Case auto

[royp]

Does anyone know if Case made a spring op pocket knife. I saw one yesterday and it looked like the real deal! Operated by pressing the Case logo. I'd say it was about 3.5 - 4 in. closed with stag slabs.
Roy

 

[orthogonal1]

Most companies made or offered auto knives back in the '60s and prior.

Would need to see it or have a better description.

Also, you might have better luck in the auto area.

 

[tom19176]

What you saw is a conversion......there is a nice one out there....

 

[orthogonal1]

So, none of those old autos used the logo area for the activator?

 

[tom19176]

NO. When Americans made autos it was not a style to hide the button....All had a small button and slide safety....only modern ones have hidden butons or ones using a logo.....There is a few rare excepitions to this rule, the fly lock, but not what you saw.....

 

[Byrom Hermo]

These Case Copperlock conversions were made a couple years ago. A buddy of mine has one and it is very nice. It can be opened manual or auto.

 

[RJ]

It is a Case knife that was modified by a custom maker. Check the automatic knife forums and I'm sure you'll find the makers name. They were a big hit when they first came out.

 

[orthogonal1]

Well, that explains why all the old American models I've seen had "button" or levers.