Old Case knife 6165 with jigged greenbone handles

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robinpeck
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Old Case knife 6165 with jigged greenbone handles

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I have this big old Case knife. Opened, it is 9.25 long with a 3.75 in.blade. I am informed that it is likely a Case 6165 with jigged green bone handle slabs (There is no visible number on the blade but I am told that it is just hidden under the bolster.). It has a flat ground blade instead of the saber ground and has a high pull, where the nail nick is before the higher portion of the back of the blade instead of past it as on later knives. Possibly made between 1940 and 1964?

(It seems to be in very good condition. No cracks in handle. Smooth opening and a good snap to the closing.)

Is this information correct? Is it possible to determine a more specific date?

I know very little about Case knives, their collecting or value (My own knife interests are more fixed blade Scandinavian.)

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Re: Old Case knife 6165 with jigged greenbone handles

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Yes 6165. Made between 1940-1964. Case used that same stamp for many years (well 24 to be exact) but with green bone probably made closer to 1940 than 64. Looks to be in decent shape. Worth what someone is willing to pay.
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A great deal of info about Case knives can be found in the Research section here on AAPK, found by clicking on Research in the header at the top of this page. Scroll down to the section on Case knives. Best source for current value is to do an advanced search of eBay, for sold listings only, of the item (or similar items) in question. Compare condition if your knife with those that have been sold and if necessary adjust accordingly.

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Re: Old Case knife 6165 with jigged greenbone handles

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I believe that knife to be second cut green bone. I have its brother. Flat blade, high pull and no model stamp.

In case you are unaware, on second cut CASE bone handled knives of that era, they stabbed the outside of the bone or stag on a first pass. Especially on a cow shin you have a ton of material left which makes me surprised that they are not very common and sought after.
That said, due to different density or whatever, athe same handle dye would produce vastly different hues between the 2 cuts with same dye process.

This one like yours is in Steve's 2nd edition in the 65 pattern. That us my knife. Looks rougher this days as it was my primary user for a very long time...

Also, another 6265 that I know is second cut as well. It is orange and no book reference an old orange XX 6265 Hunter. My other oldie go to EDC...

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