My Case Story. First time owner, and a thank you. (wordy)

[Merovingian]

Merovingian, please do give us a pic of the tang stamp with 6318 on it. This is very strange as the 6318 is, and always has been, a round bolster knife.
Your black buffalo frame is definitely a square bolster 63032. Also, what does the box end flap have for a model number?

Here is a pic of both, I am pretty sure I was the first one to open this box.

 

[JustinR]

That barlow is one hell of a looker. I can't tell from the picture but is there an etching on that blade?

The only select case knife I have is a peanut and it is one fine pocket knife.

One day I hope to own a select barlow. Wonderful start to a few future family heirlooms.

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

All photos I have found show tang stamped BH3032.

 

[jc57]

Here is a pic of both, I am pretty sure I was the first one to open this box.

Interesting! As you can see, the box says its an 032 pattern but it definitely has 6318 on the tang. Since the '032 and '18 patterns use the exact same blade for the sheepsfoot, I guess they got it mixed up at the factory when they were assembling the knife.

You do have a BH3032 knife, but with the wrong tang stamp. I wonder if that makes it more or less interesting to collectors? Doesn't matter a bit from the standpoint of using it, though.

 

[black mamba]

I'd say you have a real collector's item! Not necessarily worth a lot, but interesting. Not sure if you know Case's numbering system,
but the 6318 is a bone handled (the 6) 3 bladed (the 3) round bolster medium serpentine frame (the 18), hence a stockman.
Your BH3032 is a buffalo horn handled (the BH) 3 bladed (the 3) square bolster medium gunstock frame (the 032), also a stockman.
Since the two are the same size, and have the same blade configurations, the sheepfoot is interchangeable between them.
Whoever built yours grabbed a sheepfoot from the wrong bin. Your box's end flap label is correct, the tang stamp is not.

P.S. -- John types faster than I do, sorry for the double info.

 

[Merovingian]

That barlow is one hell of a looker. I can't tell from the picture but is there an etching on that blade?

I got a hell of a deal on her too, I didn't realize just how good of a deal till I got home and looked it up.

No etching on the blade, no case logo, just the blade stamps and the X X on the bolster. It's pretty dang classy, and she impresses me every time I look at her. Kinda like my wife

I am not big on blade etching at all... one thing I read said that only 500 of that barlow were made, Is that a low mintage?

Not sure how to care for the mother of pearl, or if its low maintenance. Anyone use Rem oil on their knives or should I use something special?

 

[Merovingian]

I'd say you have a real collector's item! Not necessarily worth a lot, but interesting.

I know, 'of' their numbering system... but I don't know much about it.

The buffalo horn is beautiful, it looks black until you give it a real hard detailed look.

I guess with so much fawning over the Barlow the daily use girl wanted some attention too. hahaha!

 

[Cap’n Smudge]

I just use mineral oil on my knives. It keeps them lubed, cleaned and is food safe.

 

[black mamba]

500 is a low total for a Case knife. I think their minimum order for an SFO is around 1500 units. Some of their limited editions are over 2000 knives.

I would use pharmaceutical grade mineral oil instead of the Rem Oil, because it is food safe-- heck, you can drink the stuff.

 

[jc57]

I got a hell of a deal on her too, I didn't realize just how good of a deal till I got home and looked it up.

No etching on the blade, no case logo, just the blade stamps and the X X on the bolster. It's pretty dang classy, and she impresses me every time I look at her. Kinda like my wife

I am not big on blade etching at all... one thing I read said that only 500 of that barlow were made, Is that a low mintage?

Not sure how to care for the mother of pearl, or if its low maintenance. Anyone use Rem oil on their knives or should I use something special?

Due to Case's volume, a limited run of 500 is a fairly low number. The MOP Barlow you have there would have sold for about $175-$200.

I don't own any MOP knives so I can't really advise you on how to care for it. Case SS knives don't need a lot of oiling. Just a drop of something on the pivot if it seems to need it. RemOil should be fine.

 

[MT Damascus]

Renaissance Wax works very well for MOP.



Kris

 

[HeathHall]

Merovingian,
RemOil will work just fine. I use regular mineral oil from the pharmacy section on my knives with no issues. If you get to OKC very much, go to the stockyards and check out " Little Joe's Boots." It is just north of Langston's and has the largest selection of slipjoints I have found. Leave your wallet outside if you lack willpower though.

Andrew

 

[Raymond1000]

Anybody who calls himself Merovingian is okay with me. I hope you own a Francisca.

I remember when my local True Value stopped carrying Case and Schrade, and offered Frost knives instead. When I objected, I was told it was a corporate decision. I’m glad to hear that some True Value stores escaped the axe.

At least one blade on your stockman is stamped SS, which means stainless steel. If both knives are stainless, you don’t have to worry about rust on the blades.

If you use your knife to make a sandwich, use mineral oil on the joints. Otherwise, I like Tuf-Glide. Oil attracts grit and lint. Tuf-Glide doesn't, it’s a dry lube. It displaces water, it lubricates, it inhibits rust.

Personally I don’t worry about using a knife lubed with Tuf-Glide to peel potatoes. On the list of things eager to kill me, microscopic traces of oil are near the bottom.