New Case XX Knife SAFETY HAZARD Revealed! Opening Subscriber Packages!

[@trynsurviven2440]

Hopefully Case will make everything right. I rarely put a lot of faith into liner locks until I test them out. Great catch and notifying your subscribers about the problem is greatly appreciated thank you.

[@theknifedoctor]

I wasn’t the first. There are several out there.

[@trynsurviven2440]

@@theknifedoctor Your video was the first I heard about this problem. I wasn’t aware of it before so again thank you for sharing this information.

[@danpriban6035]

Kevin, thank you for the warning on the Case Longhouse. I got one a month ago and the lock is fine! Thanks, Dan

[@BlackRambo1991]

I had the same issue with my case Russlock. I filed down the tang of the blade and that helped with the lock up. Hopefully case will now listen to their customers not that the knife doctor has spoken about this issue. They can no longer ignore it.

[@KenpoFish]

Awesome!! I finally found a Camillus US military knife from the year I enlisted, 1989. In great condition. That unused Zippo is great. I’m on a few Zippo collector pagers and have learned from that if you intend not to use a Zippo to go ahead and remove flint and sticker. As you know a flint setting unused can deteriorate and clog the tube. The sticker staying on can discolor the finish. As for as the Case knife..you can take it apart and bend that liner in more don’t will engage but that could also affect the action. Definitely contact them about it.

[@dtjarks]

Didn’t realize you could pre-bid. I have JV football games on Monday evenings. I’ll have to check that out!

[@CuttingEdgetools]

Case will have to Re-call that model. Liner lock spring’s weak steel. Great Vid. Thanks for sharing

[@paulrice8342]

Thanks for sharing the safety issue. You are doing Case a favor. They surely will issue a recall for repair.

[@theknifedoctor]

They should!

[@casexx94]

Thanks for heads up on Longhouse, I been waiting to find one to hold in person before pulling the trigger. Now I have to go check Case Westliner I recently got for the same issue.

[@stephendickinson4647]

Another knife with a serious safety issue that I found at Walmart is the Camillus Wedge model. At several stores when I examined this knife, the blade would not lock open. It appeared that either the end of the blade or the lock lever were too long, so the blade could not go in the lock position. I finally did find stores where the knife did function ok.

[@Johonavich49]

Handle materials look amazing. Thanks for the update on Case knives. Case knives are great knives especially, quality control has gone down though. That's a shame! God bless you Knife Doctor and thanks for your o going service! Your really helping folks!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@Knifesandmore]

I wish Case would do better on their quality control. I love Case knives, they have a ton of meaning and nostalgia; my grandfather and dad always carried and loved their CaseXX knives. Nowadays, I won’t buy one without being able to inspect it in person and feel it in my hand. Good video Doc, and thanks for the warning on the longhouse.

[@theknifedoctor]

I loved the old ones!!

[@stuarthightower418]

Good morning Kevin. Thank you for the entertaining and informative video. Also, I received the Knife Doctor hat from Dirt Road Dreams Mercantile and I love it. It is good looking and excellent craftsmanship.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for watching!! Awesome!! Thanks for the purchase!!

[@lazybuck9902]

I was wanting a Longhouse ever since they came out, well I got one and man was I disappointed, sent it back the next day. I knew better than spending that much on a modern day Case, I’ll stick to the pre 72’s Case knives. I hope they make it right for you. Enjoyed the video.

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

Yep on the ‘second’ grinding on camillus . If you find it on cold steel… it was ‘most likely ‘ leftover’ stock from when camillus closed … cold steel made Smokey mountain do that before selling the surplus. K bar punched a dot by the tang stamps on some of their Becker seconds . I enjoyed the coffee break with you Kevin!

[@howardkayecrabyman]

You are so right igot some camillus boyscout 2nd from small about 15 years ago very hard to find the flaws

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Smoky mountain knife

[@TimothyCibula-vh5ip]

Cool stuff. Before I got diamond sharpener I'd take valve lapping compound with diamonds n rub in strop till it was really thick n it really helped. I love case too but lately man the gapping in liners is terrible I really like the 60 n back stuff

[@blair8966]

On some repair knives I’ve taken some needle nose pliers and bent the liner lock in some to get a better lock on the blade. I agree make case fix it.

[@howardkayecrabyman]

Thanks for letting people know about the liner lock. Glad I didn't get one😊 looks like you may have got the parts to fix it the other knife with the broken spring from the pawn store. Thanks again. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸 🙏

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Howard!

[@dgoody84]

And here i was gonna get my Dad one of the Rosewood longhouse Case's for fathers day. Might get him the Buck 110 auto now.

