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    Case Texas Toothpick Knives

    The Case Texas Toothpick is the slimmest knife in a traditional pocket: one long clip blade in a narrow, tapered handle that slips into a jeans watch pocket, a shirt pocket or a purse without a bulge. Case builds it in Bradford, Pennsylvania in two sizes, the Small Texas Toothpick at 3 inches closed with a 2 1/4-inch long clip blade, and the Medium Texas Toothpick at 4 1/4 inches closed, both as traditional slip joints.

    That long clip blade is the whole point of the pattern. Its spine sweeps down in a long, shallow clip to a fine, needle-sharp point, giving you precise control for detail work: opening mail, trimming threads, slicing an apple, cleaning out a splinter or scoring a package. With only one blade in the frame, the Toothpick stays thin and light, so it rides comfortably all day and is easy to forget until you need it. Most Toothpicks are built with Tru-Sharp stainless, and select models offer CV (chrome vanadium) for traditionalists who want the easiest edge to resharpen.

    It's built for everyday carriers who want a slim, dependable pocket knife that won't weigh down a pocket, and for collectors who appreciate one of Case's most enduring single-blade patterns. At Knifeworks, you're buying from an authorized Case dealer, and every Case Texas Toothpick is covered by the Case Limited Lifetime Warranty.

    Small or Medium?Check the pattern stamp. A Small Texas Toothpick ends in 10096 and closes to 3 inches. A Medium Texas Toothpick ends in 10094 and closes to 4 1/4 inches. Both carry a single long clip blade.

    Call 888-225-9775 — we carry the Case Texas Toothpick daily and can help you choose the right size for how you carry.

    Authorized Case DealerCase Limited Lifetime Warranty on every Case Texas Toothpick.
    Made in Bradford, PennsylvaniaHandcrafted in the USA by Case.
    One Long Clip BladeSmall at 3 inches closed or Medium at 4 1/4 inches.
    Same or Next Business Day ShippingShips from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775.
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    The Case Texas Toothpick Buyer's Guide (2026)

    What makes the Texas Toothpick one of the slimmest traditional pocket knives, how its long clip blade works, and how to choose between the Small and Medium sizes.

    The Case Texas Toothpick: One Long, Slender Blade+

    The Texas Toothpick earns its name from its profile: a long, narrow, tapered handle carrying a single long clip blade, slender enough to look like an oversized toothpick when closed. Case builds it in Bradford, Pennsylvania as a traditional slip joint, with one blade and nothing else to add width.

    That single-blade design is the Toothpick's advantage. Without a second or third blade stacked in the frame, the knife stays thin and light, so it disappears into a watch pocket, shirt pocket or purse and is comfortable to carry every day.

    TipIf you carry a multi-blade stockman or trapper for work, a Small Texas Toothpick makes an easy second knife for clean, precise cuts in town.
    The Long Clip Blade: Fine Point, Slim Profile+
    TraitWhat It Means in Use
    Long, shallow clipThe spine sweeps down gradually over much of the blade, creating a slim, tapered tip
    Fine, sharp pointPrecise control for detail work, piercing tape and getting into tight spots
    Narrow bladeClean, low-drag slicing through paper, thread, string and fruit

    The long clip is a detail blade first. It excels at opening mail and packages, trimming threads and loose strings, cleaning a fingernail, removing a splinter and slicing food. Its fine point is also the part to protect: avoid prying with it, and it will stay sharp and true for years.

    Small vs. Medium Texas Toothpick+
    FeatureSmall Texas ToothpickMedium Texas Toothpick
    Pattern Stamp Ending1009610094
    Closed Length3 in4 1/4 in
    BladeSingle 2 1/4" long clipSingle long clip
    Best ForWatch pockets, shirt pockets, purses and the lightest everyday carryMore handle to hold and more reach for cutting chores

    If the knife will ride in a small pocket or you mostly cut paper, string and food, choose the Small. If you have larger hands or want more knife for working tasks, choose the Medium.

    Reading the Toothpick Pattern Number+

    Case pattern numbers tell you the handle material, the blade count and the pattern. On a Small Texas Toothpick stamped 610096 SS, the leading 6 is the handle-material code, the 1 is a single blade, and 0096 identifies the Small Texas Toothpick. A Medium Texas Toothpick uses 0094 in the same position. The suffix names the steel: SS for Tru-Sharp stainless or CV for chrome vanadium.

