Case and Boker junk box find.

T.Knotts

T.Knotts

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Thought I would share some photos of 2 knives I found in a junk box from a yard sale last fall. Both have seen their better days but i think the wearing ads to the classic look and beauty. I'm a little puzzled by the Boker, I can't figure out exactly what the handle is made of. It chips somewhat like bone?, Any suggestions? The Case is a #6292.

Now its time to clean them up a little and try to knock some rust off without ruining the patina. Spring tension is still really good as they snap closed freely. Thanks for looking and any info on them is appreciated











 
Two fantastic old knives with some legendary character. I imagine they could both tell some stories! :thumbup: Great finds!
 
Wow, well loved and used beauties! That Boker has fantastic looking scales. They look like celluloid that has chipped off from being dropped on something or being hit.

Connor
 
Thanks all. I think you are right about the celluloid. The look of it threw me off, it almost has a "feathery" look to it. I had never seen it look like that. I guess the celluloid could also explain the heavier rust on the Boker. Weather is getting warmer and hopefully there will be some more finds this year at the sales.
 
I reckon you know this, but, keep the celluloid Boker away from your better carbon steel knives. I have seen more than a few good knives in the vicinity of it ruined.
 
Is there anyway to slow down the off gassing or preventing it all together? Or is it just a fact a life that you have to deal with?
 
From everything I've read, figuring out why/when/if cell will gas out is arcane magic.

Many summarize it by saying "it's not if celluloid will gas out, but when". I've personally attempted to steer away from knives with unknown synthetics and greatly prefer acrylics or even ol' yeller for my own collection. Still, there are some outstanding cell knives out there...
 
Thanks for the link Knarfeng, very interesting reading. I don't think the Consumer Product Safety Commission would let that fly today.
 
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