Case identification

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.
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Jinsail
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Case identification

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Hello
I am having difficulty in identifying this case knife.
Could you please help?
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Re: Case identification

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::welcome:: to AAPK, Jinsail. Not sure about the originality of the stag handles/scales, but I have a few reference books at home, mainly by Jim Sargent, that have old and obscure Case patterns listed and pictured. Could be the first 5376 ½ I've ever seen, thanks for posting.
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Re: Case identification

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The pattern number identifies it as a 5376 1/2 stag handled whittler. The Bradford stamp dates the knife to approximately 1920 or earlier. This pattern was discontinued in the tested era. Would like to see a picture of the entire knife. Is the blade that isn't shown entirely stamped?
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Sargent's 4th Edition has one listed on Page 95.
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