The Pocket Knife of Astronauts and Presidents. Case Knives. | Ep. 89

[@austindeaton2065]

My grandfather collects Case knives, mostly trappers, but he will buy almost any Case knife. He has probably around 3,500 knives. They’re in cases along the wall, in the coffee table, he even has a rotating 4 side stand that he bought from a knife show. I could pick up any of those knives and ask him to tell me about it and he would be able to tell me everything about that knife in a matter of seconds. So much attention to detail and passion for the hobby.

[@dakotaturkey8219]

i am 14 and i carry a case medium stockman all the time and grandpa has carried on for 21 years

[@lindenarden667]

I'll never forget my grandfather teaching me to whittle. "DID YOUR MAMA TEACH YOU TO HOLD A KNIFE LIKE THAT?!?!... GIMME THAT!" Miss him terrible! ⚔

[@ri_frontiersman2048]

Same man. Grandfathers are how we learn to be men (and women), who are equipped to succeed

[@PUNISHERMHS_2021]

Well my outdoorsy grandpa died and my other one is a city guy so... yeah not happening with me... oh and did I mention he lives in Mexico?

[@peterv1318]

Linden Arden I understand same here.

[@kevinmorrice]

my old man would say "only pussys get cut cuz they hold a knife like its a rabbid dog"

[@joshmiller793]

My grandfather gave me a couple of Case knives. He thought highly of them. Show him a knife... "Oh, that's a Case? That's a good knife let me see that."

[@lindenarden667]

Havent seen or thought about a Texas Toothpick since I was a child. Ordering one now!!

[@powdermonkey5183]

I love the texas toothpick!!!!!

[@rongarza1974]

Love the toothpick as well.

[@lindenarden667]

@@rongarza1974 Wow, If they were liner locked and assisted opening I'd go broke buying every variant... 🤑 Takes balls to charge the same for an A/O as an auto in this day and time... but I do dislike aluminum scales and there aren't a ton of aftermarket options, even for Kershaw. My attempts with grip tape, ect have brought inconsistent results. If changes in the law since Case opened and closed have caused difficulties in sourcing materials then I'm certainly not above ponying up my share for more desirable level of function and aesthetic. My only suggestion to Case would be to change the "integrity" slogan. Sounds like a gun company experimenting with safer slogans for the appeasement of advertisers, or the NRAs advice to "Pick your battles." And in spite of their warranty the current reputation for quality control reminds me of something my grandfather said, "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, when will you have time to do it again?" Saying "Just send it back." too often bites you in places you dont want you knife to open or close accidentally. 😅 We'll see when it gets here!

[@rongarza1974]

@@lindenarden667 I have AO knives, and Spydeco (sp?), and I like them a lot. However, been carrying case since I was a kid, and I am not not old. I carry a case most of the time, or a Swiss Army Knife. I have a swayback jack that was a Bose colab. Love it. Get one. You will buy more. They are fun, and usable.

[@cipherthedemonlord8057]

I like their older style of toothpick blade they used on the fishing knife.

[@briansandberg5362]

My favorite pattern is a Barlow. My grandpa gave me one and have cherished it since then. Bring back memories everytime I see one

[@ezraveno7422]

I love the Canoe with the curly maple. Also, Case, if you're listening, I'm sure I speak not only for myself but also for the people when I say that we would love nothing more then to see the 20's style autos come back. We need to make it happen!

[@louirudy670]

Yes! I just thought that. Would buy one instantly

[@mauryford5142]

Thanks for your feedback........... we have some great things planned for the future. Hope you will keep following us and let us know how we do!

[@ezraveno7422]

@@mauryford5142 will do. I really look forward to it. Thanks for the response!

[@tylerbarnes7628]

Very excited to be able to date the case knife my grandfather gave me when I was 10. His brother got it in 74 for him and now someday I will be able to pass it down to my niece.

[@fredrock636]

Love the trapper but I've carried a stockman since I was five until last month when I gave it to my son.

[@jacobsweat1520]

allways carried a stockman, one for eating, one for work, and one rarely used blade for when you need an extra sharp ass blade

[@garethbaus5471]

@leicanoct you can carry a small stockman.

[@garethbaus5471]

Definitely like the stockman pattern, my favorite Case knife is probably the peanut but my large stockman definitely gets things done.

