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Comment by Clint Thompson on May 8, 2012 at 10:23

I just got off the phone with W.R. Case & Sons and there are some exciting things in the works with some old patterns.  I planted some seeds (ideas) for the future which were well received.  Great Stuff.  I will advised more when the time is right.

Comment by Jan Carter on May 5, 2012 at 4:41

Also good news for Tom's family Sue.  It will be interesting to see who does the President tours this season as those tours are coming up soon

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on May 3, 2012 at 19:35

oh boy.....sad news for case collectors....good news for tom

Comment by Jan Carter on May 3, 2012 at 18:55

Case President Tom Arrowsmith Announces His Retirement 

Tom Arrowsmith took on the reins of President and Chief Executive Officer of W. R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company in 2001. As many recall, he replaced Greg Booth who was named President and Chief Executive Officer of our parent company, Zippo Manufacturing. With 40 years of manufacturing and sales experience to his credit, Tom is now ready to begin the next phase of his life in retirement.

Tom joined the company in May of 1996 as Manufacturing Manager and was promoted to Vice President of Operations in April of 1999. He remained in this position until his promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer in February of 2001. Since that time, he has been instrumental to the growth of the Case brand and its manufacturing base, guiding the company through many technological advances while preserving the hand-crafted quality which has been Case’s hallmark for more than a century.

Greg Booth, who also serves as Chairman of the Board at W.R. Case & Sons, stated, “Zippo and Case have both been blessed by Tom’s hard work, leadership, and talent. He’s responsible for much of the consistent success achieved at W.R. Case & Sons, and he will leave the company in the best position for continued growth and profitability. We want to express our sincere gratitude for his service to both companies and to the community of Bradford. We wish him and his family all the best.” Arrowsmith is a longtime resident of Bradford, having graduated from Bradford Central Christian High School in 1965 and later Lock Haven University. 

Prior to joining Case, Tom served as National Sales Manager for McCourt Label, Production Superintendent at Corning Glass Works and Vice President for Werzalit of America, Inc. During his career at W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Company, he served as Treasurer of the American Edged Products Manufacturers Association, the premier organization representing the major domestic manufacturers of knives, edged hand tools and scissors/shears. He also served on the boards of many local and civic organizations, including the Bradford Water Authority, Futures Rehabilitation Workshop, The Pennhills Club and The Bradford Club, The Guidance Center, McKean County Welfare Board, Bradford Area United Way, and Bradford Central Christian High School. 

For several years, Tom traveled to many cities as a spokesperson for Case, partnering with Case Authorized Dealers who hosted a President Tour. Being out among collectors certainly was a highlight for him and he never missed an opportunity to express his sincere appreciation and gratitude to our amazing Club members. According to Tom, “Members of the Case Collectors Club are not just great knife collectors, they’re great people.” 
Although Tom is retiring, his enthusiasm for the Case brand will continue to shine through the hundreds of collectors who have had the pleasure of meeting him, as well as many employees whom he supported, encouraged, and empowered. Others agree that he has been more than the Case President, rather someone they’d call friend. 

Tom’s post-retirement plans include spending more time with his wife, children, and a few adorable grandchildren, who are growing up quickly. He also hopes to find time for travel and fly fishing. Tom Arrowsmith will surely be missed, but he will always remain an irreplaceable piece of Case history. Tom's retirement will be effective May 18, 2012. 

Please join us in wishing him all the best that life has to offer.

Comment by Gary Nelson on April 23, 2012 at 18:21

I took a second look at the stamp and is is 1989 not 1990.  That makes more sense.

Comment by Gary Nelson on April 18, 2012 at 9:33

The reason I thought Mastodon Ivory is Page 452 of the 14th edition "Official Price Guide to Collector Knives" by C Houston Price.  It mention mastodon and Damascus Trappers.

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 17, 2012 at 15:56

there is a pic of antique elephant  ivory from parker 

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/aapk_stores/details.php?item=28...

Comment by Sue OldsWidow on April 17, 2012 at 15:47

here is a little info on case classics...

http://www.caseclassicsclub.com/patterns.htm

Comment by Gerald Hines on April 17, 2012 at 10:09

Gary that is either Elephant Ivory or imitation ivory, made by Bluegrass Cutlery for Parker who owned Case at the time. After a bit of research I believe this may be Elephant Ivory.

Comment by Gary Nelson on April 17, 2012 at 8:13

I picked up this Case Trapper recently.  It is Stamped IV254 D.  And CASE XX, Bradford PA, 19USA90.  I believe it is Mastadon Ivory handle.   Anyone have an ides of the value of this knife?  I have just the knife.  It is in very good condition.

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