, so if a knife doesn't close like a bear trap I'm ok as long as I don't have to push it closed. Good video and you're right, the warranty is there for a reason and it's a good one.

I’m a very simple guy 66 young . Most of my collection is 20 plus years old. Most of which is camillus (Some of which is becker , western remington) , schrade ( mostly dad ‘s collection ). And some others.. Recognizing limited resources and room . I was afraid to get into case because of the variety.. It just seemed to be too much… I know they’re good knives. But it was just too big of a black hole that I may not have been able to hold myself back from.. I know personally case collectors and their collections are huge!! Now when I buy collections of guy stuff .. or somehow another come across a good case.. I usually trade it for something I don’t have in the line of above mentioned.. Just like looking at Jay Leno’s collection of cars .. I can admire the beauty and respect the quality without wanting to own it.. admire from a far.

I'm on board your your boat hoss👍 WVa here

It’s a tool! A pretty damn nice one at that, flaws and all! Great materials decent heat treat w/ the ability to obtain a screaming sharp edge. Cutting is what the tool is used for. And it’s optically pleasant to view. $90.00 ? Psssht… looking for art? prepare to pay $10,000.00! Then you can complain. Cry baby pee pee pants. SMDH!

I buy mine on eBay…I look at the pics, but I buy at local hardware stores…I bought a Yellow Delrin 75 Saturday at an Ace Hardware…it’s near perfect.

You are absolutely correct Domecrew! I think they make over 600 knives a day, GEC is 65…I Think!

Yep!! I’m a Case guy…always will be. Nothing made by hand is perfect. I don’t care if the blade is off center a little, or a small gap! They have the best bone! I’m also not paying $200 for a case knife. They could do better…but I’m going to buy CASEXX until I’m in the ground.

Hey first time viewer here, really enjoyed your monologue sir. Ive recently been bitten by the slip joint bug, and i too have noticed that pretty much everyone complains about Modern Case quality control, or lack there of lol. And while yes that very much seems to be the Case(see what i dod there ;) ), we've all heard it so its not breaking news no more. It also seenms that Case is just fine with how things are going for them, sales are good so why would they ever spend more $ when they dont need too? Maybe focusing on other more positive aspects of their cutlery might make for more interesting content, but eho the hell am i to say? Anyways thanks for the video, im sure ill be back

One thing that drives me nuts is when someone makes a video about how terrible their knife is and then they say they are not going to send it back. In my mind they are part of the problem.

Those are some beautiful trappers and copper locks. I was talking to one of the guys with Smokey Mountain Knife Works at the Texas blade show and he said it basically didnt matter to case that much because no matter what the issue is there are more people that will buy a flawed kinife and not complain than complain. Im like you about buying Case knives online. But i don't seeing things changing unfortunately.

I 100% agree with you on all accounts brother bottom line is you’re gonna get a gap in a knife here or there does it really hurt the functionality of the blade? I think not .. way too many people complaining and like you said if it’s that bad, just send it back, also our grandfathers did not give a damn about a little gap in the back of the knife. They used it and used it for years. Great video Wes.

Good video Wes! I do think I tend to focus on critiquing the knives (Case and other brands as well) rather than just enjoying a good addition to the collection. I just got a Case Barlow in a trade for leatherwork and its not perfect.. but there is more to it.. who I traded with, the history, how it looks, nostalgia of adding a Case to the collection, etc. I'm somewhat guilty of focusing on the critique rather than the joy of collecting. I did send a Case back once but it was definitely a problem that could affect the function of the knife. And, Case took care of it! Appreciate you brother! Blessings to you and your family!

That was just one thing i never liked to touch on either. Its a waste of time, they are happy with thier quality control they have stated.

100%. Not that fun to watch a video about a knife someone doesn’t watch

Right on man, I agree 100% Sick of the winey-ass girl scouts. All my recent Case purchases are fine users. Some new users & internet biggies are talking smack about Case. I've carried Case on off for 50+ years & collect more serious now. I sure don't wanna listen to a man who didn't know what a Case was a year ago knock the crap out of them' & say Case is way off their game today when they're out chasing them.... Case =USA not machined Rose smelling blades...whats up Doc? Thanks Doom

I agree with you 100%. And there way to much in price I like to have some but just can’t afford them or any kinks brand.

Capital's Prime Directive: Squeeze every last dime of "wealth" from wherever it can be found then go pound sand.

Got mine 2weeks ago it's not bone but i love it so much!! Richlite copperlock full size!!