Case TEsted XX Knife WIth Arrowhead Logo Need Info pls

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Case TEsted XX Knife WIth Arrowhead Logo Need Info pls

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Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew what era this was from,I am thinking 1920-1940.If there is a model number or any other identifying infomration.It seems to be in prety good condition, no cracks or chips in handle, blade just has some darkening (oxidation??) on it, no rust, it is about 10 1/4" long,and the blade is 5" and seems thin.What about value of this knife? I have someone who wants to buy it.but not sure if it is worth more than they are offering,Any help appreciated as I know nothing about knives. It is marked Case Tested Xx on one side of the balde, no dots.and sil xx on the other side.

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If you can post some pics I'm sure someone on this great site can help you with the info you need, the links in your post are dead

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Hi Char,

That shield was used from the mid 10's to the mid 20's. With that shield in combination with the tang stamp I would say that your knife was manufactured in the early 1920's. It's a 6151 L SAB model by my estimation... As for value... I looked it up in Jim Seargent's American Premium Guide to Knives and Razors 6th edition and found a tested era 6151L SAB green bone listed for $1,200.

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Is mine a greenbone?
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Well done, Bryan.....(Insert thumbsup icon here)

I believe that pattern, 5 1/4" single bladed lockopen, was also known as a Hobo. It looks like it was only made in Pearl, Imitation Onyx, and Greenbone, in that time period. If I remember a story correctly, Case called anything that wasn't RED bone.....Greenbone. So it might not really look very green to you.... :)

Nice knife. 8)
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Great looking knife, :) but don't get to excited about the price just yet. Given todays market you may see more for it in the right venue. :shock: The condition could be better though and it would take a first hand evaluation to determine all the appropriate things first. Nice knife and certainly worth a high dollar do doubt. The Case people are all drolling right now!!!!!! :lol:
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Well it is up on eBay right now....unfortunately.I am about to lose my apt.and have no choice...if anyone is intrested in peeking at the auction...PM me.I had no idea what I was doing when i listed it lol.
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Thanks El Lobo,

I think we're getting good at this detective stuff :D ...

Hey Char, would you mind posting the auction url? I'd like to see how much it brings.

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HI!

I took the liberty of posting the url for CHAR. Should be interesting to watch


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... %3AIT&rd=1
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