Fix or Keep

I would agree CV.

I definitely would leave as is. Your papaw's probably the one that put the shim there,it's the best part of the knife to me.
 
I would leave it as is, but....does it seem like the tang stamp was polished off on purpose, or is that just me? If that was the case (no pun intended) this could be a "2nd" from the factory that one of the workers salvaged, hence the shim being put in place to make it usable?
 
Does anyone know if catchpieces were used on this model? Those "shims" look like they might be catchpieces that somehow got twisted out of place, but I can't really tell from the photos. Here's an example of what I'm referring to:

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Eric
 
Woodrow F Call said:
I understand the idea of leaving it as is to remember your grandfather, but I would have it fixed if it were me. Only fixed to the point where the joint was made right, don't perform any extra polishing or restoration. Just make it right. I would still cherish the knife.... I'd think that Grandpa would have liked to have just had it right too.
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I agree, I'd do the same

Mike
 
I agree with wlfryjr, the shim is the part of the knife that tells a story. An interesting conversation piece with the shim, just another used knife without it. With a knife left by a family member I leave it in "as received" condition, especially if it was retired from EDC. It is really more of a memorial than a user. If you want a user, get a current model Case of similar configuration, and use the heck out of it until it reminds your descendants of you when you pass it on with grandfather's knife (this would be nice for possible multiple grand kids yet born as well...). Just my 2 cents.
 
I could have written the OP myself! I've been through all those feelings. This Depression-era Case congress was Grandaddy's favorite for a long time.

I thought I might get it repaired, replace the broken blade. But this knife has a story. Lots of stories.

I'm now glad that I left it alone. I carry it on special occasions. Have used it once or twice to cut an apple. Grandaddy never passed an apple tree if there were ripe apples.

You're lucky to have your grandfather's knives, just as he left 'em.
 
Well I finally made a decision. I decided to purchase a NEW 6208 half whittler to make my own. With the plan that if I loved it, I would also get one from the same era as grandpa's 6208.

SO....... My 2014 Crimson bone 6208 showed up yesterday ... and I have to say, I'm disappointed.

For starters there are TWO springs. When did Case start using two springs on the half whittler? To me, that really changes the whole knife. My Pfeiffer book doesn't mention anything about changing the spring count on recent models.

Now onto the coves. The dye job seems to be blochy and missing in areas. I think I captured some of the issues ... But not sure my cell pics were able to.

The FF seems to fairly good. Workable sharp, and ok walk and talk. But honestly just couldn't get my self to play with it much. I just wrapped it up to send it back.

Not exactly what I was hoping for. Guessing I should have just bit the billet and purchased a 70's era half whittler.

Jim









 
So I've googled/searching BF and have been unsuccessful in finding any info on case using two springs on the half whittler.

Anyone have any insight?

Thanks,

Jim
 
The new construction on your latest 6208 probably has to do with ease of manufacture. Steve is in the process of updating his book.
 
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