How much is this old Case knife worth?

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Hi, so I found this old knife and basically just want to know if it is worth anything:

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At the top of the General Knife Discussion page there are pinned threads and one of them talks about rules about inquiring about values. Something to do with curtailing possible abuse of the forums.

I think I understand the rules right but one of the mods will probably let you know the exact dos and don’ts.
 
It's in terrible shape, that means it's not worth much. Regardless of what it might be worth in nice shape.
 
The stories it could tell to have gotten to such a worn down/well used condition are worth more than what it would bring monetarily. Quantitatively, I'd give about $6 for it at a thrift shop because I'm a sucker for old Barlows.
 
That knife was priceless to someone before they died!

That's what happens when a knife is used a lot in real world, instead of being fondled like Gollum's "Precious". Knives get dull when used a lot, and they get resharpened. Every sharpening removes a small amount of steel. Over the years enough steel is ground away that it changes the profile of the blades.

I can only imagine what great stories that old knife could tell about fishing trips, camping trips, teaching a grandson to whittle, squirrel hunts. There's a very long life with someone in that knife.

I used to see old timers with worn down knives that they had carried every day for a period of time measured in decades. They are priceless because they are a memento of a man's life.
 
V84mystang said:
At the top of the General Knife Discussion page there are pinned threads and one of them talks about rules about inquiring about values. Something to do with curtailing possible abuse of the forums.

I think I understand the rules right but one of the mods will probably let you know the exact dos and don’ts.
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I'm sorry:oops: was unaware of this. Thank you for letting me know:thumbsup:
 
Thank you all for the replies. I suppose I was just wondering what specific model this was/if they even still make them, and if that would make it worth anything. I do value the sentiment behind an item like this, and have lots of other older knives. However, if this turned out to be rare and worth a lot of money I'd be willing to sell it to someone who would get more use/appreciation out of it than I would. Just so you guys see where I'm coming from though, I saw one just like it for sale for about 40 bucks:
http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-132290/antique-70-case-xx-62009-red-bone-barlow-knife-knives.html
 
In the condition it's in, unless it is a very rare model or has some kind of super unique and verifiable backstory, it's pretty much only worth sentimental and conversational value. If traditional knives are your thing, it's a great user, otherwise you might be able to find somebody on the trading forums looking for a vintage Case.
 
CJ Newton said:
I'm sorry:oops: was unaware of this. Thank you for letting me know:thumbsup:
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:) No problem! Seems most of us new comers only become aware of it by actually posting such a question or seeing other new comers do it and become informed. I must admit I didn’t spend my first days in BF reading through every rule, as much as I should have. :thumbsup:
 
V84mystang said:
:) No problem! Seems most of us new comers only become aware of it by actually posting such a question or seeing other new comers do it and become informed. I must admit I didn’t spend my first days in BF reading through every rule, as much as I should have. :thumbsup:
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psst...he's been here since 2014.
 
CJ Newton said:
Thank you all for the replies. I suppose I was just wondering what specific model this was/if they even still make them, and if that would make it worth anything. I do value the sentiment behind an item like this, and have lots of other older knives. However, if this turned out to be rare and worth a lot of money I'd be willing to sell it to someone who would get more use/appreciation out of it than I would. Just so you guys see where I'm coming from though, I saw one just like it for sale for about 40 bucks:
http://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-132290/antique-70-case-xx-62009-red-bone-barlow-knife-knives.html
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Not only cant you ask for values,

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/new-members-please-read-this-what-is-my-knife-worth.904093/

you cannot attempt to sell like you are doing. In fact that is the whole point of the "cannot ask for value" thing...people without the proper membership level doing exactly what you are doing.
 
jackknife said:
That knife was priceless to someone before they died!

That's what happens when a knife is used a lot in real world, instead of being fondled like Gollum's "Precious". Knives get dull when used a lot, and they get resharpened. Every sharpening removes a small amount of steel. Over the years enough steel is ground away that it changes the profile of the blades.

I can only imagine what great stories that old knife could tell about fishing trips, camping trips, teaching a grandson to whittle, squirrel hunts. There's a very long life with someone in that knife.

I used to see old timers with worn down knives that they had carried every day for a period of time measured in decades. They are priceless because they are a memento of a man's life.
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Either that or it documents a short lifetime owned by a man who just got a bench grinder.

I'm kidding it looks like a well loved knife.
 
Lapedog said:
Either that or it documents a short lifetime owned by a man who just got a bench grinder.

I'm kidding it looks like a well loved knife.
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Bench grinder!!!!!!:eek:

AAAAHHHHH! the stuff nightmares are made of. Now thanks to you I may not be able to sleep tonight!
:D
 
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