WWII Era Case Knife with unique handle

[CaptainPlanIt]

This knife belonged to my great grandfather.

What I know is that this knife was made between 1932-1940 (CASE'S TESTED XX). I haven't been able to find any others online with a similar handle though.

Does anyone know what that material is?

 

[WinchesteRalox]

Really old mop or celloid? And welcome to the forums!

 

[Ernie1980]

Ya I agree, thinking more mother of pearl. Can you post a picture of the whole knife?

 

[CaptainPlanIt]

 

[MerryMadMonk]

Celluloid handles... and they are out-gassing.

 

[pipedreams308]

Celluloid handles... and they are out-gassing.

Definitely.

 

[Ernie1980]

You need to get those handles off ASAP to avoid further damage to the knife

 

[Woodrow F Call]

Get them off and get Case to rehandle it.

 

[Hickory n steel]

Get them off and get Case to rehandle it.

If they would do this then this would be an awesome way to go.

 

[screened porch]

Yes, pop that celluloid off that beautiful knife ASAP.

 

[r redden]

Yes, pop that celluloid off that beautiful knife ASAP.

I agree and also keep it away from your other knives.

 

[WinchesteRalox]

Yes I think some nice stag would look great, or maybe some yellow derlin.

 

[Woodrow F Call]

If they would do this then this would be an awesome way to go.

Case will, they might charge you, and the handle will be something more current in material.

They replaced the old yeller handle stuff with yeller delrin on a stockman that belonged to my wife's grandfather...... It was in unusable shape and is in great shape now.