CASExx Cheetah Automatic (Custom Conversion) Switchblade

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Жыл бұрын

Here is something I could not wait to share with you guys. Ever since seeing someone on social media show one of these off, I knew I just had to get my hands on one. This is a gorgeous example of the CASExx Cheetah swinguard pocketknife converted into a fully automatic switchblade. The conversion was done by the legend himself "Tank" Fisher. Huge shout out to him for an amazing job on this knife. He is by far the best and most known for converting CASE knives.
This blade can be opened just like a regular pocketknife, or you could push the "Casexx" logo on the handle to flick it open. Cheetahs come in many scales. The one featured in this video is a beautiful blue bone. This knife was both expensive to buy and expensive to convert, so I'm probably taking it to the grave with me!
Thanks for watching as always. Any questions, comments, or just want to discuss, feel free to leave a comment or email me at cwdrummerboy@yahoo.com
Hopefully it's needless to say...but this knife is NOT FOR SALE

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@SealClubberz Жыл бұрын

Now that is a gorgeous piece of steel right their. Fantastic knives by case and the guy who converted the knife to a switchblade did amazing work,opens like a champ.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It certainly is a beauty.

@johnkeck1025 Жыл бұрын

No school like the old school. Great pice of history!

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MegaTank10 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it.

@ctknifevids7466 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for your amazing work and professionalism! Also deeply appreciated 😁

@undergroundexplorer8378 Жыл бұрын

Whoa! These don’t show up too often! Hopefully Pennsylvania will be legalizing automatics soon so we can get some official factory made Cheetah automatics.

@koDaffi Ай бұрын

Case doesn't make automatics. He had this 1 converted. They do make the KickStart though if you can find one, it's spring assisted.

@undergroundexplorer8378 Ай бұрын

@@koDaffi I’m aware of that. Knew about the Kick Start and that it’s assisted. The law has changed in PA since I posted this comment and autos are legal now. Don’t know if Case has plans to make any autos. Maybe they will in the not-too-distant future.

@todddewell6314 Жыл бұрын

Super cool!! Love CASE....

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@johnnyjustice3350 Жыл бұрын

Very beautiful knife

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tonyrome655 Жыл бұрын

Great knife. I’m glad to hear Tank is still making knives. I have one of his full custom scale release autos from about 2000 or so. Back when “Burn” was just starting out. We were all some of the first members of TSF, I’m not sure if that is even still around.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Man I always wanted to get my hands on a Burn but probably never will honestly lol. Gorgeous custom knives though

@JonathanDawson-sm2yl Жыл бұрын

@@ctknifevids7466hey do you know where I could find one ?? Bur incase I can't aford one do you think they may have clones that were made so I could atleast get one of them

@johnbest1978 6 ай бұрын

What a beautiful knife. I never knew these were out there and now I have to find one but I'll never be able to afford one.

@ctknifevids7466 6 ай бұрын

I remember thinking that too for the longest time. If you keep thinking about it constantly and you target it as a goal the price doesn't seem so bad and magically it becomes easier to accomplish, the personal value of it goes up in your mind the more you think of it. My suggestion is grab one if you see one available, they will officially start becoming scarce real soon. The one guy that was known for converting these passed away recently unfortunately, SO what's already made is made, no more repairs no more new models for the autos. Good luck man it's totally possible if you truly want it to be. :)

@ReichRoller Күн бұрын

@@ctknifevids7466Well articulated way of rationalizing buying toys you don't need. A struggle I deal with often.

@williamhannon6055 Жыл бұрын

Thats a beautiful knife

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

@dougwatkins5441 Жыл бұрын

Dang that's the first Cheetah Auto conversion I've ever saw. I'm still picking my jaw up off the floor. Is it hard to hire Tank Fisher to convert one. I have a Case mini copperhead and a small stockman and a seahorse whittler all with that same blue bone for the covers. I love it Buddy

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It wasn't too hard for me. Just had to do a lot of research. But he himself is a really nice guy, very professional amd communicative. His overall work was amazing.

@BlueUT6 Жыл бұрын

I carried a 70’s dots 6111 1/2 L for many years. Awesome knife. Manual. PA did legalize autos recently and I hope Case has some classic auto models ready to go for 2023.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Yea I heard. That is awesome to hear the only downside would be that it brings the value of these conversions farther down making me getting this thing converted not worth it, but that's very minor compared to how amazing it is that all of PA gets to own automatic knives now.

