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ive always been a fan of the older Case knives----would love to see some pics...
and just for conversation does anyone have one stamped like this?

looks like a 1920-1940 stamp. except the long tail of the "c" does'nt extend past the "e". another variation? what is the pattern?

Gerald Witcher's book on counterfeiting shows two stamps that are similar, but not identical, to this one. Both were used in the 1920 - 40 period.

In both cases the top of the "C" extends all the way to the "s".

The "XX"'s are also a little different.

I don't know how exactingly these stamps were reproduced in those days, but there must have been quite a few stamps in order to stamp all the blades that were made. Maybe someone has an idea of how uniform the different stamps from an era were. I don't

so you think this could be a counterfeit??

There is some chance it is not real, but wait for some more opinions. I would post it in Bernie Levine's forum also, at BF.

ive never really questioned this knife seems like a case through and through
the stamp is on cases website.. ive thought it was a Case so long id like if it wasnt.... hes a very well made knife--super snap on all and a great feel too...

Sorry, I wasn't very clear. The book is on counterfeiting, but the stamps shown on the page I mentioned were authentic.

The book shows the most extensive collection of stamps I've seen for Case knives, that's why I referred to it, not because I thought it was counterfeit.

Having said all that, I can't find that exact stamp, but like I said I don't know how identical the stamps from an era were. I sometimes see people arguing over teensy little variations in stamps (especially Case) and I always wonder if the stamps were made that exactingly.

i sent Tony Foster a bunch of pictures of this knife and this was his responce was.

My opinion is that this knife is 100% authenic. Pattern I believe to be 63102. The tang stamp is very scarce and 100% authenic. TONY

makes me feel better

hey who is Tony Foster i was refered to him by a guy at Case

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huh?

can you show the pics you sent tony foster?

ive still got the zipped up if you had an email i could send them to you..
or i can post them here but there was quite a few..

show the ones that have a full view of knife and blades. tang stamps, handle material and well any you have. we like detailed pics of rare knives!

Tony Foster is the Case Expert. He is often referred to as the Godfather of Case knives. I understand when Case has a question about older Case knives, they go to him. Extremely knowledgeable, if Tony Foster said it was authentic, I would go no further. I see him at knife shows and he is the one dealers refer folks to that have a question about a Case knife. He has looked at a few for me and I have a great deal of respect for his opinion. He also authored a booklet on 1st Generation Bulldogs in 1990 that Bulldog Collectors still refer to.
Tom

hey here is a few more pics of this one---dont mean to wear it out but im kinda struck on it or something