Case 6239 worth the punt?

[Twhite]

I was out today and found this Case with the number 6239 on the pen blade and Case Bradford PA
I really like the shape of the knife. The main Blade has been well used but maintained enough to take a good edge. The pen blade is in decent shape. Both blades are firm with no wobble.
Knife is 3-7/8” closed.

The scales on the other hand are cracked and missing some. I will clean it up and carry it.

I Got this and an older PAL Camp knife for $20

Any info on this model would be greatly appreciated. From what I found this knife is from 1904-1920? I know Zero about Case knives.

Thanks in advance.
Tom

[jlw257]

Look like a Bradford 62039 Roger Bone. Nice find
Bradford era was from 1914-1919

[olderdogs1]

Nice find. Looks like the shield is upside down.
Tom

[zp4ja]

Is it just me or is the shield upside down?

Nice knife. Hard to tell anything else from the pics provided.

Regards, Jerry

[Twhite]

Nice find. Looks like the shield is upside down.
Tom

Ok. I thought it might be. No biggie. I will clean it up and use it. I may have my dad make me some new scales. I just gave him some antlers last weekend. I will put the old guy to work. He is 81 and loves fixing knives.

Pertaining to pictures. Is the a link to show preferred pictures. What are you looking for picture wise. I would love to get more info on this knife. I kind of like the Sowbelly shape.

Tom

[stockman]

I really like that old knife, I would NOT replace the old Rogers bone. Find someone on AAPK to make a patch and stabilize the rest of the bone. Neat old knife. Also you could just put it away as is.

Harold

[Twhite]

I really like that old knife, I would NOT replace the old Rogers bone. Find someone on AAPK to make a patch and stabilize the rest of the bone. Neat old knife. Also you could just put it away as is.

Harold

Harold,
Thank yo for your reply. I was really drawn to the shape and the scales.

Patching it sounds like a great idea. I like to carry what I have, so stabilizing it is the thing to do.

Where do I look to get a member to do that.

Tom

[stockman]

They should see your post soon. Check your private messages.

Harold

[Mumbleypeg]

Rogers bone is special - I'd get it repaired! Read this older thread for appreciation of what you have! viewtopic.php?f=35&t=45098&hilit=Rogers. A few posts down on the first page is a history of Rogers bone.

Ken

[Twhite]

Rogers bone is special - get it repaired! Read this older thread for appreciation of what you have! viewtopic.php?f=35&t=45098&hilit=Rogers. A few posts down on the first page is a history of Rogers bone.

Ken

Ken
Thanks for the link. I think I will try to get it repaired.

Tom

[Steve Warden]

Sweet score Tom

[Mumbleypeg]

Tom, check into the Knife Repair and Restoration forum here. You'll find posts like this one viewtopic.php?f=37&t=57370&p=652157&hilit=Books#p652157. Many of the knife mechanics here post there. You can send them a PM about fixing yours, or find tips to tackle the job yourself.

Ken

[Twhite]

Tom, check into the Knife Repair and Restoration forum here. You'll find posts like this one viewtopic.php?f=37&t=57370&p=652157&hilit=Books#p652157. Many of the knife mechanics here post there. You can send them a PM about fixing yours, or find tips to tackle the job yourself.

Ken

Ken
Thanks again for the link. I think I just might try to tackle this one myself after reading your link.

I will go and read up more on the repair posts.

You guys are very nice and helpful. I really like this place.

Tom

[stockman]

Did a little trade with Tom for his 6239 Sowbelly. Had a little repair on the bone. Left everything else alone.

Harold

[doglegg]

That came out knice. Great old knife and repair.

[stockman]

I never figured the shield out. It seems upside down. It has never been off after it was installed in factory that I could tell.

Harold

[peanut740]

Well done Harold.