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USA Case Fixed Blade For viewing
List of Patterns From Right to Left
Leather Handles are 362 , 325-5 , 325-5, 365SAB, 365, 315-4 1/2 , 316-5 SSP , 3Finn SSP, 366, 323-3 1/2
Stag Pattern # M5F, 5Finn, 516-5, 523-5

Quite the collection Mr. Kennedy. Thanks for sharing it.

You really know how to set the table . . . and bar! That's an awesome group.

Now that's a fine group of T-Bone slicers there, Mr. Kennedy....

Very nice collection. Thanks for sharing!

A Few more USA Case Fixed Blade Can't get the light to co-operate with me on these Sleet & Rain here
The Stag is Pattern # 5325-6

Randall Model 12-8 Polished Stag Handle Made between 1965 to 1972

I do love polished stag Gary and your Randall shows why.

A beautiful gathering of Case's Gary, thanks for showing. A couple of questions: In your first picture posted at the far right is a sheath with metal sleeve over the front seam. I've seen these from time to time on ebay. What is the purpose of these sleeves? And are they used specifically for a certain pattern?
TIA.

steve99f wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:07 am A beautiful gathering of Case's Gary, thanks for showing. A couple of questions: In your first picture posted at the far right is a sheath with metal sleeve over the front seam. I've seen these from time to time on ebay. What is the purpose of these sleeves? And are they used specifically for a certain pattern?
TIA.

I mainly see them on Case's Pattern # 523-5 which is the Stag Handle Case 523-5 That's Pictured. It has the same sheath . The Sheath on the far right is on a Leather Handle Pattern # 362 & should be on the 325-5 next to the 362 . As Far as the metal on the edge of the sheath That's a question I don't have the answer for . I personally don't like the one's with the metal guard around the edge . I've noticed through the years that if you leave the knife in the sheath it will rust quicker than just leather sheath . I try not to leave them in the sheaths . All the one's shown came off a USA Board that I busted up. Some of the Leather Handle Case Fixed Blade Pattern's Shown you don't see much and Case Fixed Blades is what I like

steve99f wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:07 am A beautiful gathering of Case's Gary, thanks for showing. A couple of questions: In your first picture posted at the far right is a sheath with metal sleeve over the front seam. I've seen these from time to time on ebay. What is the purpose of these sleeves? And are they used specifically for a certain pattern?
TIA.

I see this type of a sheath on knives that were made in Scandinavia and also in some German models. If I had to guess I would venture that it is to reinforce the most vulnerable area of the sheath.Pushing a knife that has no cross guard into a sheath can cause the tip of the blade to bottom out and cut into the stitching.It can even happen with a guarded knife.
If a knife is put away wet(not drying the blade after cleaning it)over time the moisture can rot the stitching as well.

ken98k wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:07 am A couple new arrivals A Bear & Sons bird and trout and an Old Hickory hunter
Bear&Sonsbird&trout.jpg
Oldhickoryhunter.jpg
The Old Hickory is similar to and suffers from the same "no guard" ailment as this Russell Green River hunter that I picked up last year.
greenriverhunter.jpg

I'm thinking about having to solve that issue myself on a knife. I'm wanting to put my own handles on some cheap "slightly rusted" Green River Dadley blanks I found, but I want to have a guard. I have an old Dexter butcher knife that belonged to my great-Granddad that uses a piece of L-shaped steel attached by the front pin to the blade and handle that is bent to form the guard. That's the idea I'm gonna copy. Works, and isn't a big a headache as trying to cast a fancy guard or try to contour it into the handle like some other knives use.

Thanks for all the comments on the Case Fixed Blades I posted And the Randall

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:58 pm P1030813 (2).JPG

Nice Gerber Garry what era is it and does it have the 5 degree cant .

Gary, I'll quote from the COA.