    TipThe handle code changes with the handle material, but the last digits do not. Any stamp ending in 10096 is a Small Texas Toothpick; any ending in 10094 is a Medium.
    Choosing Your Steel: Tru-Sharp SS vs. CV+
    SteelEdgeMaintenancePattern Suffix
    Tru-Sharp StainlessGood, holds a working edge and touches up easilyLow, strong corrosion resistanceSS
    CV (Chrome Vanadium)Known for ease of resharpeningHigher, keep a thin film of oil on the blade to prevent rustCV

    Tru-Sharp is Case's surgical stainless and the right choice for a Toothpick that will ride in a pocket through sweat, rain and kitchen use. CV is the traditional alloy steel for carriers who sharpen often on a pocket stone and don't mind a little care.

    TipA long, fine clip point sharpens best with light, even strokes. Lift the handle slightly as you reach the tip so the edge follows the clip's curve without rounding the point.
    Slip Joint Action and Everyday Care+

    Every Case Texas Toothpick is a slip joint, so there is no Liner Lock or Frame Lock to release. Backspring tension holds the blade open and closed, which makes it a knife for controlled cutting rather than prying or hard impact.

    Close the blade with your fingers clear of the edge and let the backspring snap it home. Blow out pocket lint, wipe the blade after cutting food or tape, and put a drop of light oil at the pivot every few months.

    Case Texas Toothpick Specs at a Glance+
    SpecDetail
    SizesSmall Texas Toothpick (10096) and Medium Texas Toothpick (10094)
    BladeSingle long clip
    Small Blade Length2 1/4 in
    Closed Length3 in (Small), 4 1/4 in (Medium)
    Blade SteelTru-Sharp Stainless (SS) or CV (Chrome Vanadium)
    ActionSlip joint
    Made InBradford, Pennsylvania, USA
    WarrantyCase Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Case Texas Toothpick: Frequently Asked Questions

    Answers from the Knifeworks team in Columbia, Louisiana on the Case Texas Toothpick knife.

    What is a Case Texas Toothpick knife?+

    The Case Texas Toothpick is a traditional single-blade slip joint with one long clip blade in a slim, tapered handle, built in Bradford, Pennsylvania. Case makes it in two sizes: the Small Texas Toothpick at 3 inches closed and the Medium Texas Toothpick at 4 1/4 inches closed.

    Why is it called a Texas Toothpick?+

    The name comes from its long, slender profile. Closed, the narrow, tapered handle and single long clip blade give the knife the look of an oversized toothpick.

    What is a long clip blade?+

    A long clip blade has a spine that sweeps down in a long, shallow clip to a fine, sharp point. It is a detail blade, ideal for opening mail and packages, trimming threads, slicing food and removing splinters.

    What's the difference between the Small and Medium Texas Toothpick?+

    Size. The Small Texas Toothpick (pattern ending in 10096) closes to 3 inches with a 2 1/4-inch long clip blade. The Medium Texas Toothpick (pattern ending in 10094) closes to 4 1/4 inches for more handle and reach. Both carry a single long clip blade.

    What do the Case Toothpick pattern numbers mean?+

    On a stamp like 610096 SS, the leading 6 is the handle material, the 1 is a single blade, and 0096 identifies the Small Texas Toothpick. A Medium Texas Toothpick uses 0094 instead. The suffix names the steel: SS for Tru-Sharp stainless or CV for chrome vanadium.

    Which steel is best on a Case Texas Toothpick?+

    Tru-Sharp stainless (SS) is the low-maintenance choice with strong corrosion resistance. CV (chrome vanadium) is known for easy resharpening but needs a thin film of oil to prevent rust.

    Does the Case Texas Toothpick lock?+

    No. The Case Texas Toothpick is a slip joint, so there is no Liner Lock or Frame Lock. Backspring tension holds the blade open and closed.

    What warranty comes with the Case Texas Toothpick?+

    Every Case Texas Toothpick is covered by the Case Limited Lifetime Warranty. Knifeworks is an authorized Case dealer, ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana, and answers questions at 888-225-9775.

    Authorized Case Dealer · Made in Bradford, PA · Single Long Clip Blade · Small or Medium

    The Slimmest Knife in a Traditional Pocket

    The Case Texas Toothpick puts one long clip blade in a slender slip joint frame, in Small or Medium, covered by the Case Limited Lifetime Warranty. Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily and ship same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana.

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