I Spent Too Much on Case Knives... Were They Worth It?
Published: 3 days ago
Traditional Pocket Knives are making a huge comeback! They are an essential everyday carry item, A must have! In this video, we dive into a recent knife collection haul, discussing each pocket knife's origin and cost. Join the knife talk to see if these vintage knife finds were worth it, and get my honest knife review on each one.
I spent way too much money on Case knives this month... but were they actually worth it? I break down the full haul, give you my honest verdict on every single knife, and tell you exactly which ones I'd buy again — and which ones I'd leave on the shelf.
Case Cutlery is one of the most iconic American pocket knife brands ever made — but does the reputation actually hold up? I picked up four knives ranging from entry-level to collector-grade, and I'm putting them through their paces so you don't have to.
Whether you're new to knife collecting, building your everyday carry rotation, or just want to know if Case is worth the hype — this video gives you everything you need to know before spending a penny.
???? My honest verdict: genuinely worth it, or overhyped?
By the end of this video, you'll know exactly which Case knives deserve a place in your collection — and which ones don't.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Introduction
0:13 — Small Stockman
1:41 — Medium Stockman
3:11 — XR Barlow
4:49 — Medium Stockman Restoration
6:10 — Mako
7:36 — Sowbelly
9:04 — Trapper
10:24 — Vintage Barlow
11:45 — Were they worth it?!
9:00 — Final Thoughts & CTA
???? What are YOU currently carrying? Drop it in the comments — I read every single one.???? Subscribe for more traditional knife reviews, Sheffield restorations, and honest collecting advice every week.
???? 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
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???? 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
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I spent way too much money on Case knives this month... but were they actually worth it? I break down the full haul, give you my honest verdict on every single knife, and tell you exactly which ones I'd buy again — and which ones I'd leave on the shelf.
Case Cutlery is one of the most iconic American pocket knife brands ever made — but does the reputation actually hold up? I picked up four knives ranging from entry-level to collector-grade, and I'm putting them through their paces so you don't have to.
Whether you're new to knife collecting, building your everyday carry rotation, or just want to know if Case is worth the hype — this video gives you everything you need to know before spending a penny.
???? My honest verdict: genuinely worth it, or overhyped?
By the end of this video, you'll know exactly which Case knives deserve a place in your collection — and which ones don't.
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Introduction
0:13 — Small Stockman
1:41 — Medium Stockman
3:11 — XR Barlow
4:49 — Medium Stockman Restoration
6:10 — Mako
7:36 — Sowbelly
9:04 — Trapper
10:24 — Vintage Barlow
11:45 — Were they worth it?!
9:00 — Final Thoughts & CTA
???? What are YOU currently carrying? Drop it in the comments — I read every single one.???? Subscribe for more traditional knife reviews, Sheffield restorations, and honest collecting advice every week.
???? 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.
@mipd1980_edc
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