Case Classics toothpick question

[Beard&Owl]

So I bought this Case Classics toothpick a while back on an auction site, it was made in 1993 and says Case brothers on the tang. One of the reasons for wanting this knife is because I find all the Jim Parker business interesting and the story behind it interesting. The knife is made by Queen and from my research the Classics knives he had made through Queen are most commonly made in carbon steel. This knife is not carbon steel but stainless and I understand a few of the Classics additions are made that way. My question is what kind of stainless is this knife made of? Also, I don't believe in the safe queen mentality, but am curious of peoples opinions on whether I should use this knife or would it be better worth it to leave it in almost mint never sharpened condition? Not looking for value information. Thanks folks.

 

[JTR357]

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...Tru-Sharp-vs-Case-CV?highlight=case+tru+sharp

Here's an informative thread on Case's stainless vs cv ^

 

[Beard&Owl]

Thanks for the link but being made by Queen I believe that it is made out of one of the steels that Queen uses and not Case's.

 

[JTR357]

oops didn't see that part :foot: Good luck with your inquiry.I'm sure someone here will know. :thumbup:

 

[puukkoman]

Since it's a Queen-made knife, there's a strong possibility it is D2 tool steel, which acts mostly stainless but will sometimes (albeit slowly) take a patina.

 

[Beard&Owl]

Thanks Puukkoman, It did cross my mind that it could be D2 but I believe D2 is considered a carbon steel if my mind serves me right. From what I have read they used Queen 1095 on the carbon series and stainless on very few select models which is where I'm having my issues. Thanks for the reply.

 

[knifeswapper]

D2 would have a unique orange peel appearance. My guess would be 420HC, but could be 440C. Sorry, no definite on that from me.

 

[Beard&Owl]

knifeswapper, thanks for the reply and btw thanks for my Weaver Jack. I'm really digging it.

 

[brownshoe]

The only Queens (production or contract) in carbon steel I've seen or read about have been D2 and 1095. I am not sure, but 1993 may be too early for D2.