Case Bro's

[Kenrab]

Did the Case brothers use pattern numbers on the pocket knives?
Just aquired this one from a AAPK seller and would like any info.
I understand its pre 1912. It measures 3-5/8".

[Mumbleypeg]

The few Case Brothers I have do not have pattern numbers. All blades are stamped Case Brothers or Case Bro’s. “Tested” and/or “XX” are also stamped somewhere. Small sample size though.

Ken

[olderdogs1]

You will never find a Case Bros authentic vintage knife with a pattern number stamped.

Tom

[deo-pa]

I’m not a Case collector and don’t know their early tang stamps. Is the fact that one blade has a straight stamp and one an arched stamp significant? Does that likely mean a replacement blade or did the years of use of these stamps overlap?

Dennis

[Mumbleypeg]

I’m nota Case collector and don’t know their early tang stamps. Is the fact that one blade has a straight stamp and one an arched stamp significant? Does that likely mean a replacement blade or did the years of use of these stamps overlap?

Dennis

That’s not at all uncommon. I think it depends a lot on how much room for the stamp there was on the tang.

Here’s an example I have. It’s a small pen. The master has a curved stamp, the secondary, smaller blade’s stamp is straight.

Ken