My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
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My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Happy Fathers Days to all wanted to share my Grand Pa's CASE XX 6229 !/2
1940 -1964 . He was gruff old guy but had a big heart came to live with us 1978 when my Grandmother passed away. Retired farmer very skilled with his hands , made is own walking canes and shoebox with step to shine shoes at barbershop. He was a master sharpener knives , hoes ,axes and shovels,
the Tad Pole still has razor sharp blades and snap . Next two was my Dads WWII and Korea Vet , married my mom after the wars and settled in Memphis 1950' worked at a Hardware Store till he retired 1990. The middle is CASE U.S.A ****** 6208 1970 - 79 well used blades still sharp but no snap cleaning and oil didn't do any good . The third is like new CASEXX xxSSxx USA 63087 1980 - 89 don't know if he purchased it or a gift. There was a couple of Uncle Henrys I gave to my cousin
1940 -1964 . He was gruff old guy but had a big heart came to live with us 1978 when my Grandmother passed away. Retired farmer very skilled with his hands , made is own walking canes and shoebox with step to shine shoes at barbershop. He was a master sharpener knives , hoes ,axes and shovels,
the Tad Pole still has razor sharp blades and snap . Next two was my Dads WWII and Korea Vet , married my mom after the wars and settled in Memphis 1950' worked at a Hardware Store till he retired 1990. The middle is CASE U.S.A ****** 6208 1970 - 79 well used blades still sharp but no snap cleaning and oil didn't do any good . The third is like new CASEXX xxSSxx USA 63087 1980 - 89 don't know if he purchased it or a gift. There was a couple of Uncle Henrys I gave to my cousin
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Great knives!
David
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JBTrucker, incoming PM.
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Very fortunate!! Keep them with you!!!
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
You are fortunate to have them.
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Very nice knives. Keep good care of them.
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Knice knives and great history.
, I gave my son his Grandpa's knives and ole single barrel shotgun.
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
sorry haven't been keeping up just seen your message
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
That’s awesome!!
My dad or grandpa never carried or owned any sort of knife other than a utility knife.
John
My dad or grandpa never carried or owned any sort of knife other than a utility knife.
John
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Great to have 
Paul,
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A day without a pocket knife is the day your need it,
friendship is a rare and precious gift,
A day without a pocket knife is the day your need it,
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Great knives, great story, very special, JB!
Tim
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Great knives! Great story!! Congratts!! 
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Re: My Grand Pa's and Dad's CASE Pocket Knives
Great keepsakes to pass on to future generations