[@kevinroberts9580]

I carried a yellow handle case trapper since I was six years old and on through the years for at least 35 years.My father carried a Case stockman forever, the bone handle was worn down so much that Lee brass pins were sticking up from carrying it. Also the blade was a quarter of an inch in height from sharpening and about half an inch shorter from sharpening

[@voidwalker5784]

"Assisted liner lock" What. "Fliper s35v blade collaboration" Wait a second! "Tanto blade" STOP!!! "Second s35v blade with deep carry pocket clip" AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

[@ericpaulsen8485]

I'll stick with my Benchmade.

[@hailtothe_rooster1572]

Eric Paulsen I can forgive them for chopping up guns BUT I can’t overlook the fact they donated to politicians that would come after them next after they kill the 2A.

[@DK-jd8bj]

@@hailtothe_rooster1572 Not to happy with Case slapping their name on Chinese junk either.

[@jacobsweat1520]

@@DK-jd8bj since when do they do that? all my cases are us made

[@Beowulf_98]

@@DK-jd8bj they are all made in the USA. Dumbarse

[@chase-yc8ex]

Case is honestly my favorite. Such a great company.

[@Spitsz01]

Case is not the only one who can use any kind of handle material for it's knives. Ever heard of the French company Laguiole? All hand-made gentlemans slip-joint knives, really beautiful.

[@toddericsson3680]

Love the commentary on the knives and styles. I have 4 other brothers who always carried a Case knife on the ranch. I got my first Case pocket knife when I was 6 years old and have carried Case pocket knives for the past 60 years. My question is, how can we get carbon steel back in the knives instead of the stainless steel? I would love to get at least one more Case knife during my life that had the old carbon steel blades that you could sharpen and hold an edge and turned darker the more you used it. Thanks, Todd Ericsson

[@knownaigm]

Please, Case, for the love of the knife gods, PLEASE offer more CV bladed knives!!!! I own a lot of Case knives and love them all but I would own A LOT more if more of them were available in CV!!

[@clems6989]

Case XX knives are awesome. Thanks and HAVE A KNIFE DAY !

[@03_austindrake88]

A few years ago, I didn't care to own any traditional knives in my collection. As of the last year, I have really fallen in love with them. I only have one as of now in my collection but would definitely like to get more. And as far as traditional knives, it doesn't get much better than a Case.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

The Böker Classics are just as well built (if not better) and less expensive.

[@73twall]

I must admit, I never was much of a Case guy. Then, I got a Caliber composite clip blade from the Zippo/Case museum about 10 years ago. I tell you, it's my favorite knife. It weighs nothing - that's what made me buy it once I handled it. I was skeptical about the durability of the handle, but I've never managed to break it in a decade. It's light as a feather, and tough as nails. Great video.

[@gearandoutdoorger.3935]

I really like case knives. Got some trappers for my wife and me. Sadly, they are very expensive in Germany. A cv yellow plastic handle trapper costs about 75€

[@beaublumhardt4298]

Yeah Europe’s knife prices are crazy.

[@TheDirt2010]

I've always carried a Case Whittler. I love how all 3 blades are set straight in the handle with the large main blade using both springs.

[@garethbaus5471]

Definitely an impressive design.

[@zklin3983]

Case is truly an American icon. They were the brand that first got me into knives. My favorite pattern to carry is probably a stockman.

[@ericgreaves3090]

I've carried a case trailing point fixed blade, deer hunting for about 30 years now. So many memories soaked into that blade. Also love a grand dad barlow. Big and beautiful.

[@joecombs8315]

I have been carrying an old case Canoe knife since I was 9 years old and I am currently 37. True testiment of the quality of case knives!

[@taeso2160]

He seems like a great guy! Good video - Trapper, Sodbuster, Copperlock, and a few other are my favorite model. Semper fi

[@whiteroseproject7207]

I just bought the sod buster. Cool knife it's just perplexing that it came out of the box with a toothy edge.

[@david.leikam]

I just bought my first Case knife. CASE XX WR Pocket Knife Two Knife Set Twin Finn. Looking forward to using it well for many decades to come. Thank you and be well!

[@randyscj429]

Thanks for this wonderful opportunity and to all involved. My favorite is the blade changer, but others are on my like list! Take care, "God Bless", sincerely -

[@bwxbwx6453]

I've just purchased my first Case knife and am buzzing

[@The_OG_MP]

The dude from Case Knives seems like a pretty cool guy.

