2009 Case knives history and general identification.

sunnyd

sunnyd

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Ladies & Germs,

I have been using, abusing, and by definition collecting vintage Case knives since I was 7-8 years old(circa 1966-67). I soon figured out back then that Case was at the top of the pile and among the very best quality knives that were produced here in the USA..

When I grew older, I acquired reference books on the subject and added, Goings, Levine's, Sargent's, Parker's and many others to my references.. However, I have just discovered a NEW released reference book that beats anything I've ever read before.. "Collecting Case Knives and Identification and Price Guide", authored by, Steve Pfieffer.. Imagine my surprise when I realized that it was researched and written by my friend bladeforums.com member knifeaholic.

Steve explains in his 2009 book release of Case's history like nobody I've ever heard/seen written down before.. And along with each and every Case pattern number, all materials utilized, cutlers hollow grind, or flat grind, and by tang stamp category, and professionally photographed in color, which nobody else ever had the good sense to produce before now.. And soooo much more!..

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I just asked for it for Christmas. I hope I get it. Where can it be ordered from?
 
Thanks for the heads up Anthony... Sounds like a must have for those of us that "dabble" in Case knives
 
Yes indeed. Its certainly a must have for those who collect or use Case knives. Steve worked closely with long time Case Historian Shirley Boser and was fortunate enough to also be privy to all the Case archives documents that go back well over 100 years.. Even if you don't use or collect Case knives the book largely represents the cutlery industry and its history in America starting in the late 19th century when Case began.

The book is available on amazon.com and other book store sources but I purchased mine from knifeaholic(Steve) directly. I just emailed him through the bf.com system.
 
Sweet! Thanks for the headsup, Anthony. We should all get autographed copies. :D
 
I have helped write a few...none anywhere near as good as Steve's. It's the cats ass of Case books. I'm still doing the review but, it's the shit right now. It has the information that learning collectors need to know
 
Spaceport said:
I have helped write a few...none anywhere near as good as Steve's. It's the cats ass of Case books. I'm still doing the review but, it's the shit right now. It has the information that learning collectors need to know
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Perry,

Thats a pretty fair endorsement coming from you.


Anthony
 
Totally great book!!
I've been reading and referencing it now since they were first shipped.
It's a must have!!!
 
My wife is always asking what I want for the holidays so I told her that a copy of Steve's (knifeaholic's) book would be a nice stocking stuffer. :cool:

My copy just arrived this morning and I was granted permission to open and peruse.

I've got to say that I am impressed. The book would be worth its price for the images alone...factor in the content and accessibility of information and the book is not only a "must have" but a bargain to boot.

This one goes right beside Levine, Goins, Sargent & Witcher in the permanent collection and will be well and lovingly worn in the years to come.

Well done, Steve. You've helped advance our favorite avocation!!! :cool::thumbup:
 
does this book or for that matter any book have a visual reference of their shields? Still digging on my saddlehorn, seems to have people stumped had a couple of "yeah ive seen it, i think?" responses here and elsewhere.
thanks
ivan
 
The book covers some of the more widely used older Case shields that were used on standard production knive; however in recent years 1990's to 2000's Case has used a vast number of special shields.

Your best bet to get an ID on a newer Case shield is to contact Katie Shonts, Case historian at the Case factory.

Steve
 
knifeaholic said:
The book covers some of the more widely used older Case shields that were used on standard production knive; however in recent years 1990's to 2000's Case has used a vast number of special shields.

Your best bet to get an ID on a newer Case shield is to contact Katie Shonts, Case historian at the Case factory.

Steve
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I think i'll do just that:thumbup:
ivan
 
I bought Steve's book the first week and can't keep my head out of it. It must be one of the four best books on pocket knives of all time. Unfortunately, it is inexorably, inevitably, uncategorically leading to my certain financial and social doom. I had no idea what I was missing, being an old Schrade guy. And the prices!!! Ohmygosh!!!.
 
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