Unfortunately for the wallet, I decided which Case was best for me by trying several.How did you decide which Case was best for you?
I want to get one, and I like the Texas Jack, the Peanut, and the Mini Trapper.
I want it to be < 3" and CV steel and that's all the parameters I have. I just want it to be easy to carry no matter what the occasion. I keep looking through the online stores and one of these days I'm going to get one.
Which Case slip joint do you have and why do you like it?
I like the way you rounded the corners on your Texas Jack, it's just right.Unfortunately for the wallet, I decided which Case was best for me by trying several.
If you have the opportunity to handle the ones you are interested in, that would be advantageous in the selection process. All of your preliminary choices are excellent.
Of the three I prefer the Texas Jack by a slim margin but only after rounding the bolster's corners a tad. The mini-trapper is near perfect in size, blade selection and ergonomics right out of the box and is the one I'd recommend for those reason, as a persons first Case knife. The peanut is somewhat small for my tastes for one's only EDC. Choose a knife you like the looks of and feels good. If it's a Case just be sure it's bone handled.
Top to Bottom; tea bathed Amber Jigged Bone Texas Jack, Roger's Jigged Bone Mini-Trapper, Modified Jigging Delrin Peanut
Thanks John. I thought the corners were a bit sharp. Also, I enjoy the process of making a knife mine probably even more than I enjoy the hunt. Have a good day my friend.I like the way you rounded the corners on your Texas Jack, it's just right.
A good day to you too.Have a good day my friend.
I finally succumbed to the Tribal Lock. I rarely carry single blades (other than my lambfoot), but the Zulu spear makes a lot of sense if I do, a very utilitarian design. I ordered the dark blue barehead with the red shield, a real looker!
I had to do the same thing to my medium stockman. I couldn't stand the pokie corners of the squared off bolsters. It didn't take much to get it to feel good with a little 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper.Unfortunately for the wallet, I decided which Case was best for me by trying several.
If you have the opportunity to handle the ones you are interested in, that would be advantageous in the selection process. All of your preliminary choices are excellent.
Of the three I prefer the Texas Jack by a slim margin but only after rounding the bolster's corners a tad. The mini-trapper is near perfect in size, blade selection and ergonomics right out of the box and is the one I'd recommend for those reason, as a persons first Case knife. The peanut is somewhat small for my tastes for one's only EDC. Choose a knife you like the looks of and feels good. If it's a Case just be sure it's bone handled.
Top to Bottom; tea bathed Amber Jigged Bone Texas Jack, Roger's Jigged Bone Mini-Trapper, Modified Jigging Delrin Peanut
As an aside, the Tribal lock is a sensational knife. A very, very well executed design. Totally underrated, IMHO. It's on the large side for EDC, but pocket carries much easier than I thought it would. Ergonomics are sensational. Blade shape is soooooooo good. Thinly ground too.
I finally succumbed to the Tribal Lock. I rarely carry single blades (other than my lambfoot), but the Zulu spear makes a lot of sense if I do, a very utilitarian design. I ordered the dark blue barehead with the red shield, a real looker!
Absolutely love the tea bathed amber jigged bone.Unfortunately for the wallet, I decided which Case was best for me by trying several.
If you have the opportunity to handle the ones you are interested in, that would be advantageous in the selection process. All of your preliminary choices are excellent.
Of the three I prefer the Texas Jack by a slim margin but only after rounding the bolster's corners a tad. The mini-trapper is near perfect in size, blade selection and ergonomics right out of the box and is the one I'd recommend for those reason, as a persons first Case knife. The peanut is somewhat small for my tastes for one's only EDC. Choose a knife you like the looks of and feels good. If it's a Case just be sure it's bone handled.
Top to Bottom; tea bathed Amber Jigged Bone Texas Jack, Roger's Jigged Bone Mini-Trapper, Modified Jigging Delrin Peanut
Thank you. In only a few hours it gave the bone almost an antique look.Absolutely love the tea bathed amber jigged bone.
My Tribal Lock arrived today, and this is me . . . Oops!
Perfect centering, perfect lockup, easy but not loose disengagement, gorgeous bone, good grinds, domed pins, tight throughout.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
My Tribal Lock arrived today, and this is me . . . Oops!
Perfect centering, perfect lockup, easy but not loose disengagement, gorgeous bone, good grinds, domed pins, tight throughout.
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
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I change my vote
This one is quickly becoming a favorite. We are admittedly still in the honeymoon phase, but as a lifelong Barlow fan I think this one will spend significant time in the pocket.
Thanks friend, it compares quite favorably. I just wish they could ressurect that old red soup bone!Wow, that is the Case of old resurrected - nice Barlow! OH