[@isvvy6540]

totally hes pretty cool

[@ripdinecola7250]

Case knife are the coolest, I'm fighting the urge to buy more.... That man is a great representative of Case too, very knowledgeable! Keep up the good work

[@craigbertram6223]

Really enjoyed this some stunning slip joint. Well done Zac. Awesome work brother. The Sak collector 👊🏻🍻

[@joekoltes879]

I am 15 and I love the fact that knives were the first tool and the second weapon. I love what Case is doing (even though I don’t really like traditional slip joints) keep being American!

[@theresafly4543]

master class in salesmanship. no sarcasam the case man is an ice-veined company man and I have the utmost respect for that. will be rewatching for practice.

[@infinityvlogs2345]

I'm a big fan of knifes and you are doing a great job bringing in interesting topics in All your videos along with cool knifes.... Love and wishes from India 🕵

[@jofree233]

Well, dang. This was my favorite video that you guys have done by far, and not just because of the nostalgia. Maury was a perfect guest, y'all need to give him his own weekly segment. In this day and age of needing a tool fast and now, I had forgotten about the gentle steadfastness of slow and deliberate. I can't think of anything more iconic than a well made slip joint. The well coveted hand-me-down knives of my youth were Case, Buck, and Old Timers. I just sent a link for your Case page to my Dad with instructions for him to pick 3 knives that he will routinely carry. The idea being that he will create his own "pocket worn" knives to pass down to my daughter and my two nephews. Thank you for making this video. So many wonderful memories have been stirred up

[@AleMalave92]

My favorite Case pattern is the Russlock! I cant believe it wasnt brought up on this video, since it has an awesome story behind it!

[@mauryford5142]

Alejandro...... the RussLock is an awesome pattern and has become a staple in the Case line. Will definitely be a part of the next video if we get asked back. Thanks for your support of the Case Brand!

[@jimhebrank74]

So glad that you are doing Case knives. I've been collecting them for a while now and just love their products. Wonderful company from my home state of Pennsylvania!

[@t_ray4183]

Always have loved Case Knives and everything they are doing! Case Knives have been in my family for generations! My favorite pattern is the Barlow in Caribbean Blue Bone handle.

[@SilverOilman]

Case needs to use more of their CV blades.

[@garethbaus5471]

Definitely agree.

[@lukeescamilla9386]

I only use the CV blades

[@Minibikemike123]

Umm... I thought all of them are my yellow synthetic trapper is CV

[@SilverOilman]

@@Minibikemike123 most are SS

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

True story

[@TheLateBoyScout]

I'm small-kine obsessed with Case Knives.

[@mr.lonely2463]

When my grandfather passed I got his case slimline with red handles that he had used for so long that at first i thought the scales were black. Sharpened so much the blade was missing so much material. I carried it for two years and then it was confiscated in a school and I never seen it again. I will always live case knives

[@Verus3]

What a great and genuine guest. I hope to see him on the show again. That new Shark tooth looks amazing, especially the one with grey aluminum.

[@evanhb49]

hey case! yall need to tighten up on QC!!! ive seen a lot of brand new knives with trashed blades and cracked handles

[@Rancherinaz]

Not to mention piss poor blade alignment , gaps , lousy walk and talk and really crappy edge grinds .

[@article15MTS]

I love the stockman. It's a classic but just recently picked up a russlock. Case is just classic. Love them

[@submituniquenamehere]

My favorite Case is my yellow fishing knife. It was my grandfathers who passed it down to my dad and now I take it with me every time I fish.

[@aradoran]

Medium stockman in CV steel is my fav. Versatile with the 3 blades. Classy/traditional enough for "formal" settings, or good on the farm or for cleaning birds. Reminds me of Granddad.

[@linhovenden]

Love the history of this company. That Winkler is a beautiful knife!

[@stephenmoore3035]

Favorite pattern is probably peanut..always good to have a 2nd blade and it's a great size for the pocket

[@j.shorter4716]

I have to say my favorite pattern would be the Congress. My grandfather got me one with the stag handle scales for Christmas when I was about 7 years old; absolutely beautiful.

[@jacobcarter6028]

Shark tooth blade shape is BEAUTIFUL

[@tlove9125]

I have my grandmother’s Case chef and steak knives that were wedding presents from the 1930s unused in perfect condition. Love them. Being used now.

