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Wow that old? Awesome find for me to add to the collection in my opinion then now to figure out how to clean it up a bit or if I want to leave it like it is
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Wow that old? Awesome find for me to add to the collection in my opinion then now to figure out how to clean it up a bit or if I want to leave it like it is
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Some really fine items have been shown here lately, really appreciate seeing them.
However, it makes me wonder WHY CASE can't do decent enough dark red bone anymore? Queen C, GEC, Böker all have managed some good dark shades without streaking or strawberry pink. These are not as fine as the real CASE Redbone of yore of course as it has complex shades to it, browns and ambers included, but the contemporary efforts are much better than CASE's unfortunately.
I would be really glad to see their Penknife in something other than the eternal Yelow D for example, it's a very good compact pocket-knife.
However, it makes me wonder WHY CASE can't do decent enough dark red bone anymore? Queen C, GEC, Böker all have managed some good dark shades without streaking or strawberry pink. These are not as fine as the real CASE Redbone of yore of course as it has complex shades to it, browns and ambers included, but the contemporary efforts are much better than CASE's unfortunately.
I would be really glad to see their Penknife in something other than the eternal Yelow D for example, it's a very good compact pocket-knife.
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Yes Sir and an awesome find indeed. In most cases I wouldn't recommend cleaning an old knife but in my opinion that rust needs to come off of there. The blade still looks full which implies that it wasn't used much or maybe wasn't used at all. I think the knife would look great if you did nothing more than remove the rust.
How's the action? Does the blade open and close freely?
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Opens and closes exceptionally well for its age I was actually thinking it was newer and the lock up is as tight as some of my newer case variants
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A few pics of my latest find just having some trouble dating it was at a yard sale picked it up for 10$ figure it is a nice worn user at worst
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Wow, WONDERFUL score for $10.00:thumbup: is the pile side bone as nice as the mark side? Nice full blade...you done good
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A few pics of my latest find just having some trouble dating it was at a yard sale picked it up for 10$ figure it is a nice worn user at worst
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Ever now and then a guy is just at the right place at the right time. This time it was your turn !!! Amazing find totkst1 !!!!!
I think it will clean up fine with some work and you will have a Big Jewel . Depending on the coloring of the bone on each side.
Congrats !!
Harry
.Here's the collection I inherited from my Dad, along with a few I'd acquired.
Across the top a line of Trappers from the 80's, with the 3rd (Black) and 4th (White) ones, matching numbers 0492. Then a pen knife, a trio of Copperheads, a Canoe, and a Whittler from the 70's.
I'm not sure what the big one is in the 2nd row but a couple of my favorites, the red letter Peanut, the Whaler in rosewood, and the stainless Pen M279, and the bone handled one in the lower corner of the case is the one my Dad carrier almost every day as he worked in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. Needless to say that one is my most precious.
The three on the bottom are the Case knives my dad got me over the years with that half hawk being the one I carried a lot.
Side note, the case is one my uncle, Dad's younger brother, made my Dad to store his Case knives.
I still need to learn the best way to clean and care for these in storage.
Across the top a line of Trappers from the 80's, with the 3rd (Black) and 4th (White) ones, matching numbers 0492. Then a pen knife, a trio of Copperheads, a Canoe, and a Whittler from the 70's.
I'm not sure what the big one is in the 2nd row but a couple of my favorites, the red letter Peanut, the Whaler in rosewood, and the stainless Pen M279, and the bone handled one in the lower corner of the case is the one my Dad carrier almost every day as he worked in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. Needless to say that one is my most precious.
The three on the bottom are the Case knives my dad got me over the years with that half hawk being the one I carried a lot.
Side note, the case is one my uncle, Dad's younger brother, made my Dad to store his Case knives.
I still need to learn the best way to clean and care for these in storage.
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Well, I finally went down the old red bone path for the first time. Sweet little stockman that carries perfectly in the watch pocket. Probably won't be my last
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Wow, WONDERFUL score for $10.00:thumbup: is the pile side bone as nice as the mark side? Nice full blade...you done good
Bone on both sides is awesome just needs a bit of polish I think. Posted another thread on this one in the maintenance subsection to post pics now and then after I get some rust off and cleaned to where I want it I will post some after pics
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Here's the collection I inherited from my Dad, along with a few I'd acquired.
Across the top a line of Trappers from the 80's, with the 3rd (Black) and 4th (White) ones, matching numbers 0492. Then a pen knife, a trio of Copperheads, a Canoe, and a Whittler from the 70's.
I'm not sure what the big one is in the 2nd row but a couple of my favorites, the red letter Peanut, the Whaler in rosewood, and the stainless Pen M279, and the bone handled one in the lower corner of the case is the one my Dad carrier almost every day as he worked in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. Needless to say that one is my most precious.
The three on the bottom are the Case knives my dad got me over the years with that half hawk being the one I carried a lot.
Side note, the case is one my uncle, Dad's younger brother, made my Dad to store his Case knives.
I still need to learn the best way to clean and care for these in storage.
What a great and special collection! It must give you lots of joy to be able to have and hold something that meant so much to your dad.
Oh and that big one is a 6265 folding hunter. Great knife.
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Finally got around to snapping a few pics of the Cases for this thread.
Trapper, Seahorse & Canoe
The trappers are my favorites beautiful example there[emoji106]deep color on it is awesome
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Here's the collection I inherited from my Dad, along with a few I'd acquired.
Across the top a line of Trappers from the 80's, with the 3rd (Black) and 4th (White) ones, matching numbers 0492. Then a pen knife, a trio of Copperheads, a Canoe, and a Whittler from the 70's.
I'm not sure what the big one is in the 2nd row but a couple of my favorites, the red letter Peanut, the Whaler in rosewood, and the stainless Pen M279, and the bone handled one in the lower corner of the case is the one my Dad carrier almost every day as he worked in the coal mines of eastern Kentucky. Needless to say that one is my most precious.
The three on the bottom are the Case knives my dad got me over the years with that half hawk being the one I carried a lot.
Side note, the case is one my uncle, Dad's younger brother, made my Dad to store his Case knives.
I still need to learn the best way to clean and care for these in storage.
That's an awesome collection. And what a great way to remember your dad! Each one of those must have an enduring memory for you. Enjoy them!
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A couple of CASE vintage Pruners.
A 1920-1940 green bone small Pruner, 3 5/8" closed, along with a 1940-1964 red bone Pruner 4" closed.
A 1920-1940 green bone small Pruner, 3 5/8" closed, along with a 1940-1964 red bone Pruner 4" closed.
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Ken An impressive selection, the bone on that first Copperhead!:thumbup: Also like the Stag Eisenhower. It's a pattern I don't have but prices seem very high for them now.
Paul That Greenbone Small Pruner is one of THE finest knives I've been fortunate enough too see on here lately. Beautiful translucence to that bone and the compact dimensions make it even more appealing. I'd carry that one!
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Regards,
Will
Paul That Greenbone Small Pruner is one of THE finest knives I've been fortunate enough too see on here lately.
Beautiful translucence to that bone and the compact dimensions make it even more appealing. I'd carry that one!:thumbup:Regards,
Will
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Great looking Pruners, Paul!