cutlerylover
Banned
Hello everyone, I recently got this Case mini copperlock (brown
barnboard) and this is my review on the knife...
Along with my written review I took some pictures of the knife, and I
made a short video...The purpose of the video is to show the size of
the knife in my hands...I also showed how sharp the knife is after a
week of use/testing on some nylon cord as well as some 550 paracord...
Enjoy!
Video link: http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa50/knifereview/?action=view¤t=casevideo.flv
Specifications:
Company- W.R. Case and Sons
Model- 61749L SS
Style- Copper lock
Blade- Tru-Sharp surgical steel blade (clip point)
Handle Material- Barn Board jigged brown bone handle
Parts- Brass pins and liners,Nickel silver bolsters and shield
Closed- 3-5/8" (Case measurement)
Open- 6-1/2" (My own measurement)
Weight-54.9g or 1.94oz. (weighed on my own digital gram/ounce scale)
1st Impression: When I 1st took the knife out of the box I liked it!
I have to say its actually a little bigger then I imagined, because
its name is a "mini" copper lock, but that was a nice surprise. Overall
I liked the look of the knife, and this particular pattern feels
comfortable in my hands as well.
Blade Steel: Here is a quote straight from Case's web site...
"Case Tru-Sharp™ Surgical Stainless Steel – a special high-carbon
steel that helps the blades hold an edge longer than conventional
steel. It also offers extraordinary blade strength and corrosion
resistance."
Handle: This model has what Case refers to as Brown Barn board...That
is the style of jigging on the brown bone handle scales, very classy
looking in my opinion, also feels good in the hands and helps to
facilitate grip. What I really like about this particular knife is
that both scales are very evenly matched as far as the pattern goes...
They look very similar, on some knives one scale might look entirely
different from the one on the other side of the knife...But for the
most part Case does and excellent job in making the knife look
uniformed and symmetrical, which I like very much!
Lock: A lot of case knives are slip joints or fixed blades, but this
knife is a lock back design, which is a major plus for me. There is
nothing wrong with non locking knives at all, I just happen to prefer
locking knives. The knife locks up tight and there is no blade play
at all in any direction, nothing changed from use, the lock is still
very secure, its a simple design, and easy to use.
Sharpening: After a week of use, this knife is still very sharp, sharp
enough for most tasks, but I like to keep my knives super sharp all
the time, so I figured I would see how easy it was to touch up the
blade. I have to say it really didn't take much to get this blade back
to a razor edge! Just a few passes on a fine stone and the knife was
razor sharp just like new!
Fit and Finish: The fit and finish on this knife is very good,
everything is tight (meaning the parts fit together nicely without
any gaps) And the finish is also uniformed and it looks good!
Performance: Well I have tested this knife out over the course of one
week, and I have to say I am very pleased with its performance. For
the most part I used it for light cutting tasks, like anyone would
need a knife throughout the day, things like opening up mail, opening
packages, my father borrowed it to open up a plastic package that
batteries came in. I used it to cut 550 paracord to make some lanyards.
I used the knife everyday at work (I am a postal employee) and I often
cut plastic ties off of mail bundles...I did however really put it to
the test when I needed to throw out 2 twin size box springs...Where I
live I need to pay to throw out big items like that, so instead I cut
them down to pieces and throw them out for free...So I used this knife
to strip all the material off of the box springs, and I was surprised
to see such a small knife handle the task perfectly! And after all
that the blade was still sharp enough to use for most tasks! So I
have to say its a lot of knife in a small classy package!
Overall: Well I have to say I was very pleased with this knife. Its
a very well made all American piece of cutlery, and I know its a knife
I can depend on. I love slip joints, and I love Case knives, but I
prefer locking knives, so this kind of knife is one way I can be
completely satisfied! Case knives are not for everyone, but I suggest
at least trying one out, you won't be sorry!
Interesting facts about case knives that I found on their web site:
- Over the course of Case's long history, literally hundreds of
different knife patterns have been created. To help our collectors
identify the various patterns, we developed a unique numbering system.
