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Hey Pippadawg, you ask a great question! There are container loads of counterfeit knives landing on our shores every day. The box, label and paperwork with the knife can be exactly the same as a knife from the desired manufacturer but the knife itself will not possess the same materials or manufacturing process. In other words, it will all look great but the knife is trash. Always purchase your cutlery from an authorized dealer. You can contact the manufacturer, who's knives you want, and confirm that the dealer is authorized. Why not just buy direct from the manufacturer? Many (though not all) manufacturers sell their knives at MSRP. Dealers sell their knives at retail (MAP if set by the mfg). You might get better pricing from a dealer, and perhaps better customer service. Now, about powder steel. It is not powder coating. They are two different things. Powder steel is a relatively new way of making steel for production knives. Without going deep into the weeds, it's just better. Better edge retention and toughness. More expensive but generally worth it. We are just beginning to see more powder steel in culinary knives. It's revolutionized sporting knives for years now. If you are looking for great used knives, I would become well versed in one brand or two and learn what to look for. The more you know the less likely you are to get ripped off. I would also focus your search in your nearest city. It's much easier to buy a used knife if you can hold it and really see if it is the real thing. Buy online at your own risk. Lastly, let's talk about steel color. Unless the manufacturer changes their process, the color of the steel should be the same. There are some things that can change the color of the steel but I wouldn't expect it to be a common occurrence. At the end of the day, a knife is as a knife does. Toughness, edge retention, sharpenability and corrosion resistance are the four properties we use to compare one knife steel to another. If the knife performs well for you, then it was a good acquisition. I hope this answers your questions. Thanks again for your comment. ...Richard

I am certainly not the defender of all things Case, but most of the Chinese brands of traditional folders are not good. At least with Case, you know that the steel they say they use is the steel they use. And since this video was made, Case has begun making some traditional folders in much higher end steels, including powder steel. When you can get them. And their pricing is reasonable. I would check them out. Hey, thanks for your comment. It is much appreciated.

Thank you for the advice! I am fairly new and am still learning the nuances. I will take a look at these issues soon.

Hey Steven, I completely understand you taking a stand against the CCP. I agree that they are a curse upon the people of China. These days, most governments are a curse on their people, including the US. Corruption in government seems to be the norm these days. Bleeding the people of each nation of their freedom and their hard earned incomes. Of course there are different levels of abuse and injustice. And some governments just hide their distain for their own people better. That being said, it is hard to punish a company for the actions of their government. We carry knives from many different countries. But I am proud to say that many of our best selling brands on bcknife.com are US made. Companies like White River, Silver Stag, ProTech, Boardertown Blades, Lamson, Santa Fe Stoneworks, Tops Knives and others are all excellent brands that we are honored to stock for your perusal. Having done this for a good bit, I can tell you that you are not alone. Many of my customers will not buy from China. Perhaps one day, enough people will make a stand as you have and we can dispense with the China products altogether and bring that manufacturing back to the US. Or perhaps one day, governments around the world will begin acting in the best interests of their constituents. That would be nice, wouldn't it? Thanks for your comment Steven. I very much appreciate it!

Thank you Steven! You have excellent comments and I really appreciate your insightful contributions to these online discussions. I am pleased to inform that Case has listened and is now producing some limited runs in better steel. Traditional models in powder steel, and they are very nice with a reasonable price. Buck started moving in this direction several years ago. I am not yet a direct dealer with Case but if they keep going in this direction I'll need to speak with them again. I like rewarding good behavior. Thanks again for your comment!

A lot of folks make honing oil. We carry some from Lansky and Norton. But really, any will do as long as it's honing oil. It's not expensive and it is made for the task.

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Hold on Jonny! This video was posted two years ago. In that time, Case listened. They now produce several traditional knives in the better steels. We get them in our store when we can. Their QC is not the best but at their price, it's good enough. They are not a custom knife but a production folder, made in the USA. Let's reward good behavior and support Case by purchasing these new knives. Perhaps they will continue to go in this very positive direction. Thanks for your comment and for Subscribing!!!

@richardsteinbergmakingknives Least I could do. If you do all you do to keep up with what's good for your heart, daily walks, and such, then the least I could do was Subscrib. There are at least 3 kitchen knives I like to get from them, so thanks for sharing the update.

That's my favorite open! I thought it was funny... 😎

Quality can be expensive.

I'm not sure they're Bentley level knives. That would be more of a Kikuichi. Perhaps one of the better Toyota SUV's? lol You're right though, take good care of them and they'll cut like crazy.

@@richardsteinbergmakingknives Never tried or heard of those, but looked them up on your advice. I'm a surgeon and love knives. However, I'll get in trouble if I buy even one more 🤪

Raw materials and labor are increasing significantly but I think many companies are taking advantage of the recent inflation and the public's perception of increasing prices to gobble up more margin. I'm not sure if Spyderco is guilty of this but other companies certainly are. At the end of the day, the market and competition will correct these issues. The beauty of a free market system is that it should eventually self correct. We'll see...

