Case Knives
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.
Below you will find valuable resources to help with your Case knife collecting hobby:
| Case's Knife Numbering System | This link will explain W.R. Case's numbering system that the company uses to represent knife patterns, handle materials, and other characteristics about its knives. |
| Blade Abbreviations | In addition to the pattern number, W.R. Case often stamps additional letters that represent certain blades or other unique characteristics incorporated in their knives. This link contains information about these characters. |
| Dating Case Knives | This link will provide information about Case's tang stamps, and how they can be used to identify when a knife was made. |
| Case Knives by pattern number | This link lists most of Case's knife patterns by their factory pattern number, shows a picture, and gives each knife a name, along with a description. |
| Case Knives by name | This link lists most of W. R. Case's knife patterns by name alphabetically. Here you will find pictures, descriptions, and the pattern number that has been assigned to each knife. |
| Handle Materials used by Case | Here you will find pictures and descriptions of the various handle materials used by Case. They are listed by their respective handle number designation. |
| Blades and blade material used by Case | Here you will find pictures of the various blades that are used on Case knives along with the various materials that they are made of. |
| The Construction of a Case Knife | Here you will find an in depth look at the components of a Case knife, and how they are put together. |
| Case Knife Shields | Here you will find an in depth look at many of the shield variations used on Case knives. They are useful in helping get an age approximation of any given Case pocket knife. |
Shop our huge selection of Case XX knives. There is most always a great variety of vintage & recent folding Case pocket knives in a variety of handle materials such as genuine stag, jigged bone, mother of pearl, & more. Fixed blade Case knives also come and go in many handle materials.
Buy your favorite Case pattern today. You will generally find Case Trapper knives, Congress knives, Muskrats, Copperheads, Copperlocks, Jack knives & many others in Chrome Vanadium steel, True Sharp Surgical Stainless steel, & specialty steels used by Case on occasion.
New in box, coveted color. Crazy how the 'off-beat' colors are the hottest Sod Jrs given the years of black and yellow synthetic only in this pattern. Will combine/refund shipping if...
Item # 135133
$90.00 $100.00
Frankly the prettiest Caribbean Blue Bone I've run across. This one is a looker...
Item # 135131
$100.00
Rich color, all new in the box with docs. Will combine/refund shipping if you take...
Item # 135129
$88.00 $100.00
MADE IN THE USA - THIS SALE IS FOR ONE POCKET KNIFE AS SHOWN Key Specifications...
Item # 135106
$99.99
CaseXXCrossRoadsRed/White/BlueBurlG‑10SodBusterJr–S35VN–66386...
Item # 135105
$103.99
Case XX USA 4 Dot 1976 Bone 6380 Large Whittler Knife - Beautiful Genuine Bone Handles - No Cracks -Nickel Silver Bolsters - Nickel Silver Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very...
Item # 135089
$400.00
Case Cheetah Cub, Dark Red Burlap Micarta Smooth, new in box, carbon steel blade. Knife pictured is the one you receive. Shipping in USA 50 States...
Item # 135034
$150.00
Experience the artistry of W.R. Case & Sons with the 57536 Trapper, featuring a vibrant Tequila Sunrise Bone handle in Crandall Jig pattern and classic Axe Handle profile. This premium folding...
Item # 135021
$115.00
Experience American tradition with the Case AWTC54JH Trapper, a premium folding tool crafted in Bradford, PA. This commemorative edition features smooth natural bone handles, dual Tru-Sharp™...
Item # 135020
$115.00
W. R. CASE BRADFORD PA. U.S.A. WINCHESTER TRADEMARK(1990)--SLEEVEBOARD 1/2 WHITTLER-4 3/4 INCHES CLOSED-2 BLADES MAINE IS "ETCHED"-HONEY JIGGED BONE HANDLES MINT. NO BOX...
Item # 135016
$245.00
Handcrafted in the U.S.A., this classic American Case Butterbean is about 2 3/4 inches long (folded/closed) and weighs approximately 1.4 ounces. The handle is Gator Jigged Old Red Bone with a Oval...
