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.
Tom99 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 9:34 pm
New member here with a couple Cases to share.
I picked up quite a few knives at an estate sale a couple weeks ago, and these two have turned out to be two of my favorites.
They are both marked 087PE. The yellow one is from 1040-64 I think, and the brown delrin one is from 1978. Both had quite a bit of tarnish, but they cleaned up okay and sharpened nicely.
These were the two cheapest knives I bought ($4.50 and $8.00) but I really like them. The size is nice for pocket carry, and they are both put together really well.
Tom
Welcome Tom! Anytime you can get a Case knife for under $10.00 you've done well! Especially any XX! Great finds!
Here are three more little ones from the same estate sale.
A 6269 congress, a 92042 imitation pearl, and a 6233 small pen knife.
They were a bit easier to clean up. Not as much tarnish on these.
Tom99 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:10 pm
Thanks, guys.
Here are three more little ones from the same estate sale.
A 6269 congress, a 92042 imitation pearl, and a 6233 small pen knife.
They were a bit easier to clean up. Not as much tarnish on these.
Tom
Three good ones there, Tom! I like that half Congress!
Tom99 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 27, 2023 7:10 pm
Thanks, guys.
Here are three more little ones from the same estate sale.
A 6269 congress, a 92042 imitation pearl, and a 6233 small pen knife.
They were a bit easier to clean up. Not as much tarnish on these.
Tom
Sweeeeeeet Trio!
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
toomanyknives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:29 am
My lovely wife got me these two for Christmas! She's a keeper!
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Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:11 am
Very nice Christmas present from your wife! Over the years I’ve come to learn being a knife collector makes it easy on the gift buyer.
Here’s what my lovely wife got me, this Case/Bose cattle knife. I probably wouldn’t have picked abalone covers but now that I have it, I’m glad she chose it. The knife is a stunner, nearly perfect cosmetically, with great walk-and-talk. Abalone is a lot like pearl - difficult to take a picture representative of its real beauty.
Ken
Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Tue Dec 26, 2023 1:05 am
Ordered this one the same day my Shepherd Hills Cutlery catalog arrived last month, I guess they hadn’t been made yet. It just arrived on Saturday. It’s a Barlow and it’s got red Barnboard jigged bone, what other reasons do you need? It will go well with the purple Barnboard jigged bone Barlow I bought a couple of months ago.
Outstanding additions gentelmen!
TOM - KGFG - (Knife-Guy-From-Germany)
I believe..., every knife is a soul, looking for a soulmate.
I snuck one more in before the end of the year...I had a large Texas Jack, new old stock, but it was just too big for carry in my work pants, so this Summer, it went to the knife giveaway here. This is a standard Texas Jack and it is just the right size. The seller had a "Make Offer" option so I did and bought this New Years Eve.
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"...Boys, those pocket knives are nice...but someday when you have grown to be men, you'll own a Case like this one here..."
Quote: My 4th grade teacher, Mr. Shipman
Bloodhound wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:49 pm
I snuck one more in before the end of the year...I had a large Texas Jack, new old stock, but it was just too big for carry in my work pants, so this Summer, it went to the knife giveaway here. This is a standard Texas Jack and it is just the right size. The seller had a "Make Offer" option so I did and bought this New Years Eve.
Looks like a winner!
Ken
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Bloodhound wrote: ↑Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:49 pm
I snuck one more in before the end of the year...I had a large Texas Jack, new old stock, but it was just too big for carry in my work pants, so this Summer, it went to the knife giveaway here. This is a standard Texas Jack and it is just the right size. The seller had a "Make Offer" option so I did and bought this New Years Eve.
Great little knife, Bhound! Very nice bone and love the pinched bolsters!
chickenman62 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:40 pm
Here are some Case XX. The jackknife is pretty much like new. It was one of my last purchases from Carl [Rookie]'s grandpa.
Three winners there, Cman! Hard to beat a good old XX!
1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:33 pm
The Internet has been out at my place for the last 10 days, so I brought the ol' Kindle to Panera. Been dying to post some pictures of my newest Case auction pick-ups. Got a Case 6383 from 1978, a 6380 from 1985, an XX pearl pen knife, a HAWG (as Mr. Blister would say) of a display knife from 1990 and a Case Bradford, PA 6294 Big Cigar jack. From the auction pictures I could tell the cigar had been cleaned and profiled but thought for sure it was a LP XX, maybe in red bone. Well, turns out to be some pretty sweet green bone. It does have a hairline pin crack on the left mark side handle but I really love this knife.
Congrats, fabulous cigar pattern. Rocking bones.
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chickenman62 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:40 pm
Here are some Case XX. The jackknife is pretty much like new. It was one of my last purchases from Carl [Rookie]'s grandpa.
Three fabulous knives ! but the little barehead speaks to me
Chris i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:33 pm
The Internet has been out at my place for the last 10 days, so I brought the ol' Kindle to Panera. Been dying to post some pictures of my newest Case auction pick-ups. Got a Case 6383 from 1978, a 6380 from 1985, an XX pearl pen knife, a HAWG (as Mr. Blister would say) of a display knife from 1990 and a Case Bradford, PA 6294 Big Cigar jack. From the auction pictures I could tell the cigar had been cleaned and profiled but thought for sure it was a LP XX, maybe in red bone. Well, turns out to be some pretty sweet green bone. It does have a hairline pin crack on the left mark side handle but I really love this knife.
Congrats, fabulous cigar pattern. Rocking bones.
I-man is bored, digging 10 years back for something to drool over !!
Chris i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
1967redrider wrote: ↑Thu Jun 06, 2013 10:33 pm
The Internet has been out at my place for the last 10 days, so I brought the ol' Kindle to Panera. Been dying to post some pictures of my newest Case auction pick-ups. Got a Case 6383 from 1978, a 6380 from 1985, an XX pearl pen knife, a HAWG (as Mr. Blister would say) of a display knife from 1990 and a Case Bradford, PA 6294 Big Cigar jack. From the auction pictures I could tell the cigar had been cleaned and profiled but thought for sure it was a LP XX, maybe in red bone. Well, turns out to be some pretty sweet green bone. It does have a hairline pin crack on the left mark side handle but I really love this knife.
Congrats, fabulous cigar pattern. Rocking bones.
I-man is bored, digging 10 years back for something to drool over !!
I was going to search to see when I posted this (June 6, 2013), thanks Chris! And Ivory!
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I'm interested in purchasing a Case Barlow in the store listed by Spring Hill Cutlery but site says name not found? I originally sent a pm through the store but no response. Anyone know if he is still around?
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