The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
I've had a real reawakening to the Case brand these last few months especially these 2 the sowbelly is my first of this pattern ... but won't be the last & the large stockman I've had for years but hardly gave it a second glance because of the bay-poo yellow handles ... After a dye job I cannot put it down.
woodwalker wrote:That's always been a beauty Tony!! Isnt that your favorite? It sure is nice!!
Thanks! I have a far more minty 10-dot squirrelled away but this one was my first Case Barlow and one of my first Barlows altogether, and it is just such a perfect user that I was thrilled to put it back to work doing what it was built to do. Snaps like a gator and takes a fantastic, slicy edge. I love everything about the knife, it is probably my single favorite if I had to choose just one.
woodwalker wrote:That's always been a beauty Tony!! Isnt that your favorite? It sure is nice!!
Thanks! I have a far more minty 10-dot squirrelled away but this one was my first Case Barlow and one of my first Barlows altogether, and it is just such a perfect user that I was thrilled to put it back to work doing what it was built to do. Snaps like a gator and takes a fantastic, slicy edge. I love everything about the knife, it is probably my single favorite if I had to choose just one.
I thought that was it!! I always enjoy seeing it!! Enjoy your weekend!!
Tsar Bomba wrote:The #1 was nestled in the watch pocket today.
Hey Tony. Hope life is well.
What is not to love on that knife? No Barlow carries myself, may have to change that.
Jerry
That man is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who leaves the world better than he found it; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in other's and gave the best he had.