Clauss made by Case?

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Clauss made by Case?

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I heard that Case made some Clauss knives. I have a #73 Clauss. I believe it’s the same as a Case #01. See photos. Opinions? I’m particularly interested in Clauss because I live 30 miles from Fremont, OH.

The last knife shown is a Clauss #87. Opinions on who made it. I clueless.
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Is the handle a celluloid material?

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rea1eye wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:20 am Is the handle a celluloid material?

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Yes it is Bob.
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i4fortune wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:39 am
rea1eye wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:20 am Is the handle a celluloid material?

Bob
Yes it is Bob.
You probably know then be careful.

Interesting knife btw

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Not a Case, IMO. Superficially looks like an 01 pattern, but enough differences to lead me to believe not made by Case. More likely made by Queen City.
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knifeaholic wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:25 pm Not a Case, IMO. Superficially looks like an 01 pattern, but enough differences to lead me to believe not made by Case. More likely made by Queen City.
Ok I found a queen example for this. Man all three look similar.
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