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hi guys im new to the forum and i have an old case xx 6265 sab .
i am wondering as to the estimated age and value of the knife
and as to what handle the knife has here are some pics

Looks like bone to me but without clear pictures of the tang stamps it will be hard to tell much more than that. Welcome to AAPK ! ! !

tang stamps? what are those

Well, on the base of the main blade next to the bolster on the side with the "Case" shield there should be something stamped into the metal. See anything?

Hard to see it in pictures 4, 5 & 6.

sorry bout the fuzzy pics ill see if i can get some clearer ones
and as the stamps all i see is case xx on the other side is the number stamp 6265SAB
there aren't any cracks in the handle or chips in the blades but the blades do have what look like water spots
over all the knife is in pretty good shape

From that info I'd say it's a 1940-65 Folding Hunter. Mint it could be worth $350-500 according to Price & Zalesky.

oh wow im surprized im acualy trying to sell it
its far from mint but its in realy good shape

Depends on how you sell it. On eBay you will probably get about half that at best. True value depends on what someone else is willing to pay. Economics 101. Good luck!

yeah i know how it works its only worth what someone will pay

what exactly is this knife a case or case clasic

I know from personal experience that the very best thing you can do is to buy a few books and start read'in. My first suggestion is Steve Pfeiffer's book- Collecting Case Knives, identification and price guide. This will provide you with a vast amount of info and it has colored pics, awesome book! Depending on what brand you may be honing in on, there are many that cover a broad sepctrum of brand knives in the same book such as: The Standard Knife Collector's Guide 6th edition by Ron Stewart. Good luck and have lot'sa fun, you will become addicted!!

-LBW

thanks for all the help guys

Here's hoping you come back with some clear macro pictures of the knife in good light. I'm a big fan of Case's Folding Hunter and since I can't hold it, would appreciate the next best thing. Good pictures would also allow us to offer advice on spots that look like they may cause damage in the future. Nice knife!

here is some more pics hope these are better

hey guys thanks for all your help on the knife but i just sold it

THANKS mudfreek!!!

Knife arrived safe and sound........can't tell you how much I like it. Managed to get
outside and get a pic in natural light, sure makes that redbone POP!!!

Case XX 6265SAB Red Bone, nice strong snap on both blades.


IM

Congrats. Very very nice knife!

Very nice there Trev.

She's a beauty Trev.

Thanks guys!!!
I kinda thought you might like it Bamafan....... .


IM

Just goes to show ya what a little spit and elbow grease can do for a knife. Beautiful job Trev and an awsome knife!!

-LBW