Are Case Knives good knives?

The backsprings have closed up, the blades tightened, and the grinds corrected. They are not perfect, but they are about as good as they have ever been for Case. Today Case Cutlery is making a very nice knife at one of the best values in the country. Blade play is minimal, but does exist in some patterns.

What do the X’s on a case knife mean?

The XX trademark goes way back to the early days of Case. The were one of the first knife co to double temper the steel. The would mark an “X” on the batch of knives when the when in the furnace and then when they put them in for the second run they would mark the second X so they would know the had be tested twice.

Are Case Knives better than Buck?

Today’s Case and Buck knives are about equal in overall quality, they both use 420HC steel, but Buck has the advantage in their proprietary heat treatment and they have their blades at a slightly higher RC hardness, so technically they should have a better edge retention.

What does Tested XX mean?

“Tested XX. The Tested XX is a symbol of Case’s commitment to quality which can be traced back to the early days of Case when blades were tempered and tested not just once (X), but twice (XX).”

Are Case knives worth collecting?

That company is W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company. Because of the longevity of this decidedly American institution, Case Knives is widely respected and revered among knife enthusiasts, especially knife collectors. In fact, Case may be one of the most collected knife brands ever.

Are Case knives better than Buck?

Can a cop carry a knife?

A knife does make a very convenient off-duty weapon for officers who choose to go unarmed or who cannot be legally armed with a firearm in some jurisdictions. A knife is an ideal weapon for undercover officers, who often must go in without a firearm on their person.