Ode To The 07

[jerryd6818]

And did filling that half of the folder sate your appetite for pre-'90s 07s?

I didn't think so.

[QTCut5]

Since the state of my finances apparently has little influence over Mini-T Monkey, only time will tell. However, at this point in time, my feeling is that the Timeline Project satisfied The Monkey's thirst for vintage 07s...although, there will always be a deep, visceral, insatiable craving for early Greenbone 07s. Just like with 07Ws, that hunger will probably never subside regardless of how many I have (or whether I can actually afford them).

[jerryd6818]

Tsk, tsk, tsk. Unfortunately I fully understand your dilemma.

[QTCut5]

It happened again... resistance is futile...

At least the new one is an "upgraded" model with fancy scrolled bolsters and serial number (whoopie! )

2016 Case 6107WEZ Persimmon Orange Jigged Bone s/n 031

"Star-Belly" and "Plain-Belly" together at the weenie roast on Sneeches beaches.

[doglegg]

Love the color and embellishments Q.

[jerryd6818]

These two have made my Christmas cherry and bright and I didn't even miss the part about being white.

[doglegg]

These two have made my Christmas cherry and bright and I didn't even miss the part about being white.

Two beauties there Jerry.

[jerryd6818]

Thanks Floyd. I'm quite pleased.

[jmh58]

Hey jerry...
John

[jerryd6818]

Thanks John.

[Ripster]

These two have made my Christmas cherry and bright and I didn't even miss the part about being white.

Nice looking bones on those Two there JerryD.
Nice looking stuff here on this thread all the way around.
Take care ,stay warm.

[Ripster]

These two have made my Christmas cherry and bright and I didn't even miss the part about being white.

Nice looking bones on those Two there JerryD.
Nice looking stuff here on this thread all the way around.
Take care ,stay warm.

[zed6309]

Rgere both beauties Jerry I'll be carrying my pocket worn edition 07 on tonight's shift

[jerryd6818]

I have these on the way (someday).
Rough Rider
Coast made in Japan
Case 07

[Mumbleypeg]

I’ve noticed Case is producing some really nice looking Corelon in the 07 and other patterns lately. Fans of celluloid should take note as this has the celluloid “look” without the risk. https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... er+corelon

Here are just a few of the many different varieties.

Ken

[jerryd6818]

Yeah, Ken. Most of those (Corelon & Kirinite) are real lookers. I couldn't resist a few. I think they look much better in hand than they do in pictures. I liken them to the difficulty of catching the fire in a picture of pearl or abalone.

[QTCut5]

I fell into the MOP/Abalone rabbit hole for awhile...they are mesmerizing and downright hypnotic, no doubt about it. IMO Corelon, Kirinite and the new Dichrolam handles are similar in psychedelic beauty, but also kind of like "synthetic designer drugs"...i.e., very pretty, very tempting and potentially very addicting. I already own a couple, but I'm trying to avoid falling headlong into that bottomless pit.

If Case ever starts making 07Ws with those new handle materials I'll probably need some kind of an intervention to avoid bankruptcy. But until then, I'm still more interested in natural handle materials like ivory, bone and wood, especially vintage Greenbone 6207s.

And speaking of vintage Greenbone 07s...here's an XX era Greenbone 6207 I found that has a little "issue"...it's a small detail, to be sure, but I wonder if any other 07 OCD Monkeys can spot it?

Here are my Greenbone 07s for comparison

[QTCut5]

I am surprised that no one else saw the apparent discrepancies, particularly the most obvious ones: i.e., the master blade profile and the the shield. The tang stamp and handle covers appear to be authentic for a Greenbone 6207 from the XX Era; however; the shield has a closed "C" which TTBOMK was only used during the early years of the Tested Era (1920-1939).

The master blade profile is another clue. I suspect the blade is not original to this knife. Although the the pile side pattern number tang stamp shows 6207, I believe the master blade was probably taken from another knife and then adapted to fit the 07 frame.

[QTCut5]

Moving right along...

The final piece (for now) of my Appaloosa Smooth Bone collection:


1994 Case 6207 Appaloosa Smooth Bone

[jmh58]

Thats NIIICCCEEE Q!!!
John

[QTCut5]

Thank you, John.

[QTCut5]

Although I really don't like the width of the 3-blade Mini-T, I decided to get this one because I am fond of the Antique Rattlesnake bone handle (and the Wharncliffe blade, too, of course). This is the only 6307W in my collection.


2016 Case 6307W Antique "Rattle Snake" Bone

[doglegg]

That appaloosa bone is especially lovely Q and the rattlesnake knife is wonderful as well.

[QTCut5]

That appaloosa bone is especially lovely Q and the rattlesnake knife is wonderful as well.

Thanks, Floyd. Always appreciate your positive comments.

I'm quite pleased with my little five-head herd of Appaloosa Bone 07s; but, I'm still hoping to lasso the elusive Peacock Appaloosa 07 "Unicorn" (which may or may not even exist...probably not, but a guy can dream can't he!) After all, what's the point of collecting if you run out of waterfalls to chase after?

[jerryd6818]

Gee thanks ~Q~. Another Unicorn to chase.