All About Pocket Knives

Very nicely done,Charlie. An impressive display.

Thanks guys!

Collections like mine are what happens when the voices in your head get to arguing and the collector voice shouts down the common sense and budget voices. Every once in a while I have to gag that collector voice if I want to eat!

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:03 pm
I don't collect many of "those" displays. The ones I have all contain commemorative canoe pattern knives. The one I posted is the only mint set I have but I also have three single knife commemorative canoes in factory display cases, a Ducks Unlimited, A CCC 35 year anniversary, and A John Wayne commemorative. All of my other display cases have hinged lids and can easily be opened. Below is a photo of my "knife corner" which shows the majority of my displays, there are a couple of others elsewhere in the house.

Charlie, your Case Canoe sub-collection is Legendary! Just curious, are there any you haven't been able to find? Looks like you have about every Canoe Case has ever put out.

knifeaddict1965 wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 5:30 pm

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:03 pm
I don't collect many of "those" displays. The ones I have all contain commemorative canoe pattern knives. The one I posted is the only mint set I have but I also have three single knife commemorative canoes in factory display cases, a Ducks Unlimited, A CCC 35 year anniversary, and A John Wayne commemorative. All of my other display cases have hinged lids and can easily be opened. Below is a photo of my "knife corner" which shows the majority of my displays, there are a couple of others elsewhere in the house.

Charlie, your Case Canoe sub-collection is Legendary! Just curious, are there any you haven't been able to find? Looks like you have about every Canoe Case has ever put out.

When I officially started collecting rather than just accumulating knives I collected the canoe pattern only. I wouldn't call my collection "legendary" but I have canoes made by just about every American, German, and English company that offered the pattern. There are many Case canoes I don't have, Case made a lot of canoes down through the years, but the ones I don't have are mostly the ones that are hardest to find. I've always got my eye out for them though. After focusing on the canoe pattern for so long I've started picking up other patterns that interest me like cigar jacks and saddlehorns.

Another sub collection of a pattern I've always been fond of. (Sorry, not the best photo)

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:03 pm

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:05 am

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:04 am
Thanks SSS.

It's a mint set and sold as one piece in the display from the factory. There is no lid, you'd have to disassemble the display case from the back to move the glass. It's not that difficult but I won't open it unless I decide to break up the set...which isn't likely.

Oh it’s one of “those” display cases. Case is big on display cases. I’ve asked on the Case forum if they could offer the CCC knives and others at a lower price without the display case or the higher price with it. They have always said no. They make great displays but an option without would be nice.

I don't collect many of "those" displays. The ones I have all contain commemorative canoe pattern knives. The one I posted is the only mint set I have but I also have three single knife commemorative canoes in factory display cases, a Ducks Unlimited, A CCC 35 year anniversary, and A John Wayne commemorative. All of my other display cases have hinged lids and can easily be opened. Below is a photo of my "knife corner" which shows the majority of my displays, there are a couple of others elsewhere in the house.

Absolutely fantastic Charlie. What a marvelous looking man cave. I had a complete canoe set like yours with matching serial numbers from the very first collection I purchased. I sold those a long time ago. I did finally find a buyer that bought them all together. I was just about to break up the set. Seems like many people don’t know about those Indian tribe canoe sets. I believe those were made exclusively for SMKW.

Dang! Awesome collection there, Charlie!

Charlie, the only descriptive word I can think of other than the fine words already mentioned is "SUPERB". Many

Thanks for the comments everyone!!

How about a sub-collection based on color? I took this shot for St. Paddy's Day a few years ago...

That is a very worthy sub-collection, Charlie. To "The wearing of the green" may now be added, "The carrying of the green."

When I started collecting slip joints, I eventually got a few canoe patterns, they are vintage Case, one’s a butterbean I guess and the other one the etched indian. then I also ended up getting a 4 blade Fight’n Rooster with MOP covers. I really like the canoe pattern.

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sun Aug 18, 2024 12:46 pm Thanks for the comments everyone!!

How about a sub-collection based on color? I took this shot for St. Paddy's Day a few years ago...

Lovin' those green!

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:03 pm

Sharpnshinyknives wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 11:05 am

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 4:04 am
Thanks SSS.

