Check out my follow up video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/kYxmpNWBgM_am8Y.htmlsi=QxgH0V76ycK0BzsA

Growing up in the 60s, the local hardware store is where we got all our sporting goods, bicycles, hunting supplies and pocket knives. It was better than going to Walmart today. I miss those days, especially at Christmas time.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Ours sold everything from ammo to puppies and fishing worms

@UltraMagaFan

7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I bet it was better. Walmart is the worst. They have this policy where they won’t sell ammo to you until you’re 21, even though the legal age limit is only 18. I went in there to buy a box of shotgun shells and they refused to sell it to me (I’m 20). I no longer buy my knives and hunting supplies from that store because of their woke liberal bullshit. And the fact that the guy at the counter had the audacity to lie straight to my face and say it was a new state law.

@koDaffi

7 ай бұрын

We still have 1 hardware store that carries everything. Guns, knives, electric, plumbing, etc etc. if they don't have it they'll get it for you within 2 days. Dunno how long it'll last cause that guy has to be a vampire with how old he is.

@martinschulz9381

6 ай бұрын

Yes, me as well. Actually, I'm back in the traditional hardware store. Shopping is much easier and there's always someone to help me. I went to school with a Mark Hickey.

@CCRider5312

5 ай бұрын

Same Here ! Old Timer & Uncle Henry is now made in China and no longer in Hardware stores because of them getting involved with Wal Mart. No telling how many American companies was forced to go abroad because of them!

as child i was obsessed with knives... and would be mad if i didn't get one... I still love knives... Yours' are a gem!!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and checking out my video

@stevewilliamson9664

7 ай бұрын

glad it's not just me..I started collecting at 7 years old....And other than myself they have never hurt anyone..xxx

Wow beautiful Case knives! Love those Sod Buster Jrs!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing

This reminds me of growing up in Texas with my Grandfather. He would always take me into Elliot’s Hardware. I could have spent all day in there looking at the knife cases. Good times. Thanks for sharing.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Always good memories

Thanks to everyone viewing my videos

i'm in and subscribed for more case xx content. whoot whoot.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, check out my November Knife Giveaway video,

@ThisandThatTN

7 ай бұрын

i only see the october one @@JohnKlahr

I’ve looked everywhere, it’s getting harder and harder to find them. That’s a beauty!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

It makes road trips more fun looking for these, Iike Easter Eggs, lol

Thanks for the road trip 👍

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video

Mighty fine video - glad I'm not the only one who stops along the way to see hardware stores ! Our local Walmart stores (northeast Arkansas) are carrying case knives now - kinda threw me off when I saw the display at first -

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

It's a fun hobby, thanks for checking out my video

I too like the barehead and the color on that one is extremely nice as well. Thanks for sharing the story and the knives.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video

Awesome Case Knives, That blue and Pumpkin colored ones are absolutely Gorgeous!!! I’m like you it’s amazing how Case is able to get them that colorful.

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Like a Gem, they are gorgeous. Thanks for checking out my video

I love your choices, nice.

I don't think I've ever seen a knife case in an Ace Hardware in these parts (western WA) in this century. I do recall seeing knife display cases in the 1980's (and earlier) in every hardware and department store sporting goods section. Lord only knows how much time I spent looking longingly into those cases trying to decide which was my favorite and how many papers I'd need to deliver or lawns I'd need to mow to afford it. We didn't see many Case knife displays. Western, Schrade/Uncle Henry and Buck were common. Case was a "Big City" knife store. Thanks for the trip back in time.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for viewing and sharing your experiences

Great info...liked the video!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Beautiful knife

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, and thanks for viewing

Thanks for all the views and comments on my video!!!

You’re a great story teller. My family has that curse as well. I grew up in your era and hardware stores were the best place for boys like us in the 60’s and 70’s. Always shopping never able to afford anything on our our allowance. But someday, someday, that knife will be mine. A paper route and shoveling snow, mowing lawns in summer, we had enough and got that beautiful Case! We worked for our knives. The Case knife I bought was a Bowie knife, totally illegal in the city but it had the embossed Daniel Boone on the blade. I didn’t even know what I had. Not a replica, the real thing. Worth a fortune now, I figured they’d improve on this knife over time but they never did. That was it. I had the best Bowie knife Case ever made. I was young, stupidly traded it for a Kawasaki 125 enduro motorcycle with a cracked crank case and left it leaking oil on the dirt track. Bad idea but young boys are full of bad ideas. Case knives are the classic American knives.

