Ode To The 07

[jerryd6818]

Makes me wonder how many varieties of those Carhartts they made. That's the first two blade model I've seen. Nice.

[QTCut5]

That's the first two blade model I've seen.

I think you meant that's the first un-modified two blade model you've seen.

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These three are the only Carhartt mini trappers I've ever seen.

~Q~

[QTCut5]

Not usually a big fan of bright colors such as the Persimmon Orange bone; so, I struggled for several months trying to decide whether or not to add this one to my collection. In the end, the fact that I collect the Case 107W pattern outweighed my lack of enthusiasm for the color and I finally pulled the trigger. After all, a collector collects, and I have collected one example of every 107W ever released by Case to date (except for the neon pink Bubba Gum Lady Case model, that one I just can't stand). So, despite my ambivalence toward the color, I simply couldn't abide missing a piece of my otherwise complete collection when it was still readily available and for a reasonable price. It also helped when my wife said it reminded her of the orange creamsicles we used to enjoy every summer at the ballpark when we were kids--a fond memory of the good ol' days!

~Q~

[steve99f]

I like the color, puts me in mind of the fall season here in the northeast. Beautiful knife Q!

[QTCut5]

Thanks, Steve.

Here's my latest 07 acquisition: 1990 Oatmeal Bone 1st ISSUE tang stamp. Not quite as bright as the persimmon bone, but notice the unusual profile of the Clip master blade compared to the typical Clip blade on a 207W.

~Q~

[Lansky1]

my all time fave pattern. I'll post some pics later ...

[QTCut5]

Black Pearl & Jasper 107W custom mod.

~Q~

[Lansky1]

wow - thats an incredible mod ... from the rear bolster shape, did that start life out as a Carhartt ? May I ask who did the work ?

[QTCut5]

Thanks, John.
Carhartt was my first guess as well since those are the only 107W models I have ever seen with the 'lazy duck' bolster. However, this mod has a mirror polished SS blade, and all the Carhartt 107Ws I own and have seen have an 'as ground' blade--so, I really don't know. I suppose the guy who did the mod may have also polished the blade, or perhaps used a blade from a different knife?

~Q~

PS--Thurman is the only name I was given when I asked who did the mod. I believe he's from Alabama. That's all I know.

[Lansky1]

Thanks, John.
Carhartt was my first guess as well since those are the only 107W models I have ever seen with the 'lazy duck' bolster. However, this mod has a mirror polished SS blade, and all the Carhartt 107Ws I own and have seen have an 'as ground' blade--so, I really don't know. I suppose the guy who did the mod may have also polished the blade, or perhaps used a blade from a different knife?

~Q~

PS--Thurman is the only name I was given when I asked who did the mod. I believe he's from Alabama. That's all I know.

Super nice 07W ... thx for the background info - you have yourself one fine and rare knife there

[QTCut5]

Thanks, John.

And, BTW, thank you for turning me on to the Persimmon Orange 107W at Shepherd Hills. It took me awhile to pull the trigger on that one because I just wasn't all that crazy about the color. Bright orange still isn't one of my 'preferred' colors on a knife handle, but now that I have it in hand, it definitely is growing on me and I'm glad I got it.

Cheers & Aloha,
~Q~

PS--Still can't bring myself to purchase the neon pink Bubba Gum Lady Case 107W...just can't do it.
So, I guess my otherwise complete 107W collection will forever remain incomplete due to lacking this one model.

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[Lansky1]

Thanks, John.

And, BTW, thank you for turning me on to the Persimmon Orange 107W at Shepherd Hills. It took me awhile to pull the trigger on that one because I just wasn't all that crazy about the color. Bright orange still isn't one of my 'preferred' colors on a knife handle, but now that I have it in hand, it definitely is growing on me and I'm glad I got it.

Cheers & Aloha,
~Q~

PS--Still can't bring myself to purchase the neon pink Bubba Gum Lady Case 107W...just can't do it.
So, I guess my otherwise complete 107W collection will forever remain incomplete due to lacking this one model.
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Q - Yeah, I like the persimmon orange 107W - grows on me too the more I carry it. I have a cotton candy canoe - don't mind it, but don't think I could do the full out pink of the Lady Case either ... maybe if I could figure out how to remove the "Lady Case" etch from the blade

[Lansky1]

Q - this might fit into your collection: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-XX-2002-Mi ... fresh=true

[QTCut5]

Got it! Interesting thing about this one...notice that the pattern number does not have a 'W' to denote the Wharncliffe blade. I've never seen a Case knife with a Wharncliffe blade that did not have either a 'W' or 'WH' in the pattern number. I wonder why this one doesn't? Very strange.

