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Posted: 2/25/2012 6:44:14 PM EDT
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Anyone carry a case copperlock often ?
I have been looking for something to keep in my pocket when out to dinner and visiting family. it wouldnt be a hard use knife at all..just a good looker to keep with me when all i expect is a few letters to be opened and what not. I was also looking at the trapperlock. was wondering how these hold up to daily carry ? I have heard some reports that the case shield fall out if carried to much ? an rust issues with these if kept clean clean ? photo's of well carried newer case knives would be great.. just looking for something more traditional then the knives i have now..also looked into GEC But the only model i liked was the #72 and they are pretty hard to find in a config I like |
I don't own any of the patterns you mentioned, but a Copper lock will probably be my next Case. I only own two different Case patterns - a medium stockman and a swayback jack. I've been carrying the swayback everyday for about 8 months. I was very impressed with the fit and finish on both - probably the best of any traditionals I own. Personally, I prefer the patterns and steel choices offered by Queen/S&M, but I definitely see more Cases in my future. The Case cv steel is basically 1095, so it takes a very fine edge and holds it reasonably well. Very easy to sharpen too. I just rinse off and wipe down my blades if I use them on anything other than paper - no rust issues so far. Very few if any production companies pin their shields anymore, so they are only glued. I've never heard of a shield falling off a Case, although I imagine it can and has happened. Shouldn't be an issue with regular use. I liked my two Cases so much that I bought a backup for each. Also, the chestnut bone scales are probably my favorite material offered by any company.
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