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.
I, for one, am looking forward with great anticipation and bated breath to see your next 07 acquisition(s), jerryd.
In the meantime, here's my latest 07 pick up: a 2008 Smooth White Bone 6207 SS. This one's interesting for the simple fact that it has no shield, which is kind of unusual. I can't honestly say I have seen too many no-shield 07s (other than stag handled 5_07s).
Also, this is another one of those that does not appear to be dyed white but it doesn't look the same as the natural bone either. I did not get a box with it so I'm not sure exactly what Case called this particular type of handle. I call it Smooth Oiled Bone.
Reading through the thread I was going to comment on a question that you asked on page 6 about your 1997 CCC Jr. 62007. You asked why it has a second zero? I decided to read on and see if you had already gotten an answer form someone else. I don't think you did. I forgot about it until I saw a 1990s Case Classic 3 7/8" Trapper auctioned on evil bay this week. It was stamped with the same pattern number as your 1997 CCC Junior, 62007. Like most Case Classics it was made by Queen with 1095 carbon steel blades. It was a reproduction of Case's first Trapper. Remember, Case discontinued their first Trapper replacing it with the longer _254 and shorter _207 Trappers. I've read that sometimes Case added an extra zero in the middle of the pattern number to indicate that there was something unusual about the knife. If an owner called Case to ask about repairing a Case Classic 62007 that extra zero would alert the service staff that unusual parts might be required. I doubt that they still have any parts for Queen made 3 7/8" Trappers.
Queen's specialty was small production runs. In addition to the 1990s Classic line Queen made some the Case knives sold as club knives. What is the closed length of your 1997 CCC Jr. 62007?
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:45 am
Here's a single blade bare head 07 that was the Case Collectors Club Jr. Member knife for 1997. What I find interesting about this knife (other than it being my first bare head mini trapper) is the pattern number: 61007. We know the 6 = bone handle scales, the 1 = single blade, and the 07 = Case pattern number assigned to the mini trapper frame...but why is there an extra 0 in there? Anyone know?
QTCut5 wrote: ↑Sun Dec 01, 2019 9:40 pm
I, for one, am looking forward with great anticipation and bated breath to see your next 07 acquisition(s), jerryd.
I ordered both knives during the dark hours of Monday morning. One from Amazon and the other from Shepherd Hills. The Amazon order has gotten as far as the last stop in the Chicago suburbs and should be delivered today. I don't see any evidence that the one from Shepherd Hills has even been shipped. This is not the first time they've been lackadaisical when it comes to shipping. I've decided to not order from them at any time in the future. They have nothing going for them that trumps their slow shipping.
Edit Wednesday noon: Just received an email notifying me that the knife has shipped. 48 hours+ between the order and shipping is too much. Same day is perfect and the next day is acceptable but any time longer than that, for a business that specializes in the sale knives (or anything for that matter), moves into the unacceptable arena for me. C. Risner is another one that is a little slow to ship.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Great thread! But while I like the 07 I still prefer the full size '54 Trapper. Not that much larger and rides well either in my pocket or a belt sheath.
Modern Slip Joints wrote: ↑Wed Dec 04, 2019 8:37 am
I saw a 1990s Case Classic 3 7/8" Trapper auctioned on evil bay this week. It was stamped with the same pattern number as your 1997 CCC Junior, 62007. Like most Case Classics it was made by Queen with 1095 carbon steel blades. It was a reproduction of Case's first Trapper. Remember, Case discontinued their first Trapper replacing it with the longer _254 and shorter _207 Trappers. I've read that sometimes Case added an extra zero in the middle of the pattern number to indicate that there was something unusual about the knife. If an owner called Case to ask about repairing a Case Classic 62007 that extra zero would alert the service staff that unusual parts might be required.
The 3 7/8" Case Classics that I have seen do indeed show the pattern number with an extra "0", but also with a "½"
jerryd, I think your Burnt Gray Bone 07 looks nicer than the stock photo at SMKW. If my knife budget hadn't already been seriously depleted, I would definitely consider pulling a MSMD and getting one for myself (not that lack of funds has ever stopped Mini T Monkey from buying another 07...but, once you see his latest purchase, you'll understand why he's been thrown into debtors prison for the next few months.)
Great post this is my first 07 i got in a trade , its a 2607 pocket worn, this is a perfect size daily carry for me , hopefully ill get more in the future
Paul,
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"Z"! Good to "see" ya buddy. Haven't seen you in a coon's age. How are things going over in Jolly Old? A word of warning, the 07's are addicting. Very addicting. I've fallen under their spell and can't seem to break the habit.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 09, 2019 4:27 am
The Tiger Stripe knife went for $125.
I watched that one, but did not bid on or buy it. Even though 54rodgers has me blocked from bidding on his knives (long story), if it had been an 07W, not only would I have used a proxy to bid on it for me, I guarantee I would have won it (as I have done with others of mr. rodgers's auctions).
What's really disturbing about the final selling price of the Bengal Tiger Stripe 07 is that it proves I'm not the only one with a Mini Trapper Monkey on my back who's willing to pay whatever it takes to obtain the 07 he desires.
~Q~, you have gone completely off the rails. No wonder you're impecunious. But how could you not? What a beautiful knife. Well worth a stint on beans and rice.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The single color of the metal pieces makes it appear to have stainless steel bolsters and liners. Am I right? I guess that would add strength. The blades are a work of art.
I have one knife with Damascus blades, a stag Case Peanut. I keep it to look at. If we had to clean off rust we'd be left with plain silver blades. They could be etched to bring back the Damascus appearance but that would never get done.
What's left to round out your Mini-T collection? I do not remember any with petrified mastodon ivory. With the standard clip and spey blades I'm sure there are more bone colors and jigging patterns. Queen made standard size 4 1/8" trappers with a liner lock on the master clip blade. Did any one make similar Mini-Ts? The only Mini-Ts with a locking blade that I'm aware of are Chinese made ones with a back lock for the master blade. I added one to a SMKW order when they were reduced to $7. There's something you could afford while you're waiting for knife fund to build back up.
I found a '78 mini-T on the bay that needed work and was advertised with lousey pics ... so I took a chance & was lucky to get it for <$20. When I received it, the bone sides & bolsters just needed a good cleaning, but the clip blade was in bad shape - a couple hours of going through all the grits and after seemingly sanding off a couple finger prints made the clip like new. I didn't have it in the old fingers to give the secondary the same treatment, so I just cleaned that one up. Knife has such nice firm half stops, great walk and talk, bone sides have impressive fit and finish, it's been a regular EDC since I brought it back. Considering the quality of this one and a couple '70's 47's that I've picked up this year ... I think there actually might be something to the lore of the '70's Case's - they are special. I compared it to a modern 07 & it's actually noticeably thinner - bolsters are far more contoured (hafting is quite a bit different). Here's the before & after ...
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
Thanks for posting.
Good to "see" ya buddy. Haven't seen you in a coon's age. How are things going over in Jolly Old? A word of warning, the 07's are addicting. Very addicting. I've fallen under their spell and can't seem to break the habit.