Item # 134983
$83.99
Handcrafted in the U.S.A., this classic American Case Mini Trapper is about 3 1/2 inches long (folded/closed) and weighs approximately 2.5 ounces. The handle is Gator Jigged Old Red Bone with a...
Item # 134980
$84.99
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134935
$133.33 $163.33
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134934
$113.33 $133.33
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134932
$113.33 $133.33
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134931
$113.33 $133.33
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134928
$193.33 $233.33
This Trapper is a part of the Abalone Family. Our iridescent Abalone knives gleam with some of the most striking colors found in nature. The Trapper gets its name from the consumer it was designed...
Item # 134925
$269.99
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134924
$193.33 $233.33
Case XX USA 10 dot 1970 pocketknife pattern 5375 with stag handles near mint Vintage Case XX USA 10 dot 5375 big Stockman. 4.25 inch closed. This knife is the desirable 10 dot 1970. All dots...
Item # 134913
$800.00
This a Case XX mini trapper. The handles are white bone and are damage free. Made in 2004. This is part of the trapper set. It included three trappers. The regular trapper was blue bone, the mini...
Item # 134869
$65.00
2021 Case XX Large Cheetah Gold Edition DIAMOND ARTWORK Chestnut Bone 6111 1/2L SS - Beautiful gold diamond artwork bone ... no chips or cracks - Only 500...
Item # 134865
$350.00
2021 Case XX Large Cheetah 6111 1/2L SS Yellow Brown Tan Bone - Beautiful yellow, brown, and tan bone ... no chips or cracks - Not 100% sure, but the jigging...
Item # 134861
$300.00 $330.00
1974 Case XX Elephant Toe 6250 Etched Blade - Brown Jigged Wood ... no chips, scratches, or cracks - Elephant etched main blade - Mirror like...
Item # 134857
$350.00
1974 Case XX Elephant Toe 6250 - Brown Jigged Wood ... no chips, scratches, or cracks - This knife appears to have been carried more than used, and looks...
Item # 134855
$290.00
Up for sale is yet another rather unique Elephant Toe that features blades that have also been finished to a rare Satin-like SSP style uncommon to most Elephant Toes. However, the Patina...
Item # 134851
$300.00
Appears to have never been used, carried or sharpened. Do not have the original box, but have a Case box it will ship...
Item # 134837
$175.00
The Case XX USA 059L SSP Single Blade Lockback Pocket Knife with black Zytel handles is a high-quality, American-made folding knife. This pocketknife features a manual opening mechanism,...
Item # 134806
$20.00
Stag Knife from Case XX Pocket Knives Collector's Set 75th Anniversary 1905-1980 NOS Never Used 1980 10-Dot Have original factory edges. Never used or resharpened. No...
Item # 134756
$143.33 $193.33
1965-69 5347. Beautiful piece, no issues other than a small amount of blade rub. No chips or cracks. Great snap. Very...
Item # 134753
$465.00 $475.00
This is a vintage Case halleys comment knife. Its not ever been used. In its original clam shell type case that's in good condition, however it doesn't close down completely on one side, (very...
Item # 134750
$130.00
CASE XX 47 STOCKMAN SFO SMOOTH YELLOW SYNTHETIC 47 PATTERN STOCKMAN 3 7/8" CLOSED STAINLESS STEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX -...
Item # 134706
$92.00
CASE XX MINI COPPERLOCK SFO SMOOTH YELLOW SYNTHETIC MINI COPPERLOCK 3 5/8" CLOSED STAINLESS STEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX -...
Item # 134705
$102.00
CASE XX RUSSLOCK SFO SMOOTH YELLOW SYNTHETIC RUSSLOCK 4 1/4" CLOSED STAINLESS STEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX - BRAND NEW...
Item # 134704
$92.00
CASE XX SOWBELLY 2025 YELLOW SYNTHETIC SOWBELLY 3 7/8" CLOSED CARBON STEEL EXCELLENT CONDITION IN BOX - BRAND NEW...
Item # 134703
$72.00