It's a mint set and sold as one piece in the display from the factory. There is no lid, you'd have to disassemble the display case from the back to move the glass. It's not that difficult but I won't open it unless I decide to break up the set...which isn't likely.

Oh it’s one of “those” display cases. Case is big on display cases. I’ve asked on the Case forum if they could offer the CCC knives and others at a lower price without the display case or the higher price with it. They have always said no. They make great displays but an option without would be nice.

I don't collect many of "those" displays. The ones I have all contain commemorative canoe pattern knives. The one I posted is the only mint set I have but I also have three single knife commemorative canoes in factory display cases, a Ducks Unlimited, A CCC 35 year anniversary, and A John Wayne commemorative. All of my other display cases have hinged lids and can easily be opened. Below is a photo of my "knife corner" which shows the majority of my displays, there are a couple of others elsewhere in the house.

Now that's how to display knives, organized, still clearly visible, and fully protected from dust.
Well done, Charlie.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 5:46 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:33 am

Quick Steel wrote: ↑Fri Aug 16, 2024 10:50 pm Our recent problem was due to a "worn pin" at headquarters. I have no idea what a pin is, worn or otherwise.

I None of us are getting any younger, so when I see a member M.I.A. I immediately become concerned. Glad to hear you're the old you...
I'm experiencing the exact same thing.... that "worn pin" they're telling you about, is the same as .......

Marco, I was skimming through the last few posts and I saw the statement about a "worn pin" and I immediately thought that the one in your hip gave out ... ... So, upon closer examination, I am glad to read that you are doing OK and still in "one piece", so to speak.... even if several pins (worn or not ) are holding that one piece together.

Nope, I'm good, Dog, all my pins are in place and functioning on all cylinders, although, the other night my head detached from my body and started talking to me as it rolled off the bed heading, no pun intended, for the stairs. You should have seen me running around like a madman with no head looking and listening for my head, it was quite the sight to see, but other than that it's been all good, thanks to good ole' Crazy Glue holding my head in place once again. I wouldn't want that happening to me again for at least 6 months, maybe even 8!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 1:34 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 5:46 am

Madmarco wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:33 am

the other night my head detached from my body and started talking to me as it rolled off the bed heading, no pun intended, for the stairs. You should have seen me running around like a madman with no head looking and listening for my head, it was quite the sight to see,

Marco, sometimes a flaming pumpkin (also known in the U.S. as a "Jacko lantern") makes a good substitute for a head... if the glue gets old and your head falls off and you can't find it...

Yah, I get you Dog, but do I have to change my name to Ichabod?

Sasquach wrote: ↑Sat Aug 17, 2024 2:09 pm Here is a family of knives that I spent some time accumulating. I finally got them all with the original clam shell boxes but the serial numbers don't match across all six knives. Searching for the same serial numbers would have made putting the set together virtually impossible.

Charlie, that collection make me see red. Wow!!!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 2:01 am Yah, I get you Dog, but do I have to change my name to Ichabod?

..... "Madichabod" ..... has kind'a nice ring to it......

German knives with stag handles that fit the same or similar "Hunter" type knife and my favorite Schrade fixed blade* group.


*the PH1 has Flitz wax on the blade that I smudged while taking the picture....

Beautiful group, Dog, some HOK's some newer stuff, but each for any occasion. Very nice.

Thanks for the comments everyone!

GSP that is a great line up! Love the German stag and one can't go wrong with a Pro Hunter.

Another holiday based sub collection...

Grail knife delivered today.

GusSharp68 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:15 pm Grail knife delivered today. IMG_3021.jpegIMG_3022.jpegIMG_3023.jpegIMG_3024.jpeg

Wow ... that is NICE Gus! Love the bone!!

Corn Creek Cutlery wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:31 pm

GusSharp68 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 5:15 pm Grail knife delivered today. IMG_3021.jpegIMG_3022.jpegIMG_3023.jpegIMG_3024.jpeg

Wow ... that is NICE Gus! Love the bone!!

Thanks I can’t believe I got it for what I did, still pricey but not like what I typically see Tony listed for.

I have two others from his son Reese….

What a fine collection you have, Gus. Congratulations.