Case xx - ss vs cv

[@jameshotchkiss5577]

Case and buck are my favorite companies, I just appreciate and love the tradition they carry. I find I really appreciate my traditional blades over my modern ones -- they both have their place. I wouldn't be upset if we didn't have the modern(tactical or not) knives, but I would be seriously bummed out if we didn't have these traditionals.

[@toolsgear2695]

Nothing beats the Case CV. It’s so easy to sharpen and holds an nice edge. 👍

[@glenwoodfin]

My grandfather always had his Case pocket knife with him. I saw him peel apples with it and do some whittling. He was proud of it. Thank you for explaining your perspective in a country way.

[@johnclarke6647]

You are 100% correct about old timers kept good care of their tools and equipment. Folks today think everything is a throw away item. I have tools and equipment that is fifty years old. My axes were bought in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. I restored them all to factory condition about five years ago, including rehanging them all with new handles.

[@dwainsw4076]

It’s good to hear somebody talk good about Case knives. A lot of you tube knife guys have nothing good to as about them. I know they’re not perfect. They’re the last man standing among lot time American makers. It stands to reason they’ve done something right to achieve that.

[@PatShipley]

I have the CV case trapper with the yellow handles and it's my favorite knife for just about everything. When hunting season is here it never stays home . I cold blued mine and it looks great.

[@kjvav8755]

A well done explanation of the materials good sir. Thank you.

[@Hunter-mu7sp]

We’ve used Case 54 patterns for years to skin deer & hogs, rough dress catfish and General every day chores. Their great knives!!

[@staceygreene1254]

I do the exact same thing with my case conoe it's a 1968. Fine little unit

[@flyflung]

My yellow Case cv Trapper is a tool I use everyday. When the blade gets a little tarnished I rub a little brasso on it. Because I was taught to take care of my things. Mine peels an orange everyday, cuts boxes open, whittles a little, cleans my fingernails and cuts string. It’s been a scraper, a screwdriver and a really small hammer for small adjustments. Putting it in my pocket is just part of getting dressed. I can’t imagine a better tool, which is why I’ve carried it everyday for the last thirty five years. Every boy should have one. It teaches them responsibility, tool use and pride. By the way that white one looks pretty nice. Thanks for the video.

[@xPumaFangx]

Like many of us, I have carried case knives, and I have carried other types of knives as well. I really like Kershaw Ferdalist because of its steel blade and handle material.

[@greghays6794]

You took the words right out of my mouth, well said sir. I'm 66 yrs old and I have a ton of case knives in my collection and I agree case makes great knives. I have cv and stainless and I like both but I'm slightly partial to chrome vanadium. I also have put forced patina on some of mine with vinegar and mustard and it looks great with that yellow delrin. My last name is hays also without the e. I really enjoyed the video.

[@Brett235]

I really like my case trapper. My son bought it for me for Christmas a few years ago and its been very reliable. It has the stainless blades and i use a belt sharpener to keep it sharp.

[@blake_229]

Going to add to this. A lot of people aren't aware of the added care NEEDED for CV knives because they don't know the difference between the two. Most knives today are SS so people are use to it, hence the reason they freak out when CV starts to rust or patina.

[@blake_229]

Very good explanation. I love both types of steel for different reasons.

[@justinthyme2666]

Great video. Thank you sir. I agree completely with what you're saying about guys today with their knives. Most guys don't care about them or are even scared of them. The ones that do often will show you the knife they carry every day it's just ridiculous. Big, chunky blades that don't do much more than cut open an amazon package. I'm 38, but my dad was an old timer and taught me how great a tool a pocket knife is. I do carry a one hand open knife at work a lot because I do often need that quick access for many my jobs, but I carry a case texas jack every day. Also just got a yellow copperhead that case rereleased this year that I will probably start carrying. I try not to get too many knives because so often I see men get so many of things like that and appreciate nothing.

[@carmineredd1198]

a bucklite 112 is a one hand opening knife and soon so too will be my 110 LT a gerber gator is a one hand opening knife and so is a schrade+ 125ot

[@dereksteele2284]

I've got hundreds of knives, and appreciate all of them

[@dereksteele2284]

​@@carmineredd1198your point is? There's alot of companies that make alot of models of one hand knives

[@johnclarke6647]

Stainless is overall softer than carbon steel. I put a good edge on a SS Old Timer 330T, yesterday, with just a few strokes. My new Case 6344 took over twice as many strokes to get a good edge on it.

[@AlexOrJustAl]

Great explanation. I’ve been wondering about these steels for a while now, thank you. God bless!

[@TheReedable]

who wouldnt like case knives? its simple, elegant, and easy to use. Just open it up, and close it when you're done.

[@thesmokedeck]

This is just what I was looking for. A nice case steel 101 to educate me. Thank you 🙏

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

If you want a really nice and dark patina in your CV blade get some limes cut em in half and smear the juice on the blade let it sit for awhile clean the gunk and repeat, do it few times and you can almost get a black blade... Looks really good with yella covers!!!

[@bkup1332]

I've tried sticking blades in a grapefruit overnight. It's darkened them quite a bit.

[@landonstokes4731]

I'm in my 30s and I love and carry a case knife everyday.

[@johnclarke6647]

Some folks think stainless will not develop a patina, but it will. I have toted my Case 6344 most of the time for the past two months and it has really darkened up. It is a lot darker than the 6254 Trapper that I also have but have not toted it as much as the middle stockman.

