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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 10:57

Can you post a pic, Terry ??

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I believe a cogent response is dependent upon YOUR intended use.

If you wish to EDC it .. I'd offer suggestions along one line.

If you wish to preserve it "as is" ..OR.. possibly offer for resale .. my suggestions would be along a different line.

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Enjoy

D ale

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 11:00

Got you covered on the pics.

... and, that looks like a "9" to me.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 11:04

For EDC ... I'd be tempted to turn it into a single blade jack & rescale ..OR.. have said performed by another known to be talented @ repair/restoration.

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Resale .. would probably be for parts only .. maybe the obscure collector who cares more about the age & stamping than the broken blade.

Permalink Reply by Terry Koch on October 8, 2016 at 11:05

Hi Dale, I'd like to carry it but if it has significant value, I think I'd prefer to purchase a newer one. I don't want to ruin any collector value. I'm a rooky collector. Most of my collection was purchased new by me. A few pieces we're inherited.

I think I posted some pics in my photos

Thanks,


Terry

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 11:10

Terry,

I'd pose the "value" query to John McCain & trust his response.

D ale

Permalink Reply by John Bamford on October 8, 2016 at 11:34

It was a looker at one time though !

I love the shape of that blade .

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Andy Larrison on October 8, 2016 at 11:39

The handle pattern sure looks like a slimline but the stamp looks like a 49 like you said D ale. Below is some info on the 49 pattern, but the picture isn't anywhere near like the knife in your pic.

"Pattern # 49
Case Copperhead KnifeThis pattern is a 4″ jackknife that is referred to as a large or big copperhead. Some collectors call them Vietnam knives. Most have two blades, but some older versions were made with a single blade. The master blade is most often a clip blade, but I have seen some with a wharncliff master blades as well. The other blade is most always a pen. Case started making these sometime before 1915."

Permalink Reply by Terry Koch on October 8, 2016 at 14:15

I like the idea of turning it into a single blade with new scales. I was aware it doesn't look like an 049 pattern. That's why I thought the stamp was off. Maybe an early 049?

D ale said:

For EDC ... I'd be tempted to turn it into a single blade jack & rescale ..OR.. have said performed by another known to be talented @ repair/restoration.

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Resale .. would probably be for parts only .. maybe the obscure collector who cares more about the age & stamping than the broken blade.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 14:30

OK .. I'm referencing ....

The Standard Knife Collector's Guide

Identification & ValuesSecond edition

By Roy Ritchie & Ron Stewart

According to my notes on the inside cover .. I purchased this in Sept 1992.

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Note: The # 48 pattern is listed as being manufactured with yellow composition scale material ..&.. what I see pictured could easily be a faded old version of exactly that.

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The pattern # 49 pictured directly below it appears to have an almost identical main blade.

The descriminating feature appears to be the OAL closed .. the # 48 is 4.125" while the # 49 is 3.938".

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What is the OAL of the one you have in hand ???

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 14:42

See attached file.

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• 20161008_142601.jpg, 1.3 MB

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on October 8, 2016 at 14:47

Permalink Reply by Terry Koch on October 8, 2016 at 15:46

I'm out at the lake now. Will check it when I get back, tonite or tomorrow afternoon. Looking at the 6249 pic, it has an enlarged bolster on the blade end that's also rounded. This one is square looking. Maybe it was different 100 years ago?

Thanks

Terry

D ale said:

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