~Q~

[Lansky1]

Got it! Interesting thing about this one...notice that the pattern number does not have a 'W' to denote the Wharncliffe blade. I've never seen a Case knife with a Wharncliffe blade that did not have either a 'W' or 'WH' in the pattern number. I wonder why this one doesn't? Very strange.

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~Q~

NICE ! From your collection, I figured that might be a missing link. Great deal too

[QTCut5]

Hey, anytime I can score a knife for one of my sub-collections for less than $30, you can bet I'm going to be jumping for joy.

Usually it's quite the opposite: I end up way overpaying because I just can't bear to let it get away; I always convince myself that I'll never have another opportunity to get that particular knife ever again! It's a symptom of OCD--Obsessive Collecting Disorder.

~Q~

[Oldredbone67]

A couple of 6207W's love the wharncliffe blades !
Perriwinckle and green apple - not your everyday colors, but a couple of my favorites.

[QTCut5]

Finally got the last two that I needed to complete my Case 107W collection (minus the Bubba Gum Lady Case 107W...as noted above).
Question I still have is why the red delrin w/stars & stripes shield mini trapper does NOT have a 'W' in the pattern number?? Can anyone explain that, please???

~Q~

[QTCut5]

Here's some group shots of all my Case 07 Mini Trappers

The 107W Collection:

My 207 Group:

Custom Abalone & File Work by Painted Pony

~Q~

[gsmith7158]

Q how do you keep yourself apprised of all the knives that you acquire with Wharnecliffe blades. I have an ebay search set up for wharnecliffe blades but it doesn't return anything near as interesting as some of the knives that you show!

[QTCut5]

Persistence mainly...I spend a lot of time looking at knives nearly every day (way too much time really). Sometimes my saved searches will come up with knives that interest me but many of the less-common wharncliffe knives I just happen to stumble across by pure luck or by clicking on "seller's other items" or the knives eBay suggests ("people who looked at this knife also looked at"). Also, friends, other collectors & AAPK members who know of my preference for wharncliffes will often send links to knives they've found that they think I might be interested in; that's always appreciated.

~Q~

[Lansky1]

Got it! Interesting thing about this one...notice that the pattern number does not have a 'W' to denote the Wharncliffe blade. I've never seen a Case knife with a Wharncliffe blade that did not have either a 'W' or 'WH' in the pattern number. I wonder why this one doesn't? Very strange.

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~Q~

Hey Q - I have the same American flag shield red 6107 - mine has the "W" designation. Peculiar yours doesn't - maybe it's even more collectible as it appears to be an anomaly ...

[QTCut5]

Got it! Interesting thing about this one...notice that the pattern number does not have a 'W' to denote the Wharncliffe blade. I've never seen a Case knife with a Wharncliffe blade that did not have either a 'W' or 'WH' in the pattern number. I wonder why this one doesn't? Very strange.
~Q~

Hey Q - I have the same American flag shield red 6107 - mine has the "W" designation. Peculiar yours doesn't - maybe it's even more collectible as it appears to be an anomaly ...

Now that really boggles my mind. I was thinking that perhaps a whole run of 07 wharncliffe blades from 2002 got mis-stamped because it seems highly unlikely that just one single blade got the wrong stamp. But, since yours is the same year as mine and has the 'W', I can't figure out why mine is missing the 'W'...unless mine somehow got mixed in with some other 07 secondary (spay) blades during the tang stamping, although if that were the case, then it would have a 207 stamp not the 107. A very strange mystery, indeed.

~Q~

[QTCut5]

Couple more 07s recently added to my never-ending pile. Normally, I only collect 07Ws, not the spay blade version. But, seeing as how this IV207 has somewhat rare "exotic" handle material, I decided to make an exception.

1985 IV207

2015 Limited Edition Bonestag 6.5207W

~Q~

[jerryd6818]

Is that "rare "exotic" handle material" perhaps a "natural material" ? (scrimed Ivory)