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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

Comment by Gerald Hines on November 12, 2014 at 16:09

5172 should be Stag

6172 should be bone

Comment by Jon Salmon on November 12, 2014 at 13:36

First, I want to thank everyone in this group who has helped me along the way in my Case XX knife collecting - the level of knowledge and experience of many of the members in this group reminds me of the "Genius Counter" at the Apple store (only better!!). This question will probably be an easy one for some here - in the realm of the Case "Clasp Knife" I have come across 2 patterns : the 5172 and the 6172.  Some are called "The Buffalo", others "The Bulldog", still others "Case Classics Clasp", but I can't seem to find any rhyme or reason to which pattern numbers are associated with the various names. As always, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks is advance. - Jon

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