Any help identifying and estimating value on this Case fixed blade?

[lwbooth]

Any knowledgable input would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, Larry

[btrwtr]

I believe this is a Case 523-6 model if in fact the blade is 6" long. Stamp and round pommel make this an earlier version made before 1965. The 5" 523-5 and 6" 523-6 are some of the most commonly found Case stag handled fixed blades and they were top sellers in the fixed blade line. The 523-6 knives are often seen for sale on eBay with prices ranging from $50 to over $200 depending on knife and sheath condition as well as variations in stamps and construction. I think your knife would be somewhere in the middle range of the prices at $150 or so.

[kootenay joe]

Looks like the keeper strap is missing ? Does this affect value for this knife ?
kj

[btrwtr]

Looks like the keeper strap is missing ? Does this affect value for this knife ?
kj

Yes, keeper strap is missing and also the sheath has a cut through the leather at the bottom opposite the cutting edge. This cut is all too common on these up swept blade hunters. If not careful inserting the blade in the sheath the blade tip can easily cut through the leather as seen on this example. The value is certainly affected by the condition of the sheath. The knife also been used and sharpened. You can see that some of the original chrome plating has been removed also affecting value.

[kootenay joe]

Thank you Wayne. I do not collect Case knives but this up swept pattern with stag handles is such an attractive knife. It looks emblematic of of a 'well heeled' hunter's knife in the 1960's.
kj

[lwbooth]

I believe this is a Case 523-6 model if in fact the blade is 6" long. Stamp and round pommel make this an earlier version made before 1965. The 5" 523-5 and 6" 523-6 are some of the most commonly found Case stag handled fixed blades and they were top sellers in the fixed blade line. The 523-6 knives are often seen for sale on eBay with prices ranging from $50 to over $200 depending on knife and sheath condition as well as variations in stamps and construction. I think your knife would be somewhere in the middle range of the prices at $150 or so.

Thank you Wayne, the blade is 5 3/4 inches and it has been carried and used but certainly not abused. The strap is missing and the sheath does have a cut in it, no doubt from inserting the curved blade. I appreciate the information and guidance. Best regards, Larry