Case collectors - cffw

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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There are many Case experts on the forum, could you tell what cffw means. I have seen a Case knife for sale and it has those 4 letters on the ad, and how much value if any would it add to the knife. Thanks in advance.
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cudgee wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:28 am There are many Case experts on the forum, could you tell what cffw means. I have seen a Case knife for sale and it has those 4 letters on the ad, and how much value if any would it add to the knife. Thanks in advance.
Did you see this in an AAPK store? For the Case knife for $8500.00??
I have no idea what cffw means.
But, I think it means "$8500.00 is to much for a delrin handled knife". :D
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edge213 wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:18 am
cudgee wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:28 am There are many Case experts on the forum, could you tell what cffw means. I have seen a Case knife for sale and it has those 4 letters on the ad, and how much value if any would it add to the knife. Thanks in advance.
Did you see this in an AAPK store? For the Case knife for $8500.00??
I have no idea what cffw means.
But, I think it means "$8500.00 is to much for a delrin handled knife". :D
That's the one. ::tu:: I have no idea, but i like your description. Someone here will know. ::handshake::
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cudgee wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:28 am There are many Case experts on the forum, could you tell what cffw means. I have seen a Case knife for sale and it has those 4 letters on the ad, and how much value if any would it add to the knife. Thanks in advance.
I'm not a Case expert, but I have looked at thousands of Case knives of all types and patterns and I don't recall ever seeing "cffw" on any Case knife. Is the "cffw" only in the ad or does it also appear on the actual Case knife or the factory ID label on the box?
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QTCut5 wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:46 am
cudgee wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 4:28 am There are many Case experts on the forum, could you tell what cffw means. I have seen a Case knife for sale and it has those 4 letters on the ad, and how much value if any would it add to the knife. Thanks in advance.
I'm not a Case expert, but I have looked at thousands of Case knives of all types and patterns and I don't recall ever seeing "cffw" on any Case knife. Is the "cffw" only in the ad or does it also appear on the actual Case knife or the factory ID label on the box?
It's in the ad.
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I'm guessing it's an abbreviation (like "MIB" for Mint In Box) that is known only to the seller. So, in order to keep OCD Monkey from staying up all night trying to figure it out, I sent the seller an email asking him what "cffw" stands for.
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I did a search on ebay for Case cffw and the first thing that came up is "Crossfit CFFW Double Layer Compression Sport Fitness Bra ". Quite a pleasing picture in the auction, but nothing to do with a Case knife. ::rotflol::
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Can someone post a link to the knife?
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knifeaholic wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 2:47 pm Can someone post a link to the knife?
Here ya go.

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... order=DESC

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cffw...

Can't Fathom F@#$%^* Why...someone would consider paying this much?
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Put simply, the seller seems to have quite the illustrious history here. This doesn't surprise me.
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knifeaholic wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:34 pm cffw...

Can't Fathom F@#$%^* Why...someone would consider paying this much?
HILARIOUS!!
I see the price has been lowered.
Still seems high to me, but then again I'm no expert.
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::oh_my:: ::oh_my:: ::oh_my:: ::oh_my:: Talk about a mark down! I'd be losing money not to take advantage of this! ::mdm:: ::super_happy::
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I asked the seller what "cffw" stood for and here's his reply:

"that means absolutely nothing i just hit some buttons by mistake at the end thanks for asking thats quite embarrassing i had no clue what you meant until i looked at the add"

Mystery solved! :lol:
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QTCut5 wrote: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:10 pm I asked the seller what "cffw" stood for and here's his reply:

"that means absolutely nothing i just hit some buttons by mistake at the end thanks for asking thats quite embarrassing i had no clue what you meant until i looked at the add"

Mystery solved! :lol:
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