[@YouTubeAIbot]

My grandpa has an original stockman from the 70s that we use to clean fish on our fishing trips. One of the blades is stuck closed and the others aren’t much easier but it’s still sharp as hell

[@retireddpd1996]

I HAVE OWNED A SHEEPSFOOT WOODENHANDLED CASE SINCE 1968 AND IT NOTHING BUT AN ABSOLUTE WORK HORSE. LIKE ME IT IS GETTING A LITTLE LONG IN THE TOOTH, BUT IT WILL STILL HOLD A RAZORS EDGE AND DO EVERYTHING I ASK OF IT. YOU GUYS DO NOTHING BUT GREAT WORK.

[@hairlessforestmonkey7186]

Carried a yellow CV Sodbuster for well over 10 yrs. as my edc work knife. It is my favorite pattern grrr om Case. Loved that knife and will be getting another soon.

[@Mrbowgod]

Favorite case pattern is either the peanut or the sod buster. Need to get another case knife. Learned a lot about case in this video. Thank you!

[@Ice_Berg]

My favorite Case pattern WAS the stockman, but now it is DEFINITELY the Shark Tooth. I can't wait for that one to release.

[@landon798123]

I love the sodbuster. Classic ready for work tool.

[@mikececconi2677]

Oh thank God, an actual produced video, not a rip of a live-steam. No offense, but your actual videos are leagues better than your stream rips. It's not just a you-guys thing, it's all over youtube right now, the urge to "put out more content" by pushing out sloppy streams instead of actual videos. Good to see a real one.

[@everlyates1946]

Mike Cecconi i don’t agree. I like the rawness from a live stream. Shows the guys true character.

[@coryowns]

My favorite case pattern is the CHEETAH. gotta love that swing guard.

[@johnverity4334]

Want to grab a SG Case! The Trapper is on my belt all the time! You got it right, Texas and Case knives go hand-in-hand.

[@robgoodenough5649]

Great video! My favorite pattern is the Large Stockman in CV steel. Video shared!

[@garethbaus5471]

I have a couple of Case knives, they are both good knives. I wish they had more options in CV, if I wanted stainless I would be going with a more performance oriented steel like what spyderco makes not a slip joint.

[@kollincarreno3761]

These are true , grandfather knives! I have a few that are handed down that still run strong!! The Clip Point is hands down my favorite blade design. I really like the new Kickstarter, if I don’t win one I’ll still end up buying one!

[@connerdayemon4532]

Oh man, that g10-cf weave is lookin' pretty sweet!

[@orricowp]

I own many different Case patterns - in varying sizes, but the full size Case Trapper is my favorite.

[@wespapawcook1496]

I'm a big fan of the Trapper, it gets a lot of use on the farm.

[@burlyonescd]

Small Stockman, grandpa carried one all the time. I inherited it and even though it's well worn, I carry it most days.

[@Flightofthearrowoutdoors]

Awesome interview, started collecting a few years back, up to 25 case knives, case trapperlock with pocket clip is my EDC, great product made in PA

[@codybuffoord3172]

Its a shame knives like old timer and uncle Henry aint what they used t be. They were damn nice too, before the company that bought em shipped it all over seas

[@Flightofthearrowoutdoors]

@@codybuffoord3172 for sure, that’s why I stick to most Case and some Buck

[@heathjackson9759]

this video was a treat for the eyes, case makes beautiful knives. Keep up the good work.

[@NomenclaturalMan]

Very educational video, I learned quite a bit about traditionals and Case knives as a whole!

[@jakethacke4617]

I love the traditional trapper. A liner lock version would only make a beloved design even more functional. Thanks a lot for showing me the winkler and kirinite mini. Now i have to buy-thanks bladehq for stealing all my money

[@brettmadsen1659]

Liking all the Case love on these comments. Been a Case fan forever. Favorite patterns: mini-trapper, stockman. That Trapper Lock has my attention.

[@OzMan9989]

B-A-eutiful!!!! Blown away on the very first knife.

[@billgerhart633]

Fullsized copperlock here

[@michaelduncan2221]

As the host said. The Trapper is the Mac Daddy Knife and I agree with him. I carry the yellow handle Trapper. It's a beater work horse knife. My dad gave it to me and it's priceless to me. The case emblem fell out and I need to send it back so they can fix it. Still works but has caracter.

