case knives

[larrylinda]

hello, im new to this place i have collection of various knives. im starting to sort them out one by one. my first one is a case 6254ss, 4 dots. does anyone have any input on this knife. thanks again, larry

 

[knarfeng]

hello, im new to this place i have collection of various knives. im starting to sort them out one by one. my first one is a case 6254ss, 4 dots. does anyone have any input on this knife. thanks again, larry

Google is your friend.

"6254" is the pattern number. is a full size Trapper pattern. "6" indicates bone handles. "2" indicates the number of blades.
SS means stainless steel blades. Case "Tru-Sharp", which is their name for 420HC steel.
4 dots is the date code. But it is used in combination with alterations in the placement and the font of the other marks stamped on the tang. So you'll need to post a picture of the tang stamp to get an accurate read on the date.

As a registered user, you can post pictures using a picture hosting site. There are several free ones.
If you use imgur,
create a free account
Click <NEW POST>
Follow the directions to upload.
Once a picture has been uploated, go to the top right and mouse over the bubble with the first letter of your user name. That gives you a drop down.
Select "Posts"
That will show all your images. Click the image you want to post, then to the right at the top, copy "GRAB A LINK" address.
Then go to your post and click the "insert Image" tool on the tool bar. (It is located between the LINK tool and the SMILEY tool.)
Paste the picture address into the resulting popup, then click "Insert".

If you use another hosting site:
Once you have uploaded a picture to the hosting site, copy the web address of the picture. Note: picture web addresses must end in .jpg or .gif

Then go to your post and click the image tool on the toolbar next to the smiley tool. Click the link icon in the popup. (Looks like a chain.) Paste the picture address into the window. Then click the INSERT button.

Moving this to the Traditional Forum.

 

[Obsessed with Edges]

There's a pretty comprehensive list of Case's tang stamps over the years at the Case Collectors Club page linked below. That might be a good place to start your search. And many here will also be happy to help. Clear photos of the knife and tang stamp will generate more feedback.

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