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Can't find enough information on this case knife. Hoping someone has more information than I am finding

Jinsail wrote: ↑Tue May 13, 2025 8:47 pm Can't find enough information on this case knife. Hoping someone has more information than I am finding 1000005445.jpg1000005444.jpg1000005441.jpg1000005443.jpg

Welcome here, Jinsail.
It appears you have a Bradford whittler.
I believe the 1/2 on the blade tang number tells you it has a clip blade.
I hope you get more help than my meager and ill informed response offers.
Sometimes a brand name in the title will be your friend.

Nice old knife!

Thanks Joe
The case marks I couldn't match up correctly. Hopefully more to come

Signs point to failing celluloid be careful with that one.

RedRaiderRick wrote: ↑Wed May 14, 2025 1:23 am Signs point to failing celluloid be careful with that one.

This knife is not celluloid.

The partially shown secondary blade should be a sheepsfoot. If not there’s something amiss. First knife I’ve seen that says only BRADFORD on the second line without PA. on a third line. Others I’ve seen say BRADFORD PA. on the second line, or have a third line saying PA. All have PA on the stamp somewhere. (This one could have PA. hidden under the bolster).

Hopefully Tom McCandless and others with more knowledge of older (pre-TESTED era) Case knives will see this knife and comment on it.

Ken

Can’t add any help, Jinsail, but it’s a fine looking classic!

As per Houston Price's "Guide", that knife in mint condition was a high dollar item, $450 in 1991. Of course, condition is everything, but, it's still a very desirable piece. Nice old pocket-worn stag. Good luck with it. J.O'.