I Did it Again! I Bought Another Case. AND a Kershaw!!

Case-$40
Kershaw-$30

[@hillbillyridgeoutdoors]

Case's quality control is definitely lacking. I sure hope they tighten it up before it's too late. Great video!

[@tedhart7708]

You're right about that! I've decide that I'm not ordering any more on line unless they are on super sale. Just gonna have to visit Red Hill a little more often so that I can hand pick. Thanks for watching, brother!

[@ClarksKentuckyKnives]

I’ve bought several new Case knives here lately and seeing everyone’s knives and hearing their complaints, I just expect them to be off and I get happy when they ain’t. I buy too many off of eBay so I never see them till they show up in the mailbox. Most of what I’ve gotten have been pretty good. I like that trapper. Wish it came to you better shape. That culpepper is sweet! It’s a pretty knife! I have one but I can’t think of what type of scales it has. I’ve packed it several times. They are good knives!

[@tedhart7708]

I'm glad to hear that you're finding some good Cases. I never have been much of an eBay shopper. I don't have anything against it, I just never have done it. There seems to be some pretty good deals on there if you're willing to hunt them down. But, that trapper will be a good user. I've got it sharpened and I'm not worried about it getting some dings and scratches. Thanks for watching, brother.😃👍🏻

[@DonnieDailey]

It's probably a run that was better than a factory second that SMKW sold for a discount price. They're perfect for users.

[@tedhart7708]

Its usability isn't affected. I sharpened those rough blades and it's good to go. Just not up to Case standards cosmetically. Thanks for watching!

[@oldphartsknives]

There is a Case I want, hope they still have it next time I go to to Case outlet. I have decided that I will never buy another new Case that I have not looked at personally. I got tired of being disappointed 😞

[@tedhart7708]

That's the way to do it.👍🏻 The only reason that I took a chance on the trapper was that it was on sale for $40.

[@AnthonyCortese-p4s]

Exactly.... sad that we need to do that these days. Once upon a time, their quality was all but assured.

[@oldphartsknives]

@@AnthonyCortese-p4s I have gotten to a point in my collection that I buy mostly vintage knives. A lot of the companies have gone out of business, and those that are left are crazy expensive. I buy NOS cheaper than new knives and usually get better quality!!!!!

[@ihrescue]

@@tedhart7708 I wonder if they discounted it because they knew the quality was less than spot on. It could be that those were pulled for price reduction.

[@tedhart7708]

@@ihrescue For now, that's the way to do it. Don't buy one unless you can lay eyes on it.

[@andrewtaylor6335]

Your not being picky, the fact is a 15.00 china made knife from rough Ryder often has a better fit and finish record then our USA made case knives. I try to avoid giving my money to case anymore due to the quality of there knives.

[@tedhart7708]

Thanks for watching. It would be interesting to hear Case address the concerns of its customers.

[@mikeadams2538]

You big dummy! You bought a Case knife? (Says the guy who has purchased 4 in recent times 😆). I’ve had trouble with them, too, most especially the newly engineered “Highbanks”. The only thing “High” about it was the price; piece of junk. My most recent Case knives arrived with good overall build quality, but all of them have been plagued with the common Case nuisance of dull blades. In my opinion, a new knife should be sharp right out of the factory, and ready to go to work! BTW, I usually stop for a visit at Heimerdinger’s Cutlery when I’m in your area. I’m up in Campbell County.

[@tedhart7708]

Yeah, I'm just going to have to exercise some restraint! I've been disappointed now with 3 out of the last 4 Case purchases that I've made. I've seen several folks having problems with the new Longhouse, too, with the lock failing under pressure. And just a whole lot of poor workmanship and lack of quality control. It's like everybody there is an apprentice. Campbell Co, eh? You're just up the road! Appreciate you watching and leaving a comment. THANKS!!😃👍🏻

[@seanrobinson6407]

I hate to say it, but my 15 dollar rough ryder denim canoe from Amazon is much better in fit and finish than 75 dollar to 100 dollar Cases I own. Plus they have lots of cool new styles and materials all the time which you can try out and collect affordably. My RR glow in the dark half hawk is so much nicer than my Case sod busters. I used to think at least Case knives are an investment and will go up in value so it justifies the price. Outside of vintage ones, I am not so sure of that anymore. I am afraid newer ones aren't good as users or as collector items. Things seemed to have gotten better around 2020, then quality control diminished again. I have gotten bad ones in the mail. Would never get one sight unseen, and my local shop has slowly ended up having only old stock flawed ones with gaps blade rub etc. They have been gone through and not bought, and they stopped buying new ones feeling that nobody buys them anymore and they are no longer in demand. Truth is we picked the bones. Just my opinion, but we vote with our purchases.

[@tedhart7708]

I have several RR's from years ago that I really like. There are some new ones that are pretty nice but I just don't like that giant "R" on the bolster. Some of their special collections that don't have that on them have caught my eye but they're getting up around $40. I've recently gotten some very good deals on Bear and Son and USA made Kershaws. Gonna be looking for more of them!

