WR XX Pocket Knife Navy Blue Jigged Bone Medium Stockman Item #7049 - (63032 SS) - Length Closed: 3 5/8 Inches

For me, Case has always been the gold standard for pocketknives. This is the first knife I have purchased in about 20 years and was to replace a knife I lost (still painful). I was concerned about quality falling off over the years but I was very pleased that this one is ever bit as good as the knife I lost. The thing which makes Case the top of the heap for me, it their blades hold an edge so well. You will not see that in cheaper foreign made knives. Sure, Case knives are a bit more expensive but you don't mind that when it is a quality product.

Beautiful knife, materials feel very quality. I can see this being my EDC for a long time. It needed some help from my end to sharpen it up to where I like my blades. But I enjoy the process of sharpening a new knife, makes it your own.

These days, there are a lot of good quality choices out there when it comes to buying a new knife. As a knife collector, I love a lot of them and also have good things to say about some of the other brands out there. There are a lot of knife steels out there with some great properties to make blades with, but here are a few of the differences I have observed with my Case products: ♣Case knives are still 100% made in USA by real expert craftsmen. ♣EXACT fit and finish on all mating pieces, smooth opening, and beautiful to look at. They still take obvious PRIDE in their work. ♣Real dyed bone handles. ♣They hold an edge like no other knife I have ever owned- they stay sharper longer than my Shrades, Gerbers, Bucks, or Kershaws. ♣Lifetime guarantee. ♣Tough! The handles have never loosened or come off on any of my Case knives. ♣These are not just good quality knives- they are among the BEST knives made. Period. When my grandpa passed away in 1994, I received his Case pocket knife. It was the only knife he ever carried with him and he had probably used it for 25 or 30 years before I got it. It is still a great knife to this day and holds a fine edge for a long time. I have since bought a couple other Case knives and I expect they will become heirlooms to my own grandchildren someday.

Case pocket knives are always going to be top notch. Not inexpensive, but a great value nonetheless. I've owned many Case Stockman (and other) knives and would not be caught without one. Case is top notch.

This knife is very sharp and the outer shell casing is very nice.

I bought this knife because of the beautiful blue color and the fact that it has 3 blades. I knew Case Knives have a massive following and now I see that this reputations is justly deserved. Pros: .Construction-It looks like a piece of art, but is also built like a tank. You'll feel bad beating the knife up but it can take this punishment well. .Versatility-3 different sized blades for different tasks. .Razor sharp-I cut myself the first time I opened the blade because I misjudged how sharp it is. It's sharp enough to shave with. Out of the box, it's sharper than most tactical knives. Cons: .Grip-Awkward to hold when cutting because of the other blades folded into the knife protruding out. Overall, I'm glad I bought the knife. It's not meant to be used like the tactical folding knives I typically carry but it can hold it's own for just about any light-medium task. It will also win you infinite style points. I've heard many stories of Case knives being passed down for many generations and I have no doubt that this knife will do the same.

I love the knife, well made, so smooth at the handle/bolster transition, nice snap (firm spring), polished for great fit and finish. As in other reviews two of the blades do rub together when opening and closing. Case should address this as there are numerous complaints about this. Now to my only real issue. BEWARE the shading colors you are seeing in the advertisements. I looked at this knife on various web sites trying (as most of us do) to get a good look at the knife all around and get a good feel for what it was prior to my order. I found that most of the sites showed this beautiful blue handled knife showing light hues of blue near the bolsters to a darker navy blue near the center and around the red case emblem. This is what caught my eye in the first place. It appeared to be a really pretty knife. Different sites show different shades of blue (different cameras/different photographers/different lighting) but the theme of light blue near the edges to darker navy blue near the center remained the same. I watched reviews on youtube and still for the most part the look was the same. When my knife arrived I was very disappointed as the handles were both super dark blue with little to no shadings or hues ("smoky mountain knife works" videos did show them a little darker). As a matter of fact, the handles on my knife appeared nearly completely black indoors. It was as though Case dyed the handles too dark but sent them out anyway. I walked outside in the sun and looked at the handles and could then see that they were blue but wow, so so dark, not navy, darker than that! I expected my knife to be different somewhat as Case will tell you that no two knives are exactly the same. However, I wanted my knife to be similar to the advertisement photographs, hey, that's why I ordered it in the first place. The handles were so dark with hardly any shading and honestly, the handles had no character. Could have gotten a black boned knife without much difference. Now to the good part! I contacted Amazon and they immediately sent out a replacement for exchange. This second knife had the shading and hues of blue closer to the advertising, and the same wonderful fit and finish of the bolsters and blades but in a much more beautiful handle. Amazon made me happy with a quick fix and as always excellent service! This is great knife, but beware the coloring, what you get may not be true to the brilliant blues seen in the photo's across the web!

I ordered the Case 7049 pocket knife for my 11-year old great-grandson. He is into knives and firearms now and I teach him all I know about guns and knives. With the first lessons in both guns and knives being safety in handling knives and guns regarding property, animals and persons. The next phase is the proper use in target practicing with firearms as well as the use of knives in working and fun. I buy him only the best choices (In my opinion) of knives and firearms. This method creates heirlooms that he can pass along after he has taught his descendants how to use and appreciate them. Why I buy him quality, name brand knives and firearms, is because he appreciates quality and CASE knives are quality products that I enjoy having, using and just plain looking at. This CASE 7049 pocket knife with its BLUE bone handles is pretty to look at, feel and use. I RATE IT IN THE TOP 5 BRANDS THAT I BUY FOR MY GREAT-GRANDSON AND HE DOES ALSO. AMAZON'S price value is tops too. ALFRED E. NEUMAN.