"This Mark II is one of a 100 piece limited edition produced in 2002, for A.G. Russell Knives, each with a unique serial number. This version combines features found on the Mark II throughout its illustrious history, including a "cats tongue" coated stainless steel grip that is powder coated with cardinal black and gray, and the addition of a 154CM stainless steel blade. The classic leather sheath has been reproduced for that famous Mark II look and feel. Serial # Z00052
It does not have the 5 degree cant.

Hi Gary this is an Early Gerber Mark 11 from 1968 been toted and used love the brochure that came with it . Back in 1968 one like this was $31.95 . Doesn't sound like a lot of money now. If i remember most military guy made about $78.00 a month I got $90.00 a month in 1970 .

Looks like a very fine example of the breed Gary. Its great to have the written materials.

cody6268 wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 2:30 am

ken98k wrote: ↑Thu Dec 31, 2020 2:07 am A couple new arrivals A Bear & Sons bird and trout and an Old Hickory hunter
Bear&Sonsbird&trout.jpg
Oldhickoryhunter.jpg
The Old Hickory is similar to and suffers from the same "no guard" ailment as this Russell Green River hunter that I picked up last year.
greenriverhunter.jpg

I'm thinking about having to solve that issue myself on a knife. I'm wanting to put my own handles on some cheap "slightly rusted" Green River Dadley blanks I found, but I want to have a guard. I have an old Dexter butcher knife that belonged to my great-Granddad that uses a piece of L-shaped steel attached by the front pin to the blade and handle that is bent to form the guard. That's the idea I'm gonna copy. Works, and isn't a big a headache as trying to cast a fancy guard or try to contour it into the handle like some other knives use.

That one reminds me of this Russell knife with a finger guard cast into the front bolster.

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 6:38 pm Looks like a very fine example of the breed Gary. Its great to have the written materials.

Garry the brochure is in better shape than the Knife great history

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 12:58 pm P1030813 (2).JPG

Beautiful knife Garry, and it's not serrated either! I've been looking at these for a looong time, but the current prices have kept me from doing any more than looking!

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:14 pm Hi Gary this is an Early Gerber Mark 11 from 1968 been toted and used love the brochure that came with it . Back in 1968 one like this was $31.95 . Doesn't sound like a lot of money now. If i remember most military guy made about $78.00 a month I got $90.00 a month in 1970 .

Just as nice as Garry's, Gary!! And yours isn't serrated either, like his!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:17 pm

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:14 pm Hi Gary this is an Early Gerber Mark 11 from 1968 been toted and used love the brochure that came with it . Back in 1968 one like this was $31.95 . Doesn't sound like a lot of money now. If i remember most military guy made about $78.00 a month I got $90.00 a month in 1970 .

Just as nice as Garry's, Gary!! And yours isn't serrated either, like his!

Madmarco the first 5 years of the Mark 11 there was no serration . The Mark 11 was introduced in 1966 which there was only 8 made that year . In 1971 is when the serration Started . You could order it with or with out

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sun Jan 10, 2021 12:04 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 10:17 pm

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Sat Jan 09, 2021 5:14 pm Hi Gary this is an Early Gerber Mark 11 from 1968 been toted and used love the brochure that came with it . Back in 1968 one like this was $31.95 . Doesn't sound like a lot of money now. If i remember most military guy made about $78.00 a month I got $90.00 a month in 1970 .

Just as nice as Garry's, Gary!! And yours isn't serrated either, like his!

Madmarco the first 5 years of the Mark 11 there was no serration . The Mark 11 was introduced in 1966 which there was only 8 made that year . In 1971 is when the serration Started . You could order it with or with out

Thanks for that info Gary, it'll come in very handy if I'm ever in a position to buy one, I'll now know what years to look for!

kennedy knives wrote: ↑Fri Jan 08, 2021 3:00 pm USA Case Fixed Blade For viewing
List of Patterns From Right to Left
Leather Handles are 362 , 325-5 , 325-5, 365SAB, 365, 315-4 1/2 , 316-5 SSP , 3Finn SSP, 366, 323-3 1/2
Stag Pattern # M5F, 5Finn, 516-5, 523-5

WoW!!!
John