CASE 11, 11-1/2, 11-1/2L and Cheetah thread

[PigSticker]

My guess is when they first came out with the swing guard it was the tactical type knife for the time period-just a fightin knife--I thought K-Bar had a swing guard before Case maybe somebody else knows I do know the K-Bars have always been a little pricey

[zp4ja]

My guess is when they first came out with the swing guard it was the tactical type knife for the time period-just a fightin knife--I thought K-Bar had a swing guard before Case maybe somebody else knows I do know the K-Bars have always been a little pricey

Hey PigSticker,

That was my thought on the knife use also. Only seems logical to me but maybe others will have some opinions.

Thanks, Jerry

[zp4ja]

I only have 4 Cheetahs as we speak. Only one that is pre 81 and it's a Blue scroll which I believe is very common. The two I have pictured were made in quanities of 100 or less. One is an EX6111 1/2 Giraffe bone and the other is just a 6.5111 1/2 Bone Stag with the 113 year shield. The shield is what makes it rare. It was put on 50 knives only, randomly. I'll try to get some pics of my other knives later today.

Hey Wazu,
On the 1977 Blue Scroll, my records show 19,000 made. Find one with engraved bolsters, you got something there. Only 1000 engraved bolster 1977 Blue Scroll 5111-1/2 were made. That is a low run in that era in my opinion. PM me if someone has one they want to sell.

Very nice knives you have there!!! Can't wait to see your others.

Here is a 1973 7 dot 6111-1/2 with Delrin handles and comp shield. Since 1973 was the year they switched to comp shield, I think they are scarce.

[wazu013]

Here's my Blue Scroll Cheetah and my Classic Cheetah. The only Blue Scrolls I have without engraved bolsters are the Cheetah and Trapper.

[zp4ja]

Very nice stag examples Wazu!!!

Here is the brother to the previous knife I posted. But this 1973 6111-1/2L in Delrin has the NON Comp shield...

[zp4ja]

and the 1973 6111-1/2 Bone...

[zp4ja]

Two 1972 8 dot 6111-1/2. Might also be 1971 9 dot 6111-1/2???? I love the swing guard on this pattern but very hard to differentiate between a 9 dot and a 8 dot.

Please post what you have.

[zp4ja]

Here are the 1971 "True Cheetahs". Posted elsewhere in the forum but better (still not great) pics and certainly pertinent to this thread...

Top knife in the pics is the 1971' 5111-1/2L "Large Stamp".
Bottom knife in the pics is the 1971' 5111-1/2LSSP "Small Stamp".

I like the both very much as they have unique characteristics, like all stag. LSSP is the knife pictured in Steve's book. The 5111-1/2L was given to me from my Dad. Both have nice/gnarly stag in my book.

No more knives like this out there that suit this post???

Regards, Jerry

[shugy]

heres my one and only, 6111-1/2 L,7 dot, a nice knife

[Cutty]

Nice ones everybody

Here's a new 11-1/2L in chestnut from the Deep Canyon series. First new case i've picked up in a while. The handles are sweet

[zp4ja]

Nice knives guys!

Shug, nice 77'. These knives feel good in hand to me.

cutty, interesting pic angle. I like it. Pretty jigging.

Thanks for posting! Keep them coming.

Jerry

[zp4ja]

Here are two 1970 10 dot 6111-1/2. All dots are visible even with the swing guard...

Jerry

[caddyman1973]

I only got one...Its either an 8 or 9 dot (8 are visible, maybe one more)

[zp4ja]

Caddyman, I like the bone alot on that knife. Beautiful!!!

I posted this one elsewhere but pertinent to the thread with better pics this time.

CASE 1970 10 dot 5111-1/2 Cheetah Prototype...

[zp4ja]

Keep posting those knives!!!

Here is my red bone Factory Error (no model stamp) CASE XX USA 6111-1/2L. Now this is a CASE Red bone for sure. I love this knife. Amazing bone color in my opinion.

