A small tip on buying knives before Christmas

[Swingpress]

Small tip just because it cost me 4 hours and a headache today.

Went to bass pro, which is about a 1-1/2hour drive each way, and bought a nice Case Sod Buster Jr. knife as a Christmas gift. When I got it home this was on the blade.

I'm not bashing Bass-Pro, they made it right but since they were out of that model they gave me a good discount on the next model up. So I'm more than happy with that.

Just be sure to closely check over knives you buy.

I got out of that habit since I collect Case, Strider, and Dan Winkler knives. I have always just come to expect a certain standard with them. But, **** happens and it just took 4 hours to make it right. Not angry, just more cautious and less rushed now.

I should have inboxed it then and there, so that part is on me!

Merry Christmas All!

 

[davethorik]

So you did or did not open it at the store to inspect?

 

[Swingpress]

So you did or did not open it at the store to inspect?

Did NOT. I saw it in the display case and said, "I want that one!"

I will religiously from now on! Lol

I always hated the finger prints that stuff like that brings but I don't mind so much now...

ETA: the folks there did their best and with as busy as they were, spent more time making it right than I expected them too. Even the guy working the knife counter said it was the first time he had seen a Case with that on it.

 

[4 Ever-Fish N]

Thanks for the heads-up Swingpress. I like Case knives too and would not have expected to see rust but...

 

[Alchymist]

Son gave me a Case 3 blade for my birthday. Looked nice in the box. Carried it a week in my pocket, and all blades have a black discoloration pitted look.

 

[ChrisLS8]

I've never used a Case knife. I edc a Coast flipout and for the 20 bucks it's been a trooper

 

[DTuck]

Son gave me a Case 3 blade for my birthday. Looked nice in the box. Carried it a week in my pocket, and all blades have a black discoloration pitted look.

Carbon steel blade. Better steel than their stainless however you need to either keep it dry, oiled, or have a patina formed to prevent other rust from forming.

 

[WVBrady]

My dad made me give him a penny when he gave me a knife, because he said it was bad luck to give someone a knife.

 

[Swingpress]

My dad made me give him a penny when he gave me a knife, because he said it was bad luck to give someone a knife.

lol I thought it was bad luck to hand someone an open knife??

 

[davethorik]

I will admit I usually buy knives with stainless blades, so I can't blame you for not even thinking about it, because I don't. Of course I'm usually giggling like a little girl by the time I'm back at my car, and I have to try and shave hair off the back of my hand.

 

[anndel]

Son gave me a Case 3 blade for my birthday. Looked nice in the box. Carried it a week in my pocket, and all blades have a black discoloration pitted look.

Use Flitz on it. It'll clean and protect the blade.

 

[Shootinok]

Good advise, really for anytime I guess. Remember to open the box and open the blade.

I have really come to appreciate the quality of case knives.
I use them ALOT. It's kinda funny to me how many men do not carry pocket knives these days. People know I always have one in my pocket.
I have a few with the carbon steel blades and put a forced patina on them.
Mustard works great, onion too. I have several new knives that look like they're really old, but they don't rust.
Not something you'd do if you're a collector, but it is for my pocket.

 

[Paco Pena]

Some coin should always change hands when giving a knife as a gift. Its bad luck not to. Old Scots tradition.

Paco