Cattle Knives, 45 pattern!

[RalphAlsip]

All, thank you for the gracious comments.

Here are pictures of 2 green bone Case XX 06245 DG (dog grooming) patterns. One of them is stamped Case XX the other one has no stamping whatsoever, but I believe it is a Case knife. The unstamped knife has blade etching that says "Stevens Dog Stripper". The Case stamped example has a main Spear blade and secondary grooming/stripping blade. On the Stevens example, both blades are grooming / stripping blades. It is interesting that both examples have blank shields. I have seen blank shields on Case Tested and earlier knives, but these knives are the first that I can recall a blank shield on a Case XX. Please share insights related to blank shields on XX knives.

The teeth on the grooming blades seem pretty fragile, so I'm guessing these knives are unused because the teeth are straight and all there (unlike mine ).

Thanks for looking.

[gsmith7158]

Jerry I haven't found that app yet so let me go ahead and say OUTSTANDING!

[jlw257]

Jerry,

[zp4ja]

Nice grooming knives Jerry.
I had heard in some cases on contract knives, The Shield was installed backwards. Another words the case name and lettering is facing towards the scale

[rexstubbins]

All, thank you for the gracious comments.

Here are pictures of 2 green bone Case XX 06245 DG (dog grooming) patterns. One of them is stamped Case XX the other one has no stamping whatsoever, but I believe it is a Case knife. The unstamped knife has blade etching that says "Stevens Dog Stripper". The Case stamped example has a main Spear blade and secondary grooming/stripping blade. On the Stevens example, both blades are grooming / stripping blades. It is interesting that both examples have blank shields. I have seen blank shields on Case Tested and earlier knives, but these knives are the first that I can recall a blank shield on a Case XX. Please share insights related to blank shields on XX knives.

The teeth on the grooming blades seem pretty fragile, so I'm guessing these knives are unused because the teeth are straight and all there (unlike mine ).

Thanks for looking.

Hey Ralph - according to Steve Pfeiffer it is a Case. Looks like the one I have. Nice looking 45DG's. Here is mine: http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... g+stripper

[RalphAlsip]

Rex, thanks for pointing me to your knife. The 2 Stevens Dog Strippers look like brothers. Glad to get confirmation it was made by Case and see the other comments about shields and the Stevens company.

[espn77]

Im with Greg OUTSTANDING!!!!!!

[Mumbleypeg]

Jerry, all I can say is wow! You must have searched far and wide to find those rare wonders.

Ken

[RalphAlsip]

Keith and Ken, thank you for the encouragement. Ken, I had been looking for a DG example for a few years with no luck. Then I found the knife with the Stevens etch and in a matter of a few days the Case stamped one kinda found me. It's great when good luck happens.

An old farmer in Illinois many years ago asked me if I knew the definition of the word "serendipity". I said no I didn't. He told me that serendipity is when you are looking for a needle in the haystack and you find the farmer's daughter.

The reason for that little tangent is because I now have a 2nd etched blade 45 pattern (the Stevens dog groomer is the first). Here is a Case Bradford 6345 1/2 P etched from a company in Ottumwa, IA. The handles are Rogers bone which is another first in my 45 collection. The oval shield has raised letters and all the blades are stamped including the pattern number 6345 1/2 P on the punch.

Coincidentally, the punch on this has a needle tip

[peanut740]

Jerry that is a hell of a knife.It has all the bells and whistles.

[stockman]

Jerry that knife is unreal, the best 45 i've seen.

Harold

[gsmith7158]

Jerry you have probably already looked this up but McCarroll Bros. Was a hardware concern in 1918 in Ottumwa. Great Knife! Keep them coming buddy.
I love this thread !

[stockman]

I have a few 45's, can't compete with Jerry he is the best. Here is one. Hope I haven't posted it already. A so-so knife.
Top picture is a mistake, a different 45.
Harold

[olderdogs1]

Great examples guys.

Jerry, you are lucky Roger "Peanut740" didn't fine that etched 45 1st. I can imagine trying to pry that one out of his hands.

Tom

[RalphAlsip]

Many thanks for the gracious comments...

Greg, I've been watching for pictures of a 45 coming out of Ga.

Harold, your scout knife is very nice and I have seen you post some other beauties - especially this one: http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... le#p463061

Tom, If the knife would have had an etch with an Ohio location or if it would have been a Maher & Grosh, then I'm pretty sure ol' peanut740 would be in possession and it would probably take 2 trucks from Fort Knox to haul it away

[gsmith7158]

Greg, I've been watching for pictures of a 45 coming out of Ga


Jerry H. according to USPS it has arrived at my abode, unfortunately I have not.

[gsmith7158]

Well I finally arrived and she was patiently waiting on me. Here she is.

[RalphAlsip]

Greg beautiful knife! Looks to be in wonderful condition. Is it the original finish on the blades? Long pull on a spear blade is a nice combination. I like the thin profile of these 2 blade models combined with the sturdiness of a strong backspring.

[royal0014]

That 'un was worth the wait!

[gsmith7158]

Jerry I was surprised at the slimness of the knife. What a wonderful carry knife that would make although I don't think this one will see any duty. It does appear to be the original finish as you can see a slight rub mark on the secondary blade. I am very Happy with this one.

[XxTestedxX]

Finally I can join, my first cattle knife

[RalphAlsip]

Zach, very nice example. It looks well cared for - I like those pointy blade tips!

Thanks to Harold stockman I have a new addition to my 45 collection. This is a Case Bradford 06245 with green Rogers bone. The pen blade is stamped with the 06245 pattern number which is common on Bradford era knives.

[XxTestedxX]

That's a sweet knife!!

[stockman]

Jerry, Happy that you purchased that 45 from me. I always liked it because it was survivor, never refinished like many
of the old Case knives. Lightly used oiled and cared for over many years.

Harold

[XxTestedxX]

6345 1/2 rough black