Case Folding Hunter

Modoc ED

Modoc ED

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This is a Case Folding Hunter that I got the day I graduated from U.S. Navy Boot Camp at Naval Station Great Lakes Illinois in August 1965. It has Reddish Jigged Bone handles and the blade is saber ground.
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I carried this knife for the full 24-years I was in the Navy and retired it the day I retired from the Navy in July 1989. This knife saw a lot of ships and a lot of ports.

The story of how the sheath came to be is posted in a post below.

This is my second to oldest knife. My oldest knife is one that was carried by my Grandfather in the Spanish American War.

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That is sooo cool!:thumbup:

You can never get rid of a knife like that. I had the same Buck 301 stockman I got at an army PX in 1967. It rode with me for 25 years. Even while downsizing, it was untouchable. after a while it's bonded to you for life.

Any of those stories you can share here?:D
 
I'd like to find just one like that around here. Although I wouldnt have any stories to go with it!
 
After leaving Boot Camp, I (along with my new knife) reported to the USS Henley (DD762) where she was tied up to the D&S (Destroyer and Submarine) Piers at Norfold Naval Station, Norfolk, VA. The knife did not come with a sheath and it quickly became apparent that I needed a sheath for it but where was I to get the leather? Afterall, there wasn't a Tandy Leather on board and no leather supply store either.

Well, the Navy used satchel leather briefcases in those days and there were more than a few onboard sooooooooo, I comshawed (appropriated) one of the Division's briefcases and cut it up for leather. I kept just the leather and dumped the handle, latches, and frame overboard -- well after dark I might add. I used the knife for a pattern and drew the pattern on a piece of stiff file folder and then cut the leather to fit the pattern. I hand stitched it with a needle from my sewing kit and with some electrical waxed thread that I got from an Electritian in the engine room. It's a little worn now but it has served me well throughout the years.

This is the sheath that came from my covert briefcase adventure.
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That is a great story. Nothing better than having that one friend with you through all those years. And the sheath story is awesome. And I am amazied at how well of condition that the knife and sheath are in after all those years. That is a great knife with great memories there.
 
Modoc ED said:
This is a Case Folding Hunter that I got the day I graduated from U.S. Navy Boot Camp at Naval Station Great Lakes Illinois in August 1965.
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I graduated from GL in Aug. '85. :thumbup:

I have one of those Case knives, that I acquired in a trade from a friend in high school. My field was aviation equipment, so I didn't need a larger knife, the standard SAK's worked for us. My Case waited for me 'til I got out in '89. She saw a lot of hard, honest use, and Case re-bladed it for me a few years ago. (It really needed it.)

For all those silly "If you could have only one . . . " threads, this knife is my answer. :cool:

thx - cpr
 
Lovely story. Thank you for sharing. Always nice to see an older knife with life still left in her.
 
Great story!I carried a Buck 110 with me,while serving in the Marines from 80 to 84.
 
Modoc Ed great story. and lets look at that knife--no edge chips & no broken points, this reflects the ability of a man that really knows how to care for his tools. incidentally that knife has considerable collector value however money pales in significance to the value of an old & loyal friend.
 
Wow, great knife and great story! Thanks for sharing and thanks for your service. I love the patina on both of those blades. The story of your life is tied up in that--the salt air, what you cut, etc. You ought to take it out and carry it once in a while, for old times' sake.

Love the story about the deep-sixed briefcase. I bet the Navy is full of stories like that!
 
Great knife & sheath, ED, and a wonderful story! Brought back memories of my own scrounging and "appropriating of things for other than their intended purposes" while in the Air Force from '68 - '72.

I only gave 'em 4 years, but I salute you for making a career of it. Thank you and I hope you are now enjoying a well deserved retirement! :thumbup:
 
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