The W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company has a very rich history that began in 1889 when William Russell (“W.R.”), Jean, John, and Andrew Case began fashioning their knives and selling them along a wagon trail in upstate New York. The company has produced countless treasures and it continues to do so as one of the most collected brands in the world.
jerryd6818 wrote:Sellers pictures were very poor (IMO) and I'm thinking that's why I got it for what I consider a bargain basement price for an Appaloosa edition. (he also didn't mention the handles are Appaloosa)
Never ceases to amaze me when sellers post crappy photos on eBay. If I've learned anything about selling on the Beast, it's that the pictures do 99% of the selling...a POS knife that has really good photos has a much higher chance of selling for a decent price than even a high quality or expensive knife that has crap photos (bad focus, bad lighting, bad angles, etc.). But, it's a good way to pick up a decent knife for less money. I always make sure to look at knives with poor pics...I'm convinced that the poor pics are directly responsible for the lack of bidding competition, and subsequently a low selling price. I don't mind paying full fair price for a knife, in fact, I usually overpay for "absolutely-must-have-at-any-cost" knives; but, whenever I score a must-have on the cheap, I feel extra giddy...like I've pulled something off.
Nice "New Grind" Mini-T Q.. Like the bone color.. Never under stood why the "New Grind" did not take off.. If ya look at the Carhartt line that's how the blade grinds are in those.. John
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
I'm thinking we should call the grind on the Carhartts the "Carhartt Grind" because it's kind of between a regular grind and the "New Grind". Pictures attached.
Case 1983 6244 SS (New Grind) Medium Jack
Carhartt Grind Knives.
Case 2013 Mini-Trapper 6207SS Carhartt Barn Door Bone
2013 Case Mini-Trapper 10207 SS Black Jigged FRN
Case 2013 Mini-Trapper 6207W SS Carhartt Olive Green Bone
W - Case 2013 Mini-Trapper 10107W SS Carhartt
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
And then there's the Tony Bose Grind which seems to be halfway between the Carhartt Grind and a regular (perpendicular or straight line) grind.
To wit:
BTW--about 4 years ago I made mention of this in one of my early posts...nobody seemed too concerned about it at the time except Elvis who was kind enough to acknowledge and respond.
Q - sorry to post here, but I know you check this thread (I replied twice in the PM area today & the PM's are stuck in my outbox & won't send). I finished your mod to the Queen Hawbaker - it'll be in the mail tomorrow.
pffffft that's not a knife ......... now THAT'S a knife !! Crocodile Dundee
Lansky1 wrote:Q - sorry to post here, but I know you check this thread (I replied twice in the PM area today & the PM's are stuck in my outbox & won't send). I finished your mod to the Queen Hawbaker - it'll be in the mail tomorrow.
PMs received & read, John...(they stay in the outbox until they've been opened by the recipient...just so you know). I've had my hands full (and covered in ink) all day trying to fix a broken printer...Failed. But, your news about the mod has saved the day. Can't wait to get it.
(For those of you curious to see the results of the above referenced Lansky1 mod...it's posted in the "Customized Factory Knives" thread.)
Now, to return to the topic of this thread...here's my latest, but not my "newest" Case mini trapper (or dogleg jack if you're jerryd)...1972 (8 Dot) Red Bone 6207
Never under stood why the "New Grind" did not take off.. If ya look at the Carhartt line that's how the blade grinds are in those.. John 
John 
to a knife!
