JR Case 6.5173L BG42 what have I got here?

[Buck Casey]

Found this in a Antique Store today. Just knife and sheath. Seems to be a bit rare??

[Modern Slip Joints]

BG 42 is a stainless ball bearing steel that was used to make very hard knife blades before it was superseeded by S30V which was alloyed specifically for cutlery. The 73 handle pattern is uncommon. Nice find!

[knifeaddict1965]

Found this in a Antique Store today. Just knife and sheath. Seems to be a bit rare??

Nice Slimlock! Wish I could find something like that at the Antique stores around here.

[Buck Casey]

I love finding them in the wild. Would go broke shopping the net

[jmh58]

Congrats!!
John

[Dullest_knife]

Found this in a Antique Store today. Just knife and sheath. Seems to be a bit rare??

Nice Slimlock! Wish I could find something like that at the Antique stores around here.

You and me both.

[Mumbleypeg]

Congratulations on a nice find! IMHO the Slimlock is one of, if not the most elegant knives Case ever made. It's a shame they only made it a short time before it was discontinued. I suspect at the price they didn’t sell as well as they hoped, but those I have seen and handled are better made than any GEC or most custom made knives at the same or even higher price point. IThere are other examples posted here on AAPK so if you're interested do a search for "Slimlock".

Ken