Fixing a Case Large Stockman Knife

I bought a Case Stockman 75 pattern knife cheap because of defects and it was just plain ugly. The bone cover on one side was twice as thick as it was on the other. The bone was sanded down and an attempt was made to jig the side again.

[@seanrobinson6407]

You did a nice job. Its not even a modification. It is just completing the finishing work to your tastes. I always sand my knife scales and bolsters, progressing to a 5000 grit, then I do a final polish like that, but I use Flitz. Lots of people work on sharpening and consider the original grind to be a "courtesy edge," but I also feel the need to finsh the whole knife and make it my own. So many videos are people complaining about fit and finish. Good to see one in which someone takes charge and completes the knife the way he likes it.

[@LastChanceKnives]

I did some more work on the knife this past weekend. The cover that was still factory was ugly and really started to bug me. It had a bluish black transition area that I couldn't stand. The spey blade was also ground a little more so that it does not catch on the sheeps foot. I should have a video up sometime this week.

[@bigjsknives]

Great video Ken!! The way the spey opens on these 75's is a lil wonky and I liked how you cut that blade down!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

That spey blades do vary. I have a couple 75's where there is no issue at all. This one was just terrible! It still has some blade rub but at least open smoothly. I got this one cheap as a project knife and as a beater to put trusharp to the test.

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Absolutely fantastic video,and you have take the fear out of another job.thank you.atb paddy 👍🍀

[@LastChanceKnives]

The biggest fear is getting up the nerve to try work like this. Buying a cheap beater or blemished knife like this one is a great way to get started. This was a first for me and I had no idea how the jigging would turn out!

[@J.O.VenturesOutdoors]

Cool video my friend! Very interesting to see how you modify this knife! Thanks!!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

It was a fun project started with a cheap knife to learn on.

[@georgia_adventurer]

I Cary a 75 often! Great work knife. Thanks for sharing

[@LastChanceKnives]

I love the 75. Especially in carbon steel.

[@doomcrewoutdoors1613]

Great job fixing those issues! It still looks factory!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

I handed the knife to a few people without telling them anything and asked, what side do you like better? So far the response has been the side I worked on! It is different then factory but still very nice. My opinion is that the dye in nicer on the side I fixed.

[@RICHARDMOORE1959]

Great mod.Great work.Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! It was done as an experiment to try out some new things.

[@RandysWSG]

That came out pretty good! Great video Ken!

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks, it made the difference between a knife that I would probably never carry to one that will get used often. It was a cheap knife because of the issues, but one that is great to "learn" on.

[@johnclarke6647]

Ihave both the large Trapper and large Case Stockman. My Case is CV and I too, like SS to keep the blades from rusting. Green is OK with me, as long as it is Marine Corps green. I am a Marine. My Case Trapper is a nice knife. It is amber bone, but I like a Sheepsfoot blade. All of my Case knives are well centered. A lot better than on Old Timers.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks for taking a look! Both carbon and stainless have there place. I stick with carbon when it's not wet because I love watching the blade change color and patina with use. In wet or hot conditions (sweat like a pig) I choose stainless. Lately I haven't been having much luck with Case. I have one on my desk that has to go back. Sometimes they are so good and others..........

[@ringaleavo]

Good job, thank you

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! This was an experiment. When the project was started I had no idea how it would turn out. It's to bad that more of the process wasn't recorded since a few steps were left out and had to be explained in the video. There are quite a few more Traditional pocket knife fixes and mods on my channel. I am learning as time goes on. You will see an improved techniques in newer videos and a little more primitive in older ones.

[@generalnegativity4565]

i have a utica serpentine stockman . it has the three brass liners and also beside the pen/sheepfoot liner there is an extra liner on the outer side to prevent blade rub. case are notorious for shoddy fittlin and finnin .

[@LastChanceKnives]

Yup they sure are, but when you get a good one they are quite nice. But that's the problem it's like a craps shoot!

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice job looks great! I don't know if I could do that! But you done a great job!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

It really wasn't that hard. The hardest part is getting up the nerve to do it!

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

That jigging looks just like what Case puts on their Buffalo horn covers.... nice job!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks, I am still learning. That was my first attempt at it!

[@davidkurle5418]

Well done, buddy! You made that knife look really nice!!

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! It was an experiment that turned out pretty nice.