What kind of Case do you own? You can find the Case knife pattern
number stamped on the tang of your knife's blade. This number tells
you exactly what kind of knife you have. The first number indicates
the type of material used to make the handle. The second digit gives
the number of blades. The last two or more digits indicate the factory
pattern number.
1) Solid Hardwoods
2) Smooth Black Synthetic Thermoplastic Rubber
3) Smooth Yellow Synthetic
4) Smooth Synthetic
5) Genuine Stag
6) Jigged Bone, Jigged Synthetic, Jigged Laminate
6.5) Bone Stag
7/P) Curly Maple, Rosewood, Smooth Laminate
8) Genuine Mother-of-Pearl
9) Imitation Mother-of-Pearl
10) Micarta, G-10
I) Ivory, Imitation Ivory
- What makes Case different?
MADE IN THE U.S.A. - Since 1889 every Case Knife is made with pride in the United States.
HAND-CRAFTED - Every knife is hand crafted by the most skilled artisans and cutlers
in the business.
160 STEPS - Each knife takes over 160 manufacturing processes to complete.
TRADITION - Case knives are cherished possessions passed down through generations
and hand crafted to stand the test of time.
Tested XX - The Tested XX is a symbol of Case's commitment to quality which can be
traced back to the early days of Case when blades were tempered and
tested not just once (X), but twice (XX).
COLLECTABLE - The 18,000 members of the Case Collectors Club can attest to the fact
that Case knives are the most collected knives in the world.
NATURAL HANDLES - Case stretches to the far corners of the earth to find the finest
natural handle materials available.
PREMIUM KNIVES - Case is dedicated to making the everyday tool into a valuable treasure
for discerning men who want more then just a knife.
EXPERIENCE - Case has been making pocketknives since 1889. With over a century of
experience, we know how to make a premium pocketknife.
- For more information about this knife and other case knives and products you can visit
their web site which is: http://www.wrcase.com/
barnboard) and this is my review on the knife...
Along with my written review I took some pictures of the knife, and I
made a short video...The purpose of the video is to show the size of
the knife in my hands...I also showed how sharp the knife is after a
week of use/testing on some nylon cord as well as some 550 paracord...
Enjoy!
Video link: http://s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa50/knifereview/?action=view¤t=casevideo.flv
Specifications:
Company- W.R. Case and Sons
Model- 61749L SS
Style- Copper lock
Blade- Tru-Sharp surgical steel blade (clip point)
Handle Material- Barn Board jigged brown bone handle
Parts- Brass pins and liners,Nickel silver bolsters and shield
Closed- 3-5/8" (Case measurement)
Open- 6-1/2" (My own measurement)
Weight-54.9g or 1.94oz. (weighed on my own digital gram/ounce scale)
1st Impression: When I 1st took the knife out of the box I liked it!
I have to say its actually a little bigger then I imagined, because
its name is a "mini" copper lock, but that was a nice surprise. Overall
I liked the look of the knife, and this particular pattern feels
comfortable in my hands as well.
Blade Steel: Here is a quote straight from Case's web site...
"Case Tru-Sharp™ Surgical Stainless Steel – a special high-carbon
steel that helps the blades hold an edge longer than conventional
steel. It also offers extraordinary blade strength and corrosion
resistance."
Handle: This model has what Case refers to as Brown Barn board...That
is the style of jigging on the brown bone handle scales, very classy
looking in my opinion, also feels good in the hands and helps to
facilitate grip. What I really like about this particular knife is
that both scales are very evenly matched as far as the pattern goes...
They look very similar, on some knives one scale might look entirely
different from the one on the other side of the knife...But for the
most part Case does and excellent job in making the knife look
uniformed and symmetrical, which I like very much!
