Case Russlocks

[Splitear]

I've been on a big Russlock kick lately, and since my new stag handle showed up today, I figured I'd share. As a nail biter, I find nail nicks almost impossible to operate, however, I'm a traditional folder type of guy, so I don't go for the the tactical, assisted opening knives. I've found that the Case Russlock is my favorite one hand opener. I do like my full size Sodbuster, as well as my EZ open trapper for pinch opening, but now that I have the knack for opening the Russlock, I usually have one of these guys in my pocket. I also like that they are a liner lock, making for easy one hand closing as well. 

My favorite blade is the drop point, but I couldn't pass up the pretty stag on the clip. The others are an antique smooth bone, and a saw cut molasses bone. 

[mlammerhirt]

Those are some nice looking knives. I purchased a few case trappers a couple years ago and put them away for my young boys as a gift when they pass their hunter ed class hopefully one day.
Once covid passes I would like to take a day trip down to the Case factory for a look around.

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[Splitear]

39 minutes ago, mlammerhirt said:

Those are some nice looking knives. I purchased a few case trappers a couple years ago and put them away for my young boys as a gift when they pass their hunter ed class hopefully one day.
Once covid passes I would like to take a day trip down to the Case factory for a look around.

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I got started collecting when I was in my late teens. Between my dad and an uncle, I learned a lot about US made folders, though there’s still a lot to learn. I primarily collect “carry” knives, ones that I’m not afraid to throw in my pocket, with my favorites being Case and Western. 

I’ve got to say, trappers are one of my favorite patterns, but hard to open with my nails. I have an old Western “Raccoon” single blade liner lock trapper style with a skinner blade that has the EZ open cutouts that I carry quite often. 

Edited January 23, 2021 by Splitear

[mlammerhirt]

I have never paid a ton of attention to certain styles but man that russlock is sharp....and I can see a new one in my future.

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[Northcountryman]

Nice knives; is the company name Russlock, or is that the style ?

[mlammerhirt]

Case

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[Splitear]

30 minutes ago, Northcountryman said:

Nice knives; is the company name Russlock, or is that the style ?

They are W.R. Case, it’s a Russlock pattern. Case makes a few other one hand open patterns, but the Russlock is my favorite.

 

[Northcountryman]

Ok, and thats with the handle thing at the end to flip it out right?

[Splitear]

1 minute ago, Northcountryman said:

Ok, and thats with the handle thing at the end to flip it out right?

Yes, the spur flips it open.