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HELP!! need information on CASE pocket knifes
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Case Knives are the most collected knives on the planet. I would strongly recommend that you know your "stuff" before you get into collecting them too seriously! A lot of older Case knives are extremely collectable and can be VERY expensive, and believe me there are some EXCELLENT fakes out there. I have even heard of some of the biggest, more knowledgeable Case collector's getting burned on deals. There have been so many tang stamps, shields, and combinations of the two that it is very, very easy to get confused! The best advice I could give you is just be very cautious! Or start out collecting the newer stuff and go from there! Good luck!
Gene
Gene
I just wanted to add, IMHO, one of these days this new 2000 tang stamp will probably be highly sought after....Kind of like the 10 Dot (1970) knives are now. That was the first year for the "Dot" system. A good 10 dot will usually bring quite a bit more then, say, a 6 or 7 dot! Then when you get into knives prior to the dot system, you can get into some very pricy knives!
Case knives are a great deal of fun to collect, but they can be addictive!
Case knives are a great deal of fun to collect, but they can be addictive!
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I am still into Case knives and most likely always will be as long as I can.
My Favorite references in no particular order (they are all usefull):
Levin's Guide to Knives and Their Values.
Bernard Levine
Official Price Guide Collector Knives
C. Houston Price
Knife Collector's Guide Identification & Values
Roy Ritchie and Ron Stewart
Knives and Razors
Jim Sargent
Pocket Knife Traders Guide
Jim Parker
Any number of books written by J. Bruce Voyles.
If you can find some of the older books by Dewy or Lavonia Fergeson they can help keep things in perspective (historically).
Jim Sargent also has a couple of older paperbacks on Case knifes that I also have found to be helpfull.
Try some or all of those in your favorite online bookstores search engine better yet link through Blade Forums to Amazon.
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"Life is too short to carry an ugly knife." Steve F.
[This message has been edited by Gus Kalanzis (edited 04-13-2000).]
My Favorite references in no particular order (they are all usefull):
Levin's Guide to Knives and Their Values.
Bernard Levine
Official Price Guide Collector Knives
C. Houston Price
Knife Collector's Guide Identification & Values
Roy Ritchie and Ron Stewart
Knives and Razors
Jim Sargent
Pocket Knife Traders Guide
Jim Parker
Any number of books written by J. Bruce Voyles.
If you can find some of the older books by Dewy or Lavonia Fergeson they can help keep things in perspective (historically).
Jim Sargent also has a couple of older paperbacks on Case knifes that I also have found to be helpfull.
Try some or all of those in your favorite online bookstores search engine better yet link through Blade Forums to Amazon.
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"Life is too short to carry an ugly knife." Steve F.
[This message has been edited by Gus Kalanzis (edited 04-13-2000).]
I'd add my second to all that's been said - Case has made so many shields, tang stamps and handle materials that it could drive you nuts - maybe that's what's wrong with me ! - but there are lots of beauties out there. I'd pick out one model to focus on for a starter - like the peanut or trapper - there are a kazillion variations - if you really want to become heavily invested -the Cheeta- Mod 6111 1/2 L (swing guard lock back) is really scarce .. there are some out there but scarce which raises the level of possible swindle and fraud. I'd stick to a fairly common pattern and begin with more recent manufacture and work back. Unless of course an older one jumps into your view and you can afford it and feel that it's honest.
but do read as much as you can while your looking. - have fun!
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knife Knuts are sharp people
Jonesy!
but do read as much as you can while your looking. - have fun!
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knife Knuts are sharp people
Jonesy!
Well, I just ran across a very good example of what we were discussing! I currently have the high bid on a Case knife on E-Bay.... You can view the auction HERE
Please read the item description very carefully.....The person selling the knife clearly states that the knife has, "brown bone" handles.....Then later in the description he says it is tang stamped, "5254"..... Well, the 254 is absolutely correct....It's that damn five that bothers me. 5 is Stag....If the knife really had "brown bone" handles it should be a 6254 instead of a 5254.
Why did I bid on it? Very simple......I live in KY. and Adolf Rupp is like a god in this state, but something is wrong with this knife.... I still like it though!
Now, if this knife was 10-15 years older (without the Adolf Rupp stuff) a person who did not know any better could lose his ass on it....
Just food for thought.......
Please read the item description very carefully.....The person selling the knife clearly states that the knife has, "brown bone" handles.....Then later in the description he says it is tang stamped, "5254"..... Well, the 254 is absolutely correct....It's that damn five that bothers me. 5 is Stag....If the knife really had "brown bone" handles it should be a 6254 instead of a 5254.
Why did I bid on it? Very simple......I live in KY. and Adolf Rupp is like a god in this state, but something is wrong with this knife.... I still like it though!
Now, if this knife was 10-15 years older (without the Adolf Rupp stuff) a person who did not know any better could lose his ass on it....
Just food for thought.......