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

I'm a Kawasaki fan also, that's for checking out the video and taking the time to share with us

great review! Any time I am near a small country store or hardware store... I love to see what they carry for knives. Usually I am expecting either Case or Buck... This was such a fun video.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The stores like to stock what sells and guys nowadays like those big brutal ugly weaponized looking knives,. I just bought my wife a Case pocket knife for Christmas for her purse and or glove compartment . Everyone in the room admired it after she opened it. Good video.

@JohnKlahr

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video. I think if they go back to the older style displays and put some good looking knives in there, they will sell.

I find a little strop does the trick on a new Case just fine! Great video!

Beautiful bone covers on that soddy!! Very cool!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Yes...thanks for checking out the video

Started collecting Case knives in 70’s and 80’s - tortoise shell 75th Anniversary knife and quite a few Russ Locks bone handles - sure enjoyed video

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video.

In my home town we had a western auto store many wonderful knives I loved to go look every chance I could still have a Arkansas oil stone I bought there over 40 years ago great video enjoyed it God bless and a great weekend

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Thanks and you as well

I did my part by buying a Case XX Bowie with a white handel🗡👍👀

You sound like Ted Williams talking about baseball... i love it

Pocket knife geeks of the world unite! I’ve got 7-8 knives at any given time. I seem to loose the small ones that fit in my pocket. I’ve had a clip on CRKT for a 2-3 years that I love. I’ve got a lot of good boyhood memories around pocket knives.

Nyc /Long Island area Ace stores do not have Case knives. In fact there is no stores that I can walk into that would have Case knives. Glad there are some parts of the country that do

Beautiful knife! Nice collection! Case knives are very nice to have..👍🏽 Over here in Bradenton, we have about 3 Ace Hardwares. The one on Manatee Avenue has the best selection. Alot of brands, Benchmade, Case, Spyderco, Gerber, Kershaw, etc. That was about a month ago, but im sure they are still well stocked.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

I will have to check them out, thanks

Cool video man. Thanks

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing

My guy, for someone that is into case knives as much as you, you need more!!! I believe your collection needs a medium and a large stockman. I enjoyed your video. God bless

@JohnKlahr

3 ай бұрын

Oh, I’ve added a few since this video; check out some of my newer videos Thanks for checking them out

Hey John 👊 I really enjoyed this video, especially as I can relate to it 😁 similar childhood - absolute treasure troves, those hardware stores 🗡🧰⚔️ I'm 54 now, but never tire of the hunt for good steel! 😉 I reviewed two jigged Cases recently, love your Sodbuster's 🤩 God bless 🙏 Be well, Atb Gus 👍

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and checking out my video. I'll look for your reviews

@gadgetgus

7 ай бұрын

@JohnKlahr well, I'm gonna definitely have ro give you a 'shout out, as you're to good, not too 🍻 Hang tough, my US brother 🫂 Atb Gus 👍

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks, checking out your channel now. Knife hobby is full of the best people!

Wow that bluish case is beautiful. I usually buy well use case knives off of eBay because I use them I don't collect them I've never really seen any purty knives like you collect

I never liked the sodbusters because they lacked the bolsters. That said I really like that sodbuster. That thing is beautiful.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

The bolsters show fingerprints so awfully . But I do like the ones engraved and also this Sodbuster hgv as no shield. Wish they would do a barehead backpocket again

Great video. Beautiful case knives.Thank you for sharing.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the compliments and for checking out my video

I've always been a Case knie fan and have quite a few in my collection

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video

Great vid!!!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing

Man what a beautiful blue on that jigged bone! I really like that orange sodbuster too! Very pretty! I'm in northern Indiana, all our Ace stores carry tons of knives and will order anything you want. I wanted to ask where you got that handy looking oiler, that looks like a really nice needle tip. Great video sir! ✌🏼

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and thanks for viewing

Unfortunately, none of the Ace's near me carry pocket knives anymore. 😢

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Got to complain to them

Gorgeous. Growing up, the only decent knives we could get were Vangedal and Victorinox. Would still love a sodbuster Jr like that! Maybe a birthday present for my self 😅

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

I think your right

That blue jigged bone is a beauty. You're right about the selection for Case knives. They seem to be picked clean wherever you go. I've been to stores from Upstate New York (where I live) to North Port Florida. I now do most of my shopping online since they typically carry a big inventory. My favorite knife store is Knife Center but if you're looking for Case then Smoky Mountain Knife Works is your store. Their Case selection is incredible.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comments and checking out my video

Just got this as a suggestion, great video! That's an old Crosman pellet revolver on your thumbnail picture, isn't it? I want to say it was called the Model T38. I remember my dad had one of those in .22 caliber when I was like 4 or 5. We used to shoot gallon milk jugs full of water in the back yard. In my experience, Case knives come pretty sharp from the factory. My issue has been rough and uneven grinds, like they used a 60 grit wheel and one side of the bevel is at 30 degrees and the other at 15 degrees.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Good eye .22 caliber, yep. Thanks for checking out my video!