[@terryrobinson1416]

Stainless steel means rusts less, not never rust. I just learned this a few years ago. I have a buck 120, and a case barlow. I don't use them because I'm afraid to ruin the blade. Lol I carry a cheap barlow and a Gerber multi-tool. I'm gettin old enough that they'll be collector items if I don't use them.

[@brianpriest3638]

I have a bunch of both, but I prefer the CV because it doesn’t load up my stones when I sharpen them. I have an old bench stone that belonged to my great grandad and I avoid stainless on there as much as possible

[@johnclarke6647]

It has not taken me a long time to sharpen my 6344, mid stockman, with SS blades. I just put it on my 8000 grit Kerye whetstone with a little soapy water and 10 licks and it will shave hair on my arm. Sure, I cut cardboard, paper and anything else that I need to cut, with the 6344 but I will wash it with soap and hot water if I use it on something like a tomato or orange, but I also oil it, afterwards with mineral oil.

[@alonzowitt5931]

I use Nevr-Dull metal polish and it works!

[@ryanspringer1110]

Just subscribed love the video it was very educational. I have multiple SS Case knives and wanted to know other people's opinion on CV.

[@garethbaus5471]

In my experience CV forms a nice patina and is easy to sharpen, but like Case stainless their heat treat is useable but way too soft in my opinion I get better edge retention from Opinel carbon steel.

[@charlesschrader2988]

God bless you sir, thank you.

[@johnclarke6647]

I agree, Case knives are the best. They are the easiest to open, the blades are centered in the wells.

[@johnclarke6647]

Adapt and overcome, the motto of my branch of the armed forces. I take care of my knives. I have six sitting in front of me right now. I put oil on the hinge each week and rub any extra on the blades.

[@johnclarke6647]

Stainless also rusts worse than carbon steel if you let it rust. Acids and salty conditions attack the iron atoms in the stainless steel, so you can get massive pits via rust.

[@ianrawlings2546]

Why would you want to remove the patina that builds up on a CV blade? Kind of the point of having one. I live in Australia and use my Stockman every day, really handy at work and often used at lunchtime. Using a knife for self defence in this country is a ticket to jail. I have an Opinel in carbon steel that I forced a patina on the blade with (really hot) cider vinegar. The blade is now an even black colour. It is beautiful.

[@jackdillon4467]

Great review!!! Thank you!!!

[@longleafpine2129]

I choose carbon steel over stainless any day of the week. My papa always said any metal that will rust will take a good edge and there is some truth to that.

[@davidjones9518]

Carbon steel best but it rust case still makes a few

[@Jkpgs]

Amen

[@terrygarrett9622]

I have the yellow case knife and it was my dad's the handel has turned black how do I clean it

[@cliffordhayesiii14]

Metal polish . And a rag will clean it . Dremel and a white cotton wheel is what I use .

[@terrygarrett9622]

@@cliffordhayesiii14 thank you I will try that.

[@bluecow2655]

JMHO, do not force a patina (tarnish the blade). That's just faking it. It is saying look at how well cared for and used my knife is, even though in truth, it's never been used. Been carrying the same pocket knife for 45 years, and the blade is gray from use. ya just can't fake that.

[@mr.rogers5586]

I have owned both. Cv hold a edge longer.

[@cliffordhayesiii14]

Recently I got hold of a cs . Carbon steel case xx trapper from the 80’s . I like it even better then the cv . Holds edge even better then cv . 😁

[@jknives9552]

Nice review

[@HighCountryTimber1]

Good word bud

[@GM57374]

Is that a Mini Trapper ?

[@cliffordhayesiii14]

No that’s the regular size

[@chrisbowden8622]

Hey there. Do you or anyone on here have a Case Copperlock (not a mini) with a chrome vanadium blade for sale?? I am looking for one for my brother. We cannot find one anywhere; will pay top price for one in good shape.

[@cliffordhayesiii14]

No I don’t . They do look nice . I don’t know anyone who does .

[@mustamuri]

💫🧸💫🙂👍

[@glocrigsby]

I love you cousin or never forget you I know you won’t but you know what we’re not

[@seribas]

Prefer the old car is steel

[@thunderbolt5354]

Slipjoint Guy says Case Knives are JUNK !

[@lylesmith5079]

Case knives are still GREAT ! Been using them for 60 years.

[@norby0418]

I think your use of softer is misleading.! CV is not softer than SS, SS has at least 13% Chromium content while CV has less than 13%. Chrome is what makes a blade stainless, not hard or soft.

[@thomashurley900]

Disagreement .. Cv is a softer metal.

[@cliffordhayesiii14]

I’ve based it on the time it takes to sharpen not on the statistics . And the time it takes to fill the blade . I carve and whittle a lot.

[@dereksteele2284]

Depends on the type of SS that you're talking about. It's way softer than steels like vg10, s30v, s110v, etc.

[@latetodagame1892]

It doesn't say stainless steel on it. It says, SS!

[@dereksteele2284]

What do you think that stands for?

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I quit buying CASE knives, both steels are too brittle.

[@dereksteele2284]

I've never had a case knife that was brittle. Vg10, D2, S30v, N690, etc are brittle steel

[@wizardofahhhs759]

@@dereksteele2284 Pry on something and see what happens. Old Camillus and Schrade Old Timer knives can be used to pry and not snap the tip off.

[@johnbanco862]

People conffuse a patina and a stain...patina takes years.

[@rayocaballo6122]

I own several case 6265 s they all have staining from acid from elk and deer blood wouldn’t trade them for anything