ARtsig1
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I have an older Case pattern that I am curious about. I originally bought it back in the mid eighties and at the time I bought it the gentleman told me it was circa 1946-1956 somewhere in between. I think it is a Swell-End Jack and the pattern number is 5299 1/2. There are two blades and both open from the same end. The larger is 3.0" in length and is a clip point while the smaller one is 2 1/4" and is a spearpoint/pen blade. It is bolstered on both ends and has stag grips. The marking is CASE XX with U.S.A. beneath it. the inlaid shield is maerked CASE with a oval etched around it. The overall condition is good or maybe very good. I'm not sure how these older knives are judged. The blades have only the barest hint of any spotting and that is only here and there and pretty far away from one another. I'm not interested in selling the knife only want to know when it was made and what a value would be present day. This was the last knife I ever gave my father and now it has come back to me. he always told me that the older Case's were the best especially the ones without the stainless steels.
So if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate anything you would care to share.
So if anyone knows I would greatly appreciate anything you would care to share.