My meager but growing collection

[Dickens]

I recently picked up this 2003 Cranberry Folding Hunter dated 2003. I was so impressed by this knife that I had to have more. I think that I'm officially hooked on Case knives. So I picked up this 2013 Chestnut Folding Hunter, a 2001 Cranberry Trapper, a 2012 Magenta Trapper, and a 2014 Purple Passion Trapper.

[edge213]

Nice start to your collection.

[jerryd6818]

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

This is a great place unless you're trying to kick the habit. It doesn't sound like that's the case (no pun intended) with you though. It's a nice pile you've accumulated.

[BDNX]

Awesome start to your collection...PM inbound...

[zp4ja]

Welcome to the forum. Nice knives you have there!

In case you don't know, some of the CASE (and other makers) non-natural handle material knife handles are volatile. Some will "out-gas" as it is called from the material used. I am an older CASE knife only collector myself so I do not know if the Purple Passion knife you posted will out-gas or not.
Some older knives out-gas also and it seems that since handle varieties sell, in my opinion, CASE has continued to sell knives with handles that out-gas as late as the 80's and 90s'. I had a CASE Classic Candy Stripe from the 90s' that I segregated and it just destroyed itself. I had a 2002' Candy Stripe and it was stable for 12 years before I gifted it. I don't really own any CASE celluloid newer than that so I am not sure on your knife.

Some guys are of the opinion that it is just a question of "when" a cell knife will out-gas. "A matter of time" opinion. I am of the belief based on the knives I have that it is related to the batch or type of celluloid. I have CASE cell knives that are at least 74 to 94 years old and they never had any issue.

In case you are unaware, a knife that out-gasses basically the handle rot off and it emits a gas that corrodes the blades and may damage any knives stored in close proximity.

I personally would store that one seperate from your other knives, in a cool place and out of sunlight and just keep an eye on it. You will know if it is happening, I will say that.

Maybe you know all this but I would rather mention it as alot of new and old collecters have learned the hard way with damaged knives.

Not trying to scare you off from non-natural handle materials as they are beautiful, just food for thought.

Regards, Jerry

[Dickens]

Jerry,

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it.

Jim

[zp4ja]

Jerry,

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it.

Jim

Glad to help Jim! Will help anytime I can. Thank you for your service Sir!

I just sent you a PM!

Regards, Jerry

[jerryd6818]

Jerry,

Thanks for the advice. I really appreciate it.

Jim

If your last name is really Dickens, just "take an old cold tater and wait". (or have you heard that one before? )

I'm sorry. I just can't resist the low hanging fruit.

[Dickens]

If your last name is really Dickens, just "take an old cold tater and wait". (or have you heard that one before? )

I'm sorry. I just can't resist the low hanging fruit.

No, it's not my last name but it is the name of my favorite author.

[jerryd6818]

If your last name is really Dickens, just "take an old cold tater and wait". (or have you heard that one before? )

I'm sorry. I just can't resist the low hanging fruit.

No, it's not my last name but it is the name of my favorite author.

I should have known that being from Orland Park it would have nothing to do with country music.

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