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Comment by Billy Oneale on November 16, 2014 at 20:51

yes

Comment by Jan Carter on November 16, 2014 at 17:18

Hey John,

Help me out here.  Was this the same pattern called the lunchbox at one time?

Comment by Jon Salmon on November 16, 2014 at 17:11

Hey John McCain - Those are some truly AMAZING examples !! Would those all be variations of the "72 Pattern", or are they denoted differently because they are part of the Case Classics runs? BTW, I do own one of the Case Classics, a 1990 Large Swell Center (Coke Bottle) Folding Hunter in jigged Honey Green Bone. Pattern 61050-SAB. It has a beautiful bold W. R. Case logo etched on the blade. I would attach a photo, but my camera battery needs to be replaced. It is a serisouly BadA$$ Case knife !! Again, I'm very grateful for your knowledge and assistance. Best - Jon Salmon

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

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