You were so lucky to grow up in that environment.

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Wouldn't trade those memories for anything

Great video. That's harvest orange wharncliffe is awesome I have the purple barn board. But I like yours more. Thanks for sharing.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video

I bought 2 knives from Ace Hardware in the past month: Canoe in CV, and a Sod Buster Jr in black delarin handles. Both knives were sent for warranty: Canoe had terrible blade wobble so I tried to fix it and hit it with a hammer lightly, I fixed the main blade but the pen blade I hit too hard and the action was very stiff. Both bolster pins were proud after this and I decided instead of messing it up more I would send it in. The Sod buster was so off center it hit the liner and had some deformations on the apex of the blade and it had cracks on the handles by the pivot. I hope they fix them up good just got the confirmation email that they got them in today… wish me luck hahaha

@JohnKlahr

4 ай бұрын

I hope they get them right for you, just finished another road trip and picked up some good ones. Will post soon

Always check your small hard ware stores they have some gems you might need

@JohnKlahr

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I hit every one I see Thanks for viewing

My first pocket knife I got from my sisters boyfriend if I'd leave them alone. I had to use my teeth to open the blade. it closed on my lip, luckily it was dull, and only got a small cut. so I got my butt beat, my knife thrown away, and my sisters boyfriend banned from the premises. I think I was 5.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@markrobinson2849

7 ай бұрын

Cool story bro!

Here in Austintown Ohio they used to have some really good knives but not lately last time I checked . I did order the Hapstone RS sharpener and a couple Venev stones out of curiosity . I’ve went through a few diamond plates but they never really are useless imo , they just go to a higher grit , lol . I usually stop @ 600 or 800 since the strop w diamond compound is amazing .

I almost bought that same exact Sodbuster today at the feed store! I know its a silly complaint but i cant stand mirror polish. Gorgeous knife though!

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

But the handle color is amazing! Thanks for viewing

Bradford PA. The Case and Zippo museum they fix Zippos there gaure teed to light or they fix all of them !!! Brass my favorite !

Great vid, man. I’m your newest sub! Cheers from west coast Canada

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing, check out my December knife giveaway

The Lake Placid store, the knife with the bottle opener looks like a Jr. Scout. They don't make it anymore. That would have been a good one to get. I got one at a old Hardware store west of Atlanta on a trip exploring.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

A couple there I wish I would have looked a little closer at

beauty of a knife. i love that persimmon orange, and another orange of theirs. thats what im looking for now. not really a collector, but those orange handles catch light and just seem to light up like fire! i doubt ill ever find the orange/knife pattern that i like though

@JohnKlahr

6 ай бұрын

Yes , I really dig orange knives. Thanks for checking out my video

@d-arts7139

6 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr cyanne. case's cyanne orange is incredible!

I would skip alot in high school, and since I worked at a local restaurant washing dishes,I was usually flush,anyway I would skip and walk over to the nearby Ace to purchase knives, Case and Buck and alot of Zippos too

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Do you still have them?

@davidday6736

7 ай бұрын

I wish....I did reaquire one of the 3 blade Bucks (with 2 blades broken), that I had given to my dad years ago, after he passed away. In those days I was always trading, selling or losing stuff

Nice , there’s not many places near me that has new case. I get lucky and find some occasionally

@ebertcombs6610

4 ай бұрын

Looking around for a hawkbill now. I’ll find one eventually

@JohnKlahr

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for viewing, I have several more videos showing knife searches, please check them out and good luck on the hawkbill

I'm in a remote part of Canada with little for shopping so I have to order everything sight unseen. Been lucky so far ..... no duds.

@JohnKlahr

6 ай бұрын

Where do you usually order from?

@putinontheblitz359

6 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr ..... hello John. KZread seems to be flagging my responses as spam because I mentioned where. I only go through Canadian retailers as our border service have some over the top rules , so I just avoid them completely. The cases are comparable to your prices, but we pay much more for something like a benchmade or spyderco. The problems arise with seizures of folders that can be easily opened and deployed with one hand. I'm even talking knives that have no mechanical assist. So forget a Kershaw flipper , forget a Benchmade Crooked River, forget a Spyderco para. All fully legal to own but prohibited to import. No problem with slip joints and fixed blades but why risk it. All this grief started about the time Trudeau got into power here. It doesn't make sense as we have a huge rural population who use these as tools.

