Let's see your Traditional Case knives, old to new.

[DonJGiles]

So can one of you Case-meisters tell me what this handle material is, on this stockman/whittler??
Note the Tang stamp starting with SC !View attachment 1524951 View attachment 1524952 View attachment 1524953

Second Cut Stag, I believe.

Don

 

[waynorth]

Second Cut Stag, I believe.

Don

Thanks, Don!!
That's what I thought also! I wonder why that marking instead of, say. . . . .05347?? They are not consistent in how they mark second cut Stag!!
But it still looks cool!! Even cut and burned this way!!

 

[Bastler]

 

[JohnDF]

Note the Tang stamp starting with SC

Sea Coral?

 

[DonJGiles]

Thanks, Don!!
That's what I thought also! I wonder why that marking instead of, say. . . . .05347?? They are not consistent in how they mark second cut Stag!!
But it still looks cool!! Even cut and burned this way!!View attachment 1524971

You are very welcome, Sir.
At least their inconsistencies are consistent.

Don

 

[waynorth]

Sea Coral?

I don't SEE any CORAL!!

You are very welcome, Sir.
At least their inconsistencies are consistent.

Don

Ha Ha!! Thanks Don!!

 

[OldHercDude]

That's a nice example. Mine was not only my first case but also my first traditional when I was getting back into them. Love the patina on it.

Thank you!

 

[waynorth]

One more old Case Tested XX for today, a substantial Sailor's knife, at just over 4"!! A Greenbone 6299, with a scary can opener, and big Sheepfoot blade! A macho knife!! Beartrap snap,
listen while I close it!!

 

[waynorth]

Case Bros, Little Valley, pre - WWI Stag 5204PU Harness Jack!!
I love this old relic!!

 

[Bull71]

So can one of you Case-meisters tell me what this handle material is, on this stockman/whittler??
Note the Tang stamp starting with SC !View attachment 1524951 View attachment 1524952 View attachment 1524953

I believe that knife is second cut bone. I have the same knife. I like the size, and like whittlers. That whittler on a stockman frame is fairly hard to find.

 

[waynorth]

I believe that knife is second cut bone. I have the same knife. I like the size, and like whittlers. That whittler on a stockman frame is fairly hard to find.

Huh? Amazing if it is!! Hard to imagine what second-cut bone even means, but I don't doubt you!!

 

[waynorth]

A little unusual, but it makes perfect sense!! The forward nick on the clip is easy to reach, and gives you lots of leverage to easily open the blade!!
ca. 1950!!

 

[RDaneel]

My old and new Sodbuster Jr. knives. I got the top one from my Dad 50 years ago and I bought the bottom one yesterday using a gift card from my son. I am really happy with this new one. I have a lot of Case knives and this one is very well made. A nod to GT @5K Qs as it was his recent photo of the same knife that inspired me to buy it.

 

[TheFactor]

New arrival Limited Case XX Mini Copperlock Second cut jig bone
Man is it nice ! Bought it blind online from a reputable dealer and oh did they send me a nice one. I was a little concerned about lock rock but wouldn’t of been a deal breaker because I know from my experience it’s pretty common. This one is rock solid in every area. Omg did Case up there game on this run and I’m beyond happy with this example. Even has a nice even grind on both sides. I can go on and on but I won’t lol but man it checks every single box in my book.

 

[Pt-Luso]

 

[JohnDF]

Question... Is the Rough Black handle thick like the smooth Delrin models, or thin like the jigged bone models?

 

[bigfish64]

My old and new Sodbuster Jr. knives. I got the top one from my Dad 50 years ago and I bought the bottom one yesterday using a gift card from my son. I am really happy with this new one. I have a lot of Case knives and this one is very well made. A nod to GT @5K Qs as it was his recent photo of the same knife that inspired me to buy it.

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Very cool, the “father and son” gifting make those knives beyond special!

 

[bigfish64]

My newest Case, Peanut in Red Stag. I couldn’t resist any longer, I’m weak!

 

[RDaneel]

Question... Is the Rough Black handle thick like the smooth Delrin models, or thin like the jigged bone models?

My Delrin model (which is 50 years old so new ones may be different) is 13 mm thick. The Rough black handled one is 11 mm thick. That is the sum of my knowledge on this.

 

[JohnDF]

My Delrin model is 13 mm thick. The Rough black handled one is 11 mm thick.

Thanks for the info, Dean.