Knife identification and Pricing

[pballerlegend]

I just found this case pocket knife in an old drawer and after doing a little polishing and some research I've determined that its a 6318 HP stockman. And based on how the "CASE XX" emblem looks I believe its a 1940-1964 model. Although, the 6318 HP model is not listed as being in the 1940-1964 period in the price guide listed on this website, only the 65-69. Can anyone clarify what year this is and what it might be worth?
I'll try to get some pictures posted. Thank you in advance.

[pballerlegend]

Pictures

[msteele6]

I do show a 6318HP from the XX era in the book I have here at work. That would date the knife probably to the late '40s to the early '60's.

As far as value goes I would mention several factors that we can't tell from the information we have. First, you need better pictures. This knife MIGHT be a true red bone knife but with the pictures given it's impossible to tell. Second, we know nothing about the condition of the backsprings, do the blades walk and talk? Third, we have only a picture of the front of the knife and part of the back, nothing from the top, nothing to get a good idea of blade loss and so forth.

In my opinion, your best bet for value is to check closed eBay listings for your knife and use that as a guide to value.

At the end of the day, it is a nice knife and definitely has value.

By the way, if you try to sell the knife, I would advise taking clear pictures and giving as complete a description as possible.


JMO

[pballerlegend]

Thank you for the information and advice. I will use clearer pictures if I do decide to sell it. The blades open fairly easily and snap back down on their own when closed at about a 35 degree angle. Here are a couple of clearer pictures

[Bamarick]

I believe it is a true red bone. The blades look to be pretty full with the sheepsfoot blade being used the most. One bolster is dinged up somewhat. I would say it is in very good used condition. In this condition if I were selling it I'd be happy to get $60. Hope that helps you out.

[knifeaholic]

I just found this case pocket knife in an old drawer and after doing a little polishing and some research I've determined that its a 6318 HP stockman. And based on how the "CASE XX" emblem looks I believe its a 1940-1964 model. Although, the 6318 HP model is not listed as being in the 1940-1964 period in the price guide listed on this website, only the 65-69. Can anyone clarify what year this is and what it might be worth?
I'll try to get some pictures posted. Thank you in advance.

I'm surprised that its not listed in the price guide in XX. The 6318 Sh Sp is one of a very few Case patterns that has been in production continuously every year from prior to 1920 until today. It is commonly found in the XX stamp as it is in most every other stamp from those years.