[@theknifedoctor]

I would. Never had an issue with a Buck USA.

[@leecolclough2492]

Stropping compound liquid doc squirt a little on polish the edge great bud 👍 👌

[@mikemcwilliams961]

That's one heck of a flaw on the Case folder...I never see that on Buck folders 😁

[@theknifedoctor]

Me either. Case XX’s quality control is terrible.

[@kathleensmith370]

thanks for sharing- great boxes as always. I personally think case does better with slip joints rather than modern knives

[@MountainAjar]

Dang thank you, I was planning on buying that case , I chatted Bryan on it the other day. But when I buy a knife it’s a user and this makes a change to my mind at least until case fixes that .

[@knifecoop001]

Great video, you received some nice packages. That new Case with the linerlock issues is concerning, looks like they need to re-engineer their linerlock design...

[@theknifedoctor]

Agreed!

[@BryansKnivesKy]

Sorry to hear about your Longhouse. I've not been able to make mine fail. Seems solid so far but I know several people have mentioned that liner lock problem. I truly wish Case would get their act together. Great video, as always. Amazing mail call for sure!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Bryan!!

[@codybryant8684]

Glad you like the handle material can't wait to see what you do with it

[@theknifedoctor]

Yes sir!! Thanks you so much!

[@JhaeMo777]

Well great video Kevin my friend. I would return that case knife, it’s definitely got something wrong with that, and I really appreciate you showing us its fault. Not good and I hope they make it right for you.

[@TravisTheCaseGuy]

Great video brother. Oh buddy im sure glad you noticed the liner lock failure in the longhouse. Mine fails on me with only 5lbs or maybe less of pressure. I found out the hard way too. She bit me real good. Could have used some medical attention but chose not to deal with that headache. I still need to contact case as well. Glad it wasn't just me.

[@theknifedoctor]

Ouch…yeah Case sure isn’t the Case I fell in love with years ago.

[@10gaugeTroy]

Good morning everyone!!

[@joeyking3908]

I got my first liner lock (Smith and Wesson). A year ago

[@bobbyd4400]

Hey doc iv a few liner locks that due that same thing some of them can be fixed by a small peice of rubber band or similar material placed behind the liner and it pushing down inside the liner with a flat head but ya you shouldn't have to do that with a new us made knife you payed a good price for case will make right with ya

[@Jimthechevywheelman]

Somebody just listed some knife sanding grinder.. buffers in Cartersville, Georgia.. on craigslist

[@kelleyhogan7063]

Hi Kevin, another great video. I was going to buy the new case modern slipjoint, I beleive it’s called the highbanks. But I saw reviews claiming the detent locking it open was very weak meaning this too could close up on you if not careful. I have had some poor QC issues on there traditional knives but thought as these knives were new so would have thought would have been made using all new tooling and would not have the same issues. It’s a shame as I love that 20cv steel.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yeah, I wouldn’t wast the money on one. I’m not impressed with them.

[@Kodiak_Edge]

Mornin Kev! Hey that's an Imperial hearing knife pretty sweet and the Marine Concho comes from Hobby Lobby I put one on the hybrid sheath for that damascus knife I sent you!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks man!

[@mmccoyster]

Thanks for the warning Doc. Would some sanding on the end of the blade and/or lock help with the lockup?

[@theknifedoctor]

I don’t know. It could be that or it could be the spring action on the liner lock. I don’t want to try and repair it and loose the warranty. It’s a $180 knife.

[@chbears07]

Great info on the Case. I have a question you have probably answered before. But if had to collect just one brand of knife what would you collect?

[@theknifedoctor]

Probably 1990’s case xx and older. I’m never going to buy the new Case XX again until they get their quality control right. I will buy the 2000’s and 2019 and below to full my display car up. But 2020 and up I’m not buying anymore.

[@Gingerbeard_69]

Great video too bad about your case knife but I'm sure case will take care of the knife Dr! Love those all metal camilus knives haven't found one yet but I'm am looking! Have an awesome day Kevin! God bless you and your family!

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@cgarrand78]

Cases QC has gone right down the crapper,I can't believe the garbage they let leave the factory.I own a lot of Case knives but will no longer buy a Case knife without seeing and handling it first.The last Case I bought was a mahogany bone sod buster Jr and the blade was very wobbly(side to side) right out of the box.I returned it and got a new one that had the same problem.This happened 3 times even though I spoke to someone on the phone and asked that the knives be inspected for a wobbly blade.I don't think they had one in stock that wasn't like that,I finally just gave up.I've had to return more Case knives than anything else.

[@theknifedoctor]

I know. It’s a shame. Thanks for sharing this!

