All About Pocket Knives

It seems that lately I've been into the less run-of-the-mill knives; obscure patterns, vintage makers and different materials. Well, I think my new kick is the old Case rough black handle material. I have a recently acquired 62031 1/2 and a 6347SHP that I've had for awhile now. Not sure if it's the jigging, some look like worm groove, or what but I like it.








Show 'em if you have 'em!

yes, i am a fan of the rough black case knives

I like the rough black CASE scales myself... And when it's really used and pocket worn it takes on a whole other look and feel.. Nice knives redrider

Yes Sir John! Sure do like the CASE Rough Black. Nice knives John and Cato.

Here are a couple TESTED...

TESTED 62031 LP. Love that LP Spear.

TESTED 6231-1/2LP. Pretty fond of that knife too.

Regards, Jerry

Great lookin' knives guys! ...just picked up Case XX 6231 1/2 in rough black from Dimitri recently, what a solid old piece of American cutlery, love it! Haven't had a chance to take a proper picture of it but will post one here when I do.
Mike

hey Mike, look forward to seeing it.

Here is a CASE XX 6299 in Rough Black...

Here's a trusted old Scout.

MrBlister wrote:Here's an ole HOK...

thanks in advance
Puma Pants Huffman

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dave...love how you have EMBRACED the nick name PUMA PANTS

Sweet knives, keep 'em coming!

All are super nice. Really like the 99 and the scout

Alrighty, nice cloudy morning for a few pics! Here is the 6231 1/2 I picked up recently from Dimitri....A great honest old knife, with alot of history on it! If only it could tell me the tales of where it's been....Still has fantastic snap both ways on both blades and zero blade play, no shrinkage, no cracks, clear stamp......it has stood the test of time with pride, I love this knife!
Mike

Nice knife Mike. I love the CASE 31 pattern myself.

Here is one I really like alot. Not cleaned to mint but near mint inside and out.

CASE XX 6308...

Wow Jerry, GREAT lookin' whittler!

I have a 35!

Thanks Mike!

Hey Perry, are those blade reflections? Nice knife!

Here is another...

CASE XX 62028-1/2 in Rough Black

Yes, they are reflections. paper towels.

Here is a favorite of mine...

CASE XX 63055 Junior Cattle Knife in Rough Black.

Fantastic lookin knife Jerry, I love how the "smooth" lines of the knife contrast with the "rough" black...really nice looking knife.!

Mike

Thanks Mike! Hope life finds you well.

I really like that knife.

Jerry

zp4ja wrote:Here is a favorite of mine...

CASE XX 63055 Junior Cattle Knife in Rough Black.

Wow that's a rare one in XX!!

Hey Steve,

Thanks so much for the reply as I always appreciate your expert input and knowledge. A "Wow" from you is a big deal in my book. The knife is unsharpened, carried, used etc and near mint inside and out.

Not to derail the thread but I am wondering why it is rare? There is no model stamp on the knife so I am going to assume it is early XX and that they were only made for a few years and/or examples like this are rarely seen.

If you have any data in your price lists and catalogs and would be willing to take a look as far as years produced, it will be greatly appreciated as always. It is a hair to 1/16" below 3-1/2 inches, probably due to hafting but I can't think of another model number that it would be besides an 055. I matched it up to a CASE XX 22055 I have and it is a match.

Regards, Jerry

zp4ja wrote:Hey Steve,

Thanks so much for the reply as I always appreciate your expert input and knowledge. A "Wow" from you is a big deal in my book. The knife is unsharpened, carried, used etc and near mint inside and out.

Not to derail the thread but I am wondering why it is rare? There is no model stamp on the knife so I am going to assume it is early XX and that they were only made for a few years and/or examples like this are rarely seen.

If you have any data in your price lists and catalogs and would be willing to take a look as far as years produced, it will be greatly appreciated as always. It is a hair to 1/16" below 3-1/2 inches, probably due to hafting but I can't think of another model number that it would be besides an 055. I matched it up to a CASE XX 22055 I have and it is a match.

Regards, Jerry

While the 63055 is documented in catalogs and price lists for the Tested era, it is not for the XX era. The XX stamped 23055 and 63055 are "mystery" XX patterns, not shown in any Case catalog or in any Case price list that I have ever seen.

Hey Steve,

Thanks so much for the info. Being detail oriented, I always like to know as much as I can about my knives. Appreciate it much!

Here is a CASE XX 6333 "Baby Stockman" in Rough Black. A whopping 2-5/8" long. Sweet little knife and pattern in my book.

Looks like I caught some cloud reflections in the pics.

Regards, Jerry

Here is another I have not posted...

CASE XX 6279 Rough Black in minty condition. Both blades have the "CASE XX" over "STAINLESS" stamp. Mainblade has a crisp model stamp on the pile side but the pic angle does not show it. Pretty little knife in awesome shape inside and out for it's age. Something about a near mint 50 plus year old uncleaned, unsharpened, well preserved knife that I just greatly appreciate. I just really like old well cared for things.

Regards, Jerry