Early Case fixed blade identification help

zackh9243 · Post by **zackh9243** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:38 am

Hello I recently came across this case sportsmen fixed blade. As I'm sure everyone is aware of the tang stamps on early fixed blades are sketchy, but any info anyone could share would be appreciated. Thanks.

hardman · Post by **hardman** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:17 am

Nice Green Bone! The "CASE'S TESTED XX" says 1932-1940. The "CASE BRADFORD PA" says prior to 1932. Sorry I can't help more. Maybe it was made during a transition time frame.

btrwtr · Post by **btrwtr** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:27 am

It is a 62-5 (or a 62-6 if the blade is 6") pattern and a very nice example. The stamp dating doesn't follow the same as for pocket knives but since this is not a knife made in the Kinfolks factory it was likely made between 1932 and the mid 1940's.

edge213 · Post by **edge213** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:28 am

zackh9243 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 1:38 am Hello I recently came across this case sportsmen fixed blade. As I'm sure everyone is aware of the tang stamps on early fixed blades are sketchy, but any info anyone could share would be appreciated. Thanks.

Beautiful knife

zackh9243 · Post by **zackh9243** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:24 am

Thank you! I really lucked out when I found that beauty at the bottom of an 1 of 3 old tackle box's I bought for $20!

herbva · Post by **herbva** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:51 am

zackh9243 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 29, 2021 5:24 am Thank you! I really lucked out when I found that beauty at the bottom of an 1 of 3 old tackle box's I bought for $20!

Really nice knife!! I love hearing about finds like that (and am a bit jealous).

woodwalker · Post by **woodwalker** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 11:34 am

Awesome find!! Congratts!! Stories like yours keep us knife lovers on the hunt!!

Eye Brand Man · Post by **Eye Brand Man** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 12:53 pm

If it’s chrome plated, it was made after 1934.

Gunsil · Post by **Gunsil** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 2:46 pm

I believe knife is 1923-1932. The model is one of Case's first models, made before and during the Kinfolks era. Chrome plating began in 1932-1933, this knife was not chromed. Kinfolks made all Case fixed blades from 1926-1932.

zackh9243 · Post by **zackh9243** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:27 pm

Thank everyone for the information and praise on the knife.Im still going thru all the tackle boxes and there is quite a few nice vintage lures that might be of value, close to 10 are still in original box.Also there is a beautiful Western 062 Boulder Colorado 2 blade folder I just found this morning these tackle boxes are treasure troves! When I get off work ill post some morr pics. But yeah definitely best overall finds I've ever had!

zackh9243 · Post by **zackh9243** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:32 pm

This is a photo of what I saw when it was for sale.

zackh9243 · Post by **zackh9243** » Thu Jul 29, 2021 3:47 pm

Also it is not chrome plated, just good ole high carbon steel.

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