what is the rarest case knife you have??

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.
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Wayne, “WOW” beautiful group of knives ::tu:: ::tu::
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Amen to Roger and Larry,s comments! ::tu::
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Wayne that is a great group of knives! I love that ebony Case Bros. jack. ::tu::
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Great group of knives, Wayne. The WR Case Stockman is fantastic ::tu:: ::tu::

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Jerry is the USA trapper 2nd cut bone?

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Wow Wayne. My friend, no clue to where to start commenting on that great pile of knives. Nice ones. Some very scarce ones there. Thanks for sharing.

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Thanks for showing Wayne. That is an amazing pile of rare knives. I wouldn't know where to start on picking a favorite.
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Wayne that’s a stunning collection of older Case’s. ::tu:: ::tu:: I agree it is hard to pick a favorite but that stag 5392 would have to be my pick of the litter. ::drool::

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I Think this one is kind Rare Case Tested Sportsman The Sheaths is pretty rare in this shape
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Gary, nice WR Case & Sons sportsmen set. Blades and sheath are both in remarkable condition. ::tu:: ::tu::

Wayne, that is a spectacular group of knives. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Boy this thread is definitely pulling out the good stuff. Great knives Wayne and Gary. I'll add my two CASE knives.
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Keith, those are a pair of pristine old knives. ::tu:: ::tu:: The slab of roger bone the 6001 patter is fantastic.
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Thanks Jerry. It is a large chunk of bone.
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RalphAlsip wrote:Gary, nice WR Case & Sons sportsmen set. Blades and sheath are both in remarkable condition. ::tu:: ::tu::

Wayne, that is a spectacular group of knives. ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks I kind like it ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks for all the compliments on the Case knives I posted.

Gary that Sportman's set is the grail of Case fixed blades. I've only seen a few in many years of collecting.

Keith no way to upgrade on the two you posted.
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btrwtr wrote:Thanks for all the compliments on the Case knives I posted.

Gary that Sportman's set is the grail of Case fixed blades. I've only seen a few in many years of collecting.

Keith no way to upgrade on the two you posted.
Thanks Wayne I've only seen 3 Case Tested Sportsman in over 40 years of collecting Would Love to find the Hobo set from around that time ::tu::
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The _294X pattern is rare knife in my experience. It is 4 1/4 closed. I have seen them marked Case Bros Springville, W.R. Case & Sons, and Tested XX. This is a W.R. Case & Sons 5294X with the pattern number marked. It has the raised letter oval shield which seems to be a rare shield to me. The slim design of the frame and smooth bolster-to-bolster line of the main blade as seen from the front are appealing characteristics of this pattern to me.
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Jerry, that has to be one of the rarest Case knives and yours is a beauty ::tu:: ::tu::
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Appealing to a great number of folks ! That is one beautiful old knife. ::tu::
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Super nice nice Jerry, thanks for showing it ::tu:: ::tu::


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That's something else. I'd assume that's rare in any condition and again a great rare knife you have. ::tu::
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That’s a beauty Jerry. Appeals to me too! ::drool::

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Jerry ::tu:: ::tu::
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Here's one that's pretty rare.
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Greg, your 5171L switchblade is a beauty. ::tu:: ::tu::
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