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.
CASE CANOE==MINT NOT SHARPENED BUT SPOT AT CANOE ETCH.-BONE STAG HANDLES...
Item # 113034
$43.00
Case XX USA 1889-1989 Gold Stone GS230 Centennial Gunstock Jack Knife - Serial Number 106 - Beautiful Gold Stone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut -...
Item # 112964
$150.00
Case XX USA 1889-1989 Gold Stone GS208 Centennial Half Whittler Knife - Serial Number 106 - Beautiful Gold Stone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut -...
Item # 112962
$75.00
Case XX USA 1889-1989 Gold Stone Centennial GS225 1/2 Coke Bottle Jack Knife - Serial Number 106 - Beautiful Gold Stone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and...
Item # 112961
$100.00
Case XX USA 1889-1989 Gold Stone Centennial GS225 1/2 Coke Bottle Jack Knife - Serial Number 106 - Beautiful Gold Stone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and...
Item # 112960
$75.00
Case XX USA 1889-1989 Gold Stone Centennial GS233 Pen Knife - Serial Number 106Beautiful Gold Stone Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble -...
Item # 112959
$65.00
Parker Case XX Christmas 1989 Parker Gift Set Knife NIB - Composition Handles - No Cracks - They Both Lock Up Tight - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original...
Item # 112955
$65.00
Rare Case XX USA Damascus Stag One Arm Banana Razor Knife - Thick Stag Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Box -...
Item # 112953
$250.00
Case XX USA Black 059L SS Mini Blackhorn Lockback Knife - Black Composition Handles - Locks Up Tight - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition in the Original Box - Approx. 3 1/8 inches...
Item # 112951
$25.00
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, the Case XX USA 510096 SS Tiny Toothpick is a premium pocket knife designed for those who appreciate quality and precision. Featuring a genuine stag...
Item # 112921
$90.00
Crafted with the finest materials, the CASE XX USA Emerald Green Bone-Stag Tiny Toothpick Pocket Knife is a marvel of both beauty and functionality. The knife features a rich emerald green bone...
Item # 112920
$50.00
Knife appears unused however it does have either a scratch or a tight crack. I'm gonna call it a crack but still a nice...
Item # 112900
$195.00
2024 SFO Sea Dragon SET - SMKW Exclusive Limited Quantity Produced Item 25202 - 6254SS - Trapper Item 25203 - 6207SS - Mini Trapper Item 25204 - 6318SS - Md...
Item # 112895
$3,250.00
SMKW SFO Peanut Butter & Jelly Folding Hunter with Sheath Item : 39436 6265SS NOTE: Coloration may slightly vary due to qty available being more than...
Item # 112871
$280.00
2011 Case XX Red Bone Swell Center Jack. "Don't Tread On Me" etched on Blade. Factory Case XX Knife and etching. New in original box. Never used, carried or...
Item # 112825
$159.99
Case Tested Greenbone Beautiful, solid knife. Rare with the sheepsfoot blade. Does has a chip around the pin as shown in the pics. Would be a good one to put up and...
Item # 112802
$350.00
Crafted for versatility and precision, the Case XX 6344 SS USA 3 Blade Medium Stockman is a top-tier folding pocket knife. Its blades are forged from high-grade stainless steel, promising a sharp,...
Item # 112783
$50.00
Crafted with precision, the Case XX USA Brown Standard Jigged Peanut Pocket Knife 6220 SS boasts a classic design for the discerning collector or everyday user. Featuring a robust stainless steel...
Item # 112775
$45.00
2019 Case XX Burnt Purple Bone Tribal Jigged Sowbelly. New in original box. Never used, carried or...
Item # 112769
$224.99
2019 Case XX Burnt Purple Bone Tribal Jigged Sod Buster Jr. New in original box. Never used, carried or...
Item # 112768
$199.99
For sale is this Case XX autumn bone handle tribal lock item #27634. The handles are bone and are damage free. This has the raised shield. Case made this in 2018. This is a annual club knife. Main...
Item # 112733
$125.00
For sale is this Case XX halloween mid folding hunter item # 10537. The handles are persimmon smooth bone and are damage free. A 2013 year model. Has one blade. Main blade stamped (Case long tail...
Item # 112730
$200.00
For sale is this Case XX multi colored bone handle trapper item #27777. The handles are bone and are damage free. This has the cigar shield. Case made this in 2006. This is a limited production...
Item # 112710
$140.00
Crafted for versatility and precision, the Case XX USA 22087 SS Texas Jack pocket knife is a sleek companion for everyday carry. This 2004 model features a smooth black stainless steel handle...
Item # 112636
$45.00
1979 Case Sharktooth P197 SSP with Original Box and Paperwork....
Item # 112618
$180.00
Shows no signs of use. Has original edge. very nice looking brown picked bone scales have no cracks. NO INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING. $8.00 FLAT RATE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING...
Item # 112597
$120.00
2003 Case XX Kentucky Bluegrass Silverscript Seahorse Whittler. New in original box. Never used, carried or sharpened. NOS. Free...
Item # 112594
$149.99
2011 Case XX Bermuda Green Tiny Muskrat. New in original box. Never used, carried or sharpened. NOS. Free...
Item # 112593
$99.99
2011 Case XX Genuine Stag Mini Copperlock. New in original box. Never used, carried or sharpened. NOS. Free...
Item # 112592
$119.99
2006 Case XX Amber Bone Mini Slab Side Hunter fixed blade knife with sheath. New in original box. Never used, carried or...
Item # 112579
$249.99
For sale is this Case XX stockman. The handles are prime stag and are damage free. They are gnarly and match well. This has no shield. Etching on the main blade (PRIME XX STAG). Case...
Item # 112567
$125.00
For sale is this Case XX select elk horn junior scout item #05360. The handles are natural elk horn stag and are damage free. They match well. This has an XX shield. Etching on the main blade...
Item # 112566
$300.00
For sale is this Case XX stag mini trapper item #12387. The handles are stag/antler and are damage free. They are gnarly and match well. This has no shield. Case made this in 2014. Main blade tang...
Item # 112563
$100.00