It's In The Mail
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Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
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What a cool find, Tom! Very nice! Those ads are frame worthy!TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
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Thanks Buddy! Yes, those ads are pretty cool! Might try to find one for the wall. Would be an interesting knife related conversation piece.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 2:59 pmWhat a cool find, Tom! Very nice! Those ads are frame worthy!TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
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The umbrella on the tang stamp is actually a crossbow. Looks to be pre-1976, based on the tang stamp. Cool find!
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Crossbow. Ok. I thought it was an umbrella.
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TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
Tom;
What is the writing on the other blade? It looks to have 4 lines?
I believe the "Elinox" logo ended in 1957.
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Hey Dan! Haven't seen ya for a while. Great to see ya again Buddy! Tell your Queen Bee I said Hello. Hope you are both doing well my friend.Old Folder wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:29 amTom;TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
What is the writing on the other blade? It looks to have 4 lines?
I believe the "Elinox" logo ended in 1957.
Dan
Not sure what the stamp reads but it's in the mail so we should find out soon.
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I guess I should have read "It's In The Mail"TPK wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:16 pmHey Dan! Haven't seen ya for a while. Great to see ya again Buddy! Tell your Queen Bee I said Hello. Hope you are both doing well my friend.Old Folder wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 8:29 amTom;TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
What is the writing on the other blade? It looks to have 4 lines?
I believe the "Elinox" logo ended in 1957.
Dan
Not sure what the stamp reads but it's in the mail so we should find out soon.
Queen Bee says: Thank You Tom.
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Re: It's In The Mail
Picked up a Case 1970 10 Dot 6269 Small 2 Blade Congress Knife. Blades need some cleaning but it still should be a nice EDC once that's done. I'm always pretty happy whenever I find a used Case knife over here!
Does the pitting indicate that it has Carbon Steel Blades? Or could SS also look like this?
Thanks for looking!
Does the pitting indicate that it has Carbon Steel Blades? Or could SS also look like this?
Thanks for looking!
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I suppose stainless could develop pitting, but it's less likely to. That sweet 6269 is more than likely CV.
I have some new Cases on the way myself, a 6220 and two 10318s (the latter being G-10, a material I'm really eager to test out). No pictures, as I didn't think to save them until after I made the purchase. They apparently went from "almost sold out" to "gone!"
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Thanks Dan!Dan In MI wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 5:31 amI suppose stainless could develop pitting, but it's less likely to. That sweet 6269 is more than likely CV.
I have some new Cases on the way myself, a 6220 and two 10318s (the latter being G-10, a material I'm really eager to test out). No pictures, as I didn't think to save them until after I made the purchase. They apparently went from "almost sold out" to "gone!"
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Nice one! I don't see a stainless stamp, and carbon steel can pit like that; and so can stainless if it's exposed to something that will rust it. I'm inclined to say carbon steel, as it wasn't as prevalent in the Case lineup in 1970 as it is today. The Half Congress is a lot more practical. I'm getting a Camillus, most likely.TPK wrote: ↑Fri Aug 06, 2021 4:41 am Picked up a Case 1970 10 Dot 6269 Small 2 Blade Congress Knife. Blades need some cleaning but it still should be a nice EDC once that's done. I'm always pretty happy whenever I find a used Case knife over here!
Does the pitting indicate that it has Carbon Steel Blades? Or could SS also look like this?
Thanks for looking!
And Case Congress can be expensive! I was given a really banged-up 6488 (the big 4 1/4" one); and was hoping to find a little bit nicer one of about the same vintage. When it comes to older American made knives, I'm used to (usually 1960s and newer) Camillus, Schrade, and USA Bokers; none of which are that bad if I want a nice shelf queen to go with a banged up user (which used to be, and still are to a much lesser extent, cheap) I am looking at north of $150 for a decent one! Yikes!
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Way to go Tom! You’re on a roll buddy!
That CASE is non stainless, my favorite.
That CASE is non stainless, my favorite.
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Thanks for the Input Cody & Wade! Appreciate it!
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It's funny Tom, I have a 6269 from '65 to '69 era that has almost identical pitting to yours. The handle and bolsters were in great shape, but the blades were pretty badly pitted. The blades look like stainless, but are not marked stainless. Here's a pic. of mine for you to compare. I do love that little knife though..TPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
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Yup gents, both of your beauties are full carbon blades. Nickel silver bolsters, brass pins and liners. According to Mr. Case, the pattern was discontinued in '78. It was only ever offered with CV blades.