I'm found my uncle case xx from 1962 to 1969 its not a pocket knife but it's one blade holster knife

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Please share a photo

@nicholasdean583

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr idk how to share pic on here

@nicholasdean583

7 ай бұрын

I got you I tag in the the picture

They might not come sharp these days, but I have a 1997 and a 1999 which came RAZOR sharp

about like the red one there but more like peach color same case the peach one was in the smaller smooth red trapper grandpa gave it to me and i lost it about 15 years of carring it i loved to get one like it beaver engraved on it

You would enjoy the case displays at my local ace hardware. Largest I've seen in years.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Where at?

@mikemoore5412

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr mount washington kentucky.

That Case XX Sodbuster Jr. is a nice example of a good hardware store find. Thanks for taking us along. - Tennessee Smoky

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Hope to find more and I will surely share them

Have you ever had problems with quality of fit and finish and centering me and my friends have gotten some knives that should have never left the factory now if i cant see it first i dont buy it been burnt to many times nice video

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Yes, that is why I would rather buy locally, Case does put out some turds, and it's always better to examine and make sure to get the nicest example. Thanks for the comments and checking out my video

Your story is my story

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for checking out my video

hello im looking for a case i think it was a trapper style 2 blade pinkinsh oarnge white bone like handles smooth and it had a beaver eathed on blade said little trapper i believe had it when i was 8 or so around 1980 thanks or if you know what it was maybe im wrong

@JohnKlahr

3 ай бұрын

I have not seen a knife with a beaver on the blade but I’ll ask around and see what I can find out

I used to have a fake katana that was maybe a foot long for cutting pizza. All of our local Ace hardware stores don't have any decent Case knives. Only stuff like cheapo Kershaw's not the nice stuff.

Very enjoyable video. Knives and I have a checkered history...too many scars as a result of not using them properly as a kid. Growing up, hardware stores were the only stores I was ever interested in. I would have loved the ACE stores. I just have one negative comment....please pronounce Gerber properly. It is a name with German origins. The G is hard, therfore a G not a J.

@JohnKlahr

6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I am German and know all about pronunciation. We call them "Jerber" because they remind us of Gerbils!!!

@GCKLXIX

6 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr I get that, but Americans destroy most languages. I try to keep them as pure as possible.

Recently I had a sharp finger stolen from my car and I know how it feels to get let down by society

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Yes, sometimes they like it more than you do. Thanks for checking out the video

Anyone else have this pattern?

Is the Buck knife still made in USA? I thought that since Walmart was carrying them that Buck went to China same way Old Timer and Uncle Henry did. If they’re still Hold Outs making them in the USA like Case is Then my hat’s off to them ! I own a Buck 110 I’ve had it for 4+ Decades skinned a ton of deer with it. But I’ve broke the tip off the blade & when I bought it that long ago it said lifetime guarantee. I’ve had people tell me that I could send it back to Buck and they’d replace the blade and send it back to me. But if they’ve moved to China then Fat Chance of me ever getting that done. Do you know if they’re still USA? If so do they stand behind fixing knives? If so do you know the Phone number to Buck knives Warranty Dept ? I’d love to ship it back and have them replace the blade if so.

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Some models are USA and some are overseas. When in doubt, check Bucks website. Or the box for made in USA

@JohnKlahr

5 ай бұрын

Buck does have forever warranty and customer service is fantastic

What's a Jer-ber knife?

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

A junk knife

Jerber knives😂😂

Go to the smokey mountain knife works in the confederate state of Tennessee. Over 6,000000 knives in stock.

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

I think I will take a road trip soon!

@DavidTucker-yk1bk

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnKlahr beware the last time I went I literally had a bad headache frome knife overload. I could not make my mind up on the brand or style. Case or boker stockman or congress. The selection is mind boggling. They have a gun store and alot of cival war weapons and artifacts.

Could you get ahold of me I’d like for you to pick a knife up and ship it to me if possible I called but they don’t ship.

I don’t like ace cause they charge more than usual

Meanwhile all the sellouts and fanbois are designing and claiming they are knife makers from 🇨🇳

Can’t get shit at a hardware store. I asked the kid where are the 1911s do I have to order them may I see a catalog? And he looked at me like I just spoke Chinese. Can’t even get something sharpened nowadays.

I'm frustrated because I can't find doctors knives or melon tester knives anymore 😔

@JohnKlahr

7 ай бұрын

There was a Doctors knife in one of the cases, I remember seeing it. Can't wait until another road trip

@markrobinson2849

7 ай бұрын

Great Smokey Mountain Knife Works has Doctor Knifes on their website.