[@lcurtsinger4313]

I like that reshaped blade better

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks for watching! The regrind was necessary on this knife because it blocked access to the nail nick on the sheepsfoot blade. I do like how it turned out and the amount of belly it has remains unchanged. I still do have one more thing to do to this knife. The center pin in the spring needs to be replaced so that it can be peened over on both sides. The pin has never moved so I haven't bothered to do it yet. The "head" of the pin was ground off when I thinned out the cover.

[@byronkennedy7912]

Nice video, LCK Ken. I like the two-part format for those who quickly want to see a before/after summary, then the details for those wanting step.by.step instruction to aid others repairing their own knives. Thanks for the share.

[@LastChanceKnives]

The two part format was purely an accident. It happened because the work was not all done at the same location or even the same day. I also like the format and will probably use it more in the future.

[@jeffjackson5331]

Nice! You did a good job

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! I am not quite done with this knife. The center pin still needs to be replaced, so there will be one more video on it.

[@WVKnifeEnthusiast]

i have the same deep canyon jig green bone. The one side is very blue and the other is very green. I love the green side and hate the blue side. Thinking about sending to Case and see if they will put different handles on it

[@LastChanceKnives]

I wonder what Case would charge to put new covers on a knife? Fortunately I was able to take care of this one myself. It is good enough now for a summer carry. I needed something in stainless for working outside in hot weather. I would mess up my carbon blades from sweat!

[@WVKnifeEnthusiast]

@@LastChanceKnives not sure, I may find out soon! Understandable, sweat on those carbon blades would definitely do a number on them.

[@littlemanscorner1718]

Came out great

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! This knife looked and felt really bad so it was a great one to experiment with and learn on.

[@carvedwood1953]

That color alone warrants a cheaper price lol. Forget the difference in size of the scales. Sheesh.

[@LastChanceKnives]

Yah, it was supposed to be a beautiful dark green! Anyway it's now a beater knife and it is fine for that use.

[@carvedwood1953]

@@LastChanceKnives haha hey I'd take it for a discount price. You did a good job.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Great tutorial Ken…… fantastic job I’m not sure I’d be able to take that project on….. that really came out awesome…… that jigging came out fantastic thanks for showing us that….. be well Ken😊

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks Pete, The jigging is definitely different then factory but I am pleased with how it turned out. This is now my beater Stockman to test out how Trusharp holds up in use. Is it cooling down any yet up there?

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

@@LastChanceKnives no Ken not at all…… by the end of this week it’s going to reach 100 out here……. I wish I had a different answer thanks buddy and stay well over there ☺️

[@LastChanceKnives]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZDNqZmsfaiJbsU It really does work! Stay cool out there!

[@BaxtersBlades]

I really like the look of the spay blade made into a small clip point. Great work on the bone covers!

[@LastChanceKnives]

I also like the blade as a clip. In this case it needed to be done to minimize blade rub.

[@SteelCityKnives]

Brilliant video mate!! I always learn a lot watching your videos. That jigging came out really well. Thanks for this 👊

[@LastChanceKnives]

Thanks! I like including some things like this. It's what sets me apart from most other knife channels. Plus I just have fun modding and making stuff.

[@dj_spade]

What type and brand is the belt sander your using in this video ?

[@LastChanceKnives]

I used a cheap Harbor Freight 1" X 30" sander with an 80 grit Notron belt. Don't skimp on the belt. Cheaper ones do not cut! I also have a commercial 2" X 72" with a 1 HP motor for knife making, but it is a bit much for small projects like this.

[@stanleypasquale7080]

So I got a trapper,from Case,it wasn’t cheap,more than I paid for Bucks,not sentered blade loose blade and that’s the first and the last knife I would ever buy again

[@LastChanceKnives]

There fit and finish is not always that good. When you get a nice one though they are sweet knives. The problem is it's like rolling the dice! I don't blame for for not buying any more. If you give them a second chance buy in person at a store so that you can have a look at the knife before purchasing.

[@stanleypasquale7080]

@@LastChanceKnives I actually did when I purchased this one, and I never questioned the quality because at that point, I only heard good things,but I didn’t pay attention,so it’s my fault,it was a hardware store,so it wasn’t the main thing on my list, but live and learn,right!

[@raymondquave2843]

U actually did not take the scales off u just screwed up a factory perfect knife ,when u become a blade Smith repost

[@LastChanceKnives]

This one was pretty bad! I am surprised that it was allowed to leave the factory in the condition it was in. I got the knife cheap enough that it was pointless to return it. The price also makes it a good knife to experiment with. It is now perfectly usable, which it was not before and the knife has been serving me well. It's a great user! So tell me how I messed it up?