Case CopperLock Rough Black Synthetic Jig
Case CopperLock Rough Black Synthetic Jig
- classic pocket knife with Wharncliffe Blade
- made in the USA
- Sharp stainless steel blade
A piece of history
The Case Knives Copperlock is available here in a very special version. This special feature clearly lies in the handle material used: at the beginning of the 1940s, many raw materials, but also entire supply chains were needed in the USA for the production of armaments as well as other war-related products. The demand for every conceivable raw material was so great that many industries suddenly had a problem: there was often simply a lack of material for production because it was needed elsewhere. Of course, this phenomenon did not stop at Case Knives. Producing handle scales suddenly became a problem. The company's clever engineers, however, did not sit back and wait to see what would happen - instead, they developed an incredibly robust, easy-to-produce plastic called "Gum Fuddy". With the Rough Black series, Case Knives commemorates this chapter in their history.
The Blade:
Besides the handle material, the blade is clearly the star of the show: a very long drawn Wharncliff blade is used here, which ends in a really needle-fine point. This means that even the finest cutting tasks are no problem. The used Tru-Sharp-Stainless-Steel was mirror-polished and is therefore quite insensitive to rust. You can open the blade via a long pull, which offers you sufficient grip.
The handle:
Just like the "Gum Fuddy" originals, the Rough Black material has been provided with a kind of jig pattern, which not only ensures a solid hand position, but is also reminiscent of the bone handles of the classic Case knives. The very universal handle shape ensures that the Copperlock Rough Black fits securely in the hand, while the two pairs of nickel silver bolsters provide a quality feel. Due to the slightly indicated finger guard, this knife offers you a good finger protection, so that you can not accidentally slip into the cutting edge. The blade is locked in the open state via the typical Case midlock, which locks the knife cleanly and securely.
| Blade Material: | rostbeständig |
|---|---|
| Blade length: | 8,0 |
| Gewicht: | 80 |
| Handle Material: | Plastic |
| Klingenstärke: | 2,0 |
| Knife type: | Classic pocket knives |
| Lefthand suitable: | Limited suitable |
| Legal to carry in Germany: | Yes |
| Locking Mechanism: | Backlock |
| Made in: | USA |
| Opening: | Nail Nick |
| Overall Length: | 18,5 |
- Keep your hands sharp -
Case Knives, based in Bradford, Pennsylvania, has a mission: to keep hands-on work alive. In the last 20 years, our hands have increasingly moved to swiping, likening, pressing and typing. Case Knives have a different idea of work - here we draw from the full, grab, lift, work and cut.
Whether you're a craftsman, a president or even an astronaut, Case Knives has been building knives for everyone and anyone since 1889. Even US President Eisenhower used to keep a handful of Pen Knives with his signature on the blade in his desk drawer to present as gifts to guests in the White House. And on NASA's 13 Apollo missions, Case Knives were also on board in the form of a massive machete - you never know what to expect in space. But Case pocket knives are not only for such big tasks: especially models like the legendary Trapper with its two blades, are a real workhorse for everyday life - whether on the farm, a construction site, in the craft or in the office.
For over 150 years, the traditional manufacturer has been building a wide range of pocket knives, in the production of which, in addition to a number of modern, machine processes, there is still an incredible amount of manual work to be seen, especially in the assembly. Here, more than 160 work steps are necessary until a Case knife is finished and "ready for shipping". Incidentally, the employees in assembly undergo a year and a half of training before they are allowed to assemble the pocket knives themselves. In general, there is a great passion at the company and quite a few of the employees have been working in the company for over 40 years, some even longer. Through the assembly and making out by hand, each Case pocket knife has a very light, individual look, which you can see the loving handwork. By the way, the XX stamping on the Ricasso means that the blades are tempered and tested twice.
Case Knives are especially famous for their wide selection of different handle materials. Whether premium Stagg, bone, Micarta, G10, wood or Delrin: there is really something for everyone. The special thing is that none of the knives looks boring or even old-fashioned - quite the opposite. A Case knife radiates a consistency that impressed us from the start.
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