Case RED Bone?

The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
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robinetn
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Chief RID wrote:Bob. Excuse my ignorance. What is Red Bone? Is it a look that can come from any handle material? Does it have to have a particular jigging pattern? I am trying to get some info and you seem to have it. HELP! :?
It has to be the color of the 6265 IMband listed or at least very near that shade of red . Many collectors "stretch the blanket" when it comes to depicting red bone , but true red bone is unmistakenly red . It has nothing to do with the jigging .

Bob
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This would be some Case XX red bone ;)
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Nice example Gino. And a XX Era Muskrat too! Very nice!
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Thanks Bob ::nod::
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Thanks guys. I guess mine does look a little like a Brown Bone. This sure is fun. I am looking at pocket knives for the first time at 59 years old. And to think I thought I knew what I was carrying in my pocket for over 50 years.
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Sweet rat Gino.. That color is real nice!! John ::tu::
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Is my knife worth 75 bucks? Here is a pic after I gave it some care.
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Personally, I dig the knife but I dont think its a 75.00 knife. The blade, handle wear and those pins just hurt the value in my opinion. Some one might pay that for it though, you never know. ;)
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That's about what I expected. Thanks gino. Since it is a family knife it will probably never be sold but getting an idea of how things go it has helped me try to get involved. I can't wait till I pick up something I am not attached to. I have got to hit some yard sales this spring, I guess.
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The problem I have is I get attached to everyone I buy, LOL. I am not lucky enough to have any family passed down knives but if I did I would never let them go.
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