KA-BAR, Dexter, W.R.Case & Sons

[bvil]

Posted in the General Knife Discussion but probably more appropriate here.

Fixed blade find at the local fleamarket. All kitchen variety.

1. KA-BAR carbon chrome 10" 960-10. $.50

2. Dexter 4898 8.5" chef's knife. Excellent condition with a nice patina. $1.00 I didn't know anything about the knife but could tell it was good quality. I searched ebay history and found an identical knife in similar condition that sold for $89!

3. W.R. Case & Sons Russet Line "Wand" 10.5" very thin hollow-ground blade. The knife is nested in a wooden block which has a sharpening stone attached to the bottom. The original box is also included. The box and wood appear to have some age to them but the engraving on the blade "CASE'S Wand" almost looks like it was done with a laser. I have no idea what this knife is and cannot find anything on the net but figured anything W.R. Case should be worth the $2.00 asking price.

I have found the Case wand knife mentioned as part of an exhibit of useful objects at the Museum Of Modern Art from 11/26/1946 to 1/26/1947. Any further info would be appreciated.

[coffeecup]

Dexter made decent working cutlery (I don't care for their recent production but have a few of the older ones). In general it is a nice knife, but unless it was a commercial-grade knife I've no idea why it would sell for $89. Be advertised for that, sure, but the ones I've seen recently were actually selling for about $35 (depending on condition).

There is some ongoing demand, a chef's knife with a ca. 8" blade is preferred by many as a general purpose kitchen knife.

[bvil]

I agree, $35 sounds more realistic.

I copied this from the now expired ebay listing:

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RAZOR SHARP Vintage Dexter Med. Carbon Steel Chef Knife

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Sold For: US $89.05

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