[@SuperBowmans]

Good stuff, Im in Dallas GA as well. Thanks for the heads up about the longhouse issue, Ive been carrying mine since they were available for order on SMKW and havent noticed that. Looking forward to what Case has to say. Gonna carry mine to blade show Atlanta and maybe ask about it.

[@theknifedoctor]

Yes sir. Great idea.

[@terrybranham4536]

Hello Mr. Doc . Great video thank you very much.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks for watching.

[@terrybranham4536]

Thank you for the liner lock failure warning.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@markpoore3260]

FYI i’ve collected bayonets for over 30 years and I have never seen one with the edge really sharp they’re made for stabbing not cutting normally in my experience

[@joannearduin7801]

That is the reason I don’t like liner locking knives. Lock backs are the way to go. Love your videos.

[@theknifedoctor]

Agreed

[@leecolclough2492]

Short paring knife kitchen knife for veg doc veg prep 😂👍👍

[@Kodiak_Edge]

The problem with that Case knife is that the spring is to hardend to bring down far enough! They need to soften it up!!

[@ClancyWoodard-yw6tg]

When I saw the scabbard, I'm like not sure what country that is, but that's the bayonet for an AK-74 And years ago I found a vietnam era Camillus dated 1967 However I ended up giving that to one of my uncles as a birthday gift

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Seems like bad lockface geometry, you can strengthen the lockbar pressure and see if it works but I’d send it back for bother and see how that does. If it will it’s geometry.

[@federicogarcia4950]

Good morning Doctor kevyn

[@ToddCavadini]

Hello knife doctor I have a camillus knife with metal sides. I saw one on one of your videos the spring just broke in my hand when I open the screwdriver how do I contact you about getting this fixed

[@CheyenneSpicer]

Sounds like a dream come true

[@theknifedoctor]

For some people it could be.🤷

[@frankbagbey8372]

Wear one of those gloves on BOTH hands when testing them like that. I have always been wary of liner lock knives!

[@thenextarcher]

The worst knife cut Iv gotten is due to a liner lock failing.

[@theknifedoctor]

Me too!

[@charlesjordan7857]

God Bless you and yours Brother.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thank you!!

[@nu5270]

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[@terrillschneider3778]

Yikes That’s a shame bc I was eyeballing one I’ll be glad to know what you find out from Case Thanks Kevin

[@theknifedoctor]

I wouldn’t waste the money on one. Buy a Buck spitfire. $49 on Buck and is solid and sharp as a razor.

[@terrillschneider3778]

@@theknifedoctor I have a Spitfire and don’t like it very much I’ve also had a couple Buck Vantage and they were crap

[@KevinNorris-x7k]

Sux about the case. Hope they fix that

[@terrell48]

I believe Case should recall these knives are at the very least if I had one I would return to Case for warranty to replace the knife

[@theknifedoctor]

I agree!

[@jspr_edc]

Riensi?!?! I'm in corinth mississippi. Local!

[@theknifedoctor]

Awesome!!

[@TheFROSTER420]

Yeah send that back, failing locks really ticks me off to be honest.

[@theknifedoctor]

I am!

[@stephenjeffrey75]

Good morning!

[@LandoniousRex077]

Hey Kevin I was just wondering what camera do you use for your videos??

[@theknifedoctor]

I use my iPhone. 15pro max. I was using my 13 Pro. Both are excellent.

[@antikaplanet2970]

👍

[@Jayden_4311]

Hoorah 👍🏻

[@JackWeese]

First commenter on the legendary video we love you so much Kevin thanks for the service

[@10gaugeTroy]

😂😂

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks so much! I appreciate you watching.

[@KevinNorris-x7k]

I sent you some pictures. My name is Kevin too

[@sherryroberts1897]

Hey Kevin I know exactly where your zippo display is it hold like 20 or more and it spins around only it's in Melbourne Florida I am friends with the owner

[@theknifedoctor]

Wow!! How much do they any for it?

[@inmyopinion_3672]

I avoid liner locks like the plague.

[@jordanthompson5233]

Would Folds of Honor be a charity worth looking into?

[@theknifedoctor]

Don’t know. We will look into it. Thanks!

[@mikemcwilliams961]

The Doc is in y'all ...🔪

[@theknifedoctor]

LOL!

[@bigjsknives]

Stinks about that Case, seen where Hunting 4 Hookers has the same issue. Hope they make it right for you.

[@theknifedoctor]

Thanks Big J!

[@jamesdickinson5173]

You put that on your strop .

