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Comment by Max McGruder on April 11, 2014 at 22:24

Thanks Jan, me too! Lol!

Comment by Jan Carter on April 11, 2014 at 21:34

Love the Barlow Max!

Craig,

This line is ironic.

Case phased out production of “Gum Fuddy” knives after the war, as traditional handle materials made their way back to market."

Gum Fuddy is now considered a traditional material by most of us.  Thanks for sharing that

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on April 10, 2014 at 13:03

Another fine presentation, Tobias.  Appreciate the "fit & finish" part, and India Stag - nice.  

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 10, 2014 at 11:45

Latest review is of the Case Jr. Scout in Stag.

http://www.iknifecollector.com/video/case-jinior-scout-in-stag

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on April 8, 2014 at 19:58

Thanks for the history, Craig.

Max, nice looking Barlow.  Great etch on the bolster.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on April 8, 2014 at 18:45

Nice Barlow Max!!

Comment by Max McGruder on April 8, 2014 at 18:40

I have this one

Comment by Waggoner, Alan on April 8, 2014 at 17:00

Good story Craig. Paul Harvey would say what about the rest of the story? I hope I haven't missed it..........smooth black?

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on April 8, 2014 at 16:37

From the Case site;

"Most likely have never heard the phrase, “Gum Fuddy.” Those familiar with vintage pocket knives, however, recognize this nickname given to some special Case knives made during a pivotal time in American history. Now W.R. Case & Sons has brought back these old favorites back with a “Rough Black” family of knives. 


The new Rough Black family consists of eight patterns, each fitted with specially jigged handles, Tru-Sharp™ surgical steel blades, nickel silver bolsters and a Case oval shield. They include: Trapper (6254 SS), #18222 Medium Stockman (6318 SS), #18223 Small Texas Toothpick (610096 SS), #18224 RussLock® (61953L SS), #18225 Peanut (6220 SS), #18226 Canoe (62131 SS), #18227 Humpback Stockman (63046 SS) and #18228 Slimline Trapper (61048 SS). 

The story behind Case’s Rough Black pocket knives begins in the 1940’s with the advent of World War II, when many raw materials used to produce consumer goods were diverted to support the war effort. Materials traditionally used to make pocket knife handles were no exception. A race to market knives with new, never-before-seen materials ensued between competing knife manufacturers. 

In that search, Case product developers came upon a hard black synthetic material which demonstrated high durability, strength and overall appeal. A special jigging pattern was applied to the material surface to create the unique “Rough Black” knife handle slabs. The knives that resulted became known as “Gum Fuddy” knives at Case, a nickname quickly adopted by the consumer market as sales of Rough Black knives grew. 

Case phased out production of “Gum Fuddy” knives after the war, as traditional handle materials made their way back to market."

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on April 8, 2014 at 16:24

Paul's right, I read somewhere, that the new ones are delrin. 

Here's the only one I have, but I want a few more.

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