Case XX Halloween Series Designs by Linda Karst

[joesskankshack]

I have a 2015 CASE XX HALLOWEEN LINDA KARST RUSSLOCK KNIFE with scrolled bolsters, but unlike everything I have come across online, it does not have a number indicating only limited made. Everything I have found, which is the same model with scrolled bolster has a number on the blade. This is making confused, and if anyone can clarify this for me I would appreciate it.

[Mumbleypeg]

I know nothing about these myself so out of curiosity I went to the Case Collectors Club forum to see what I could find. Apparently these Karst knives were done by Shepherd Hills Cutlery, a limited number done by Karst and some were “designed by Karst” but mass produced using a laser to copy the design. There’s some discussion there about “watered down” values due to the mass production. You might contact SHC and ask them the difference. https://www.casexx.com/Others/Contact.asp

Also found a picture of one with no number on a CCC forum post.

Ken

[joesskankshack]

I know nothing about these myself so out of curiosity I went to the Case Collectors Club forum to see what I could find. Apparently these Karst knives were done by Shepherd Hills Cutlery, a limited number done by Karst and some were “designed by Karst” but mass produced using a laser to copy the design. There’s some discussion there about “watered down” values due to the mass production. You might contact SHC and ask them the difference. https://www.casexx.com/Others/Contact.asp

Also found a picture of one with no number on a CCC forum post.

Ken

I will have to do that since there is not any other info on it out there. I figured it was more mass produced but it is weird how it is harder to find anything about a mass produced version.

[joesskankshack]

So I emailed Shepherd Hill and found out this knife is 1 of 8.
This is what the email said: These were a series we did back in 2015. The factory forgot to number the blades when they scrolled the bolsters. We didn't catch it until a few had been sent out. At the time the original purchaser was given the option to keep as is for a one off knife or send it back to us to have the serial number put on the blade. There were about 8 folk that opted to keep as is. This is one of only 8 that have scrolled bolsters but no serial number on the blade.

[doglegg]

Interesting history.

[Neilt52]

Hi, I have 2015 set 002, but this is the set that had errors, I think 6 sets were incorrect, now I have both numbered 002, but not scrolled, I ordered mine from shepherd hills, I’ve got pics of them numbered not scrolled, not sure of the value of mine now since I’ve set 002, which I think set 001 was broken at time of sale, so mines lowest numbered set existing now, just unsure how pricing should be

[Mumbleypeg]

Hi, I have 2015 set 002, but this is the set that had errors, I think 6 sets were incorrect, now I have both numbered 002, but not scrolled, I ordered mine from shepherd hills, I’ve got pics of them numbered not scrolled, not sure of the value of mine now since I’ve set 002, which I think set 001 was broken at time of sale, so mines lowest numbered set existing now, just unsure how pricing should be

Assuming you're correct and it's really a "one-off" (not saying it's not), then it will be difficult to find comparable sales from which to establish a value. If you want to sell it put it on eBay with a low starting bid and let the bidders determine value. Ebay sold listings of similar Case Linda Karst knives should give a ballpark starting point.

Otherwise you'll need to find a buyer who believes a one-off factory error or low number is more valuable than the others similar to it. To anyone else it's just another Linda Karst made-to-be-collectable knife. JMO

Ken