[@davidjensen4796]

Don't take this the wrong way about the case knife but it's down to the user is obviously brand new you have to give it time for the linerlock to wear in which is a good thing if you are a knife user if they sent it the other way where the liner lock was already broken in and you add play you wouldn't be happy either cut them a little bit of Slack anyway if you're not happy take the knife apart get a file give a couple of Strokes on the Locke bar just a little bit like a son el Penny's mother and mother says two son push like you're having a baby please don't get like the others you've got excellent content and thumbs up to you

[@theknifedoctor]

Cmon man…$180 knife is supposed to work.

[@osbaldohernandez9174]

Come on case

[@m.houston6643]

The last thing case needs to be doing is releasing NEW models when the staff is so stressed out they can’t even get current models correct 30-50% of the time. It’s only going to make things worse. I know they feel the need to keep up with trends and appear innovative but it’s more important they get their QC in check. That will earn them so much more respect.

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s right. Thanks for sharing

[@Checkmate1954]

Just tighten the screw,

[@Checkmate1954]

Pivot screw adjustment will fix it. It did mine. Great fidget knife, I can't keep it out of my hand.

[@MomoJRchalifoux]

👍✌️👌❤️🇨🇦

[@malwagner6090]

I just got my copper lock back from case; they sent back the same shamefully produced knife with the same blade play. It was sent back in a timely manner but I guess that's because the problem wasn't addressed. This ends my 50+ year relationship with that company.

[@malwagner6090]

I even had to repair the tip that got folded over at the factory... shameful and pathetic.

[@theknifedoctor]

Wow…yeah I’m done to man. I’ll continue to buy the old stuff but never a new one again for myself.

[@malwagner6090]

Doc I have to add that case has contacted me again and offered to send a self address stamped envelope so that they can address my concerns again. I told them that my reply was hasty and that I would allow time for their obvious efforts to settle in and see if my lockup improved. I have to give it to them they offered to me again.

[@gavinreddig3969]

Shame about that Case that 20CV is good stuff

[@jerryphillips5112]

Case has to get stricter on their inspections 😢

[@theknifedoctor]

Yes they do!

[@kevinroberts9814]

Sapele is pronounced sa-PEEL-ee.

[@jasonbeecher509]

That looks like a factory second with the blade ground off. I hope case replaces that linerlock. That's disappointing and dangerous

[@theknifedoctor]

Yes. Thanks for sharing!

[@chopsddy3]

I don’t know what is going on at Case. I just received a bad Sodbuster. It’s crooked as heck. Way out of whack. I hope they haven’t been bought by some private equity group that doesn’t care about quality. Most only care about what profit they can extract from a good name before they hollow the place out and sell it as an empty shell. This is the third defective Case knife I have seen in a month. That’s three more than I’ve ever seen in my life. I bought my first Case knife with money from my first job in 1963. The quality has been consistently high until recently. Something is very wrong. My birthday Sodbuster looks like it was produced in a third world sweat shop. It wasn’t even cleaned of grinding and polishing grit. I’ll be contacting them shortly. If this isn’t easily made right, another legend has died. I’ve seen that liner lock problem on other old brand names that kept the name and discarded high quality. Shrade for one. The last I bought was a dangerous piece of trash. It’s heartbreaking Send that knife back to Case and tell them what’s wrong. It’s obvious that someone in charge doesn’t know what they’re doing. It looks like rookies polished those parts with a heavy, inexperienced hand. The precision isn’t there. That lock and the tang are a failed attempt at knife making. Dang shame. My Sodbuster had the pivot pin hole drilled askew. Slap dash mistake. Crooked as hell.

[@theknifedoctor]

I know man. It seems to be getting worse. Thanks for sharing this!

[@chopsddy3]

@@theknifedoctor Everyone that has received a bad one needs to contact Case and politely, but firmly , tell them they need to get some more qualified managers . That knife in this video is a lawsuit waiting to happen and a black mark on their reputation. Tell them. It will take as long as twelve weeks, according to the warranty info, to resolve my issue. If I don’t get a properly made Case knife out of this, we are done. Not another dime for junk that insults a great name’s former achievements.

[@theodorehowe2262]

Send that Case knife back as defective

[@checkpointchecky9665]

Shame for 150

[@littlemanscorner1718]

Case has been making knives since the 1880s. This shouldve never been released to the public. These aren't cheap knives

[@theknifedoctor]

That’s right sir. $180 knife should work.

[@otis3357]

Could you help me track down a knife? Im looking for s&w police issue model sw1230-sw1232

[@theknifedoctor]

To be honest, I’ve never heard or seen one and i usually don’t buy or even pick up a smith and Wesson because everyone I’ve seen and opened has been made in China. I don’t buy China made knives. Sorry I couldn’t help. I would start on eBay. Thanks for reaching out.