Starting Over

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.
Post Reply
User avatar
npeters3
Posts: 135
Joined: Sat Apr 13, 2013 9:13 pm
Location: Central Indiana

Re: Starting Over

Post by npeters3 »

I have just read this post for the first time. I am typically a lurker and not a poster, but after seeing this I just had to comment. What a GREAT set of old greenbones. I am sure that you have had to look long and hard to do this in a very short amount of time. I for one am jealous of a great collection of these knives not to mention the short amount of time you have done this in.
There is one thing that I would like to know. What is it that you do for a living? And if you are retired, what did you do for a living?
thanks
"Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are." -John Wooden
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

npeters3, thank you very much for the compliment on my little Greenbone collection. I am very bless to find these old knives.
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Found this one last week before Hurricane Nate hit us
Tested Greenbone 63052 Whittler
Thanks for looking
Attachments
IMG_2063.JPG
IMG_2064.JPG
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
espn77
Posts: 3545
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:01 pm
Location: South west Kansas by way of Texas

Re: Starting Over

Post by espn77 »

I always look forward to this thread. I really enjoy looking at your new knives Larry.
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks Keith, here another one
Tested Greenbone 6247J Long Pull
Attachments
IMG_2060.JPG
IMG_2061.JPG
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
peanut740
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 7587
Joined: Fri Jan 23, 2009 2:32 pm
Location: Ohio, along the river
Contact:
Contact peanut740

Re: Starting Over

Post by peanut740 »

Nice! ::tu:: ::tu::
Roger
Top
User avatar
philco
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14957
Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:32 pm
Location: Kentucky (Wildcat Country)

Re: Starting Over

Post by philco »

Larry I'd love to see you display your greenbone collection at a show some time.

I don't think I'd be the only one who'd love to see them.
Phil
AAPK Administrator

Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?

"Buy More Ammo!"
Johnnie Fain 1949-2009
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks Roger and Phil. ::tu:: ::tu:: Hope to see ya next month in Pigeon Forge ::tu::
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
Mumbleypeg
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 13458
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:28 am
Location: Republic of Texas

Re: Starting Over

Post by Mumbleypeg »

Larry I don't know whether that 47J or the congress whittler is the most rare, but they're both beauties!

Ken
Member AKTI, TSRA, NRA.

If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.

When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.

https://www.akti.org/
Top
User avatar
RalphAlsip
Posts: 2322
Joined: Sun Feb 02, 2014 9:01 pm
Location: Southern Illinois

Re: Starting Over

Post by RalphAlsip »

Larry, super nice additions. ::tu:: ::tu::

Didn't you have a green bone Case Tested XX 6247J before you started over? :D If I am remembering correctly, the bone is lighter on your new one is lighter and prettier - looks like an upgrade.
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks Ken, I think the 63052 is the rarest, I seen a few of the 6247J but these are stamp on both blades.

Jerry, you're right, I do have another 6247J and don't know which I like the most ::tu::
Attachments
IMG_2081.JPG
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
treefarmer
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 12888
Joined: Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:53 am
Location: Florida Panhandle(LA-Lower Alabama)

Re: Starting Over

Post by treefarmer »

Beautiful! Just realized those two could almost be a Moose, kinda' like a 6275. Those long spears ain't too far off the shape of a spey. ::hmm:: Greenbone is some pretty stuff and sadly way out of my league in this mint condition. It's apparent Larry doesn't half step when it comes to Case knives. ::tu::
Treefarmer

A GUN IN THE HAND IS BETTER THAN A COP ON THE PHONE.
Top
User avatar
gsmith7158
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 8548
Joined: Fri Dec 25, 2015 7:25 pm
Location: Canton, Ga. 100% of the time
Contact:
Contact gsmith7158

Re: Starting Over

Post by gsmith7158 »

Larry both are amazing knives! ::tu:: ::tu:: Congratulations!
------------------

Greg

IF YOU AIN'T BUYING OR LOOKING AT A KNIFE THEN YOU AIN'T LIVING.
Always looking to buy good quality Empire knives.

PROUD MEMBER AAPK, NRA.
Top
kootenay joe
Posts: 13373
Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2016 5:36 pm
Location: West Kootenays, B.C.

Re: Starting Over

Post by kootenay joe »

I have just seen this thread for the first time. I am not a Case collector so the relative rarity is lost on me. However these amazing knives have upped my standard for what a truly mint knife is. Wow !
kj
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks Mr. Phil, Greg and KJ ::tu:: ::tu::
Here one, a Tested XX Greenbone 6376 1/2 Whittler
Attachments
IMG_2065.JPG
IMG_2068.JPG
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
Quick Steel
Bronze Tier
Bronze Tier
Posts: 16972
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 5:39 pm
Location: Lebanon, KY

Re: Starting Over

Post by Quick Steel »

Your Whittler is jaw-dropping; at least my jaw is dropping. Just terrific. ::ds::
Top
User avatar
espn77
Posts: 3545
Joined: Sat Mar 05, 2016 4:01 pm
Location: South west Kansas by way of Texas

Re: Starting Over

Post by espn77 »

I'm not a case scholar but I've never seen a 76 till now. Was it only made in the tested era?
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks QS, and Keith.

Keith as far as I know the 6376 1/2 wasn't made after the Tested era ::tu::
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Had a great time at the Pigeon Forge Knife Show. ::tu:: ::tu::

Found a few more Greenbones ::tu::

1- Tested XX Second Cut Greenbone 6172

2- Tested XX Greenbone 63056 Long Pull Whittler

3- Tested XX Greenbone 6391 Long Pull Big Whittler
Attachments
C9D5562B-F64F-448E-9A03-EE2C3ED8148A.jpeg
9DDF8230-6072-46CF-8300-BE907FC53317.jpeg
B0A8870B-4836-4BB8-A2B9-162ABE7286D2.jpeg
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
cbfd
Posts: 292
Joined: Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:05 pm
Location: North of Pgh.

Re: Starting Over

Post by cbfd »

Some fine Greenbones,Larry.You keep finding the best! Bill
Top
User avatar
americanedgetech
Posts: 1552
Joined: Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:40 am
Location: Florida Pan Handle
Contact:
Contact americanedgetech

Re: Starting Over

Post by americanedgetech »

Wow!
What a great looking haul you made!
Ken Mc.

WTB Kershaw 2120 MACHO Lockback Parts knife
I need a pile side scale. THX!
Top
User avatar
philco
Gold Tier
Gold Tier
Posts: 14957
Joined: Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:32 pm
Location: Kentucky (Wildcat Country)

Re: Starting Over

Post by philco »

Nice haul Larry. ::tu::

I had hoped to make it to that show but life got in the way.
Phil
AAPK Administrator

Jesus died for you. Are you living for Him?

"Buy More Ammo!"
Johnnie Fain 1949-2009
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

Thanks Bill, Ken,and Phil. ::tu::
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
olderdogs1
Posts: 2520
Joined: Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:48 pm

Re: Starting Over

Post by olderdogs1 »

Great finds Larry. A pleasure to see you at the show as well! ::tu::

Tom
Top
User avatar
jlw257
Posts: 1806
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:35 pm
Location: Southeast Ms.

Re: Starting Over

Post by jlw257 »

olderdogs1 wrote:Great finds Larry. A pleasure to see you at the show as well! ::tu::

Tom
Thanks Tom

Enjoy seeing you and Gina. Dinner was great ::tu:: ::tu::
Larry W

Happiness is looking for XX Case Red Stag Knives
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Case Knife Collector's Forum”