Case USMC

[Oldtoolmaker]

Just got one of the Case knives made as a repro of their WW2 submission for the contract with the Marines, I love it! So well balanced, I like it better than the Kabar I had

 

[jbmonkey]

I've read ontario made those for case, but don't know that to be true. I also read discontinued, but not sure on that either. I like this version of that knife. good looker.

 

[Oldtoolmaker]

Yeah, read that after my purchase. I would hope that a blade stamped Bradford, PA was made there... but

 

[Mister Coffee]

You mean, like this?

 

[Oldtoolmaker]

You mean, like this?

Yup, that's the one, yours has a darker sheath and handle and a different box. I had to clean mold off the sheath and leather handle, considered returning it but I'm not. It's proving to be a bear to a get a razor edge on, and I was the guy my coworkers brought their dull blades to!

 

[Mister Coffee]

Yup, that's the one, yours has a darker sheath and handle and a different box. I had to clean mold off the sheath and leather handle, considered returning it but I'm not. It's proving to be a bear to a get a razor edge on, and I was the guy my coworkers brought their dull blades to!

Mine is in new condition although I bought it decades ago, so I haven't tried to sharpen it.

They will rust, so keep 'em oiled.