Received as a groomsmen gift for standing up in a wedding it is now used on my yearly camping, fishing, or outdoor excursions. The knife also comes in handy seeing the size & weight makes it a perfect pocket knife.


Features & Specifications

-Drop point blade, Locking Blade
-3 1/8" closed; Measured 5 3/8" open
-1 oz. in total weight

Blades are stamped from high-quality domestic steel and hardened with precise heat treatment.


Quality

I have a certain respect for Case knives as they are constructed in the U.S. by American workers whom take a certain pride in the product they produce. My particular experience with construction of this knife has proved quite durable and withstands some rough treatment of both blade and case. Although the exterior of the locking blade shows signs of wear as scratches are visible apparent, the blade itself remains sharp and unscathed.


Maintenance

I recommend a steel polish to buff the exterior of the case, this will remove most of the unwanted scratches. As for the locking blade, sharpening stones work well in keeping the blade straight, sharp, and useable. For the locking mechanism I use a 3-in-1 oil and apply a small amount, which keeps it from sticking or jamming. I also apply the same oil to the blade and gently wipe it down, it provides a nice shine and nourishment to the metal.


Recommendations

Fishing
Whittling
Camping
Pocket Knife

The knife is not a toy, and Case knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars or screwdrivers. These activities damage the blade, and render the warranty useless as abuse is not covered. I listed some of the recommended uses as I usually carry it on me during those activities, it comes in handy for cutting fishing line, and precise enough to whittle a small marshmallow campfire stick.


Final thoughts

Using the knife is easy and small enough for beginners, the locking mechanism is not extremely stiff like some lock blades I have used, and the list of uses are nearly limitless as pocket knives tend to come in handy in many situations. The quality and durability of this particular lock blade pocket knife, along with the sharpness and strength/thickness of the blade makes it a good overall value. The smaller size does limit this particular knives abilities, similar to any tool, size determines what it can accomplish and how well it will complete a given task.


Lifetime Limited Warranty

"We warrant each and every Case knife to be free of defects in material and workmanship for the life of the owner, and we will repair or replace with a new Case knife, at our option, any Case knife that is defective. That’s how strongly we feel about the quality of our cutlery. Case does not warrant its products against normal wear or misuse."

W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. Repairs Department,
Owens Way,
Bradford, PA 16701.

*Warranty Information from the Manufactures Website


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Recommended: Yes