Top 5 Case Knives You’ll Never Regret Buying
Published: 2 weeks ago
Most Case knives are just okay. These 5? I’d buy them again tomorrow with my own money.
I’ve carried and abused a lot of Case knives over the years. In this video I cut through the hype and show you the only 5 Case patterns I genuinely think are worth your cash – from the perfect first Case knife to a smart “grail” you won’t regret owning.
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0:00 – The truth about most Case knives
0:11 – How I chose these 5 “no regrets” knives
0:28 – : Best first Case knife (Sodbuster Jr)
2:28 – : Best value for money (Barlow)
4:15 – : Most underrated pattern (Split back Whittler)
6:06 – : Best EDC workhorse (47 Stockman)
7:47 – : Smart “grail” you won’t regret (Torpedo Jack)
9:44 – Final ranking & what to avoid
If you’re looking at 59 case knives for the first time, or you’ve already been burned by a bad purchase, this will give you a short, honest list you can actually trust. No spec-sheet worship, no safe-queen bias – just traditional pocket knives that work in the real world.
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Avoid the Case knives I regret buying (watch this next):
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New to traditional pocket knives? Start here:
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???? JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Which Case knife do YOU not regret buying?
And which one burned you? Drop your best and worst Case patterns in the comments – I read them all and they help other collectors avoid expensive mistakes.
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• Case Sodbuster Jr
• Case Barlow
• Case Splitback Whittler
• Case 47 Stockman
• Case Torpedo Jack
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
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• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
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DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
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I’ve carried and abused a lot of Case knives over the years. In this video I cut through the hype and show you the only 5 Case patterns I genuinely think are worth your cash – from the perfect first Case knife to a smart “grail” you won’t regret owning.
???? TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – The truth about most Case knives
0:11 – How I chose these 5 “no regrets” knives
0:28 – : Best first Case knife (Sodbuster Jr)
2:28 – : Best value for money (Barlow)
4:15 – : Most underrated pattern (Split back Whittler)
6:06 – : Best EDC workhorse (47 Stockman)
7:47 – : Smart “grail” you won’t regret (Torpedo Jack)
9:44 – Final ranking & what to avoid
If you’re looking at 59 case knives for the first time, or you’ve already been burned by a bad purchase, this will give you a short, honest list you can actually trust. No spec-sheet worship, no safe-queen bias – just traditional pocket knives that work in the real world.
???? WATCH NEXT
Avoid the Case knives I regret buying (watch this next):
https://youtu.be/khhO-hVGBW4
New to traditional pocket knives? Start here:
https://youtu.be/j3pIlm5GrEo
???? JOIN THE CONVERSATION
Which Case knife do YOU not regret buying?
And which one burned you? Drop your best and worst Case patterns in the comments – I read them all and they help other collectors avoid expensive mistakes.
???? GEAR IN THIS VIDEO
• Case Sodbuster Jr
• Case Barlow
• Case Splitback Whittler
• Case 47 Stockman
• Case Torpedo Jack
???? WHERE TO BUY (Affiliate Links):
• Heinnie Haynes Affiliate link - https://tidd.ly/42wcqWF
• Moonraker Knives - https://www.moonrakerknives.co.uk/
• Brigantian Vintage Knives https://www.brigantian-vintage-pocketknives.co.uk/
• 10% Off at https://rosecraftblades.com/ with code Slippy10
• Rhoose Point Remedies, Outstanding wood restoration products! Affiliate link - https://rhoosepointremedies.com/product-category/wood-treatments/?wpam_id=15
• 10% off https://www.wubenlight.com/?ref=aofsfnod with code Slippy10 -
• 10% off https://www.viperade.com/ with code Slippy10 -
• 15% off https://shiresupply.com with code SlipjointSawyer15
???? BUSINESS ENQUIRIES:
Email - Slipjointsawyer@gmail.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/slipjointsawyer?igsh=aWttYWt0dGE0ZHA4
If you like honest, no-nonsense talk about traditional pocket knives – not sales pitches – hit subscribe and stick around for more restorations, reviews, and collector guides.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
DISCLAIMER: Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the channel and allows me to keep making honest reviews. I only recommend products I've personally tested and believe in.
© 2025 Slipjoint Sawyer. All rights reserved.