Case CopperLock Rough Black Synthetic Jig
classic pocket knife with Wharncliffe Blade
made in the USA
Sharp stainless steel blade
A piece of history
The Case Knives Copperlock is available here in a very special version. This special feature clearly lies in the handle material used: at the beginning of the 1940s, many raw materials, but also entire supply chains were needed in the USA for the production of armaments as well as other war-related products. The demand for every conceivable raw material was so great that many industries suddenly had a problem: there was often simply a lack of material for production because it was needed elsewhere. Of course, this phenomenon did not stop at Case Knives. Producing handle scales suddenly became a problem. The company's clever engineers, however, did not sit back and wait to see what would happen - instead, they developed an incredibly robust, easy-to-produce plastic called "Gum Fuddy". With the Rough Black series, Case Knives commemorates this chapter in their history.
The Blade:
Besides the handle material, the blade is clearly the star of the show: a very long drawn Wharncliff blade is used here, which ends in a really needle-fine point. This means that even the finest cutting tasks are no problem. The used Tru-Sharp-Stainless-Steel was mirror-polished and is therefore quite insensitive to rust. You can open the blade via a long pull, which offers you sufficient grip.
The handle:
Just like the "Gum Fuddy" originals, the Rough Black material has been provided with a kind of jig pattern, which not only ensures a solid hand position, but is also reminiscent of the bone handles of the classic Case knives. The very universal handle shape ensures that the Copperlock Rough Black fits securely in the hand, while the two pairs of nickel silver bolsters provide a quality feel. Due to the slightly indicated finger guard, this knife offers you a good finger protection, so that you can not accidentally slip into the cutting edge. The blade is locked in the open state via the typical Case midlock, which locks the knife cleanly and securely.
Case Bose Tear Drop Old Red Bone Smooth PVDCoated Blade
elegant classic pocket knife with PVD coated blade
made in the USA
Polished red bone handle and Tru-Sharp stainless steel blade
Case Knives have integrated another gentleman's knife into the Red Bone series with the Tear Drop Pattern. This rather elegant and compact pocket knife stands out on the one hand for its tear-drop shaped handle and on the other hand for its comparatively short Spearpoint blade.
The blade:
In this single blade knife, Case Knives use their universal Spearpoint blade, which is not unlike those of Swiss Army Knives. In relation to the handle, the blade is apparently quite short, which gives the knife a rather elegant appearance. A real eye-catcher is the black PVD coated blade, which has been polished to a high shine.
The handle:
An interesting feature of this knife is that the front bolsters have been shaped so that the blade root almost completely disappears into the hilt. This gives a nice continuous line even when closed. The rear bolsters taper to a point, which gives the handle shape a nice finish. The handle material used here is red colored bone, which together with the polished bolsters and the blackened blade leaves a very overall impression.
Case Tony Bose Kollaboration 2021 Black Canvas Micarta Trapper
Collaboration between knife making legend Tony Bose and Case Knives
Version 2021 as Trapper
154CM blade steel
Handle material: deer bone
Case Black Red Micarta Smooth Slimline Trapper
with black-red Micarta handle
Long Clip Blade
not locking
thinner version of the Trapper
preferred for detail work
Case Kinzua Red Anodized Aluminum S35VN Tanto
Aluminum handle with triple faceted face
Tanto blade
One-hand knife
frame locking mechanism#
from the collection of Modern Everyday Carry knives
A new chapter
The Case Knives Kinzua has absolutely nothing to do with a traditional pocket knife, as you know it from case. The manufacturer goes completely new ways and brings in 2021 its first, really modern folder on the market. Here, powder metallurgy S35VN, flipper tab, ball bearings and aluminum as handle material are the focus.
The Blade:
Case Knives are using S35VN steel for the first time on the Kinzua, which you know from Chris Reeve's knives, for example. This steel is not only very cut-resistant, but also hardly susceptible to rust. Case Knives have chosen an American Tano blade for the blade shape. This creates an incredibly robust tip that is also really forgiving of nasty cutting tasks. Here you can really grab it!
The Handle:
Machined entirely from aluminum, the handle scales are color anodized for a satin finish. A Framelock is responsible for the lock, which was provided with a steel insert to prevent long-term wear. To open the Kinzua, you simply press lightly on the flipper tab. Thanks to the built-in ball bearings, the blade fires out of the hilt with a lot of authority and locks cleanly and securely thanks to the lock. The picture is rounded off by a small deep-carry clip that allows the knife to disappear discreetly in your pants. Of course, this knife is also manufactured from A to Z in the USA, which is astonishing in view of the moderate price.
Case Bose 2021 Collab BoneStag Trapper
Collaboration between knife making legend Tony Bose and Case Knives
Version 2021 as Trapper
154CM blade steel
Handle material: deer bone
Anodized Aluminum Blue Marilla
One-hand opening knife
Drop point blade
Stonewashed satin finish
handle: anodized aluminum & black G-10 center insert
Reversible deep carry pocket clip
The next step
Case Knives have done it: the award for the "American Made Knife of the year" went to the Case Knives Marilla in 2021. This knife didn't just win a prize, however, but represents a completely new branch that the traditional manufacturer is tapping into here. The Marilla is one of the few truly modern pocket knives you'll find in the Case Knives portfolio. Just like the traditional folders, this knife is made entirely in the USA with a lot of handwork and attention to detail. The colored anodized aluminum handle scales are not only good in the hand, but also ensure that the weight is absolutely within limits - after all, this is a large working folder. The G10 inlays once again ensure that the Marilla rests securely in your hand when you flip the blade out of the hilt via the flipper tab.
The Framelock - of course with a steel inlay for maximum wear resistance - locks the ball-bearing blade in the open state bombproof. For the steel, Case Knives chose powder metallurgy S35VN, which you may already know from the Chris Reeve folders. This is a rust-resistant and very edge-holding alloy that retains its sharpness for a long time. Together with the convertible deep-carry clip, you get a total package that has it all. The Marilla is a modern working knife produced by one of the most historic manufacturers in the USA at an absolutely attractive price. You can win an award with this knife.