Lock: A lot of case knives are slip joints or fixed blades, but this
knife is a lock back design, which is a major plus for me. There is
nothing wrong with non locking knives at all, I just happen to prefer
locking knives. The knife locks up tight and there is no blade play
at all in any direction, nothing changed from use, the lock is still
very secure, its a simple design, and easy to use.
Sharpening: After a week of use, this knife is still very sharp, sharp
enough for most tasks, but I like to keep my knives super sharp all
the time, so I figured I would see how easy it was to touch up the
blade. I have to say it really didn't take much to get this blade back
to a razor edge! Just a few passes on a fine stone and the knife was
razor sharp just like new!
Fit and Finish: The fit and finish on this knife is very good,
everything is tight (meaning the parts fit together nicely without
any gaps) And the finish is also uniformed and it looks good!
Performance: Well I have tested this knife out over the course of one
week, and I have to say I am very pleased with its performance. For
the most part I used it for light cutting tasks, like anyone would
need a knife throughout the day, things like opening up mail, opening
packages, my father borrowed it to open up a plastic package that
batteries came in. I used it to cut 550 paracord to make some lanyards.
I used the knife everyday at work (I am a postal employee) and I often
cut plastic ties off of mail bundles...I did however really put it to
the test when I needed to throw out 2 twin size box springs...Where I
live I need to pay to throw out big items like that, so instead I cut
them down to pieces and throw them out for free...So I used this knife
to strip all the material off of the box springs, and I was surprised
to see such a small knife handle the task perfectly! And after all
that the blade was still sharp enough to use for most tasks! So I
have to say its a lot of knife in a small classy package!
Overall: Well I have to say I was very pleased with this knife. Its
a very well made all American piece of cutlery, and I know its a knife
I can depend on. I love slip joints, and I love Case knives, but I
prefer locking knives, so this kind of knife is one way I can be
completely satisfied! Case knives are not for everyone, but I suggest
at least trying one out, you won't be sorry!
Interesting facts about case knives that I found on their web site:
- Over the course of Case's long history, literally hundreds of
different knife patterns have been created. To help our collectors
identify the various patterns, we developed a unique numbering system.
What kind of Case do you own? You can find the Case knife pattern
number stamped on the tang of your knife's blade. This number tells
you exactly what kind of knife you have. The first number indicates
the type of material used to make the handle. The second digit gives
the number of blades. The last two or more digits indicate the factory
pattern number.
1) Solid Hardwoods
2) Smooth Black Synthetic Thermoplastic Rubber
3) Smooth Yellow Synthetic
4) Smooth Synthetic
5) Genuine Stag
6) Jigged Bone, Jigged Synthetic, Jigged Laminate
6.5) Bone Stag
7/P) Curly Maple, Rosewood, Smooth Laminate
8) Genuine Mother-of-Pearl
9) Imitation Mother-of-Pearl
10) Micarta, G-10
I) Ivory, Imitation Ivory
- What makes Case different?
MADE IN THE U.S.A. - Since 1889 every Case Knife is made with pride in the United States.
HAND-CRAFTED - Every knife is hand crafted by the most skilled artisans and cutlers
in the business.
160 STEPS - Each knife takes over 160 manufacturing processes to complete.
TRADITION - Case knives are cherished possessions passed down through generations
and hand crafted to stand the test of time.
Tested XX - The Tested XX is a symbol of Case's commitment to quality which can be
traced back to the early days of Case when blades were tempered and
tested not just once (X), but twice (XX).
COLLECTABLE - The 18,000 members of the Case Collectors Club can attest to the fact
that Case knives are the most collected knives in the world.
NATURAL HANDLES - Case stretches to the far corners of the earth to find the finest
natural handle materials available.
PREMIUM KNIVES - Case is dedicated to making the everyday tool into a valuable treasure
for discerning men who want more then just a knife.
EXPERIENCE - Case has been making pocketknives since 1889. With over a century of
experience, we know how to make a premium pocketknife.
- For more information about this knife and other case knives and products you can visit
their web site which is: http://www.wrcase.com/
