For my first review on Pocket Knife Reviews, I thought I’d do a review on one of my favorite pocket knives. It’s a Case Bermuda Green Pocket Worn Saddlehorn Pocket Knife. Say that three times without taking a breath! Anyhow, I just love this pocket knife. I found it about a year ago at a Gun Show. The vendor said it was new, but it didn’t come with a box. That’s just as well, I’m not really a box collector. I buy knives that catch my eye…for whatever reason. I will be honest with you and tell you that I love Case pocket knives. They’re one of the few knife makers still making them here in the U.S.A., and that means a great deal to me.
If memory serves me right, I paid around $60 to $65 for this knife. This Case Saddlehorn pocket knife comes with a Tru-Sharp surgical steel blades. The blade configurations are a Clip blade and a Skinner blade. Although the knife was sharp when I bought it, it wasn’t not razor sharp. I can live with this!
My readers must know that one of my pet peeves is buying a new knife and then finding out that it’s not sharp. There’s really no good excuse for it. I’ve heard that many manufacturers don’t sharpen their blades because of the fear of a lawsuit if someone cuts their self. I think it’s because it’s one less thing they have to do so they save a few cents in the manufacturing process. That equals a cheap knife in my book!
Anyhow, back to the Pocket Worn Bermuda Green Case Saddlehorn Pocket Knife. Even though it wouldn’t shave hair when I bought it, the blades were sharp enough to slice a piece of paper all the way through. Not too shabby, but a few strokes on my Razor’s Edge hone and the blade would shave a Grizzly.
The bolsters are nickel Silver as is the Case shield. The knife is about 3.5 inches long when closed and I find that it’s just the right size to ride in my pocket. I use this knife for my “dress up” situations. It just feels like it belongs in my slacks and I do not notice it unless I stick my hand in my pocket.
As you can tell, the knife fits perfectly in my hand. I have a rather large hand and like knives that fit snug. Not too long, not too short. It seems the folks over at Case Knives had me in mind when they made this knife!
I also like how the blades snap open. They’re not so stiff as to keep your finger nails from slipping off when trying to open them and no so easy as to come partially open by their self as some other pocket knives are known to do.
I’ve had the chance to use this pocket knife on many occasions and it hasn’t let me down once. From making emergency repairs on my Wife’s shoes to stripping some wire on a trailer wire harness, the blades stay sharp and it only takes a wipe of a cloth to get them back to their mirror like finish.
If you’re looking for a pocket knife that is great looking, reliable, durable and can take (and keep) a razor edge, look into one of the Case Saddlehorn pocket knives. They come in a variety of colors and if you’re like me, you’ll find the Clip and Skinner blades to be all you need for most knife cutting situations. I think the Pocket Worn Bermuda Green is one fine and unusual color and I look forward to buying other models in Bermuda Green!