@timbrown6629 Жыл бұрын

@CTknifeVids I disagree with that line of thinking. Your knife is custom.

@rickycaruana8925 Жыл бұрын

Wow excellent knife antique

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@mpmassacre91 Жыл бұрын

That's pretty sweet man.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tonyrome655 Жыл бұрын

The “design “ on the back spring is called file work and that is a vine pattern.

@jonathonwerner5968 Жыл бұрын

None of my autos are like that. I have a few modern and a few classic Italian, and a Hubertus coming soon I hope. Yours is so special, I'd keep it in a safe.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

It definitely wasn't easy or cheap to get completed but I'm very happy I got ahold of it and I love it a lot. Thanks for watching

@jonathonwerner5968 Жыл бұрын

If Case ever released automatic classics like yours, they'd make a fortune.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

@@jonathonwerner5968 For real

@screwtoofdatruth39 6 ай бұрын

Where can you get this done ?

@magikoflove 10 ай бұрын

I have several Case Folders in my collection but when it comes to Auto''s I'll take a Protech over any other brand. I currently have 4 Protech Auto's in my collection. A Del Fuego Godfather with stonewashed blade, a Carbon Fiber scale Godfather with a Black DLC coated blade, a Magic 1 Whiskers with stonewashed blade and a Magic 2 Whiskers with a Black DLC blade. Auto's are legal here in New Hampshire, my EDC is the Carbon Fiber Godfather with the Black DLC blade. Case makes very nice knives but nobody can compare to the Auto's coming out of Protech. Get your hands on one and you will have no choice but to agree, they are that nice. I have several other Auto's as well, one Benchmade & 4 Bokers. All very nice , but the Protechs are the best of the bunch. Happy collecting!

@kingstilletto 8 ай бұрын

This is more along the lines of italian style side open switchblades. Protech and boker etc. Is mass produced not sought after by collectors.

@magikoflove 8 ай бұрын

@@kingstilletto That depends on what you value in your collection. Personally I value top notch craftsmanship so I include Protech's in my collection. It's all subjective, so you don't speak for all collectors. I do not consider aftermarket modified knives as collectable. Again it's all subjective. Any Case automatic is an aftermarket conversion. I have several Case knives in my collection but they are all unmodified. Whatever catches you eye.

@kingstilletto 8 ай бұрын

@@magikoflove that modified case knife is probably a 600 dollar knife and much harder to find than a protech. Rarity counts the more of something the value goes down. Im glad you like your protechs man. Enjoy.

@oliver2668 Жыл бұрын

very cool knive

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kyleboettcher1276 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see one taken apart

@ctknifevids7466 6 ай бұрын

I'm rather curious on the process my self as well but it's too expensive to come apart lol.

@Sarge2112 Жыл бұрын

WOW my favorite case knife model!! I bet that wasn't cheap to have done case should have made these automatic from the get go what did it cost?

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

I usually don't like sharing exact numbers publicly but lets just say it definitely wasn't cheap lol

@stevearnett810 5 ай бұрын

who else converts them since tank passed away?

@ctknifevids7466 5 ай бұрын

Good question you may have to do some research cuz I couldn't find anyone myself. You may have to contact Case themselves and fuss at them to make more autos since they are legal in PA now lol

@Hamburgler6.9 Ай бұрын

I bought a Cheetah a couple years ago after purchasing a NOS Case XX Bartenders Knife. When I saw the cheetah I bought it then started researching it and I saw how Tank can do this; how do I contact him? I REALLY want this conversion.

@koDaffi Ай бұрын

He passed away. There's still some Cheetah autos being sold that he did previously.

@ctknifevids7466 Ай бұрын

Yes unfortunately he passed away and can not convert any more but the ones he already converted are floating around temporarily until they become more and more rare.

@Need_Knives Жыл бұрын

Review a Latama swinguard or AGA zero plus.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Good idea! Latamas seem to be the talk lately. Just something I may have to do in the near future!

@JonathanDawson-sm2yl Жыл бұрын

Omg cant believe how bad ass it is how much did it cost??

