10 dot case cheetah

[BladeRust]

I have a 10 dot case cheetah and when I inherited it from a relative that’s passed, the blade is trashed. I’m wondering if it’s worth trying to get it reground or sell it for parts? Any suggestions?

 

[Dadpool]

Depending on the actual tang stamp, that knife could be from 1970, 1980, or 2020. Whether it's worth fixing for non-sentimental reasons probably depends on the year, overall condition, and specifics of the knife (covers, etc.).

I you have photos, that would help.

 

[BladeRust]

 

[BladeRust]

Case told me it’s from early 1970’s

 

[Dadpool]

Case told me it’s from early 1970’s

Yep, that tang stamp is the '70s, and 10 dots makes it from 1970.

That poor blade! The handle looks to be in pretty nice shape, though -- especially for a 50-year-old knife. You might try getting in touch with Case's warranty department to see if they would replace the blade for you.

 

[eveled]

I think it can be salvaged It’s worth the effort. I’d be happy to own it.

 

[BladeRust]

Case said that the specs from 1970 to know have changed dramatically and they cannot change the blade.

 

[BladeRust]

Other than the blade, the knife is in great shape. I really don’t know what to do with it the way it is. If trying to get it reground it only going to break even I think selling it for parts might be the way to go. There is a local knife show here this weekend and I’m thirties take it there and see if one of the local knife makers have any suggestions.

 

[knarfeng]

Case said that the specs from 1970 to know have changed dramatically and they cannot change the blade.

That being the case, if there is no sentimental value to the knife, then you would be financially ahead by selling it for parts. There are artisans who post on this forum who can put a new blade in a knife, but it's a pricey path to pursue. And at the end of the day, it might look right, but it would not be original. And "original" is what brings the bucks.

 

[BladeRust]

If I where to sell it, what would be a starting point?

 

[knarfeng]

If I where to sell it, what would be a starting point?

For parts? Not sure.
To be truthful, I only buy knives. I don't sell any of the knives that I buy.

 

[davek14]

Case said that the specs from 1970 to know have changed dramatically and they cannot change the blade.

I got the same answer from Case in regards a simple shield replacement.
However, they did give me a gift card for a new knife and, once I asked, also returned the old knife.
So, that's pretty good.

 

[killgar]

Whoever put that knife to the grinder committed a crime against knives, and a crime against knife sharpening.

 

[not2sharp]

The knife is fine as it is. Just use it and enjoy the battle scars.

n2s

 

[ickkey]

Good Morning,

The knife pictured is not a Case Cheetah, it is a Case 6111 1/2 which has jigged bone scales, hollow ground blade, it is a "Cheetah pattern" The original Case Cheetah is a 5111 1/2 has stag scales and has an etch cheetah on a flat ground blade.

However your blade could be reground by one of the many professional re-grinder's to look beautiful once again and well worth it! Good luck and enjoy that beauty.

 

[unwisefool]

I agree with ickkey the blade is not snapped off, just ugly. There are people on here who could probably purty it up a bit if you wanted to use it.

 

[JM2]

I just happened into this thread.

First, what ever happened to the knife?

I think a little skilled work with a file and some sandpaper on blocks would clean it up. Then to hide anything left, a brushed finish with scotchbrite pads. Personally I think it’d be pretty easy.