Please help with grandfather's knife

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My grandfather, after 92 fantastic years, passed away early this morning. My mother, knowing how much I would appreciate it, gave me his pocket knife. It's a Case, and from the tang stamp I date it to somewhere around the 1940's. The handle material I have identified as "slick black." But I cannot find the pattern, and I would very much like to find a modern equivalent, as the sentimental value of this knife is such that I would be devastated if I lost it.

My grandfather carried this knife every day of his life for about 70 years...

If anyone could help me identify this pattern, or give me more info about it, I would be greatly obliged.

Andrew

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watch e-bay you will find that same knife. Then you can carry the same model and make of the knife he carried
 
Andrew, condolences on the loss of your Grandfather. Thats a real nice keepsake to remember your Grandfather by. I have one too and its my favorite old traditional. I think the slick black pattern number is 22031-1/2. I'll double check mine when I can and correct it if I'm wrong.

I really like the swedge on the main blade, the half stops and the long pull. It is a beautiful example of a real workin' knife.
 
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My condolences to you and your family on your loss. That really is a nice keepsake and one to keep in the family for generations to come. I agree with Bill on the pattern number, can not tell 100 % from the tang stamp but I am betting Tested XX era that went from around 1920 to 1940. Like Rick said keep your eyes open.

When you get a chance if you could put up a shot of the tang stamp or describe it that would help.
Gus
 
Andrew,
Mate...sorry about your Grandad, I hope your Mum is ok during this time as well.
Andrew, looking at that blade...I am absolutely against cleaning ( as in shining up-sanpaper etc ) knives up to make 'em look pretty, BUT...if I were you, I would just run over with some grade 0000 steel wool with mineral oil, ..dont worry, as the steel wool will not shine it up at all, but actually just clean the blades, you will loose no patina at all...and finish with a thin mineral oil on the blades...and work that oil in the joints...also along the spring( spine ) while working the blades...your new companion will love you for it.
 
Great old knife your Grandfather carries. How long is it closed? Thanks for showing it.
 
Sorry to hear about your Grandfather passing Andrew. You have a real treasure there in that knife. It's obvious that your Grandfather
loved that knife if he carried it every day that many years, and he looked after it well too, the condition is very good.
 
My condolonces on the death of your grandfather, Andrew. What a nice heirloom to remember him by. I wouldn't carry it necessarily either but I would oil it as suggested and keep it handy for knife friendly chores around the house, maybe at your desk. Thank you for sharing and here's to finding a user while this one keeps your memories alive and vibrant.
 
Thank you so much, everyone. While the knife does have a wonderful patina, during the last few years my grandfather had trouble with shaking hands and, while he still managed to open the blade every day to open his mail, there are some actual rust spots on it that I think he just couldn't do anything about, physically, at that point. I will definitely oil the blade as you all have suggested, after first trying to get the few actual rust spots off.
 
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Condolences to you all on the passing of your Grandfather. You have a fantastic looking knife with lots of memories. Take good care of it and just think how the next generation will look upon it. Thanks for sharing.
Bob.
 
My condolences on the passing of your grandfather.

In the same situation, I would do the minimum amount of rehab necessary to protect the knife and put it in my pocket. I wouldn't use it for heavy tasks, but it sure would be my edc. When you pass it on to a distant descendant, wow.
 
I can't not carry it...in fact, I'm going to carry it all weekend, it being memorial day and all. Grandpa was a WWII vet, and in all likelihood this knife was with him over there. The only "issue" besides potential loss for me is the pen blade. It's pretty obvious he favored this one, because it has been sharpened to the extent that the point of the blade is actually outside the handle when closed. I discovered this yesterday when it "bit" me. I can just see myself stabbing myself reaching into my pocket for it...

As for the tang stamp, it does indeed say TESTED XX. And as best as I can research, there is no other name for this pattern other than "Jack Knife."

My only regret is I'll never know the origin of this knife. He was married in 1940, and stayed married for seventy years, until my grandmother passed last December. It could very well have been a gift from her, which would explain why he carried it all these years. In any event, it obviously meant a great deal to him, and now it does to me as well.

Thanks for listening.

Andrew
 
Search shop this:

Case Knife Pouch 9068

These pouches should be slip resistant, help protect the knife, and almost loss proof it. Not too expensive.
 
I'm very sorry for your loss. A knife from a loved one, in my opinion, is a great keepsake to have. I have an unidentified fixed blade that was my great grandfather's, and I never carry it.
You have a beautiful knife, though. I would just keep it away somewhere.
 
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