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Not very cheap to say in the least.

@glenngoins3100 4 ай бұрын

Is there a safety

@ctknifevids7466 4 ай бұрын

No safety button converted into it but you don't really need it as you have to inventively press the button for it to fire.

@connormacpherson4232 11 ай бұрын

How do I get Tank Fishers contact info?

@ctknifevids7466 11 ай бұрын

tbarknives@nxlink.com I believe is his email. Let me know if you have any issues.

@adriansegura5229 8 ай бұрын

Can you post contact info for Tank Fisher?

@ctknifevids7466 8 ай бұрын

tbarknives@nxlink.com is his email. Best of luck!

@williamoxendine6121 Жыл бұрын

Your Excited about a box

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

I guess that makes sense because cats get excited about boxes, and I love cats, so I connect the last piece of the puzzle by getting excited about boxes myself! Makes a whole triangle. Math for the reeaaal world! 🎵🎶

@jamesluther3506 7 ай бұрын

Why do American switchblades cost so much?😊

@ctknifevids7466 7 ай бұрын

Cuz 'Merca! No I'm just kidding lol but usually because they are hand made or hand crafted with detailed work and care. The reason why THIS one cost even more than usual is because it got custom converted and modified into an automatic.

@TheChromaDrone Жыл бұрын

Can you share Tank's contact info?

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Sure, he gave me permission. tbarknives@nxlink.com Feel free to reach out to me if you have any issues or more questions. Thanks!

@TheChromaDrone Жыл бұрын

@@ctknifevids7466 Thanks so much, Friend!

@terrystroble8657 7 ай бұрын

Unfortunately Tank has passed away recently.

@ctknifevids7466 7 ай бұрын

Yes I've heard the news. Very sad to hear. It also means if you get ahold of one of his conversions you need to hold onto it or your chances of getting another one in the future is going to grow rather slim.

@LuisGonzalez-bn6nz Жыл бұрын

Hello Sir , do you have a phone number that I could get ahold of Tank ? Thanks in advance !👊🏼😎

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Let me see what i can do for you, let me get back with you

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Shoot me an email if you dont mind, itll be easier to get back to you that way. cwdrummerboy@yahoo.com

@kingstilletto 8 ай бұрын

Today is a sad day. Tank died yesterday. Just found out.

@ctknifevids7466 8 ай бұрын

Yes I know, I was sad to hear it too. I spoke with his wife and wished their families the best. I'm definitely holding onto my converted cheetah now. They're going to become scarce quick and go even more up in price. I don't know of any one else that can convert these. Even if someone new comes along, it won't be the same as how Tank did his whole life.

@kingstilletto 8 ай бұрын

@@ctknifevids7466 ya i just bought a cheetah he did on friday.

@ctknifevids7466 8 ай бұрын

Nice. Hang on to that sucker.@@kingstilletto

@stevearnett810 5 ай бұрын

Does anyone have one forsale or know of someone that can convert my cheetah for me since tank passed away?

@kingstilletto 5 ай бұрын

@@stevearnett810 I have a cheetah with custom handle i would sell it for $1500. Tbark or mike tank fisher did it. Its manual or auto.

@dntdrinkthekoolaid Жыл бұрын

That is such a beautiful peice of art, not to mention something that could be passed down for generations to come. Awesome 👍👍

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I do really love it

@encompassthyeclipse7278 Жыл бұрын

i have a S&M queen file and wire swing guard in abalone, 1 of 38. i wonder if the guy could convert that, the construction is almost the same as a case swing guard

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

Possibly, if you email him he'd tell you if he could

@encompassthyeclipse7278 Жыл бұрын

I actually have several Cheetahs and I decided to go through with trying to get one converted but I'm having a very hard time locating his email, if he's fine sharing it with the public would you mind posting it here? The cheetah and other similar swing guard knives have to be my favorite design. One I have is from the 70s, very well used, my father actually blued the blade to keep it from rusting while he carried it. Tells a story.

@ctknifevids7466 Жыл бұрын

@@encompassthyeclipse7278 Sure thing, he gave me the ok to share his email. tbarknives@nxlink.com Michael "Tank" Fisher Good luck! Hes a super cool and nice guy. I'm curious about the end product keep me posted if you can!