Need help identifying Case knife-

[Sir Patrick]

Looking for aproximate year, make, model, ect. Was told its been in family for 4 generations. Would like more info if possible.

Its going to be displayed, and would like some more info on it as a conversation peice- and would like some specifics if possible.

 

[kniferbro]

May we see the other side of the blade? Particularly the stamp.

 

[Sir Patrick]

The other side is identical to this side- no stamp and no Case stamp near the hilt. I will upload a pic

 

[Sir Patrick]

 

[marcinek]

1940s Case 23-5/#17915(?) fixed blade hunter.

 

[Sir Patrick]

1940s Case 23-5/#17915(?) fixed blade hunter.

Thank you marcinek

 

[kda89508]

It looks to me like you have a 523-5 with rounded pommel which is listed as very scarce. Stamping looks like Pre 1920. Nice old knife. 👍 Kevin

 

[palonej]

1940s Case 23-5/#17915(?) fixed blade hunter.

Mad skills Marci!!
👍👍👍
Joe

 

[Sir Patrick]

Thank you guys. What was this knife used for? Is it hardened?

Looking for more info, or even links to get more information on this blade.

 

[Sir Patrick]

Was also wondering about things like where it was from, or made or even distributed.

 

[Nixelplix]

Thank you guys. What was this knife used for? Is it hardened?

Looking for more info, or even links to get more information on this blade.

All good knives are hardened and tempered. This is a hunting/skinning knife.

 

[Sir Patrick]

The blade looks to have been "sharpened" poorly in the past, and the blade is scratched and the handle, inside the antler veins has heavy dust buildup, and needs cleaned up. Any advise on how to bring it back into good shape safely?

Wouldnt want to ruin it. Should the blade or handle be taken care of by a shop or profesional?

 

[Sir Patrick]

All good knives are hardened and tempered. This is a hunting/skinning knife.

Thanks man

 

[Sir Patrick]

It looks to me like you have a 523-5 with rounded pommel which is listed as very scarce. Stamping looks like Pre 1920. Nice old knife. 👍 Kevin

Thanks kda89508

 

[Nixelplix]

It doesn't look like anyone took a grinder to it so the scratches = character. Most of the time "cleaning up" a knife by buffing off the scratches, etc, ruins the history and value of an old knife. You can clean the knife with water and dry it well.

 

[Sir Patrick]

It doesn't look like anyone took a grinder to it so the scratches = character. Most of the time "cleaning up" a knife by buffing off the scratches, etc, ruins the history and value of an old knife. You can clean the knife with water and dry it well.

Thank you for this information Nixelplix, I will clean it up as is, and keep on using it on the rare occasions that I get the chance to hunt/camp, and keep that character building.