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* awesome episode! DAVE! you do amazing work! So glad to be one of your customers. Can't wait for the day 2 video. * But close

Outstanding!!! What did you order?

Perhaps, but it still doesn't hold an edge well at all. Thankfully, Buck is now making an number of models in higher end steels with much better edge retention. Very impressive Buck!

Excellent excellent comment!!! I actually have a great affinity for Case Knives. I carried and used them extensively, especially before becoming the owner of Bear Claw. That being said, you and Pete are absolutely correct. My impression (impression only) has always been that the carbon steel held an edge slightly better than the stainless. Also, the carbon steel is easier to sharpen than the stainless. Both steels are relatively soft but that has been my experience. My point was that for the money, I want a better steel with better edge retention. Now you're right, this video is dated as it was made two years ago. In that time, knife prices have increased dramatically. Still, I want to carry Case traditional knives in a better steel. Thankfully, during the last two years, Case has begun to manufacture a number of models in these higher end steels. And the pricing is not bad. I'm not a direct Case dealer but if Case continues to move in this direction, I will be. Buck is in the process of doing the same thing. They are now producing many excellent models in better high end steels and it's because of that, we have become a direct dealer with them. These legacy knife manufacturers must continue to innovate and update their lines to reflect newer materials and compete with other newer companies that recognize their opportunity to capture market share. I am thrilled that they are doing so. We'll have to talk about the carbide pull through sharpeners another time... lol Thanks for your contribution to this topic! I look forward to seeing more of your comments in the future. ...Richard

They are great knives. Definitely worth the investment. Thanks for your comment Paul!

You are absolutely correct! This is one of our early videos, and we were still figuring it out. Hell, sound continues to be a difficult thing. I appreciate your comment. Thank you!

Let me see if he has that and we'll edit it in. I'm guessing its gone already but we'll see...

Case has always said that they are the most collected knife in the world. Also, the steel might not hold a decent edge but it is perfect for collectors. It'll stay shinny.

Hey Eric!!!

I understand your argument Grudge. Unfortunately, the cost of making these videos necessitates my reminding folks to support our efforts in making them. I enjoy doing this. I believe that videos like mine and others help to bring awareness and business to knifemakers everywhere. Some of my videos document the legends in our business that few outside our thing have heard of. One of my goals is to help (in my small way) expand the knife market and push back on the demonization of knives. The reality, though, is that it costs tens of thousands of dollars to do this each year and we have, to date, made nothing from our efforts. Did you enjoy our content? Did you watch the video? Do you watch other content on UA-cam? All the best content that you consume costs a great deal to make. These costs are support, in part, by people like you giving us a simple thumbs up and Subscribing. If, by some miracle, this channel actually grows larger, there will be other sources of revenue that will offset the cost of production. Until then, I'm counting on you to do your part with a simple click of the mouse. Is that begging? Perhaps, but we don't typically get what we don't ask for. Hey, I appreciate your constructive criticism. Comments actually help as much as a thumbs up or Subscribing. Also, let me encourage you to start your own channel. Let me know if I can help in the endeavor. ...Richard

This is how UA-cam works especially for content creators do better for yourself grudge instead of worrying about another man’s work

He's a good young man and a very talented knife maker. I expect to see great things from him in the future. Hey, thank you for watching!

Are you currently living in the Philippines? I will be in Cebu first half of May to attend my daughter's high school graduation. If it is not too large, I can bring your order with me. So far, we haven't shipped outside of the U.S., however, I have been considering it. Where do you live, what province/city?

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It depends on the type of spur. Some use a curved knife while others use a curved round spur, almost like a miniature ice pick. A professional sharpener will use a small buffer with shaped felt or paper wheels and compound. For stones, I would suggest a rod for the inside curve of the knife and a flat stone for the ice pick spur. The AC-4 that we carry at Bear Claw (bcknife.com) is a good option for touching up the knives. You might also purchase a hard Arkansas stone and round one edge with a diamond flattening stone. Unfortunately, we can no longer sharpen cockfighting knives in our store. I hope this helped Ryan.

I am not privy to any china knives coming into case, but that doesn't mean it's not happening. Everyone is looking for ways to stay in business, much less maximize profits. It's hard to maintain your integrity when times get tough. And times be tough right now. Hey, thanks for your comment. Let me know if you learn more James.

How do you mean???

I like Benchmade. I stocked them in my store for several years. Unfortunately, we had a falling out back in 2012 and I discontinued them. Since then, they have had some issues on the business side. Though the knives are not the best, for the price they are still worth it. They use some great blade steels but you should evaluate each model on it's own merits. Don't buy anything they make with a D2. I hope that, in the future, we can resolve our differences and stock their products again. I have no doubt they would again be one of our best selling brands. Not because of their quality but because of their marketing. The Benchmade name still carries weight. If you like Benchmade, go for it. You could do a lot worse. ...Richard

I would certainly like 440C better than 420HC. However, with the advent of all these new knife steels over the last 20 years, I would hope they could do better than that. For the price, I'd like to see a VG-10 at least. Just my humble opinion. Hey, thanks for your comment Edward!!!