ID this Case please

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.
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ID this Case please

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My father gave me this Case he picked up a few years ago. I tried to ID it but I am having problems. Any info on range of manufacture date handle material and such would be greatly appreciated.
Blade length 2-7/8”
Small blade 2-18”
Closed 3-7/8”
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Neither the jigging or the shield look like a case knife. The 3C on the tang does ring a bell though. Seems like that may have been used by Cattaragus but I'm no expert on those. ::shrug::
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I'm not seeing anything Case, either. But then again, I'm less an expert than Greg.
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That does appear to be a Cattaraugus-style knife. I like it. ::tu::
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Thank you very much. I can now try and research the correct manufacturer.
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....okay....so how do you delete a post...when you accidently double post a reply?
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Didn't find your exact knife; but, when I googled 21259C knife (seems that's what it might be on your tang)...I found this 21259 Cattaragus knife...that appears to be a relative to your knife?
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/ ... 1832502901
The link states info on the linked knife was found here: "Guide to Collector Knives" 15th edition on page 274" ...if anybody has this guide...maybe they can see if it has your knife.
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Thank you.

Could a Mod move this to the appropriate location if need be.

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The knife says Cattaraugus before looking at the stamp.
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I agree with Wayne, the knife says Catt. It is a fine knife!!
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btrwtr wrote:The knife says Cattaraugus before looking at the stamp.
Does "3C" stand for Cattaraugus Cutlery Company?

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Bone looks Catt, master spear looks Catt. I've never seen the "3C" stamp but Catt made a number of Barlows with the "CCC" stamp on the bolster.
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XX Case XX wrote:
btrwtr wrote:The knife says Cattaraugus before looking at the stamp.
Does "3C" stand for Cattaraugus Cutlery Company?

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