When did Case begin to make stainless folders?

[Hjalmar69]

Hi
I have a few Case knives, mainly with carbon blades. I recently bought a gum fuddy stainless Peanut which quickly became a favorite. I began wondering for how long they have made stainless slip joints?.

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[afishhunter]

I believe Case and the others started offering stainless steel blade variations in the late teens or early1920's. I'm pretty sure it was post WW1 when stainless steel was developed, and knife makers started to use it.

 

[BrotherJim]

Not specifically answering your question but inquiring minds could be interested in this link ...
The First Stainless Steel Was For Knives

 

[Hjalmar69]

Oh, that was interesting, earlier than I would have thought.

Regards Erik

I believe Case and the others started offering stainless steel blade variations in the late teens or early1920's. I'm pretty sure it was post WW1 when stainless steel was developed, and knife makers started to use i

 

[Hjalmar69]

Not specifically answering your question but inquiring minds could be interested in this link ...
The First Stainless Steel Was For Knives

Thank you, great reading.
Regards Erik

 

[JM2]

I’d like to know when case started using SS routinely.

 

[jc57]

Based on the tang stamps for folding knives, at least by 1916:

Case Collectors Club®

Note the one for "Case's Stainless" listed as "1916 - 1920's"