Bone on Vintage Case Barlows

[Sibyrnes]

I have noticed that some vintage Case Barlows have grooves and deep scratches in the bone used for the scales. It appears that the “defects” in the bone were there before the knife was made. This example here is from the 1965-69 range. It appears to be mint condition. Any info or ideas?


If you Google “vintage case barlow photos” you‘ll see this a pretty common trait with older Case Barlows.

 

[euroken]

Not a defect...a feature per se and sought after...

I'll leave the process and specifics to the experts here....

 

[flylock]

Looks like a marrow groove. Nice!

 

[Will Power]

Yes, could be original grooving on the bone worn smoother during the fitting & finishing. Looks desirable.

 

[black mamba]

Yep, desirable, I'd say!

 

[Knivolf]

Real sawcut bone lends a ton of unique/rustic character to handles, and I have always enjoyed it immensely when there is a nice morrow groove present!

 

[Sibyrnes]

Thank you so much for the info. So this is something more common among saw cut bone?

 

[Nizhoni]

Mostly inspired by Case Barlows, here are some Soup Bones; I first called them Marrow Bones, but Barry (GunstockJack) came up with the term "Soupbone"!!!View attachment 2268467

Here's some great pics from Charlie! Seems like the term that is thrown around is 'soupbone'! Think GEC did a SFO with them Anniversary Edition #151114STL

 

[Invoice]

I have noticed that some vintage Case Barlows have grooves and deep scratches in the bone used for the scales. It appears that the “defects” in the bone were there before the knife was made. This example here is from the 1965-69 range. It appears to be mint condition. Any info or ideas?
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If you Google “vintage case barlow photos” you‘ll see this a pretty common trait with older Case Barlows.

Soupbone and very much desired. Great knife!