With Case in general, if it is stainless blades, a SS would be stamped somewhere. Most of the time at the end of the model #. Not to be confused with the Lightning S knives.
Clean 'em up, and put 'em to work. Vintage Case makes for some wonderful edc's, which y'all know already.
With Case in general, if it is stainless blades, a SS would be stamped somewhere. Most of the time at the end of the model #. Not to be confused with the Lightning S knives.
Clean 'em up, and put 'em to work. Vintage Case makes for some wonderful edc's, which y'all know already.
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Thanks for the info, Willy! It's a great little knife. My EDC's are usually a little bigger. I have a problem keeping up with those small knives.WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:49 am Yup gents, both of your beauties are full carbon blades. Nickel silver bolsters, brass pins and liners. According to Mr. Case, the pattern was discontinued in '78. It was only ever offered with CV blades.
With Case in general, if it is stainless blades, a SS would be stamped somewhere. Most of the time at the end of the model #. Not to be confused with the Lightning S knives.
Clean 'em up, and put 'em to work. Vintage Case makes for some wonderful edc's, which y'all know already.
But, that doesn't keep me from buyin' 'em!
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Still looks great though. I guess I will try my hand at cleaning the blades with fine sandpapier.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:56 amIt's funny Tom, I have a 6269 from '65 to '69 era that has almost identical pitting to yours. The handle and bolsters were in great shape, but the blades were pretty badly pitted. The blades look like stainless, but are not marked stainless. Here's a pic. of mine for you to compare. I do love that little knife though..IMG_0001.JPGIMG_0003.JPGIMG_0005.JPGTPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
Then add it to my EDC rotation.
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Thanks for the Info Willy!WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:49 am Yup gents, both of your beauties are full carbon blades. Nickel silver bolsters, brass pins and liners. According to Mr. Case, the pattern was discontinued in '78. It was only ever offered with CV blades.
With Case in general, if it is stainless blades, a SS would be stamped somewhere. Most of the time at the end of the model #. Not to be confused with the Lightning S knives.
Clean 'em up, and put 'em to work. Vintage Case makes for some wonderful edc's, which y'all know already.
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May be here Monday. I just liked the handles and the knife was inexpensive.
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Multiple grades of steel wool work great Tom. Then finish off with #### paper (either auto or hobby), and a polishing compound. It's my cleanup system, works great from my experience. And a nice side affect of using wool; you get a very sharp edge on your blade, as long as you start with something half decient.TPK wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:41 pmStill looks great though. I guess I will try my hand at cleaning the blades with fine sandpapier.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:56 amIt's funny Tom, I have a 6269 from '65 to '69 era that has almost identical pitting to yours. The handle and bolsters were in great shape, but the blades were pretty badly pitted. The blades look like stainless, but are not marked stainless. Here's a pic. of mine for you to compare. I do love that little knife though..IMG_0001.JPGIMG_0003.JPGIMG_0005.JPGTPK wrote: ↑Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:00 am Cool finds everyone!
My latest additional is this 74mm Victorinox Elinox advertising pen knife. Did some quick research to find that the advertising on it is for a Swiss sewing thread company. ( Zwicky & Co. AG est. in 1840 ) Their Logo is a cat holding sewing thread. If you look closely, on the red thread roll there is an umbrella. If there is any connection to the umbrella on the Elinox tang stamp? I don't know.
Thanks for looking!
Then add it to my EDC rotation.
Best of luck mate, put that sucker to use!
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
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My pleasure mate! I'm always here to help out a guy in need, just need to ask.toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 4:03 pmThanks for the info, Willy! It's a great little knife. My EDC's are usually a little bigger. I have a problem keeping up with those small knives.WillyCamaro wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 3:49 am Yup gents, both of your beauties are full carbon blades. Nickel silver bolsters, brass pins and liners. According to Mr. Case, the pattern was discontinued in '78. It was only ever offered with CV blades.
With Case in general, if it is stainless blades, a SS would be stamped somewhere. Most of the time at the end of the model #. Not to be confused with the Lightning S knives.
Clean 'em up, and put 'em to work. Vintage Case makes for some wonderful edc's, which y'all know already.
But, that doesn't keep me from buyin' 'em!
"Never, never, never give up."
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Winston Churchill
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Matthew 6:34
Re: It's In The Mail
Great looking handles on it!jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 9:00 pm May be here Monday. I just liked the handles and the knife was inexpensive.
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No Namer. Hope the handles are bone.
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