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

[RDaneel]

A 1972 and a 2009! Not too Old and not too New!

Both are gorgeous, Ron! What is the lower one?

 

[Half/Stop]

Both are gorgeous, Ron! What is the lower one?

Thanks Dean! The lower knife is the Case Bose Norfolk collaboration knife. This one is a 2009 model. They did another run with Raindrop Damascus blades in 2015. My wife just bought me one of the Damascus models for my birthday. I promised her I would not unveil it until then!

 

[RDaneel]

Thanks Dean! The lower knife is the Case Bose Norfolk collaboration knife. This one is a 2009 model. They did another run with Raindrop Damascus blades in 2015. My wife just bought me one of the Damascus models for my birthday. I promised her I would not unveil it until then!

I’m looking forward to seeing that one, Ron.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Me too, Dean!

 

[315]

I picked up a nice lot of lightly used early 1970's redbones this weekend, got 6332's, 6207's, 06247's and a 6347.

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I’d say that’s an understatement

 

[RDaneel]

I just got this one today. Bonestag, CV, wharncliffe and pen, flush everywhere open and closed. I am very pleased.

 

[Peregrin]

I just got this one today. Bonestag, CV, wharncliffe and pen, flush everywhere open and closed. I am very pleased.

That's a beauty, Dean! I really like the Teardrop pattern and that one looks just right.

 

[RDaneel]

That's a beauty, Dean! I really like the Teardrop pattern and that one looks just right.

Thanks, Gary!

 

[jec88]

I just got this one today. Bonestag, CV, wharncliffe and pen, flush everywhere open and closed. I am very pleased.

I REALLY like that one!

 

[Railsplitter]

I actually bought the 1972 Stockman in 1973. It was new in a pumpkin box along with a 1973 model which still resides new in the box. When I see Case advertising Pocket Worn I usually get a good chuckle! If you carry a knife for long enough and take care of it, it will turn into Genuine Pocket Worn!

Ron, that is awesome! I had no idea all that wear was from you personally. Much respect!

 

[Topgear9]

New Case Stars & Stripes Congress knife to match my Stars & Stripes Trapper. Great fit and finish, just a hair of blade rub, but overall an awesome knife.

 

[willard0341]

The dots are a blur on the little guy, I’ve posted the electrician knife before but here it is again. Everyone have a good day

 

[Txjohn]

XX 6344 prettybone

 

[Falling_rain]

 

[JohnDF]

I'm a fan of the Case Mini Trappers...

 

[street soldier]

I'm a fan of the Case Mini Trappers...

Very nice. That bonestag is really eye catching.

John

 

[JohnDF]

Very nice. That bonestag is really eye catching.

John

Thanks. Buying Case knives can be a little hit or miss, but when you get a good one they are top notch.

 

[Kbrasmodeler]

Here's a user.

Bought at the local Ace hardware years ago. Came with sides as square as a brick, so it became my first modified traditional. I also tried something different with the spay. I lay it flat on the stone, straight-razor style, to sharpen. I can, and have, shaved my beard with it.

 

[Leslie Tomville]

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1974 or so Case USA. The dots are hidden, so I cannot be sure. But I believe the etching began in 1974.

Knife collecting is a constantly changing hobby. After several years of chasing the latest GEC retro knives, I have discovered the real deal; vintage Case knives. This Canoe was my first. I could not believe the color! And I love the fact that the etch is into the metal. It looks more upscale and will not wear out like modern etching. The single spring makes it extremely comfortable to carry. I have seen so many incredible vintage Case knives in this thread, and I know that mine cannot compete. I steer away from mint knives, because I like to use them a bit. In any event, I have located a few of the best 1960/70 era Case knives that I can afford in my favorite patterns and will be posting photographs over the coming days.

Next up will be a 1970 ten dot sawcut red bone Barlow.

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Great looking Canoe, Leslie! Looking forward to seeing your others.