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Thanks guys, quick release is what I'll try.

What is the best oil or lubricant to use on my folding knives? I collect mostly the big Case folders and use mineral oil. Thanks.

A friend has this Case knife and is considering selling it. He has no idea of a model or worth. I really don't know anything about it, it does have the longtail C on the tang stamp so I'm thinking early 1900's maybe. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Jim

I have this Case 5172 Bulldog folder. I cannot find any XX stamping on the tang under CASE. Even with a jewelers loupe looking at the blade in different positions I still can't find anything. I know the bolster might hide some of it, but you should be at least be able to see something. What do you g...

I have what appears as an early Case 5172 folder. Did Case ever make this knife without the XX stamping on the tang? I cannot find any hint of it even looking at it at diferent blade positions with a jewelers loupe. Any information on this knife will be appreciated! Thanks! P1050336.JPG P1050338.JPG

Saw this KA-BAR folder on an auction site. If you look at the front handle it looks like the handle was modified, notched or lowered to accomadate the nail pull. Is this factory original? I don't believe I seen it before. Any information on it will be appreciated!

Saw this Ka-Bar on a site that is for sale. It looks to be stamped Ka-Bar and Reg. US Pat. under it. A search on this stamping makes it from 1925- 1931 manufacture. My question is did the older Ka-Bars like this one come with lanyard holes? The seller says it's original and never taken apart. What d...

Anybody on here know where I can get a switchblade repaired? It has a broken spring. Thanks!

You're right, it is 12-87, thanks! There is some old rust spots and there is a small line off 1 to the left which made it look like a 72, you can't see it in the picture.

This a small knife, looks like custom made. Measures 7 1/4" total; 4 1/4" stage handle and 3" blade. Tang is marked KRUG on one side and looks like 72-78 etched on the otherside. Anybody know anything about this maker? Couldn't find any info on the internet. Thanks guys! Jim

Thanks Tim!

I have this Case long tail C 5165 folder from the 1920 to 1940 era. But there is no 5165 stamped on the rear tang. I'm pretty sure there was a time period when they weren't stamped. Does anyone know of this? Thanks! Jim

I asked the seller for another picture of the knife looking at it from the top. I'm still confused at the frame because it looks so slim, almost reminds of the slim line folding hunter that Western States produced at one time. Here's another picture of it. When I get the top view picture I'll post it.

I saw this knife on Ebay and it appears as a Ka-bar single blade folding hunter. But it's frame appears much slimmer than a regular folding hunter. Anybody ever see one like this? Model number? Any information will be appreciated! Thanks!

I have what looks to be an old Ka-bar trapper. But the shield stamp looks like a Kabar stamp, but different. Anybody ever see this? Another thing is there are no tang stamps on either blade. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Saw this knife on Ebay; I don't know how to post the link; item number is 111589256445. If someone would be kind enough to post the link I'd appreciate it! The seller says it's 7" closed; almost all folding hunters are 5 1/4" closed?? Also markings on tangs; worn off maybe?? Any informatio...

Can anyone identify the pattern number on this Case folder it looks like a 5265 but also has a screwdriver blade and a can opener. This is a 1920-1940 era knife. Can't find any information on it anywhere. Any information will be greatly appreciated! Actually it's on Ebay but I don't know how to post...

I have what I believe to be an older Kabar trapper with stag handles. Measures 4 1/8" closed. For some reason neither of the blades tangs are marked or stamped? Did they ever make an early ones without any tang stampings? I even looked thru my jewelers loupe and couldn't see anything. Although ...

Looking for some that can repair or replace the rear bolster pin in this Case. Apparentally a previous owner tried to replace the pin and didn't do to good of a job. The blades are loose as are the bolster covers. I sent the knife back to Case's repair shop saying I know the knife was not under warr...

I have a Puma White Hunter with the number 6377 on the blade. There is no numbers or date codes on the the guard. As I understand it Puma started date coding their knives in 1964. Would my knife be an early one then? I believe I picked it up in the 70's sometime. Any information will be greatly appr...

Although this site is mainly for folding knives, I'm asking help here for this knife's ID as I know collectors on here also deal with fixed blades. This Case is only stamped Case on the tang, no other markings whatsoever. Does anyone know what the pattern number or model of it?? All I know is the st...

I don't know if I'm allowed to ask this question or not. I have this Queen Swell Center folding hunter and would like to know what it's worth as I'm thinking of selling it. It's in good used condition with no chips, breaks or cracks in the handles. The blade is clean with no chips or nicks, shows mi...

http://i754.photobucket.com/albums/xx185/Bearclaw_48/HPIM0969.jpg Can anyone give me a manufacture date on this folder, worth? According to Goins the tang stamp indicates a manufacture date from 1925 to 1930. But the knife is in such good shape I find it hard to believe and am wondering if if be on...

Does anyone know the value of this knife?