Regards, Jerry

[have aknife day]

Cheetah is my favorite pattern...except for congress,bulldog,whittler,stockman,sowbelly and fixed blades!!(all CASE)

CASE CHEETAHS:65-69 sabre redbone and two 70 or 71's(can tell,dots hidden by swing guard)one big Stamp L and one Small Stamp lssp

[zp4ja]

Hey HAKD,

Those knives looks real pretty. Can't tell you much more without seeing pictures of the model stamps for each knife. The bolsters are blinding since they appear to be buffed heavily. No offense but if you don't mind me asking, are these knives purchased this way or are you buffing them or having someone do it? Reason I ask is some collectors are drawn to that and some are turned off by it. Whatever state I get my knives in, I personally only use Blue Magic by hand and cloth on mine. To each his own, just curious. Although the pics from your following post 4 days ago is not of the quality of this picture on this post, the knives you just posted don't look the same as 4 days ago. Your knives to do as you wish, everyone likes them different, just curious. Maybe just the pics and my eyes.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... =4&t=35220

I can tell you that based on your description of the picture file you attached and the fact that 10 dot Cheetah knife was not made with both Large and Small Stamps, both posted Stags are not 10 dots. The 10 dot Stags are extremely rare. Not saying one of the 2 Stags you have posted are not a 10 dot, just not both. All the 10 dots as far as I know have all 10 dots CLEARLY visible even given the swing guard factor. Very few 10 dots made. Some nine dots have all 9 dots visible as I understand but the percentage is extremely small. No 8 dots were made. The 9 dot Cheetahs are still low run and rare though in my opinion.

If you want to take the time to snap a few pics of the pile side model stamps on all the knives, be happy to take a look. They don't need to be macro shots, just swing guard positioned to where most of the stamp is visible as possible with some of the handle and blade included is fine. Even on the USA bone 11-1/2L as some variations exist on that model/year but have to see the model stamp to determine that.

Jerry

[have aknife day]

no problem...i have pics to post of all three
they are same condition as they were 4 days ago! you are right, they do look a little differant in the two pics though!!
i think i will open a thread

[zp4ja]

Thanks! can you please post the requested pics to this thread also please. That way members don't have to search around to find the pics relating to this thread, subject and question. Otherwise it get to confusing to follow the topic at hand.

Thanks, Jerry

[have aknife day]

ok what do you think?

stag cheetah's

closer-ER

[zp4ja]

Same as my original reply. Looks good so far on the mark side pics but not the provided pile side pics I suggested in my reply. Flip the knives over and take the same pics. Please include one of the USA 6111-1/2L too!

I do like the way the mark side looks as far as the nail nick size and shape, relation to the Cheetah etch, etc.

I AM NOT AN EXPERT! But do know a thing or two on Cheetahs and 11-1/2s as I own a few that you can see in this post if you look back a bit. Either way, my word is not a guarantee of authenticity. Just some tell tale signs that make a 10 dot or 9 dot or not, etc, etc. Post pics as suggested of the pile side model stamps with swing guards out of the way like you just posted.

Just trying to help out and not pick your knives apart. The pile side pics will speak very clearly as to what you have. Just the nature of this particular frame in the year and pattern you posted.

I am sure other members will chime in also to politely confirm that I am full of crap or correct. Can't do anymore without the suggested pics though.

Jerry

[nutcase]

Here's a few 9 or 10's that have Stag issues but perfect blades. The Cheetah is my carry and by far my favorite

[have aknife day]

ok

[zp4ja]

Here's a few 9 or 10's that have Stag issues but perfect blades. The Cheetah is my carry and by far my favorite

Very nice nutcase!!! All nine dots. 1 small stamp and 3 large stamp. What stag issues? Those are beautiful. A little darker than ones I have seen but that doesn't mean anything. I'm no expert. Nice Cheetahs. What else you got hiding in that 11-1/2 roll?

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Great looking knives HAKD! Both the stags are nine dots. The USA is a nice one too. On the USA era only CASE 11-1/2L, if you have one with no model stamp or an "extra 1" in the model number, you have something there. Scarce factory errors. That one pictured is normal production. Certainly not a bad thing in my book. Great knife. I'll take the non factory error USAs all day long. I still am looking for an "extra 1" knife in good shape.

Nice Cheetahs Guys! The 9 dot Cheetahs are scarce. Only made 1 year in limited quantities. Thanks for showing them.

Jerry

[nutcase]

The person I aquired them from had them in oil at one time or another. I will post some other Cheetahs soon as I have a question on a swing guard on one of them.