[@badgercptusmc]

I love the Case Tuxedo pattern. I work at a bank, and I assume there is a policy against knives which is why I carry a small and pretty knife. I have 11 so far, and match them to my shirt or tie each day. I am looking for a Purple Haze Tuxedo for the collection. I also have a few Mini Copperlocks which I love, but My Dad and Papa always had a stockman in their pocket, so that pattern has a place in my heart as well.

[@joshdarden9525]

The first knife i ever purchased was a yellow handled Case trapper, still have it, still love it

[@barrysalberg3350]

I've got a copperlock in blue jogged bone, and a trapper in a gorgeous light wine color jogged bone - love em!

[@johnweiser170]

My favorite CaseXX knife is my Navy Blue Bone Copperlock. Hey Kurt, Giveaway photo is great you da man.

[@The4cp]

So happy to see good old fashioned American knives making a comeback.

[@carlb2727]

I still have the sod buster I purchased to hike the AT at 15 with my older brother. After 40 years and a few hundred miles it has a patina but it still opens tight for a slip joint and holds an edge.

[@nyckolasseery1068]

I like the classy look and the blade on that kickstart spring assist

[@Goonie1632]

My daddy had a Barlow in every toolbox he has ever owned... when he passed I was given all the tool boxes and I found the knives! All the knives where used so much that the blades where grinded down to sharpen over the last 40 years... most of them looked like toothpicks! Great stuff... I will be buying a few more Barlow’s and some other I seen I liked thinking my daddy might might have liked them also..

[@martindwar9751]

My favorite case pattern growing up was the cheetah. Always thought it was one of the coolest folding knives. Collected a lot of them over the years. But now I’m a big fan of the back pcoket

[@no.step.on.snek.2423]

Love the backpocket... I think it would really be top level with a good , tight lock back.

[@brandonirick4406]

Mini trapper is by far one of my favorites, I wish I could find on in cv steel

[@MISTAREDboys]

The buffalo horn looks super classy and sleek. Really awesome stuff

[@barrymandalow]

Great video as always Blade HQ, Case is as relevant as ever, some of the best looking knives in the world, cheers

[@rhinooningo2865]

My favorite Case pattern is the large Stockman with CV blades! I got my first as a college graduation present to me from . . . me. The local Mom & Pop hardware store always had a case in the back with Case pocketknives, but they were not available to me growing up. When I graduated, I decided to buy the knife I had been admiring for years!

[@edenplayer5]

Case is what got me into knives! I always had a snake skin copper lock that was my favorite when i was a kid. But my favorite is probably between the gatorback mako or gatorback large texas toothpick!

[@1259zach]

The swayback is what really gets me going

[@adrianmalone7580]

Got my first copperlock as a gift from my wife love it so much timeless style i carry it and use it more than my spyderco delica.. such a great knife

[@christopherkatz9484]

My favorite pattern is the Winkler by far, love the finish on the blade and handle.

[@kjhendricks55]

Great video. Really enjoyed it and a great CASE education. Trapper always was my favorite growing up. That Kickstarter Trapper is calling my name and the CG01 and the Sharktooth flipper. OMG. I applaud CASE for expanding into those great looking new knives, S35VN steel. I wholeheartedly support those ventures.

[@mauryford5142]

Thanks Kevin! Appreciate the great comments and support of our brand!

[@mauryford5142]

Thanks for your comments and support Kevin!

[@alec5610]

I love the Cheetah pattern as well as the Sodbuster, both great.

[@lexan2002]

This is one of the best videos you guys have done in a while. Love the enthusiasm from both of you and the beautiful knives on thr table. That assisted trapped is probably going in my collection in a day or 2. Love the sharktooth.

[@preacherjayk]

the barlow is by far my favorite pattern I own over 40 of about 30 are CASE,

[@odoil071]

Digging the fixed blade, the Cg01, and the sharktooth. Def forgot about the texas tooth pick. I like that knife. My grandfather is still i big case collector till this day.

[@mattterrien3698]

I think the slimline trapper is one of the best-looking knives of all time!

[@flip97gt]

I got an amber bone mini-copper lock a couple of years ago. Goes with me every time I leave the house. There's something about the sense of soul these knives have.

[@andrewblomberg3479]

I have had a trapper since I was 8 years old. But I think I might have a new favorite, the kickstart trapper looks awesome. I am also excited about the Winkler Skinner.

[@manbearpig357]

Trapper is my favorite, been carrying them since I was a kid!

[@chupsforchups9894]

Great video! I'd have to say my favorite case pattern is the Barlow. 😊