Thanks. I’ve decided to try and focus on stag when it comes to Case. It’s going to be expensive!

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for visiting.

There’s such a wide variety within the Stockman family. I can see how they can be a large selection of anyone’s collection.

Thank you!

It's a bit thin but it really looks nice!

Wow! A Sears Craftsman. That’s a knife people seek out these days. They were a solid knives that were overlooked! I bet it served you well!

Thanks. I want to concentrate on Case Sambar Stag. I’m sure it won’t be cheap.

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Now your talking, lol.

Thanks. I know Case gets a lot of negative press these days but I think much of it is unwarranted. Still they are sold in many place so you can usually check them out before buying it.

No doubt about Case’s Amber bone. And you’re also correct about the mirror polish on the blades.

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Thank you sir. I'm thinking Case uses bone that is a higher quality, with classic Rogers jig patterns, polished, expertly torched and dyed . Their folders are clean Inside and out. Blades open/close smoothly no grit in the pivot. The cutters are wrapped in acid-free paper. Look Inside an open Case and see that the steel springs are finished smooth. Rough Ryder definitely has nicer boxes.

@@checkmatekingtwothisiswhit7685 , Case has stated that it uses the shin bones of domestic Brazillian Zebu Cattle. This is said to be the strongest and best quality bone of domestic cattle. Most knives coming out of China or Pakistan, just say the bone is domestic cattle. Companies do not specify the bovine species or bone type.

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Good stuff, attention to detail on a mass produced knife -thats what makes Case worth the extra dollars (my personal standpoint). I'm going to follow the leader and purchase some more Case Red Stag. I just got No.09581 Small Pen (R5233 SS). Right after I purchased it the price went up $16.50.

A good point. Plus it is just a good knife for the pocket!

Not sure where you live but that knife is still available from Shepherd Hill Cutlery.

I think there are a few constants in my collection but no doubt I go wandering. I would’ve never imagined I’d end up with Case Stockmans!

Thanks

Case has some of the prettiest bone you’ll find on a knife. Their Amber Peach Seed Jig is the flagship bone. They make just about everything in it.

Oh yeah. I saw that one and bought it almost without thinking! Didn’t even look at the price.

@@KnifeChatswithTobias I totally understand that, it really looks amazing. Well except if it costs a few hundred bucks ofcourse, but yeah paying more then you normally would just to get that one, makes sense to me.

@@jeroenvoss6231, they were out of production when I bought it. Turned out I bought it for the original list price and others did have it for more. Can't recall now but I really lucked out! Normally I shop around when I see a knife I like, even if it is a $5 knife, I'll look around for one that is $4.75! But with that one! Nope. I bought it as soon as I saw it! Here was the original review! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e653pKynzsCqaWw.html

@@KnifeChatswithTobias Thank you for the link, it was a joy to watch the full review on the calypso deep canyon blue Stockman.

@@jeroenvoss6231 , glad you enjoyed I realized I went from 3-7 Case Stockmans in just 2 years!

I agree the handle is the same as the Texas Jack. I hadn’t thought about getting that one but it is on my list now. This is a very comfortable handle.

You're best bet it is to contact them directly. But it wouldn't hurt to also contact some of the biggest sellers of Case knives, Shepherd Hills, SMKW, and Cutlery Corner. It they think it would be a seller, then they will also approach Case. The other thing is to push to the idea on the various knife related Facebook pages that talk Case knives. The more voices, the better the chance that it will happen.

It’s a good knife for the pocket.

Your dad had great taste!

That was really my goal. I’m looking for Case Sambar Stag. Most are small pieces, these days. I was happy to find another reasonably priced medium sized knife.

Thanks. It might be only one Stag but like you said… it’s a GEC. Nothing to sneeze at there!

I agree. Stag definitely can define a classic traditional knife!

It’s interesting comparing stockmans to trappers. When I think of Trapper I think of one specific knife, the Case 54, also called the standard trapper. When I think of Stockman, I get a vague picture of a knife with a main blade, normally some kind of clip, then a sheepfoot next to the clip and then some other blade, most likely a spay. But no one specific knife or frame. Same when you say small, medium, large, and jumbo stockman. Just a vague picture but no specific frame or blade option. But if you say Mini-Trapper or Slimline Trapper, the image is crystal clear! The only Stockman that seems clearly defined is probably the Sowbelly.

In many ways desert ironwood and/or Pearl trumps stag. Especially quality Pearl!

You’re correct about Case and it’s Shields. Some of them are quite scarce, even! As for Stag, I’m trying to focus on that when it comes to Case. What surprised me was the number and variety of stockmans I accumulated without really trying!

Yep, minor. Thing is, I’m very much old School with traditional pocket knives. Miner blade rub and blade centering has never been a big deal to me. These days, it’s like the end of the world with some people.

Regrettably I do not own any of their stag bone and I have not had the opportunity to inspect it in person. I’ve seen pictures online but those can be deceiving. So, for now, I don’t have an informed opinion.