Case Tested XX

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This is a 2-7/8" closed knife.I guess a peanut pattern.It is so round . Do you know how old it is ?

Both blades have drawn swedges & cam tangs.The shield,I think I can faintly make out Case XX on it . Smooth black comp. scales

Thanks for the help & enjoy the look
-Vince

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That's a rare knife!!!!

Actually the Case "Peanut" pattern is the 20 pattern, which in slick black handles would be a 2220. Your knife is similar to the 20 pattern but it is actually a 42 pattern, which is a little different. Slightly different handle shape and the 42 has no lower bolsters whereas the 20 "Peanut" does.

So your is a 2242...very nice knife. Nice condition too and having both blades marked adds to the rarity.

Forgot to mention the age...based on the tang stamps it would be 1920's to 1930's era. I have Case price lists starting in 1934 and none of them list the 42 pattern so its older than 1934 anyway.
 
knifeaholic said:
That's a rare knife!!!!

Actually the Case "Peanut" pattern is the 20 pattern, which in slick black handles would be a 2220. Your knife is similar to the 20 pattern but it is actually a 42 pattern, which is a little different. Slightly different handle shape and the 42 has no lower bolsters whereas the 20 "Peanut" does.

So your is a 2242...very nice knife. Nice condition too and having both blades marked adds to the rarity.

Forgot to mention the age...based on the tang stamps it would be 1920's to 1930's era. I have Case price lists starting in 1934 and none of them list the 42 pattern so its older than 1934 anyway.
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knifeaholic & all,
This is BF's member JZambino's & I posted it here,because I told him,if anyone would know,it'd be knifeaholic,no BS If he reads this he'll be tickled
Thanks,
-Vince
 
Very nice! It's seems to be in very good shape for its age. The large stamps on the blade tang are interesting.
 
Thanks for posting that one Vince. I have never seen that pattern before, but I like it
 
Sorry, double post - see below!
 
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In the July 2007 issue, there was an article in KnifeWorldMagzine, that was called "Case Peanuts, and Almost Peanuts". It was about the 42 pattern, which includes this knife, Vince. It was written by Gary Moore, and is quite good!
 
waynorth said:
In the July 2007 issue, there was an article in KnifeWorldMagzine, that was called "Case Peanuts, and Almost Peanuts". It was about the 42 pattern, which includes this knife, Vince. It was written by Gary Moore, and is quite good!
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Thanks for the replies guys.Scott (JZambino)called me from on the road yesterday night,even with his basic knife knowledge,he sensed it(his new gift,from a relative), was old ,& he said,I've never seen one like this.Then when he brought it here, ( w/the jelly doughnuts,of course ),He said his father in law said it was his fathers & 1950's vintage.I told him,I knew it was older than that

Last night I observed both blades have monster snap & are as tight as all heck!

Thanks Charlie,I'll look into that,
-Vince
 
Am I the only one who thinks the stamp doesn't match any of the ones on the Case site?

And exactly what "composite" was in use before 1934?
 
joe-bob said:
Am I the only one who thinks the stamp doesn't match any of the ones on the Case site?

And exactly what "composite" was in use before 1934?
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Well, there are just two tang marks with the 'TESTED XX' underneath the (long-tail C) 'CASE'. One is for 1920 - 1940, and the other is for 1932 - 1940. That being said, I think it's most similar to the 1920 -1940 stamp, although the 'barb' at the upper end of the 'C' is not visible on the knife. Otherwise, it looks as if the upper end of the 'C' loops over the 'A' and would (if the barb were visible) terminate between the 'A' and 'S'.

On the 1932 - 1940 stamp (with 'TESTED XX' underneath 'CASE'), the upper end of the 'C' terminates before the 'A'. And, as mentioned earlier in the thread, the long, downward-curling tail of the 'C' of this tang mark isn't seen on the OP's pictured knife.

Might be a good idea to move this thread over to Bernard Levine's forum. I'll bet he'd clear it up quick.
 
Hey Gang, The info I'm finding indicates this Tang Stamp dates back from 1914 to
1920....as that is the only year set which shows that long-tail with that E in CASE.
 
The tang stamps on that knife are fine. There were many minor variations of Case tang stamps used in any era you want to look at.

And as far as I know (and I spent three days in the Case archives) there is no documentation in existence anywhere that would indicate with any precision the exact years that any of the older Case tang stamps were used (and simply being shown in a knife book does not represent "documentation" in my opinion). There is even debate about when the use of the later CASE XX tang stamp began.
 
.. Especially when good knowledgeable fellow members that know vintage Case knives, like Steve and Charlie get into the mix!. :thumbup:

Here is one Case Tested with NO model number and only one back-spring ..

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I should also mention the obvious that this knife is a shadow pattern with MOP scales and has a Nickel Silver Bail, Nickel Silver Pins and Nickel Silver Liners and the name of a sweet old Lady scrimshawed on the top scale, 'Ruth Deane'.Total length is 2 7/8 inches closed.

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Thanks,
Anthony
 
That is a sweet peanut, it truly gives the impression that it is shaped after a peanut and the clip blade is perfectly formed and the Swedge is perfect. I normally do not like much of a swedge and that one is one I would love.
 
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