Blade aficionados know that having the right tool to get the job done is a non-negotiable. Where ounce-counting backpackers might prioritize weight and packability above all else, hunters might seek out a fixed blade with superior stability for field dressing in rugged conditions. Wherever your next adventure takes you, one thing’s for certain: Case Knives has a high-quality pocket knife for the task at hand.
Since 1889, Case Knives have been proudly made in America, in the lively working-class town of Bradford, Penn. Over the years, they’ve filled the pockets of alpine adventurers and accompanied astronauts into space, standing the test of time, thanks to their high-quality steel and a wide variety of task-specific styles. For the weekend warrior, the way-out wanderer, and everyone in between, there’s a trail-tested and capable Case Knife to fit the bill.
Here’s a no-nonsense breakdown of five of the company’s bestselling blades, all of which come complete with a limited lifetime warranty.
Sod busters have long been a favorite for garage tinkerers, sailors, and anglers, thanks to their affordability and versatility, and the Crossroads XR Sod Buster Jr is living proof. It’s a remake of the traditional Case ‘37 Sod Buster Jr, with a handful of added modern features. In essence, it’s a vintage reissue, built with the modern adventurer in mind.
This simple, no-nonsense knife is made with a stonewashed S35VN steel blade that won’t break down easily when you’re splitting ropes on your sailboat or lining up the next tie on a backcountry fly fishing expedition.
Its Dymalux Wood handle is harder, more waterproof, and more durable than traditional wood, and a sharp yet thin skinner blade makes cleaning pan fish in the field a cinch. Toss it into your tackle box, and you’ll be ready for anything.
Features You’ll Love
- Lightweight, at just 2.1 ounces
- S35VN steel skinner blade for strength and resistance to corrosion
- Ultra-tough Brown/Green Dymalux Wood handle
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We get it. Sometimes you need to prioritize a fixed steel blade for the hard work of field dressing your kill, and this Case Ridgeback Hunter is more than capable of doing rough work, like skinning and carving, in challenging conditions.
A stonewash satin stainless steel blade with a swept skinner profile looks and feels like a big knife, but its hunting-specific design means that it can handle the detail work of skinning in the field, no problem. An ergonomic thumb grip keeps your hands steady when you’re focusing on your catch, and Case’s new sculpted handles safeguard a solid grip, even in the gnarliest weather.
Features You’ll Love
- Fixed blade, swept skinner blade
- Sculpted laminate handle for superior grip
- Made with a 4.13-inch Tru-Sharp stainless steel blade
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Gram-counting ultralighters and pack-savvy car campers, fear not — there’s a high-quality Case pocket knife petite enough to tag along on trail excursions big and small. This Mini CopperLock weighs in at an impressively light 2 ounces and folds up into a pocket-ready 3.63 inches.
Its antique bone handle is smooth and sleek, harkening back to an earlier time in American history, while modern improvements, like a mirror-polished Tru-Sharp stainless steel blade evade corrosion and ensure that this knife will stand up to anything you throw at it. Utilize its fully locking clip blade for cutting guylines or setting up a tentside charcuterie plate, and you’ll be one happy camper.
Features You’ll Love
- Mirror-polished Tru-Sharp stainless steel blade
- Fully locking clip blade for stability while working
- Lightweight and packable, at just 2 ounces
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The durability of a Dymalux rosewood handle combines with a stonewash satin CPM20CV blade on this modern traditional Longhouse knife. Dymalux is harder, stronger, and more abrasion-resistant than standard-issue wood, and when you pair it with the blade’s premium CPM20CV steel, you get a knife that’s highly durable and corrosion-resistant.
This hefty locking single blade has a ball bearing pivot and front flipper opening, making it a breeze to open and deploy one-handed, whether you’re trimming ties for your tomato plants or tinkering in the garage. When you’re tidying up, simply use the onboard pocket clip and affix it to your pocket or belt in between tasks.
Features You’ll Love
- Stonewash satin CPM20CV steel blade that’s highly corrosion-resistant
- Smooth Dymalux Rosewood handle that’s significantly more durable than traditional wood
- True clip blade with a front flipper opening feature for easy one-handed use
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For small game hunters who skin and dress in the field, there’s nothing better than Case Knives’ 6.5 BoneStag Trapper. Designed with the vintage knife enthusiast in mind, this Trapper comes equipped with a grippy, jigged BoneStag handle that looks and feels like a true, aged stag antler.
This jack knife is manufactured with two blades that keep the small game hunter in mind — a long spey meant for a variety of in-the-field tasks and a slender clip designed for skinning and detail work. Both are made with Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel blades and offer great corrosion resistance and incredible blade strength. With a closed length of 4.125 inches, this 6.5 BoneStag Trapper tucks away easily into your backpack or pants pocket, ready at a moment’s notice.
Features You’ll Love
- Two different Tru-Sharp surgical stainless steel blades
- A jigged BoneStag handle offers an amazing grip for field dressing
- A slim, dedicated clip blade for precision-oriented detail work
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