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That collection of Tony Bose swing guard coke bottle knives really is quite impressive; very nice indeed.

Here's my latest Case acquisition...055 Classic Wharncliffe Whittler w/Arrowhead Shield. Still waiting for the Bow Tie shield (which is in the mail) to complete the trifecta.
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:That collection of Tony Bose swing guard coke bottle knives really is quite impressive; very nice indeed.

Here's my latest Case acquisition...055 Classic Wharncliffe Whittler w/Arrowhead Shield. Still waiting for the Bow Tie shield (which is in the mail) to complete the trifecta.

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~Q~

Thanks everyone for the kind words!

Q- I've actually been collecting a few more classics lately myself, I'm collecting the 55 pattern, so I though.. I believe you have the 43 Patterns. I keep mixing the two up myself. I have pics posted in the case classic thread if you want to take a look.

-zac

XxTestedxX wrote:I believe you have the 43 Patterns. I keep mixing the two up myself. I have pics posted in the case classic thread if you want to take a look.

-zac

Pretty sure these are pattern #055 (I believe the 43 pattern has a clip master blade)
~Q~

QTCut5 wrote:

XxTestedxX wrote:I believe you have the 43 Patterns. I keep mixing the two up myself. I have pics posted in the case classic thread if you want to take a look.

-zac

Pretty sure these are pattern #055 (I believe the 43 pattern has a clip master blade)

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~Q~

Cant argue with the pics,

mine have pinched bolsters, I better check the back and see that's going on.. on mine.

Here are my two latest Cases. A Case Bros.Cut. Co. 71022 and a XX 6347 Pu LP

Greg,

Larry

XxTestedxX wrote:mine have pinched bolsters, I better check the back and see that's going on.. on mine.

To the best of my knowledge (which I will admit is limited at best), Case made Wharncliffe Whittlers with three different pattern numbers: 55, 055 & 0055. I think the version you have (with pinched bolsters) is pattern 0055. Although, according to this Case Classics website http://caseclassicsclub.com/patterns.htm, it shows the pinched bolster version like yours under the 55 pattern number, which is the pattern number stamped on all my Seahorse Whittlers...so I am not sure exactly what's going on there.

Perhaps one of the many Case experts here on AAPK could enlighten us?

~Q~

New finds

6347 LP rough black

Muskrat rough black

Got my third Honey-Bone Classic Wharncliffe Whittler in the mail today (bow tie shield). Surprise! Surprise! It's 1/4" smaller than my other two -- the pattern number is 0055, and the jigging is different, as well.
~Q~

Good looking group Q, love the butterscotch bones. Interesting that one is shorter and the blade looks more narrow, definitely different. Hmmm, very good to see them side by side so you can see that. Never would have guessed. It's a good pattern too I'm learning. Congrats.

Case xx 6375LP rough black

That's a pretty 6375 in rough black with the long pull, hey they're all pretty, but I do like a big pocket knife !
Treefarmer

You guys have been on a roll!

This is the first year in several that I haven't purchased a Christmas knife from Shepherd Hills.

3 more to the puzzle

Real nice Zach!

Fine knives, Zach

Tom

XxTestedxX wrote:3 more to the puzzle

Zach you really went after these with a vengeance! How close are you to completion and what's next.

I will try to add a picture of my newest case pickup. Got it at the flea market for 20 dollars. Am not sure how to post pictures from my phone. It is a case 22055 tested xx. How did I do guys?

A little spit-shine and you've got a nice pocket buddy there.

Thank you redrider. Got her oiled up a bit and she rides nicely in the pocket. Hard to find the tested knives at the flea markets but every once in a while I get lucky.

How many left?

Well I'm after the larger patterns, once I get both xx and tested in each while maintaining a near mint-mint.. (Which is likely impossible) I'll start pulling the small ones, unless I happen to fall into some cheap.

But I supposed here is atleast 10-20 patterns left that I haven't found.

But something I'm actively looking for more than others..

6205R and scout..

I just have 2 tested xx knives. One is an electricians knife and the other is the one shown. I am actually very new to collecting. Both mine are just HOK,S. very far from mint. I sure have seen some beauties on this site though. This was my first try at posting photos. Good luck in your search though!

Navyman that's a good start. Stay after them. There are plenty out there! Here are my two latest a W.R.Case & Sons and a Case Bros.

Navyman, nice pickup at a great price! It is rewarding to find an old knife out in the wild. You might not need this, but here is a link to a post with some instructions you might find useful to remove some of the surface contaminants.

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kni ... 22#p537522

Thank you much for the link. I tried some steel wool with a little oil but not much came off. Still surface stains and pits. When I get off work I will follow the link and see if I can clean her up a bit better. Sure appreciate the link. Glad to be a part of some amazing and knowledgeable knife folks.