Case folding hunter question

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bokertov46

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I have a Case folding hunter, model 6265 SAB, that has mirror-finish blades, a drilled bolster, and the pin, or rivet, on which the blades pivot, is plainly, and obviously intentionally, visible on the other bolster. The knife books I've looked at don't even mention this variation (it's a 9-dot - 1981). Have any of you seen one of these, and are they rare? Appreciate any information. Thanks.
 
I have seen them (visible pivots) and will try to get to a book(s) this weekend and check it out.
 
When you say "other bolster" do you mesn on the end opposite the blade end? Is it on both sides of the bolster? Does the pin material match the bolster material?

It could have been repinned after the factory, or possibly one that left the factory unfinished for some reason.
 
I looked at your post again. I see that you do mean the blade end has the odd pin.

Case had occasionally made on special order some knives with extra-strength pivot pins. I have seen a 1978 trapper and maybe one other. I have heard these called "pigs-eye" rivets since they are round and have a dot in the center.

I have no idea of the story on these, or even if yours is one of them.
 
Thanks very much for the quick response. I seem to recall when I bought it - which was around 1981 - from a mail order place, the catalog entry said something about the rivet, or pin, being somewhat rare. I had another 6265 from the same year, and it's bolsters were polished smooth, and the blades were a satin finish. It's sure a mystery. Thanks again.
 
Maybe you should post this question on the Case sight on the other forum. Shirley from Case is quite good in answering questions.

Good Collecting !
JOCKO
 
Jim Sargent makes this note in the chapter on '65's: Pigs Eye Bolsters Pin made for Florida State Conservation Dept. 6265 for skinning alligators. Nickle pins broke easy, so changed to steel pins. Not in production. Courtesy Ralph Scruton.

He does not price the knife, but he prices a 1978 Trapper for $100 and notes pin configuration as rare.

Book is from 1995, BTW.
 
Thanks to all of you who have sent information - it's been extremely helpful. I was mistaken when I said the knife was a 9-dot. It's actually a 6-dot from the 70's, so that would make it a 1974 vintage knife. The dots are so far down inside the bolster that they're very hard to see. I don't know if this makes any difference as far as identifying the knife, but it does specify the date. Thanks again.
 
Well, Bob Bowie hit the nail on the head. I wrote to Case and asked about this knife. Case Historian, Shirley Boser, confirmed that "the Florida, Fish and Game Commission purchased some folders for skinning alligators but the hides were so tough it would shear the pins. The knives were returned to Case and the pins replaced with steel pins which protruded slightly above the bolsters. There were not very many of these made and they are rare. The folders with the "pig's eye" pin have increased value over regular bolsters folders- "

I was gonna sell this knife on eBay, but I think maybe I just might hang onto it for awhile longer.

Thanks to all of you for your help.

bokertov46
 
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