Unboxing Old Stock Case Knives - Were They Worth It?
Published: 1 week ago
Four Case XX knives. Old stock. Original boxes. Picked up from Congys Knife Sales https://congysknifesales.com/ — and I want to know if they were actually worth it.
Old stock is one of those things the knife collecting world has strong opinions about. Some people treat an uncarried vintage knife like a museum piece. Others think a knife that's never been used is a knife that's never been loved. I'm somewhere in the middle — but these four made me think harder than I expected.
In this video I open all four, talk through the fit, finish, and steel, and give you my honest take on whether chasing old stock Case XX is a smart move for collectors — or just a nice box.
???? What I'm looking at:
Four old stock W.R. Case & Sons knives from Congys Knife Sales
Original boxes, uncarried condition
Chrome Vanadium steel — what that means for a working collector
Whether old stock pricing actually makes sense in today's market
???? Tell me in the comments — do you chase old stock, or do you prefer a knife with some history on it? Pattern, brand, and how long you've had it.
???? Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:22 – What is old stock and why does it matter?
1:21 – Knife 1 – Sod Buster Jr
3:20 – Knife 2 – Doctors Knife
5:07 – Knife 3 – Slimline Trapper
7:03 – Knife 4 – Pen Knife
9:25 – Have your say
???? WHY TRUST MY OPINION?
With over 1,100 videos and over 7 million views on this channel, I've restored, reviewed, and tested more traditional pocket knives than anyone else on YouTube. This isn't theory - it's hands-on experience from years in the workshop.
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Old stock is one of those things the knife collecting world has strong opinions about. Some people treat an uncarried vintage knife like a museum piece. Others think a knife that's never been used is a knife that's never been loved. I'm somewhere in the middle — but these four made me think harder than I expected.
In this video I open all four, talk through the fit, finish, and steel, and give you my honest take on whether chasing old stock Case XX is a smart move for collectors — or just a nice box.
???? What I'm looking at:
Four old stock W.R. Case & Sons knives from Congys Knife Sales
Original boxes, uncarried condition
Chrome Vanadium steel — what that means for a working collector
Whether old stock pricing actually makes sense in today's market
???? Tell me in the comments — do you chase old stock, or do you prefer a knife with some history on it? Pattern, brand, and how long you've had it.
???? Chapters
0:00 – Introduction
0:22 – What is old stock and why does it matter?
1:21 – Knife 1 – Sod Buster Jr
3:20 – Knife 2 – Doctors Knife
5:07 – Knife 3 – Slimline Trapper
7:03 – Knife 4 – Pen Knife
9:25 – Have your say
???? WHY TRUST MY OPINION?
With over 1,100 videos and over 7 million views on this channel, I've restored, reviewed, and tested more traditional pocket knives than anyone else on YouTube. This isn't theory - it's hands-on experience from years in the workshop.
JOIN THE KNIFE COLLECTING COMMUNITY:
Slipjoint Sanitarium Knife Forum - https://discord.gg/sgdsWD87Pu
???? RELATED VIDEOS YOU'LL LOVE:
• https://youtu.be/5KZb3Vzx-QI
• https://youtu.be/gZd4k8qmIIo
• https://youtu.be/cYFJ2TwGv8I
???? 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
• 10% off with code SLIPPY10 https://www.twistedassisted.co.uk/
• 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
???? SUBSCRIBE for honest knife reviews, restorations, and collecting tips!
???? LIKE & ???? COMMENT
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.