Old Case XX 5265

[cwdotson]

Hello-new to forum here. These pics are, I think, a 1920-1940 5265. Part of my late dad's-keep finding stuff squirreled away. Don't know whether to keep or to move it (have already picked a couple to keep for memory and given a few to good friends). Anybody have any experience with this? Thanks.

[Woodly]

I wish I was one of your good friends-you should keep that one.

[treefarmer]

Yes Sir, that's a nice one! I would keep it if it were mine, I would probably even use it.
By the way, cwdotson, to AAPK, hope you choose to stay with us.
Treefarmer

[RalphAlsip]

Your Case Tested XX 5265 has beautiful stag handles.

[cwdotson]

Thanks-it is very nice and even though I have selected a couple for myself and am not a big slipjoint guy, I am sorely tempted. I had thought to use this to get something like a knife or .22 for my daughter, Dad's only granddaughter, in memory of him and someone has offered about $500.00 in trade so I still don't know-don't even know if that's a fair offer.

[Woodly]

You have 'the knife' for the granddaughter, its right there in the photo.
Buy the gun yourself and make it personal.

[XX Case XX]

Whatever you choose to do, think about it carefully, especially if you decide to sell it. Once that knife is gone, it's gone. Don't let anyone pressure you into making a decision right away. Look at all your options before you decide.

And remember, if you choose not to decide, you've still made a choice. Good luck.

_________
Mike

[cwdotson]

I know and it is gonna be a hard one. My daughter would never use this knife, I think-too large-I have saved an "almost as old" smaller stockman for her just in case (no pun intended). I also have a 1890ish or very early Cautaugus (sp.?) never used or carried from him. If I did decide to trade it, do you know what the general value is if it pretty much meant and unused shape?

[bladebuddy]

Cwdotson again welcome to AAPK. Your case folding hunter is real beauty. But now you have our curiosity up when wrote about a possibly unused Cattaraugus knife from the 1890s. Please show us some pictures of that one as well. Thanks Steve B.

[rea1eye]

Don't know your relationship with your dad. I have 2 pocket knives that my dad owned.

I have seen it in his tool box since I was very young and sometimes opened it up just

to see what it was like and how sharp it was.

My dad has passed away many years ago. I would not trade or sell those knives

for a million bucks. Just used his old U.S. Army knife about 4 days ago. Need to

sharpen it!

Bob

[cwdotson]

We had some rough times-he had me when he was 17 and he had a brutal upbringing in the Kentucky hills, had to quit school at 14 and work in a sawmill 6 days a week and on the farm the rest of the 6 and on Sunday. Grew up with parents and 3 siblings in a one-room cabin. His dad was brought up even worse-abandoned at birth, run over as a child by the adoptive "parents" and crippled for letting a fox in the chicken house one night by accident. I've tried to break that chain. I've selected a few knives I will never let go of, and two of his firearms, and those I don't give to friends will be used to finance something I will never sell and pass on to my daughter.

I should add that with his support and example for work ethic I won an Army scholarship to Vanderbilt University, got my commission, and eventually graduated law school with honors.

[Steve Warden]

Welcome to AAPK.
Quite the success story, CW. Thanks for sharing.

[doglegg]

We had some rough times-he had me when he was 17 and he had a brutal upbringing in the Kentucky hills, had to quit school at 14 and work in a sawmill 6 days a week and on the farm the rest of the 6 and on Sunday. Grew up with parents and 3 siblings in a one-room cabin. His dad was brought up even worse-abandoned at birth, run over as a child by the adoptive "parents" and crippled for letting a fox in the chicken house one night by accident. I've tried to break that chain. I've selected a few knives I will never let go of, and two of his firearms, and those I don't give to friends will be used to finance something I will never sell and pass on to my daughter.

I should add that with his support and example for work ethic I won an Army scholarship to Vanderbilt University, got my commission, and eventually graduated law school with honors.

History can be brutal. I know there are bruises and scars but I am glad it is an 'in spite of' ending. Congratulations on your accomplishments.