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In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on November 15, 2014 at 20:35

Jon, BTW-- Call me John-- Mr. McCain was my father-LOL- Matter of fact you can call me a lot of things, just don't call me late to dinner !!

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on November 15, 2014 at 20:31

Jon, just to give you an idea on the Case Classics-Here are 6 of mine and the quantiites produced- Top to bottom-- sorry for the lousy pic--

1-Bird of Paradise- Prototype- 1990-

2-End of Day-Prototype--1990

3-Violet Mosaic--1992-1 of 25 produced

4-Cherry Chip-1990- 1 of 105 produced

5-Royal Monarch-1990- 1  of 105 produced

6-Thanksgiving Harvest-1990- 1 of 275 produced

Comment by Clint Thompson on November 15, 2014 at 20:30

I am getting my emails.  I am reading your posts but I am so busy trying to bring this Department into the 21st Century.  I am reorganizing their filing, new badge design, new patrol car, new patch design and new DHS approved Police ID.  Busy...busy. 

Comment by Jon Salmon on November 15, 2014 at 19:44

Mr. McCain - Thanks so much for your detailed reply - the info about the Case Classics was very interesting (I always wondered why those "blue and white" box knives from circa 1990 were so pricey !! Best - Jon

In Memoriam Comment by John McCain on November 15, 2014 at 17:36

Jon, about your clasp knives-- You are correct-- Buffalo, Bulldog, Zipper, etc. are all names for the same #72 clasp knife-- Generally, you are right that the blade etch determined the name ( the buffalo or the bulldog) but it has kind of become a generic term for the 72 clasp knife-- You may see them called that even without the appropriate blade etch. Case introduced this pattern around 1915.When you are talking Case Classics, you are talking the same knife with a little different history. When Jim Parker owned Case (circa 1989-1993)- He designed the Case Classic line-- Very low production knives of old Case patterns along with many prototypes-- The Case Classic clasps were licensed by Case, but actually made by Blue Grass Cutlery.--- Still, very collectible and sell for a good price.( I own several Case Classic Clasps, including a couple of prototypes). 

Featured Comment by Charles Sample on November 15, 2014 at 17:02

I got mine.

Comment by Gerald Hines on November 15, 2014 at 15:38

yep

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on November 15, 2014 at 15:18

Ditto, Jan.

Comment by Jan Carter on November 15, 2014 at 13:37

***TEST****

I am looking to see if you all are receiving your emails when someone posts here

Comment by Jon Salmon on November 13, 2014 at 23:19

Thanks very much Mr. Hines - any ideas about the various names, "Bulldog", "Buffalo", "Clasp"? Are they the same knife pattern with different blade etchings? Thanks again for the help. Best - Jon

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