[@BaxtersBlades]

Well thats unfortunate. I may have returned that case and tried again. But you may have gotten one with blades off center. Kershaw makes a great slipjoint! I have more than a few. Thanks for sharing!

[@tedhart7708]

It's like a box of chocolates with Case nowadays!😜 Thanks for watching.👍🏻

[@ronsmith7262]

it could be counterfeit, not saying it is but people today. send it to case and complain

[@tedhart7708]

This knife came from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. I don't doubt its authenticity. It just seems to be a current problem that Case needs to address. Thanks for watching!😃👍🏻

[@cecilmize1]

I noticed the Case also has a short pin. Should have been $30.00.

[@tedhart7708]

You're right. It's well below the surface on both sides.

[@kevm7751]

I'm done with them due to QC issues on last 3 knives I purchased. Bad grinds, defects on the points of 2 and poor blade centering.

[@tedhart7708]

I sure hope that they re-focus and get a grip on things.

[@kevm7751]

@@tedhart7708 me too. Seems to have been a problem for a while now.

[@rustyminer]

I don't remember seeing a Case knife in Delrin that had that kind of slant. That seems unacceptable to me.

[@tedhart7708]

Sad to see Case slipping. I really love Case knives and would love for them to turn it around.

[@AWCustomDesigns]

I really need to pick up one of the Culpeppers…I wanna see how it looks after it starts to patina. And Case really needs to start hiring some people that have a true passion for pocket knives. Either that or just slow down on production rate…I can’t think of another knife company that advertises new knives as much as Case.

[@tedhart7708]

I think you're right about Case, Aaron. I'll probably show that Kershaw later on after it starts to develope some color. Thanks for checking in, brother.👍🏻

[@richardvirchow3390]

Yours is not the first video I’ve seen where terrible Case knife quality was shown for all to see. What’s going on at Case..?

[@tedhart7708]

I sure do hope that they turn it around!

[@danmartin5504]

Are those handles, solid, copper or copper plated?

[@RandysWSG]

It's a good looking trapper, problems aside. I love that Culpepper

[@tedhart7708]

Yeah, at least it's not so purty that I don't wanna use it! It'll be a carry knife, for sure. The Kershaw is nicer than I anticipated.

[@MountainAjar]

You said it all. Still a good show , thx u

[@tedhart7708]

Thanks for watching!👍🏻😃

[@joeloaskie780]

I have the copper kershaw it is a nice knife for the money mine is flawless also . Come on case for twice the money. Great channel brother.

[@tedhart7708]

@@joeloaskie780 It looks very nice. I'm a big fan of Kershaw and I love Case. I know they can do better!!

[@riccidee9726]

Never again - - -until the next time!😆

[@tedhart7708]

Exactly!😄

[@danmartin5504]

Never mind, I should’ve watched the whole video😊

[@tedhart7708]

No problem! I've done the same thing!🤣🤣

[@OzarksBoy-g8n]

That Kershaw is nice, be nice to see once it starts to get some tiners. Thanks for sharing. God bless

[@tedhart7708]

@@OzarksBoy-g8n I might have to show it again down the road. Thanks for checking it out.👍🏻

[@bigGeo5460]

That's exactly what I tell my wife, every time I tell her its my last one, and guess what she thinks im full of crap but she still luvs me go figure 😂😂

[@tedhart7708]

🤣 My wife's pretty tolerant of my hobbies, too. She never gives me any grief.😃👍🏻

[@Tarheelsteel]

Those Culpeppers are for sure nice. Sorry about your Case Trapper. I recently had a bad experience with one of their new Canoes. It certainly is a shame.

[@tedhart7708]

Overall, the trapper's ok. It's just that it's a Case and should be better.

[@inmyopinion_3672]

I just bought the same knife a few days ago. The steel on mine was so soft I'm not sure if it was ever heat treated. It was so bad I just threw it away. No knock on Case. I have dozens of them and they all hold an edge. But that one...

[@tedhart7708]

I haven't tried sharpening yet. Just stuck it back in the box and put it away. It'll become a utility knife. We'll see how the steel holds up. Appreciate you watching.

[@propblast82nd]

IMHO , the quality control department at Case is sleeping on the job and I’m a die hard Case fan

[@tedhart7708]

I love Case knives. Hoping they tighten things up before it's too late!

[@Hunting4Hookers]

That blue handle material looks cool! I wish case would get their stuff straight!

[@tedhart7708]

There's another one of your comments I missed! You're gonna start thinking I'm ignoring you, brother.😄

[@paulyoder865]

China has an unfair advantage in that their labor costs are next to nothing compared to USA made…. That China made knife would cost as much as a GEC if it was made here.

[@tedhart7708]

My point is that it's sad to see Case becoming inconsistent and producing products that don't measure up to what they're capable of.

[@paulyoder865]

@@tedhart7708 I get your point, older Case knives better in quality than newer ones. I wonder if Covid caused them to lose their most skilled workers or would it be something else?

[@tedhart7708]

@@paulyoder865 You might be onto something there. Alot of businesses are still struggling and many went under altogether. The lockdowns really damaged the economy.