B2048

[rwb1786]

Have gotten a couple of opinions that the larger knife is something called "waterfall " designated with a B. Never heard of it

[djknife13]

Yes it does look like a waterfall celluloid, but maybe one that has lost some of it's magic. When you move the knife around, especially in daylight, you should see movement down in the celluloid like a shimmering. Some waterfall is like pearl with a lot of character. I don't know much about the numbering system. ___Dave

[rwb1786]

Just held it under a light and see what you mean. Kinda cool but not a real pretty knife. I guess it is over a hundred years old though. Thanks Dave

[Mumbleypeg]

Sargent's America Premium guide to Knives and Razors 7th edition, page 29. Great reference book for older Case knives.

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Ken

[rwb1786]

Thanks Ken. I will be looking for that very soon. Randy

[Mumbleypeg]

Sargent's 7th edition was the last one Jim Sargent did. It's hard to find, and pricey if you do. It came with a DVD version of the book attached inside the back cover, and you can find reproductions of that DVD for more a reasonable price. Failing that, the 6th edition is also pretty good, and easier to find.

Ken

[rwb1786]

Thanks for that info