A little help with Grandfathers collection.

DrRollinstein

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Hello Traditional dudes, I dont visit here very often, but today i acquired my Grandfathers collection of old school knives, as he passed away a few days ago. So its been a rough week for sure, but im glad to have some sentimental items that coincide with my personal interests.

The main reason im making this post is that i just dont really know a lot about some of them. I recognize the 3 large Case knives, though the model name escapes me. And they could easily be 3 different models that just look similar. Comparing the well used ones with the new version is enjoyable.

I know next to nothing about the other 3, minus that one is a Case and one is apparently a USA made Sears Craftsman? The dark colored one i dont recognize at all, though one of the blades has Germany on it. Any and all help is appreciated.

I own and appreciate traditional style knives, ive just never been heavily into them or carried them consistently. As of today though i will be carrying one of these at all times, and one of his Zippo's that i took, in honor of my Grandfather.

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I’m sorry for your loss.

Your grandfather definitely got his monies worth out of two of those case trappers. Appears to be his favorite pattern. He loved that craftsman stockman (3 bladed one) also it seems.

I can’t help much on the details, but wanted to at least express my condolences.

Be cautious tip toeing into traditionals. Before you know it, you’re in over your head. Mine started just like yours, with my grandfathers Schrade.
 
Hey there,
Yeah, the dark horizontal ones are full size trappers.
One has nearly had the blades sharpened away (left side n photo, with very pointed blade). He likely carried that one the most.
I read somewhere that the Trapper was once the most popular knife in the USA. The Buck 110 changed that.

The yellow Craftsman is a stockman pattern, named after someone who works with livestock.

The two on the right are less clear to me. I think the Case may be a backpocket model.

Nice connection to your grandfather.
Merry Christmas .
 
My condolences. My grandfather passed at the end of March this year. I as well have a few of his knives. He had a Schrade lb7? It's a 110 clone. I'm looking to get it repaired. That trapper looks to have some stories! Happy holidays
 
My condolences for your loss.

you have been given a great gift with these knives. It looks like your Grandfather appreciated nice knives and used them as they were meant to be. Whenever you want to be connected to him just fondle and admire these beauties. I would take that Case Slimline Trapper and slip in my pocket and have him with me constantly, it is a great knife.
 
Sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Do you have any stories or what he would have done with the one Case knife that is pretty well worn? It definitely looks like there is some history there.
 
Woodrow F Call said:
My condolences for you and your family.

To add to what has been said.

The Case on the right is a Slimline Trapper.
The Craftsman was probably made by Schrade, but I could be wrong.

This might help on dating the Case knives: https://www.casexx.com/Library/Secret.asp
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Schrade or camillus , Schrade very likely.

Condolences about your grandfather, I was only 7 or 8 when I lost mine and it was definitely tough.
I'm glad to have his '74 Waterloo / Dayton toolbox, tools, and his last Victorinox classic.

These knives are all definitely good ones, love the Slimline trapper on the right.
Got one a few months ago.
 
I am sorry for your loss of your grandfather, but you have some great "memories" there. The black one is some brand of what is known as an "electrician's knife". The long blade with the cap lifter is intended to be used as a flat screwdriver. I have not seen one shaped quite that way, it would be interesting to see what the blade has stamped on the tang.
Most electrician knives I've seen don't have the caplifter, although I have an older Queen brand that does.
Those Case trappers are certainly full of character...
 
I looked at the pic a little more closely, and it looks like the electrician knife has INOX stamped on it. That is the term used by Opinel (French) knives with stainless steel blades. I'm sure that other manufacturers use the same term, but it makes me think that the knife is some flavor of European.

Edit: It also looks like it might say "Solingen" on it. If that is what it says, then the knife is German. Solingen is one of the most common knife types made in Germany... I think "solingen" refers to a city, and is also used to denote the type of steel they use there. Knives made with "solingen steel" are generally pretty high quality.

It is similar to the term "sheffield steel" used to make knives in the famous knife making area in Sheffield, England.
 
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That's a nice collection. The used Case 2 blade trappers are probably the most valuable (sentimental), as they looked like the ones he used most. The INOX also reminds me of a variation on a bartenders pattern.

Those are wonderful mementos, treasure them like gold!
 
Appreciate all of the help and condolences. This is all great information.

315 said:
Sorry for the loss of your grandpa. Do you have any stories or what he would have done with the one Case knife that is pretty well worn? It definitely looks like there is some history there.
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He was 78 years old and grew up as a farm boy somewhere between Fayetteville and Petersburg, Tennessee. I've been up to that farm a few times and its definitely pretty far out in the country. So he just grew up being a hard working guy, along with being a life long fisherman. Im sure they've been used for cleaning fish and making his own hooks and the like. He had a pretty good sized garage that is filled with tools and fishing equipment, so theres no telling what else might be in there,

hornetguy said:
I looked at the pic a little more closely, and it looks like the electrician knife has INOX stamped on it. That is the term used by Opinel (French) knives with stainless steel blades. I'm sure that other manufacturers use the same term, but it makes me think that the knife is some flavor of European.

Edit: It also looks like it might say "Solingen" on it. If that is what it says, then the knife is German. Solingen is one of the most common knife types made in Germany... I think "solingen" refers to a city, and is also used to denote the type of steel they use there. Knives made with "solingen steel" are generally pretty high quality.

It is similar to the term "sheffield steel" used to make knives in the famous knife making area in Sheffield, England.
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INOX and Solingen are both correct. I was pretty tired last night and didnt even think to post the inscriptions. Good eye!
 
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