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Case collections
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Great pics and some really beautiful knives gents, thanks for sharing them. The older one are incredible. Unfortunately, I think I'm going to be in the same position as Andi -
No historical Cases around in this part of the world
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Great knives, guys, and Charlie, those Tested Cattle knives with the bomb shields are absolutely magnificent! 
I share the opinion that Redbone describes a very specific era in Case production history. Potassium permanganate treated bone produces a wide variety of red colors, but 'Redbone' is, IMO, unique to '50s era XXs.
"Redbone" XX:
Plain ol' bone on a later XX:
I share the opinion that Redbone describes a very specific era in Case production history. Potassium permanganate treated bone produces a wide variety of red colors, but 'Redbone' is, IMO, unique to '50s era XXs.
"Redbone" XX:
Plain ol' bone on a later XX:
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So Rick, do you know how the dye treatment went?
PP over a red dye, or vice versa, or, or, or . . . . . .??
Since Case hasn't replicated it in more modern times, I thought it had something to do with banned chemicals. Or maybe they have chosen not to copy it exactly, to avoid antagonizing collectors of the historical knives.. . .?
Here's a nice pocket-sized Hawkbill from an earlier day!
PP over a red dye, or vice versa, or, or, or . . . . . .??
Since Case hasn't replicated it in more modern times, I thought it had something to do with banned chemicals. Or maybe they have chosen not to copy it exactly, to avoid antagonizing collectors of the historical knives.. . .?
Here's a nice pocket-sized Hawkbill from an earlier day!
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Getting my hands on a vintage Case knife is high on my list. Some real nice ones in this thread!
I'm in the same boat. It's hard to find even newer Case knives over here
I've a few I've managed to get over the years and I like them a lot, just wish there was more available to choose from.
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No clue, here. The banned chemical hypothesis seems pretty convincing. I find it a little hard to believe that Case wouldn't duplicate the color if they had the means, but ya never know.
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Thanks, Rick. I wonder if anyone actually knows the whole story??
Jacknife, you are doing very well considering your location! Mine is not as bad as yours, but Canada can be a challenge sometimes!!
Found another premium pic - (non-redbone
) 10 dot Stockman Knives:
I still have all the knives I've pictured in this thread, except the old Tested Greenbone 6347.
Wouldn't mind adding a minty one some day, but they are mighty pricey!
Jacknife, you are doing very well considering your location! Mine is not as bad as yours, but Canada can be a challenge sometimes!!
Found another premium pic - (non-redbone
) 10 dot Stockman Knives:
I still have all the knives I've pictured in this thread, except the old Tested Greenbone 6347.
Wouldn't mind adding a minty one some day, but they are mighty pricey!
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I'm in the same boat. It's hard to find even newer Case knives over here
Yes, nice collection though
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Very nice collections aroun here folks!!!
Some of mine:
2011 peanut (the poor guy is now M.I.A)
70's 6235 1/2
Late 60's 6318PU stockman & 6207 minitrapper jack
Family group with the big brother 6375 large stockman and a German friend
I don't have photos of the other a 6231 jack
Hope you like them
See you Mateo
Some of mine:
2011 peanut (the poor guy is now M.I.A)
70's 6235 1/2
Late 60's 6318PU stockman & 6207 minitrapper jack
Family group with the big brother 6375 large stockman and a German friend
I don't have photos of the other a 6231 jack
Hope you like them
See you Mateo
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One more "Tested" knife that should be in this thread. A great old Monogrammed flat bolstered Barlow. They didn't make many of these!!
Just AWESOME Charlie! Love that flat bolster and that clip blade with that long swedge
is beautiful... Thanks for sharing!
Jason
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Here's a few... Nothing special just some I like.
Jason
I'll take this "nothing special" one off your hands Jason. My wife will be in Charlotte next weekend. Be glad to relieve you of this burden. :devilish:
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I have more Case knives than any others, starting with the knives I collected when Case became affliated with, and did inter-company promotions with Zippo...and I don't have any pics of those(!)
Other than my newly arrived vintage 6445R red bone Camper/Scout (~1971), all of mine are recent manufacture. My favorites (perhaps obviously) are the BSA shield models. Of those, I have a real soft spot for the blue bone Junior Scout:
My pics stink compared to everyone's here though
Other than my newly arrived vintage 6445R red bone Camper/Scout (~1971), all of mine are recent manufacture. My favorites (perhaps obviously) are the BSA shield models. Of those, I have a real soft spot for the blue bone Junior Scout:
My pics stink compared to everyone's here though